II. Read the text for obtaining information
The CV is usually divided into five parts:
1. Personal information:full name in capitals, home address, address for correspondence (if it is different from home address), telephone number with dialling code, date of birth, nationality, marital status, present occupation.
2. Education and qualifications:they are usually given in chronological order.
3. Experience:all the job experiences which can help a job application. If you have no experience put NON-AVAILABLE, N/A for short.
4. Other:languages, sports, hobbies, interests, driving licence, etc.
5. References:at least two, one should be from your present employer. It is possible to write available on request instead of giving the names and addresses of your referees.
Note that usually very simple sentences without abbreviations are used in CVs.
Suppose you're applying for your first job after leaving school or college. The employer cannot expect much in the way of the work experience – he or she may look for ability, enthusiasm, and readiness to learn.
Your CV will clearly therefore concentrate on your education, but you should also make the most of any previous part-time work that you have done. Potential employers will be more impressed if you have shown initiative.
Think too about any extracurricular activities you have been engaged in while in full-time education. Perhaps you were involved in a school or college theatrical group. It may not seem to have much relevance to your application for a job in the Ministry of Agriculture. But think again. That ability to act implies an ability to project yourself – a very useful quality in, say, important meetings. Potential employers may note that detail with interest.
III. Comprehension check.
Match the words and their meanings by placing a proper letter on each blank.
__1. reference a. вміння
__2. resume b. робота
__3. employer c. автобіографія, життєпис
__4. experience d. здібності
__5. skills e. супровідний лист
__6. job f. кваліфікація
__7. curriculum vitae g. роботодавець
__8. abilities h. рекомендація
__9. qualifications i. резюме
__10. covering letter j. досвід
Answer the questions.
· What data should be given in the CV?
· In what order should education, qualifications and experience be indicated?
· What is reference?
· What are the two possible ways of mentioning your references?
· Which of them did Peter James Green use?
· What can you say about the language of a CV?
3. Here are two examples of CVs written by Peter James Green who wanted a job as a web designer and by Mary Jackson who has just finished school and is looking for a first full-time job. Read and analyze them according to the information from the text. Note that Mary has secured the headmistress's promise to provide a reference if requested.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal information
Name:PETER JAMES GREEN
Address:38 Windmill Road
Bristol BS2 6DP
Telephone:0117-916216
Nationality:British
Date of Birth:4 December 1977
Marital Status:Single
2. Education and Qualifications:
1988-1995 Clifton School
3 A levels: Art (A), Design and Technology (A). Mathematics (C)
10 GCSEs
1996-1999 Anglia Polytechnic University
BA in Graphic Design
3. Experience:
1996-1999 Part-time job as an assistant in a computer club
1999-present EMS Corporate Imaging, Design Department
4. Skills:PC literate, familiar with number of design packages, clean driving licence
Interests:Tennis, swimming, jazz
5. References:Available on request
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:MARY ELIZABETH JACKSON
Address:57 Shakespeare Avenue, Ripon, York.
Telephone:629454
Nationality:British
Date of birth:11 March 1986
Marital status:Single
Education:Batley Lane Secondary School, Batley Lane, Ripon.
(Head: Mrs S.L.Watson) 1999-2004.
'C' Level in English, 'D' Level in Mathematics, 'D' Level in History, 'E' Level in Economics
GCSEs - four.
Acting Form Captain, 2001
Employment:Royal Mail - Christmas post delivery assistant, 2000-2001
Working at weekends at Budgens (checkout assistant)
Temporary typist for Goodlife Employment Agency, summer 2003
Skills:Certificate for 1-year course at Ripon College of Further
Education: typing – 60 words per minute
Interests:Jazz, ballet, acting (have performed in productions of
Walsworth Amateur Dramatic Society)
Reference:Mrs S.LWatson, 32 Batley Lane, Ripon, Yorks. tel.: 629271
IV. Writing.
Write your own CV using Peter’s as an example.