1. Discuss the following questions.
What does CV stand for?
What is the main purpose of a CV?
What are the key qualities of a successful CV?
How many sections are there in a typical CV? What are they?
What is the best way to structure the contents of your CV?
LISTENING 2a. Listen to Silvia and her friend, Sophie, discussing CVs. Answer the following questions.
1. What are the two most popular ways of structuring a CV?
2. What are the key differences between the two most popular ways of structuring CVs?
3. Does any of Sophie’s advice surprise you?
2B. Listen again and complete the following cv structures.
Chronological CV |
Skills-based CV |
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2C. Look at the two versions of her cv that Silvia prepared. Which approach has she followed for each version? Which cv do you prefer?
2D. Complete the following cv using a past form of the verbs in the box.
Achieve
complete coordinate develop hold organize persuade
represent research work
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Silvia Carnali Home address 42 Hampstead Rd London NW3 Telephone 44 (0) 207 862 4567 Email carnali@hotmail.com Education 2008 – present The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
2004-2007 University College London (UCL)
2004 Diploma Maturita Scientifica (58/60) – Liceo A. Tosi, Milano Professional Experience 2008 Project Volunteer: Sustainable Solutions (NGO), Kenya ( months)
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2006-2007 Communications Officer: University College London (1 year)
2005 Activity Leader: Concord College Summer School, Shropshire, UK (2 months)
Activities and interests 2007 Sept Mountain Trekking in South America (1 month)
2003 – present Greenpeace Active Member (5 years)
Languages Italian (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (upper-intermediate) Computer Skills Full command of Microsoft Office Suite Driving Full current driving licence References References available upon request
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