Unit 8:


How to write a CV
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Have a look at the advertisements and answer the questions:
Which of the jobs would you apply for?
WARM-UP
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Think about the necessary skills needed and your qualities and answer the following question:
Which of the jobs would you apply for?
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2. Match the words and phrases (A-E) with the gaps (1-5) in the CV.
CURRICULUM VITAE
1. ____________
Name: Nguyen Thanh Long
Address: 1559 To Hieu, Ha Dong, Ha Noi
Mobile phone: 09172800000
Home phone: (04) 36668888
Email: thanhlongnguyen@speedymail.com
Personal summary and career objectives
I am a self-motivated individual who can work hard, communicates well, and has good interpersonal skills. I have recently completed upper secondary education and received the National Certificate of Secondary Education. I am seeking a starting position in the business field to obtain real-world experience and learn new skills.
2. ____________
2012-2015: Quang Trung Upper Secondary School, awarded the National Certificate of Secondary Education
2008-2012: Nguyen Hue Lower Secondary School
2003-2008: Tran Quoc Toan Primary School
Work experience
2013-2014: Shop assistant (part-time), Ha Trang Clothing Company
3. ____________
• Greeting and assisting customers
• Keeping the store tidy and clean, and making sure all clothing items are on display
• Attaching price tags to new clothing
• Giving advice and guidance on clothing selection
4. ____________
• Received the ‘Shop Assistant of the Month` award
• Received the third prize in the English speaking contest in the final school year
5. ____________
• Proficient in computer applications like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Interests: • Working out at the gym
References: • Available upon request
A. Skills B. Personal details C. Education and qualifications
D. achievements E. Responsibilities
B. Personal details
C. Education and qualifications
E. Responsibilities
A. Skills
D. achievements
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 yours 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.
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
3. Write your own CV to apply for one of the jobs advertised following the structure of the sample CV in 2. Remember to tailor your CV so that your experience and skills are aligned with the job requirements.
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