Writing a CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Applying for a job

Choosing a career can be difficult. You have to think about what you are good at, your qualifications, your interests and hobbies, the type of person you are and the type of working life you want. Interview your partner using the following questions and see if you can think of a job that would be suitable for him or her.

Use dictionary to complete this table.

Look at the job adverts again. Complete these words.

Skills personality type of work pay benefits hours

Look at the vocabulary below. Match the headings with the groups of words. Add more words from the adverts.

highly-paid	computer skills	part-time	boring	a company car	organized
(not) well-paid	attention to detail	overtime	interesting		independent
low-paid	driving		stressful	long holidays	reliable
	languages				patient

5. Make as many sentences as you can about your job (or a job you'd like to have), using the words in the chart.

Volunteers should be en ______ and fl _______.

You offer en _____ and fl _______.

Noun	Adjective
reliability
	patient
a friend
a	challenging
ambition
	responsible
	independent

Part 6

1. What were your best subjects when you were at school?
2. Have you studied or are studying at university? What subject?
3. Have you ever had a job before? What was it? What did you like about the job and what did you dislike about it?
4. Do you prefer working with your hands or do you prefer working with your mind?
5. Can you use a computer well?
6. Do you prefer working alone or as a part of a team?
7. Do you like the outdoors?
8. Do you react well under pressure or do you get very nervous?
9. How would you describe your personality?
10. Is it important for you to earn a lot of money or would you prefer to have less money and more free time?
11. Are you very ambitious or are your family and friends more important than your job?
12. Do you like being with people?
13. How many languages do you speak?
14. Can you drive and do you like driving?
15. Would you say you were creative? In what way?

1. Complete the text using the words in italics below.

Offer, fill in, application, successful, education, advertisement, company, letter, career, invite

First you see an 1) ________ for a job. You send off an 2) _______ form. You 3) ______ the form and send it off with a covering 4) _______ and your CV. It they like your application, they 5) ______ you for an interview. They ask you questions about your 6) ______ and 7) ______ history, and you ask them questions about the job and the 8) _______. If your interview is 9) _______, they 10) _______ you the job.

1. Use wide margins and leave a lot of white space. It makes your CV easier to read.

2. Use a clear, easy-to-read typeface. Don't use italics or a small type size. Be consistent with the typefaces you use.

3. Make the section headings clear and leave a clear space between sections.

4. Separate each part of your work experience and education clearly.

5. Don't assume the reader will know what some abbreviations and acronyms mean. If doubt, use the full name.

6. Don't exaggerate your talents but don't underestimate them either. Remember to present yourself by using positive adjectives.

7. Watch out for grammar and spelling mistakes. Do a spell and grammar check on your computer when you finish your CV and ask someone else to check it for you.

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