Resources & Fun

This area of the myVIP site contains links to resources that will help with your use of myVIP and in getting you ready for the world of work...

Email Audio  If you would like to have the Job Diaries read aloud through your speakers or headphones, click on this link to download NaturalReader. It's easy to use and completely free of charge. You may need the permission of your ICT department.

Virtual Interview Game  Complete the Virtual Interview to test your interview skills 

CV Tips   Tips on writing and organising your CV plus and interactive CV creation tool

CV Cover Letter Template   Online template for creating a cover letter to send with your CV when applying for jobs

Job Enquiry Letter Template   Online template for creating a letter asking organisations if they have any job vacancies

Application Form Tips  Tips on completing job application forms plus an interactive application form

Key Skills  Essential information on the 6 basic key skills

What makes you tick?  Take this fun quiz to help you decide what you want to do

Smart Emotions  Find out what Emotional Intelligence is and take this fun quiz to see how you can use emotional intelligence to create successful relationships with others

Smart Learning  Discover your learning style

Mind Map  You can use a mind map to help you find connections between the different areas in your life. Learn how to create your own mind map

Planning Tool  This planning tool includes a goal getter, step planner and weekly report to help you achieve your life goals

Career Path Game  Play the Career Path game to test your decision-making skills and improve your work-related knowledge!

Health and Safety Game Test your knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace

Job Centre Plus  Search for a job

The National Council for Work Experience  Search Work Placements

Before you get a work placement  practical advice to follow when looking for a work placement

How to get a work placement  practical advice on finding and securing a work placement

Placement survival  advice on surviving your work placement

After your placement  advice on how to make the most of your work placement after it’s finished

An introduction to running your own business

Running your own business  advice on getting started

Advice on the cost of running your own business

The Prince's Trust   Information and support - including low interest loans, grants, specialist advice, seminars and business mentors for young people aged 18-30.

Shell LiveWIRE  Encourages young people aged 16-30 to start their own business. Provides free business start-up packs, one-to-one advice and business mentoring. Also runs the Young Business Start-Up Awards competition.