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. умение

__2. resume                                b. работа

__3. employer                   c. автобиография, жизнеописание

__4. experience                 d. способности

__5. skills                          e. сопроводительное письмо

__6. job                             f. квалификация

__7. curriculum vitae        g. работодатель

__8. abilities                     h. рекомендация

__9. qualifications                 i. резюме

__10. covering letter          j. опыт

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?

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.

Preparing for the Job Interview

I. Study the words. Make sure you know them.

Potential, reasonable, upcoming, interview, impression, represent, overcome, confidence, familiar, to shake hands, tricky.

II. Read the text for obtaining information.

Jack: You have a reasonable resume. By reading it your potential employer can see what abilities qualify you for a job as an electronics engineer. Your job objective is indicated. I hope your revised resume will lead to job interviews.

Peter: When thinking of an upcoming interview, I am really scared. My English is not good enough, and I don't know how to behave when being interviewed.

Jack: Before going to the interview, try to get information about the company or the job you would like to get into. For example, if you have an interview at a large electronics firm, you will make a better impression when you are familiar with articles about that company. Doing anything well takes some information. That implies to job hunting too. Any good library has books which will tell you the names of companies in industries of interest to you, as well as the names of people representing those companies.

Peter: You are perfectly right, Jack. But how can I overcome my nervousness?

Jack: If you are well informed your confidence is up. You are familiar with the American terminology in your field. You are an experienced specialist. People can tell when you are well prepared. You will be asked questions that you can answer easily. You won't be nervous in an upcoming interview. Your best guide is to rely on your own common sense. There are, however, some common rules for the interviews.

Peter: Could you give me some examples?

Jack: When greeting the representative of the company, wait until he moves to shake hands. You should also wait until he offers you a seat.

Peter: But what about the usual questions people are asked in an interview?

Jack: The most common questions are, for instance: “Why are you interested in joining our company?”, “Why do you feel qualified for this job?”, “What do you know about the company?”, “Do you enjoy working with others?”, “Are you willing to work overtime?”, “Tell me about your experience.”, “What can I do for you?”

Peter: Are there any surprise questions?

Jack: You should anticipate questions as: “Why should I hire you?”, “What are your three greatest strengths for this job?”

Peter: I see. These are rather tricky questions. Are there any topics I should avoid discussing with the interviewer?

Jack: In discussing your previous job, avoid criticising former employers or fellow workers. Don't discuss your personal, domestic or financial problems unless you are specifically asked about them.

Peter: If I am offered a job, is it appropriate to ask questions referring to the salary?

Jack: Absolutely. You can state the salary you want, but not until the employer has introduced the subject.

Peter: I greatly appreciate your giving me this valuable information.

III. Comprehension check.