Cv writing
READING 15a. Study the C.V. of Paul who was interviewed in Unit 1.
Is it a chronological or a skills-based cv? Curriculum Vitae Paul w Cair
Personal details
Date of birth 30/5/83
Address 7 Linden Crescent, Stonebridge EH21 3TZ
Email p.w.cair@btinternet.com
Education
1995-1999 Standard grades in Maths, English, Spanish, Computer Studies, Geography, Science, James High School
2000-2001 HNC in Computing, Maxwell College
2001-2003 HND in Computing Support, Maxwell College
Other qualifications
Jan 2004 CTEC
Work experience
2003-present IT support consultant Novasystems
Novasystems is an IT company that provides a complete range of computing services for its corporate clients.
My experience includes: - advising clients on IT issues and strategies
1st line customer telephone support
database design
configuration and installation of hardware and software to clients’ specifications
network administration and implementation
PC assembly
I have knowledge of these areas: - Windows server operating systems
Microsoft Office packages
Oracle databases
Windows desktop operating systems
TCP/IP networking
Microsoft Exchange Server
a variety of backup software
Hobbies and interests
volleyball
Referees
1 Academic Dr L. Thin, IT Department, Maxwell College
2 Work Ms Y. Leith, Personnel Officer, Novasystems
15B. Compare Paul’s c.V. With Maria’s one. Is there any difference? Curriculum Vitae
Personal
information
Name: Maria Quintana
Address: Avda Seneca, 5, Madrid 280040
Telephone: 00 34 91 5435201
Email: mquintana0782@telefonica.net
Date of birth: 28/07/82
Education and Training
2006 Online diploma in web-based technology for business, www.elearnbusiness.com
2005 Course in web design at the Cybernetics College, London: HTML, Java and Macromedia Dreamweaver
2004 Course in computer hardware and networking at the Cybernetics College, London
1999-2004 Degree in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Madrid
Work experience
Jan 2006-present Part-time Webmaster at www.keo.es; responsible for updating the site and using Adobe Flash to create animations
May 2005-Dec 2006 IT consultant at Media Market, specializing in e-commerce and IT strategies
It skills
Knowledge of multiple computer platforms (Windows, Mac and Linux); strong database skills (including the popular open source MySQL database); complete understanding of graphics formats and Cascading Style Sheets
Personal skills
Social and organizational skills
Good communication skills
Languages
Spanish mother tongue; English (Cambridge CAE); Arabic (fluent)
Hobbies and Interests
Web surfing, listening to music and travelling
References
Miguel Santana, Manager, keo.es
Sam Jakes, Lecturer, Cybernetics College
L
ISTENING
16 .
A
job interview. Chris Scott, the Personal Management at Digitum-UK,
is interviewing Sarah Brown. Listen to the part of the interview and
complete his notes.
WRITING 17a. Think of a specific job you would like to apply for and, using the models presented in this unit, write your CV. Remember to highlight only your skills and experience that are relevant for a job.
SPEAKING 17b. In pairs, evaluate each other’s CVs. Think about the following questions.
1. Is the English natural and accurate?
2. Does everything make sense? Do you get a good idea of your partner’s life by reading their CV?
3. Is the language impressive and persuasive? If not, how can you improve it?
4. Is the layout attractive and logical? If not how can you improve it?
5. Does your partner’s CV demonstrate a wide range of transferable skills? If not, where could you add more proof?
6. Does your partner’s CV demonstrate that your partner is suitable for the job they want? If not, why not?
7. Is the CV too long? If so, which words/sentences/sections would you delete or edit?
When you are happy with the feedback you have received, rewrite your CV. Repeat the process until your CV is perfect.