Technical English - Writing a CV

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Writing a CV (Technical English 3.1-3.14)

How do you write a proper CV?

When you are applying for an internship or a new job, you need to be able to write a good CV.

Curriculum Vitae

Name:

Date of Birth:

Address:                                                               Postal Code:

City:                                                                         Country:

Phone (home):                                                     (mobile):

                                                                                                                                   (1)

Work Experience

Year: (--> start with your most recent work experience!)

.................

...................(keep it short and to the point)                                     (2)

Education

Year:................(--> again, work from the most recent downwards)

.......................

.......................                                                                                              (3)

Interests

--> Only put down hobbies when they are an asset to the internship/job!

For example: having your health & safety certificate?  YES

Being able to bake a perfect chocolate cake? NO, except when you are applying to a restaurant/canteen/bakery

Right: your turn!

(Task 12) Use the provided stencil and write your own CV.

Exchange your cv with your classmate

Ask her/him to point out those things that could be improved upon.