Unit 8: The World of Work
Session 6: How to write a CV
Warm-up
Have you even seen a CV?
What should be included in a CV?
Which job do you choose?
Why?
Why do you think you’re qualified for the job?
Ex 2 (p. 38)
B
C
E
D
A
How to write a CV?
Personal details (Name, phone number, address, email address)
Interest: your hobbies
Eg: reading books, leaning a foreign language, working out, etc.,
3. Personal summary and career objectives: Some highlights about your that proves you fit the job + highlights of the job you’re applying.
Eg: I’m a responsible individual who can work hard and communicate well, and has excellent interpersonal skills.
I’m seeking for a starting position in the business field to obtain real-world experience and learn new skills.


How to write a CV?
4. Educations and qualifications: phases in Education (Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Tertiary Education) and degrees/ diplomas (Graduates, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Dr, etc.,)
5. Work experiences: Places you used to work and duration
6. Responsibilities: What you were required to do at last position.
Eg: Greeting customers, taking orders
7. Skills: The skills you’ve got at the moment that may help the job.
Eg: MS word, excel and communication skills
8. References: The documents you have to attach with as requirements
What should you care for?
Personal summary and career objectives
Education and qualifications
Work experiences
Responsibilities
Skills
Let’s practise