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Task 3. A sample CV.

Here is Carmen’s CV. Read through it closely and then try to answer the following questions about Carmen and her experience.

Carmen Lopez Duran

Profile

I am keen to follow a career in Tourism or Hotel Management. I am well-organised, highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. In addition I am reliable, flexible, and quick to learn.

Personal details

Address Avenida de la Plata 47 Grenada 18 752 Spain
Tel 123 456 789
Email Carmello@ etc.com
Date of birth 25 Nov 1980
Marital status Single

Education

1998 - 2000 Universidad de Granada Diploma in Business Studies with Tourism
1990 - 1998 Instituto Cervantes, Granada Bachillerato (A Level equivalent) Grade B

Professional Experience

2000 - present Hotel Xyz, Notown Assistant to Conference Manager Responsible for providing administrative support, answering enquiries, taking bookings, arranging catering. Employee of the Year, 2001.
Summer 2000 Company Xyz. Notown Social/Sports Officer In charge of escorting groups of foreign students, Arranging schedules, planning social events, Organising sports activities, managing a budget.

Interests

Yoga, swimming, skiing, classical music, theatre, current affairs

Additional Skills

· Fluent English - IELTS score 6.5

· Working knowledge of French

· Clean driving licence

· Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Referees

Antonio Palma Plazas, Conference Manager, Primavera Hotels

Mercedes Garrido Vazquez, Regional Director, Eurostudy Ltd

Decide whether the following sentences are true or false based on Carmen's CV:

1. She is married. (True / False)

2. She started working full-time when she left school. (True/ False)

3. She was not very successful at Hotel Primavera. (True / False)

4. She worked during her vacations. (True / False)

5. She had financial responsibility when she worked for Eurostudy. (True / False)

6. She isn't interested in politics. (True / False)

7. She has never committed a driving offence. (True/ False)

8. She speaks French better than English. (True/ False)

 

Task 4. What makes a good CV?

Brainstorm your ideas in pairs and share them with the rest of the group.

Now decide whether the following sentences are true or false.

1. Employers don't care what CVs look like. (True / False)

2. Companies only receive a few applications for each position. (True / False)

3. You should spread your points out on the page. (True / False)

4. You should include as much information as possible. (True/ False)

5. It is better to focus on key facts. (True / False)

6. The most important features are that it is easy to read and looks good. (True / False)

7. A good CV will guarantee a good job. (True / False)

 

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Task 5. Read the information about a personal statement and answer the questions that follow:

Personal statement

1) This is an overall or supplementary statement about your achievements, interests and abilities. It may highlight any which are particularly significant to you.



2) It is often useful to discuss what you are going to say in your personal statement with another person.

3) It is important to remember that the statement is yours.

Now answer the questions:

1. Who writes a personal statement?

2. Why do you think an employer might find it useful?

 

Task 6. Read Angela's personal statement. Ignore the missing words. Which paragraph focuses on:

a) her character and personality?

b) her long-term career plans and main interests?

c) her hobbies and short-term plans for the future?

 

Name: Angela Taylor

The role of sport and physical education in today's world has always (1)__________ me and I would like to pursue a (2)____________ in this field. I enjoy (3)__________ in all kinds of sport and, on many (4)___________, have (5)___________ medals for athletics in both track and field events.

My hobbies are reading, playing chess, (6)___________ travelling. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 17 with an organised (7)____________ . I am (8)____________ learning to drive and am computer-literate. My full-time education will have finished by July this year and I will be spending August and September in Australia.

While I am a creative person, I am able to (9)___________ calm in a crisis and very rarely lose my temper. Working as a member of a team is something I would welcome. I feel I have an (10)____________ for working with young people and taking on responsibility for others.

Angela Taylor

Task 7. Read Angela’s personal statement again and choose the correct word, a, b, c, or d, to fill each gap.

a regarded b noticed c interested d concerned
a career b job c work d post
a doing b exercising c participating d making
a instances b occasions c opportunities d times
a earned b won c passed d taken
a in addition b as well as c after all d too
a excursion b experience c exploration d expedition
a already b actually c currently d really
a hold b have c keep d find
a aptitude b appearance c application d approval

 

COVERING LETTER

Task 8. Read the letter Angela sent with her application form, CV and personal statement to apply for a job as a sports coach. Can you put these words in the correct position in the letter?

a) most convenient
b) successful applicant
c) as requested
d) advertised in
e) hearing from
f) find enclosed
g) application form
h) take up

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the job of sports coach (1)______ yesterday's Daily News. I notice that the (2)_______ will be required to (3)_______ the post in September of this year, which would be (4)_______ for me. Please (5)_______ my CV and personal statement, (6)______, together with mycompleted (7)_______.

I look forward to (8)________ you,

Yours faithfully,

Angela Taylor

 

Task 9. Here’s another example of a covering letter (a.k.a. a letter of application). Fill in the gaps with one suitable word. The initial letters of each word are given.

Dear Mr Saleh,

I am writing to (1) a_________ for the position of Editorial Assistant which was (2) a_________ in the latest edition of Gulf News.

I am currently (3) e_________ by a Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to (4) p_________ a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice on the (5) e_________ CV, I graduated in European Literature. At University I gained considerable (6) e_________ working on the student magazine, so I am (7) f_________ with editing techniques. I work well under (8) p_________ and enjoy working in a team. In addition, I speak English (9) f_________.

I would be (10) a_________ for interview from next week. Meanwhile, please do not (11) h_________ to contact me if you require further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Margaret Roan

 

Task 10. Look at the following tips for writing covering letters. For each one decide whether it’s true or false.

1. The letter should be as friendly and informal as possible - True / False?

2. You should avoid slang & idiomatic language - True / False?

3. Your sentences should be long and complex - True / False?

4. It is fine to use contracted forms (e.g. I'm, it's) - True / False?

5. Emotive words (wonderful, great, terrible) should be avoided - True / False?

 

Task 11. Here are some common phrases you might use when writing a covering letter. However, the prepositions are missing. Insert the correct ones choosing words from the table below.

to of under in for

I would like to apply (1) ___ the position (2) ___

If you would like to discuss this (3) ___ more detail

I enjoy working (4) ___ pressure

I was (5) ___ charge (6) ___

I was responsible (7) ___

With reference (8) ___

 

Let’s revise what you have learnt.

 

Task 12. Can you rewrite these sentences changing the words in italic into more formal language?

  1. I would like to try and find acareer in this field.
  2. I am looking forward to doing all different kinds of sports.
  3. I can type and also use a word processor.
  4. I am good at dealing with young people.
  5. I now have a part-time job.
  6. I can use a computer.
  7. Whoever is chosen will begin working in September.
  8. September would be fine for me.
  9. As you asked me, I am sending my CV.
  10. I'm expecting a letter from you.

 

Task 13. Use one of these verbs in its correct form to complete the sentences.

earn gain win achieve

  1. Sam ______ quite a lot of money in the school lottery.
  2. Tina likes being a nurse but she doesn't _______ a high salary.
  3. Students who are not very academic can often _______ great success in their chosen careers.
  4. I _______ a lot of experience working abroad last summer.

Complete these sentences so that they are true for you.

  1. I would like to pursue a career in ____________.
  2. The kind of work I am interested in is _____________.
  3. In my first job, I would expect to earn _____________.
  4. At school I have gained _____________.
  5. I enjoy participating in _____________.
  6. I am currently learning to _____________.
  7. ____________ is something I would welcome.
  8. I feel I have an aptitude for _______________.

 

Task 14. You are going to compile a CV and to write a personal statement and an accompanying letter to send with your application for one of these jobs. Read the two advertisements and decide which job you would like to apply for.

 
 

 

 


Planning

Highlighting information Underline the most important information in the job advert. This will help you to focus on the necessary details to include in your writing.

· Discuss your CV, personal statement and accompanying letter with a partner.

· Decide how many paragraphs your statement will contain.

· Decide what each paragraph will focus on.

· Make a list of points to include in each paragraph.

· Decide what details to put in your accompanying letter.

 

Writing

Write your CV, statement and letter. Give them to your partner to read. Check each other's writing and correct any mistakes.

Checking

As you write, check that in your personal statement you have:

· used appropriate formal English.

· given reasons for your main interests.

· included other hobbies and interests.

· described your character and abilities.

Check that in your letter of application (your covering letter) you have:

· stated your reason for writing (said that you would like to apply).

· said where you found out about the job.

· said why you would like the job.

· said why you are qualified to do the job.

· referred to the starting date.

· mentioned what other documents you have enclosed.

· said you can provide more information if necessary.

· said when you would be available for interview.

· used the right ending.

 

 

SPEAKING

A JOB INTERVIEW

Task 1. Answer the questions:

Ø Have you ever been interviewed for a position? If you have, share your impressions with the group.

Ø How should an applicant behave at a job interview? Besides, think of what an applicant should wear (men and women) and how he/she should use their body language.

Ø How should an applicant prepare for the interview (if they should at all)?

Ø What questions should be asked at an interview? What questions can be expected?

 


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