Curriculum vitae

CV is required if you are going to work abroad or are offered high positions in managing the company. CV is usually longer than resume (about 4-8 pages) and contains more detailed information: your photo, address and phone number, passport data, detailed description of your education and qualification.

Curriculum Vitae

SURNAME…………………………………………………………………...

FIRST NAME(S)……………………………………………………………..

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………….

TELEPHONE (Work)………………………………………………………...

(Home)………………………………………………………………………...

Email………………………………………………………………………….

EDUCATION

DATES	INSTITUTION	QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

DATES	COMPANY/ORGANIZATION	JOB TITLES/DUTIES

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION/SKILLS……………….................…………….……….

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HOBBIES AND INTERESTS…………………………………………………….........................

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REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………...……...

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COMPREHENSION

Ex. 12. Answer the following questions.

1. How should CV be written? Why is it so important to write it correctly?

2. What should you know about the future interview and potential interviewers?

1. Is it necessary to dress properly? Why?

2. What questions should you have in mind?

3. How do you understand the phrase "body language"? Is it possible to be aware of it? How?

4. Why is it wrong to allow the interviewer to dominate you? Who should dominate?

5. What is the key to a successful interview?

Ex. 13. Say if these statements are true or false using the information from the text.

1. It is not important to write an effective CV.

2. If you think positively about yourself, other people will be of the same opinion.

3. You can dress for the interview as you usually dress going somewhere.

4. Body language plays an essential role in communication.

5. Nobody will pay attention if you lean too far over the desk or slump in the chair.

6. If you ask questions about the company the interviewers won't think that you are an outsider.

7. If you control your nerves it will be easier for both sides to conduct an interview.

discussion

Ex. 14. Recollect your experience if you have any or the experience of your acquaintances and say

• which of the above-mentioned pieces of advice you consider to be the most important. Give your reasons.

• which one doesn't play any role.

• if you can add some more recommendations.

• which recommendation you can't fulfill even if you try.

Ex.15. Which of the following extracts from different CVs (resumes) or application letters do you think would help the candidate to get an interview, and why?

1. Since coming to university I have played in the women’s hockey team. We have twice won the national university championship, and are also well-placed this year, with one month of the season still to go.

2. My mother is French, and because my father works for a multinational company, I grew up in four different countries. I did all my schooling in French, but I also speak (and write) fluent Spanish and Portuguese. I can also understand (North African) Arabic, but speak it less well.

3. I have traveled extensively during my last three summer vacations. In 1994 I traveled around the Mediterranean (Spain, France, Italy, Greece) for ten weeks. In 1995, I went to Florida for a month, and I spent six weeks in Bali in 1996. I have consequently met a great many people from many different cultures, and I am absolutely convinced that this makes me suitable for a position in international marketing, and that your company would have a great deal to gain from employing me.

4. As you will see from my CV, I scored an average of 91% in my university examinations (94% at the end of the first year, 87% in my second year, and 92% in my final year exams). I stayed on to do a post-graduate degree in finance and banking, and was encouraged to extend my Master's dissertation into a doctorate, which I have done in the past ten months. I expect to be awarded my PhD in six weeks' time.

5. I realize that my background (qualifications and experience) is probably no better then that of many other applicants, but I am particularly interested in marketing position in a telecommunications company, because I have collected telephone cards ever since they were first introduced. I have an extensive collection, including cards from 17 different countries.

6. I have played the piano since the age of five. I won scholarships to summer schools in New York and Switzerland, but at the age of 19 decided to study economics rather than attempt to become a professional musician (since the world is full of good pianists).

Ex. 16. Role-playing. Work in groups of three.

Students A and B: You are going to have an interview for this job. Study the advertisement and make notes on questions you would like to ask about the job.

C O U R I E R W A N T E D (July / August)
To accompany American children (11-14) and their teachers on a coach tour around Europe. The ideal candidate will be well traveled, patient and tolerant with a good sense of humour.	Good spoken English essential; knowledge of other languages helpful. Candidates should be able to talk about European art, architecture, music and customs.
Phone 081-379-4406 for more details.

You will want to ask questions.

The job itself?

Prospects for future?

Conditions? (food, accommodation)

Hours?

Payment?

Student C:You are the interviewer. Study the advertisement then look at your notes below. Plan your questions. Interview student A and then student B. Invent answers to questions that candidates ask about the job.

To ask . . . Personal details Name? Age? Place of birth? Nationality? Family Brothers and sisters? Ages? Education School-favourite subjects? University? Languages?

Work experience Similar jobs? Other work? Hobbies / Interests Relevant? Other? Travel experience Where? When? How long? Experience with children How much? What kind? Any questions?

Discuss in class which of two candidates should get the job, and why.

Ex. 17. Translate the text in written form.