The 3 Steps to Employment pack

This 3 Steps to Employment pack is a resource to help young people with SEND (Special Educational Need and Disability) on their journey into employment, work experience or volunteering. 

Your CV

What is it? A CV is used when applying for jobs. It is your chance to show the employer your skills and strengths 

The 3 Steps to Employment pack includes resources to support with writing a CV, thinking about content, and communication aids for discussing strengths and likes.  

You can download these documents below:

• Basic CV template
• CV supporting document
• Support for CV - Widget support
• Skills, likes and dislikes - Widget support
• Skills, likes and dislikes chart - Widget support

Interview requirements

What is it? A letter or email which can be sent to employers when you have been offered an interview to request reasonable adjustments during the interview process.  

The 3 Steps to Employment pack includes a list of interview requirements which can be ticked off to make the request, as well a symbol version. 

You can download this below:

• Interview requirements email
• Interview requirements - Widget support

Strengths, skills, and support needs

What is it? Information for your employer once you have been offered a position. This helps show your employer what you are capable of, but also lets them know what support you may need at work.  

This part should be written with the support of staff from your current setting (school or college). Make sure you are happy with what they have written! 

• Download the template here.