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WRITING YOUR CV

LESSON 6

WRITING

LESSON 6

WARM-UP

WRITING
Quiz

PRE-WRITING
WHILE-WRITING

Task 1: Match the headings to the
sections.
Task 2: Write your own CV.
Cross-checking

POST-WRITING

CONSOLIDATION

• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP

CHOOSE
THE
CORRECT
INFORMATION
ABOUT
WRITING

1. What does CV stand for?

Central Vision

Curriculum Vitae

Career Venture

Current Validation

2. Which of the following is NOT typically
included in a CV?

Personal statement

Hobbies and interests

Education History

Social media passwords

3. What is the purpose of a personal
statement on a CV?

To list educational
achievements

To include contact
information

To provide a brief summary
of skills and goals

To showcase professional
experience

4. How should you format your CV to make it
visual appealing and easy to read?

Use a tiny font to fit more
information

Avoid using headings and
subheadings

Print it in color to stand out

Organize information with clear
headings and bullet points

5. Which section of the CV should include your
academic qualifications and achievements?

Education

Work experience

Hobbies and interests

Personal statement

6. What should you include in the "Work
Experience" section of your CV?

Details about relevant
jobs, internships, or
volunteer experiences

Your favorite food

Your favorite TV shows

A list of friends

7. Why is it important to tailor your CV for each
job application?
It's not necessary; a generic
CV works for all jobs

To include every detail
about yourself

To save time in the
application process

To showcase specific skills
and experiences relevant to
the job

8. How far back in time should you go when
listing work experience on a CV?
Only include the most
recent job

Limit to the last 10-15
years

Exclude all work
experience

Include every job,
regardless of how long ago

PRE-WRITING
1

Look at the following job advert and
the CV of a student applying for the
job. Match the headings in the box
to the correct sections.

PRE-WRITING
1. Hobbies and interests
2.
Education
3. Work experience
4.
A. ___________________
Education
Skills
Nguyen Hue Senior Secondary School, Ha Noi
20XX-present
Nguyen Trai Junior Secondary School, Ha Noi
20XX-20XX
Subjects and predicted grades:
English – 9, Maths – 9.5,
Literature – 8.5
Awards: Young Leaders Award, Ha Noi Outstanding Student Award
Extracurricular activities: Founding member of the school book
club, conducting member surveys
to choose reading materials and planning club meetings

PRE-WRITING
1. Hobbies and interests
2.
Education
3. Work experience
4.
B. ___________________
Work
experience
Skills
Childminder
20XX-present
• Supervise two children (aged 7 and 9) every Saturday while
parents are away
• Help children do their homework and learn new concepts
Volunteer Tutor – Ha Noi Children's Village
Jul – Sep 20XX
• Tutored children aged 8-12 in maths and English at the local
orphanage for three months
• Helped teachers make learning materials

PRE-WRITING
1. Hobbies and interests
Education
3. Work experience
Skills

2.
4.

C. ___________________
Skills
Fluent English: IELTS score 5.5
Digital skills: Good understanding of common digital
software and platforms, basic coding skills
Effective communication skills
Excellent organisation skills

PRE-WRITING
1. Hobbies and interests
Education
3. Work experience
Skills

Hobbies and interests
D. ___________________

Singing, reading, photography

2.
4.

WHILE WRITING

WHILE-WRITING
2 Look at the job advert in 1 again. Imagine that you
also want to apply for the job. Write your own CV.

POST-WRITING
Cross-checking
Suggested writing rubric
1. Organization: …/10
POST-WRITIN
2. Legibility: …/10
3. Ideas: …/10
4. Word choice: …/10
5. Grammar use: …/10
             TOTAL: …/50

CONSOLIDATI
ON
1 Wrap-up

What have you learnt today?
• Write your own CV

CONSOLIDATI
ON
2 Homework

• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare Lesson 7 – Unit 9.

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