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descriptionswithinyour CV you need to ensure that you make iteasy for recruiters to read them and process the information you are trying to get across. This simple

1wereemployed,nameoftheemployerandyourroletitle.Followwithanintroductorylinewhichdescribeswhotheemployeris,whereyousitwithintheorganization and what the overall goal of the role is. This builds context for readers. Then lists your responsibilities in short concise bullet points. Try to showcase your full skill set and demonstrate how your actions impact the employer. Most importantly, try to round your roles off with impressive achievements that have made big positive impacts for your employer and try to quantify these achievements with facts and figures where you can to truly show how valuable you can be. Good examples of achievementsincludesavingcosts,generatingrevenue,savingtime,improvingprocesses, hitting targets and helping customers. Although, there should be mentions ofanyimportantqualificationsinyourprofile.Yourfulleducationsectionshouldbe placednearthebottomofyourCV.Itshouldsimplybealistofalltherelevantqualifications you have along with dates obtained. If you are an experienced candidate, you can keep the detail light here, but if you are a junior candidate then it will be worthingoingintosomemoredepth.Hobbiesandinterestsareanoptionalsection andit’sentirelyuptoyouwhetheryouincludethemornot.Youshouldonlyinclude themifyoufeeltheywillhaveapositiveeffectonyourapplications.Commoninterests such as eating out or watching movies probably won’t make a big impression on anybody, so leave them out. However, if you have interests that are related to yourtargetrolesthenitwouldbebeneficialtoincludethem.Forexample,youmay be applying for writing positions and you run your own personal blog, this will give you a chance to showcase more relevant skills and experience. It can also help to include impressive achievements such as running a marathon or raising money for charity. These types of achievements can show that you are driven and helped you to stand out, especially if you have limited experience. That brings us to the end of this CV video guide. Hopefully, you found it helpful. If you want to save this video tocomebackandreplaywhilstyouwriteyourCV,don’tforgettolikethevideoand subscribe to our Channel. Also, if you want more CV advice or tips on how to land your next job, please leave a comment telling us what help you would like from us

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Task 1. Watch the video and answer the questions.

a) What should be done before writing a CV?

b) What is the difference between soft skills and hard skills? Which ones are more important to focus on?

c) How can you create your CV?

d) What are the most basic tips concerning the formatting and the length of

Task 2. Quickly read the article “Job Interview do’s and don’ts and check your guesses.

2Task 3. Read the article again and identify the missing section headings of interview tips in the box below.

Questions about your current or previous employers / Appearance and demeanor Resume

and application / Interview questions / Interview preparation

Questions for the interviewer

Job Interview do’s and don’ts

The interview process involves several steps that both a company and a job candidate go through to hire or be hired for a position. It includes a meeting, a few questions,ahandshake,andajobofferfortherightcandidate.Knowingwhattodo and what not to do can be the difference between receiving a job offer and losing an opportunity. Follow this general list to guide you toward saying and doing the right things to impress a hiring manager:

1. _________________________

Do: Provide accurate information on your resume and application. Make sure your details are current and offer the most relevant, impactful information related totherole.Itcanbehelpfultotailoryourresumeandcoverletterforeachposition

you apply to so it is relevant for each individual employer. Don’t: Send in a resume longer than two pages.

2. _________________________

Do: Prepare for the interview no later than the night before. Make a checklist of what you’ll need to take with you, and make sure you have directions to the interview site. Choose your interview outfit in advance and make sure it is clean and

ironed, if necessary. Outline your answers to common interview questions. Don’t: Wait until the morning of an interview to gather your materials.

3. __________________________

Do:Presentatidyandconfidentappearance.Wearasimple,comfortableoutfit

that allows you and the hiring manager to remain focused on the interview. Don’t: Wear bold clothing or strong perfume, as they can be distracting. Also,

makesureyougetplentyofrestthenightbeforeaninterviewtoensureyouappear alert and focused.

4. ___________________________

Do:Preparefortypicalinterviewquestionsbypracticingyouranswers.Rehearsingre-

sponseswillhelpanyanxietyornervousnessyoumightexperiencebeforeyourinterview. Don’t:Offerunnecessarydetails.Theinterviewerwantstogettoknowyou,but

sharing long stories or irrelevant information can distract from your qualifications. 5. ________________________

17 Do: Ask relevant questions. Coming prepared with your own questions shows you’re interested in the company.

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Script:

You are sitting at your computer, about to apply for your dream job, but then thoughts start to go through your head that this is a waster of your time.

Maybeyouarethinking,“Myparentsdidn’tgotocollege,”or“Ihavealearning disability.” “When I went on their website and I looked at the folks in the most seniorlevelroles,Ididn’tseeanyonewhorepresentedmyraceormygender.”“There’s just no way I’m going to get this job.” So you don’t even submit the application.

But I’m here to tell you that your self-doubt about your experiences can be the key to driving your career success.

Mostofusexperienceself-doubtathighstakesmoments,especiallyiftheyare people of color, first generation college student, or they do not have a traditional background, so they do not fit “the mold.” If that is you, you are a part of my community.

What I have realized is that these experiences that seem like a liability are actually your differentiating strength. The secret is to transform how you perceive your own story. Even if you have been on an untraditional path, you have accrued some skills over time that are really valuable in the workforce. Your task is to identify those experiences and trumpet them, because it is likely that story, that is your ticket to a great job.

Iknowthis,becauseIhadmyownself-doubtsthatIhadtoovercome.Ididnot have top-notch internships in college. I also was not an extraordinary student. By the time graduation came around, I was definitely the thank you, laude, versus the cum laude. What I didn’t realize was that I was really good at connecting with people,andnowasatalentnerdandaCEO,I’vewatchedthousandsofgraduates,who actually had a lot of self-doubts, overcome those and accomplish goals they never

thought were imaginable, and here’s how.

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Ask yourself two questions. The first is, why do you want to do this work? Maybeyoualreadyknowthekindofjoborworkenvironmentthatmakesyouhappy,or

2can help give you clues. For example, did your grandmother do manual labor, and it made you really worry that she did not get access to high quality healthcare? Did your brother have to overcome his dyslexia, and you helped him with his reading? And so, you became really attuned to education policy. When you are in an interview, go ahead and talk about them, because it will show your passion and your dedication to the work.

OneyoungpersonIknow,Dylan,wasnotsharinghispersonalstoryaboutfilling outimmigrationpapersforhisparentswhenhewasyounger.Oftenwhenhetoldit, people would think that his parents were not sophisticated. Dylan realized that he needed to harness the power of that incredible story, along with his academic talents.Hetolditinaway,whenhewasapplyingtolawschool,thatmadeitclearwhy he wanted to go into advocacy law. He is now in his third year at Georgetown Law.

The second question you have to ask yourself is, how can I share my story to showcase the unique strengths I will bring to the work? For example, did you have to work multiple jobs while you were in college that did not at all align with your major?Thatshowsanemployerthatyouhavetimemanagementskillsandastrong work ethic. Did you need to drop out of college because one of your parents was sick? Fill in the gap, talk about how you administered their treatment plan. Talk about how you had to work around their complex schedules. That shows that you arethoughtful,thatyouarecompassionate,andyouknowwhat,thatiswhatmakes a great teammate.

Reframingthehardshipinyourstorycanremakeyourconfidenceoverandover again,butittakestime.Itislikerunningamarathon.Youhavetotrainandpractice.

Go back and reflect on those tough questions that you need to answer. The answersarewhatmakesyouyou,andIhavetotellyou,whenyoulearntopractice

that story, tell it with conviction. I am sure that the hiring manager is going to hear the strength in it too.maybe you have not quite figured that out yet. Usually, your personal experiences

Task 1. Work in pairs. Answer the questions.

a) How can you highlight the wonderful skills you possess when searching for a job?

b) Is it possible to take your doubts and struggles and turn them into your strengths?

Task 2. Complete the collocations used in the video with the correct prepositions where necessary: at, to, in, on, into, with, out, for.

a) fill _____ paperwork b) sit _____ the computer

20c) apply _____ a job d) submit _____ the application