The Insight Room - Week 3: CV & Career Kick-Off Special

Ready to stand out in competitive STEM applications? STEM Insight Rooms returns for Week 3 with a focused, student-led session designed to help you craft a strong, professional CV that gets noticed by employers.

What is The Insight Room STEM-Takeover?

The Insight Room is a weekly series built to develop your commercial awareness and industry readiness by breaking down real-world expectations, hiring trends, and practical skills needed to succeed in STEM careers.

Week 3 Focus: Effective CV Strategies for STEM Roles

This session tackles a crucial step in your career journey:
How do you create a CV that actually gets you interviews in STEM?

Ideal for sixth form students and early-stage applicants, this session gives you practical, actionable guidance to improve your CV immediately.

What You’ll Learn

• How to frame your experience effectively – even with limited work experience
• Key skills STEM employers look for – and how to showcase them clearly
• ATS-friendly CV formatting – optimise your CV to pass Applicant Tracking Systems
• Top tools and platforms – resources to build, refine, and tailor your CV
• Common CV mistakes to avoid – and how to fix them

Interactive CV Feedback

Get direct value from this session with:

• Live CV reviews from the panel
• Option to submit your CV in advance for personalised feedback

Why This Session Matters

• Increase your chances of passing initial screening and ATS filters
• Learn how to present your skills in a clear, professional, and impactful way
• Gain insider insight into what recruiters actually look for
• Walk away with a CV that’s ready for applications

Whether you're applying for internships, apprenticeships, or university opportunities, this session will give you the edge you need.

Join STEM Insight Rooms Week 3 and build a CV that opens doors in STE