- •Unit Applying for a Job
- •Words and expressions to be remembered
- •Definitions
- •Curriculum Vitae
- •9. Work in groups. Discuss these questions. Then read what a human resources manager talk about cVs and compare your ideas.
- •How to write a resume in English Guidelines to Write a resume or Curriculum Vitae in English
- •10. Here are two samples of cv (British) and resume (American). Read and comment on differences between them. Curriculum vitae
- •You should include:
- •4. Position of responsibility.
- •7. Referees.
- •Curriulum vitae
- •Calling Directly the Possible Employer
- •Personnel Department. Wednesday
- •Exercise 14. Translate into English. A) Резюме и cv: существует ли разница?
- •The letter of application.
- •How to Write a Cover Letter in English Guidelines to Write a Cover Letter attached to your Resume
- •How To Write a Good Cover Letter
Curriulum vitae
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Personal Details |
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Put your most recent studies first.
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Melanie Henderson Date of birth 3.11.1978 |
Address 99 Newlands Park London SE30 8UJ Tel: 0171 25650 | |
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Education |
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Don’t go too far back in time or leave any gaps. |
1997-present Degree in French and Film Studies, University of London Degree performance to date: 2.1 Specialist subjects: British Cinema, The Narrative Technique 1992-1997 Royal Latin School, Aylesbury 4 A Levels: French (B), German (C), English (B), Film studies (A) 7 GCSEs: French (A), German (A), English (A), History (B), Art (A), Maths (B), Economics (B) | ||
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Work experience |
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Put our recent experience first. |
1999 Information Officer, Futuroscope, France Responsible for dealing with enquiries in busy office, responding to 2.000 enquiries a week. This demonstrated my ability to retain a professional approach and a sense of humour while working under pressure. | ||
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Give more detail about more relevant experience. |
1998 Customer Services Assistant Provided support for customer enquiries. Dealing with customers’ complaints demonstrated my ability to remain calm under pressure. Explaining complex issues simply and clearly helped me to develop my communication skills. | ||
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Positions of responsibility |
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Miss this section out if you haven’t had a position of responsibility.
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In my final year at school, I helped organize a careers fair for all final year students. Skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets Working knowledge of French and Italian Current clean driving licence | ||
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Don’t just list your interests – add a few details. |
Interests Travel: I have traveled expensively and independently in Europe. Music: I play the guitar in a semi-professional band and have done a number of ‘gigs’ for school and student clubs.
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Give two referees. |
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Hamish Roberts (Tutor at University of London) 17 Woodland Avenue Oxford OX117GGR |
Richard Gayle (Customer Services Manager/DAT) 31 Pleasant Street London SE18 3LSR | |
Exercise 12. Read and learn the dialogues.
Calling Directly the Possible Employer
Secretary: Good morning, OSHA Partners
Applicant: May I speak with the personnel department?
Secretary: Are you looking for a job or are you already working with us?
Applicant: I’d like to apply for a job.
Secretary: One moment, please.
Secretary: (Personnel department): Personnel Department.
Applicant: I’m interested in a job in computer programming, with whom can I speak?
Secretary: I’m sorry, we are not hiring today in this field.
Applicant: All right, but can I come in and give you my application anyway?
Secretary: We receive applications every Wednesday between 1.00 and 3.00 pm.
Applicant: Shall I bring a resume?
Secretary: If you like. Good bye.
Applicant: Thank you. Good bye.
Secretary: Good bye.