Writing a CV
Task 1:
what do you know about a CV? Speak with a neighbor. Are these sentences true or
false?
1. A CV is
a document with information about you. ----------------------------- TRUE
2. You use a CV to get a job. -----------------------------------------------------------
TRUE
3. You should put your photo on your CV.
------------------------------------------FALSE
4. Your CV should be 3 or 4 pages long.
---------------------------------------------FALSE
5. It’s OK to have mistakes (spelling,
grammar…) on your CV. -----------------FALSE
6. All information on your CV must be in full
sentences.-------------------------TRUE
7. Employers usually look at a CV for about 2
minutes.---------------------------FALSE
Task 2:
what parts does a CV have?
a) Write the missing letters.
1. P_rs_n_l det_ _ils PERSONAL DETAILS
2. Ed_c_t_ _ n and q_ _lific_t_ _ns EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
3. W_rk exp_r_ _nce WORK EXPERIENCE
4. Sk_lls SKILLS
5. Int_r_sts INTERESTS
6. R_f_r_nc_s
REFERENCES
b) Match
the parts 1-6 with their meanings A-F
1. Personal details C. your name, address, date of birth,
email, phone number
2. Education and
Qualifications D.
the name of your school / college; exams you passed
3. Work experience A.
Jobs you did before
4. Skills E. Things you can do (e.g. speak a language;
drive a car; use a computer)
5. Interests B. Things you enjoy (e.g. playing a sport)
6. References F. Names
of people who know you (e.g. your teacher or your boss), and
Who
can say that you’re good for a job?
Task 3:
Parts of Nisa’s CV Nisa Thaoto is a nurse from Thailand. Look at the details
from her CV (a-f), and write them under the right heading in her CV.
1. Personal
details Date of birth
A. 30 April
1992
2.
Education and qualifications
e.
2010-2011 Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok (Thailand). Diploma in Nursing
3. Work
experience
b.
2011-2012 nurse at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok
4. Skills
d.
Languages: Thai (fluent); English (elementary). UK driving license
5. Interests
c. I enjoy
football and played for the women´s team at school
6.
References
Task 4:
Looking at Nisa’s CV Work in groups and answer these questions:
1. Why did Nisa write this CV?
Because she is looking
for a job in healthcare in Beechen.
2. What does Nisa do now?
She is volunteer
assistant at Help the Aged (charity shop), 14 High Street, Beechen
3. What words are in bold on Nisa’s CV?
The emails are in bold
on Nisa´s CV
4. What information did Nisa put in
brackets (like this)?
Thailand, charity shop,
elementary, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. How many full sentences (with a verb
and a full stop) are there in Nisa’s CV?
Ms. Dangda was my
supervisor when I worked at Bumrungrad Hospital.
I enjoy football and
played for the women’s team at school.
6. Who are Mr. Hargreaves and Ms.
Dangda? What does Nisa need to ask them?
The are Nisa’s coworkers.
Nisa need to ask about their former jobs
Oscar Alexander Rodriguez CV
I am a MECHANICAL ENGINEER. I am looking for a job in ARGOS or HOLCIM
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: Cll 1sur #2-226 Chia
Email: oalexanderr@gmail.com.co
Phone:3204282806
Date of birth: 17november 1976
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2006-2001.UNIVERSIDAD ANTONIO NARIÑO.BOGOTA, COLOMBIA.MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
2014-PRESENT.SENA.BOGOTA, COLOMBIA. ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2011.ELECTRICAL.KONEKO.BOGOTA COLOMBIA.
2012-PRESENT.MECHANICAL ENGINEER.DOSIFICATOR.BOGOTA COLOMBIA.
SKILLS
Languages:
English (elementary)
Computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and AUTOCAD)
Driving license
INTERESTS
I enjoy ride bike.
REFERENCES
Mr. Daniel Torres. DOSIFICATOR. Electronic Engineer. daniel.torres@dosificator.com.co
Mr. Luis Rodríguez. SENA. Electronic Engineer. larodriguezg@misena.edu.co
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