D) Discuss in groups the pros and cons of your future specialty.

V. a) Discuss the following questions:

  1. What does CV stand for?
  2. What is the main purpose of a CV?
  3. What are the key qualities of a successful CV?
  4. How many sections are there in a typical CV? What are they?
  5. What is the best way to structure the contents of your CV?

 

b) In pairs, discuss the following questions. Listen to Silvia and her friend Sophie, discussing CVs and check your answers.

a) What are the two most popular ways of structuring a CV?

b) What are key differences between the two most popular ways of structuring CVs?

c) Does any of Sophie’s advice surprise you?

 

c) Listen again and complete the following CV structures:

 

Chronological CV Skills-based CV
1.your name in large letters 9. ________ ________ in large letters
2. ________ details 10. ________ ________
3. (________ ________) 11. ________ ________ / Career profile
4. ________ / Academic Qualifications 12. Key ________
5. ________ ________ 13. ________ ________ details
6. Activities and ________ 14. ________ / Professional qualifications
7. Additional ________ 15. ________
8. ________ 16. ________

 

VI. a) Discuss the questions:

1. What general skills and knowledge do most employers look for in job applicants?

2. Apart from specific qualifications and technical expertise, what skills and knowledge have you got that make you employable?

 

b) Match the transferable skills (1-8) to the examples of professional behavior (a-h):