Unit 3. Curriculum Vitae.

Some companies do not send application forms, but prefer applicants to supply curriculum vitae (C.V.) which is your personal and working history. CV is a Latin expression meaning 'life story'. The aim of the C.V. or resume is to get a potential employer interested in the skills and qualification of an applicant for a particular job in that company.

There should be a covering letter with application forms and CVs, either explaining points that might not be clear, or giving further information to emphasize your suitability for the post.

There are various layouts for a c.v. Some CVs may have a section for supplementary information, where reasons for applying for the position and leaving previous and present employment are included, as well as personal qualities and skills which the candidate feels are relevant to the job.

There exist two types of c.v. They are chronological and functional CVs. In the most wide-spread chronological resume the applicant has to refer to the workplaces he/she has worked at in the chronological order. The candidate should include the name and address of the companies; the dates of starting and leaving the posts; positions and duties the applicant has been responsible for.

The functional resume is concentrated on the duties and responsibilities not the employers and positions. The candidate shouldn’t use this type of the CV if he/she has had a constant workplace.

Practice:

Exercise 1. Study the sample of a functional resume:

Brad Anaheim

45 Beech Avenue

San Jose, CA 938757

Tel. (669) 312-0075

Profession

Systems programmer

Objective

A challenging position in the computer programming field where I can utilize my extensive experience and problem solving skills as a systems programmer.

Experience

Member of MVS/OS395 Parallel Systplexx Conversion Team.

Involvement in high exposure state-of-the-art environment, including OS395 Parallel Systplexx Conversions with full data sharing, Open Edition, and Internet Connection Secure Server.

Solid experience in the installation, maintenance, tuning, and debugging MFFS/ESA (OS395), SMPE, JES3, TSO/ISPF, VTAN, TCP/IP and DB2 and CICS.

Ability to multitask and adaptability to multiple environments, implementing complex systems and network management applications.

Employment history

1993 – present Sonomax Conversion Systems, San Jose, California

1989 – 1991 ATRAXX Computer Associates, Palo Alto, California

1985 – 1988 Innova Computer Programs, San Francisco, California

Education

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics (1983) University of California at Los Angeles

Master of Science – Computer Science (1985) University of California at Los Angeles.

Exercise 2. Study the sample of a chronological resume:

Curriculum vitae

Date of Birth: 25 February 19…

Name: Carol Brice

Present address: 25, Westbound Road, Boreharmwood,

Herts, WDS 1DX

Telephone number: 999-7464-7465

Marital status: Single

Education and qualifications:

1980–1985 Mayfield School, Henley Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1DX

GCE in English Language, French; History, Geography; and Art.

1985 – 1987 Hilltop Further Education College, Kenwood Road,

London NW7 3TM

Diploma in Business Studies

Work experience: Johnson Bros. Plc, 51-55 Baker Street, London W1A 1AA

Oct '87–Dec '88 Type of Company: Retail Chain Stores

Post: Junior Secretary

Responsibilities: Secretarial work including typing;

shorthand; correspondence; copying reports and minutes

from notes; tabulating data; filing; answering customers'

calls; mail distribution; and general office duties.

Jan '89 – present National Auto Importers Ltd., Auto House, Sidmouth

Street, London WC1H4GJ

Type of Company: Car importers

Post: Secretary to Assistant Director

Responsibilities: Dealing with all correspondence,

taking minutes at meetings and writing up Assistant

Directors reports, receiving customers and suppliers; dealing with home and overseas enquires, making

decisions оn behalf of A.D in his absence, and

representing the company at various business functions.

Other information: While working I have attended various evening courses

for Italian and French, and have also been on

a special Information Technology course at The City

College. My interests include tennis, badminton,

swimming, and reading.

References: Mr B. Norman, Assistant Director, National Auto

Importers Ltd Auto House, Sidmouth Street,

London WC1H 4GJ

Current salary: £ 14,000 per annum

Exercise 3. Although there are different views on how to organize a CV, most prospective employers would expect to see the following headings:

Jasper Bergfeld, a German graduate, is compiling his CV. He has collected the relevant details but now he must organize them. Look at the following points and decide which heading Jasper should put them under.

Example:

University of Stuttgart – degree in Business Information Management: answer = 'Education'

1. Fluent in English: –

2. Nationality – German: –

3. Concept AG – Assistant Project Manager: –

4. Excellent communication skills: –

5. Full driving license –

6. Diploma in English with Business Studies –

7. Skiing and windsurfing –

8. Computer literate –

9. Able to work on own initiative and under pressure –

10. Responsible for customer service –

11. Dr H. Mayer, University of Bath –

Exercise 4. Read Henry’s curriculum vitae.

Complete the questions and answers in the conversation.

I: Where _______________?

H: In Horsham near Leeds.

I: _____ you _____________ to university?

H: Yes, I have. I ___________ to Nottingham University from 1993 to 1996.

I: What subjects ____________?

H: __________ and ____________.

I: __________ any languages?

H: Yes, I do. I __________ fluently.

I: ___________ you ever _________ in France?

H: Yes, I ___. I __________ and __________ in Paris for a year.

I: What kind of work ________ you ________ there?

H: I ____________________.

I: What ______________ now?

H: I _______________ near York.

I: How long __________ there?

H: Since __________.

Exercise 5. Write the CV of your own according to the sample given above in Exercise 2.

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