Not really 'education' I know, but posting here for traffic....
DS (16) wants to apply for part-time work locally and has seen various local jobs, mostly hospitality or shop-based, including local cinema and shops etc.
Some are just listings on local (independent) company webpages with an email saying 'get in touch'.
Does he need a formal CV, or would a well-written 'letter (email) of introduction' spelling out his enthusiasm, education and any evidence of the skills required be enough do you think?
A CV at age 16 seems so contrived. He doesn't have any much work experience, so it would just be GCSE results and the odd DofE thing.
Any experience/ thoughts?
(On a different, but related note, I was quite surprised by how many places now have an open-ended 'only successful applicants will be contacted' line. How shit for young people to be left hanging, wondering which black hole their application fell into 
. But yes, I know that makes me sound like an old codger, yearning for the days when at least people were polite and send a 'no thanks' reply...)