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5. Make up your own phrases using words from Exercise 4.
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5. Make up your own phrases using words from Exercise 4.
6. Match the following words with their definitions:
| 1. application | a) a person who buys goods or a service |
| 2. customer | b) a paid position of regular employment |
| 3. Curriculum Vitae | c) a letter from a previous employer testifying to someone’s ability or reliability, used when applying for a new job |
| 4. employer | d) an official request for something, usually in writing |
| 5. job | e) the ability to do something well |
| 6. qualification | f) a person or organization that employs people |
| 7. reference | g) a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application |
| 8. skill | h) pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity |
7. Answer the questions:
1. What personal details are usually included in a CV?
2. What words should be used speaking about work experience?
3. What skills are important to mention?
4. What hobbies are preferred to mention?
5. What kinds of evidence of leadership can you mention?
6. How long should a CV be?
7. Is it necessary to include a photo in a CV?
8. Why must a CV be concise and well-structured?
9. What are the ways to organize your CV in a pleasant for reading form?
10. What references do we usually include in a CV?
8. Make up a plan of the text.
9. Give a short summary of the text.
Part 3
1. Make sure you know the following words and word expressions:
To bring out the relevant skills; to be carefully and clearly laid out; logically ordered; accurate in content, spelling and grammar; to produce results; to suggest changes; some tips on presentation; empty spaces; bold and italic typefaces; to back a CV; a separate sheet of paper; the footer area; to list every exam you have ever taken; fairly economical with words; to select the most important information; to be short and to the point; to comprehend one’s achievements; to highlight one’s strong points; inaccurate or misleading information; a suggestion of falsehoods.
2. Read and translate the text C:
What Makes a Good CV?
There is no single " correct" way to write and present a CV but the following general rules apply:
It is targeted on the specific job or career area for which you are applying and brings out the relevant skills you have to offer.
It is carefully and clearly laid out: logically ordered, easy to read and not cramped.
It is informative but concise.
It is accurate in content, spelling and grammar. If you mention attention to detail as a skill, make sure your spelling and grammar is perfect!
If your CV is written backwards on pink polka dot paper and it gets you regular interviews, it's a good CV! The bottom line is that if it's producing results don't change it too much but if it's not, keep changing it until it does.
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If it's not working, ask people to look at it and suggest changes.
Here are some tips on presentation.
Your CV should be carefully and clearly laid out - not too cramped but not with large empty spaces either. Use bold and italic typefaces for headings and important information.
Never back a CV - each page should be on a separate sheet of paper. It's a good idea to put your name in the footer area so that it appears on each sheet.
Be concise: a CV is an appetiser and should not give the reader indigestion. Don't feel that you have to list every exam you have ever taken, or every activity you have ever been involved in - consider which are the most relevant and/or impressive. The best CVs tend to be fairly economical with words, selecting the most important information and leaving a little something for the interview: they are an appetiser rather than the main course. Good business communications tend to be short and to the point, focusing on key facts and your CV should to some extent emulate this. The longer and more dense your CV is, the harder it is for an employer to comprehend your achievements. As Mark Twain said: “If only I had more time, I would write thee a shorter letter”.
Be positive - put yourself over confidently and highlight your strong points. For example, when listing your A-levels, put your highest grade first.
Be honest: although a CV does allow you to omit details (such as exam resits) which you would prefer the employer not to know about, you should never give inaccurate or misleading information. CVs are not legal documents and you can't be held liable for anything within, but if a recruiter picks up a suggestion of falsehoods you will be rapidly rejected. An application form which you have signed to confirm that the contents are true is however a legal document and forms part of your contract of employment if you are recruited.
The sweet spot of a CV is the area selectors tend to pay most attention to: this is typically around the upper middle of the first page, so make sure that this area contains essential information.
If you are posting your CV, don't fold it - put it in a full-size A4 envelope so that it doesn't arrive creased.
3. Put all types of questions to the sentences:
1. A CV is an appetiser rather than the main course.
2. The best CVs tend to be fairly economical with words.
3. You should never give inaccurate or misleading information.
4. The sweet spot of a CV is the area around the upper middle of the first page.
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