Read what a human resources manager says about CVs and compare your ideas in ex. 1.

APPLYING FOR A JOB

Curriculum Vitaes

Work in groups. Discuss these questions.

1. What makes a good CV?

2. How long should it be?

3. What should it contain?

Read what a human resources manager says about CVs and compare your ideas in ex. 1.

There's lots of advice on CVs and a lot of it differs so it's hard to say exactly what the perfect CV is. I'd say a good CV should cover no more than two sides of A4 paper and be divided into clear headings. The first section should include personal details: name, address, telephone number, email and things. Some employers like to see a photo, too. You can always phone the company and find out.

Next comes education and qualifications starting with the most recent things. The third section deals with work experience – again starting with the most recent job. I think it's important here to be brief so use bullet points and. You don't need to use complete sentences as long as it's very clear what you've done.

Following this is the section on professional skills. Show the employer your abilities, including your ability to use IT and foreign languages.

Finally, detail your interests. An employer likes to know what kind of person you are and things like team sports, for example, show this.

Perhaps the most important thing is to show how you meet the criteria in the job advertisement. Make it easy for the employer to ask you to an interview.

Presentation is also important. Good quality paper and a clear typeface make a difference. And once you've written your CV check your grammar and spelling carefully.

Use action verbs to describe your experience. They attract attention and demonstrate that you are an 'action' person. What are these typical action verbs in your language?

3. Read the text again. Are these statements true or false? Correct any false statements. How is this advice different to CVs in your country?

1. A CV should be no longer than two pages.

2. You should always include a photograph.

3. You put the most recent experience first.

4. You should write in full sentences.

5. An employer is not interested in your hobbies and interests.

6. You should adapt your CV to the job description.

7. You should use good quality stationary.

8. You should make sure there are no grammar and spelling mistakes.

4. Now look at the CV. Does it follow the advice above?

Resume / CV

5. Draft your own CV using the sample form below. The words in italics will give you some ideas how to present each section in a CV.

Curriculum Vitae

6. Show your СV to a partner / your teacher. Ask him or her to evaluate it using these check points.

1. Does it look good?

2. Does it list experience starting from the present?

3. Is it too long / too short?

4. Is the contact information clear?

5. Does it provide a good basis for an interview?

Cover Letters

1. A short cover letter should always accompany your CV. Organise the following advice into two categories, dos and don'ts.

1. Type your letter of application.

2. Use interesting coloured paper.

3. Write at least two pages.

4. Repeat what is already on your CV.

5. Point out professional skills that you have acquired.

6. Emphasise how you believe you meet the employer's needs.

7. Tell the employer that you will call in to discuss your application.

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