Referees

Education. Qualifications.

Profile.

COMMENTS

1. Memos should include the following headings: To/From/Date/Subject.

2. No greeting (such as Dear …).

3. They should be short and include only useful information.

4. Points should be arranged in logical order. It is normal to use bullet points or to number different points.

5. You can end with your initials or a signature, not your full name.

8Check yourself:

1. Is memo used for internal or external communication?

2. What are the main headings of a memo?

3. How should you end your memo?

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

Your CV should be: * word-processed

* laser printed on good quality paper

* no longer than two pages of A4 paper

You should include:

Personal details. The employer wants to know who you are and how to contact you (essential information only).

Achievements. If you do not have a lot of work experience, this section will show your potential.

Skills. Be positive about your ability – never underestimate your experience.

Work experience. Don’t describe the job – stress what you achieved and what you learnt.

Interests. Stress any significant achievement related to your interests.

· Current students and recent graduates should choose an academic referee and a personal one (this could be an employer).

· Get your referees’ permission first and tell them what you are applying for and what you would like them to stress in a reference.

Study the advice given above and look at Ana Lekic’s CV.

Following the guidelines, prepare your own CV.

8Check yourself:

1. What is a CV?

2. What information should be included in your CV?

3. Why do you think it is necessary to give references in you CV?

CURRICULUM VITAE

(Am. E.: RESUME)

	Ana Lekic
1. Address 2. Tel. 3. E-mail 4. Profile		89 Cara Lasara 21000 Novi Sad, Yugoslavia + 381 21 633 177 [email protected]
An Assistant Marketing Director in a medium-sized company, Avalia Airlines plc, seeking a more challenging position with more responsibility. Able to work on own initiative to tight deadlines. 5. Achievements * Contributed to the development of a successful sales strategy * Coordinated the work of sales, marketing and advertising personnel 6. Special skills * Negotiating contracts with foreign and domestic airlines * Working as part of a team * Proficient user of MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel 7. Experience 1999 – present Assistant Marketing Director (Avalia Airlines plc, Belgrade) July – Sept 1998 Work placement at Malev Hungarian Airlines (London Office) 8. Education. Qualifications 1996 – 1998 MBA at Brentford College (UK/ Distant course) 1992 – 1996 BA in Economics at the University of Belgrade 9. Personal details Date of birth: 6 June 1973 Driving Licence: Full, clean 10. Interests Travel: I have travelled extensively in Europe Music: I play the guitar
11. Referees Dr Vanja Martinovic Professor of Economics 2 Dociteja Obradovica 11 000 – Belgrade Tel: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]		Ms Celia Gutlerner Director MBA Programmes Brentford College 27 Burrad Street Brentford TW9 OAK E-mail: [email protected]

8Check yourself:

1. Can you write your own CV according to the model given above?

COVER LETTER

When you send a CV and/or application form you should also send a cover letter with it. The main point of the letter is to tell the employer about relevant parts of your experience.

Prepare your curriculum vitae and following a layout of a standard business letter, complete the cover letter below to send with it. Point out any relevant skills/knowledge/experience that might help to get an interview.

		------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- Date------------------
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------   Dear---------------
With reference to your advertisement in--------------------------------------------- I would like to apply for the position of---------------------------------------------. I feel I am well qualified for the job because---------------------------------------. I am very interested in working for--------------------------------------------------- and would be happy to come for an interview at any time convenient to you.   I have enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae and hope you will contact me if you require any further information.   I look forward to hearing from you.   Yours faithfully, --------------------

8Check yourself:

1. What is the objective of a cover letter?

2. Why is it necessary to point out your any relevant skills and knowledge?

3. Do you remember that it is necessary to be positive about your experience and the previous place of work?

FAX

A facsimile or fax copy is an exact reproduction of a document, so when you send a fax it could be a copy of a document (e.g. a letter, memo) not a new document.

	FALCON HOTEL--------------------------------------1
To:Tony King Marketing Manager, BigCorp From:Kate Murdoch Date:25 March Re:Booking Confirmation		Fax No:0207 346346     Our fax No:01291236236 Pages (inc. this one) 1   ---2
If you do not receive all the pages, please telephone us on 01291236236 Following our telephone conversation, this is to confirm that the ‘Greenwich’ Conference room is booked in the name of Tony King for Thursday 8 April.   The room seats 15 people and the booking includes a sandwich lunch.   Conference participants may use the hotel’s facilities.   Thank you.   KM ------------------------------------------------------------------------3

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