1. UNLIKE A FRENCH CV
GO FOR THE HARD SELL RIGHT FROM THE
START !
Summary and objectives box centre page
under contact details and photo
Creative, results-focused 21 year old
Masters student with a proven track
record in increasing efficiency, cutting
costs and streamlining processes
seeks to join a talented team as an
intern.
References available.

2. Education
 Currently a 2nd
year student in a Masters
program at ESCE, a leading Paris business
school, subjects studied include…..

3. Experience
 Dates. Company name. Job title.
 List accomplishments
 Be explicit, use action verbs, be punchy. What was
the value of what you did?
 Example: 2013. Nestlé France. Junior Line Manager (intern)
 - Developed a highly successful label identity for the product, now recognized
as synonymous with top-quality.
 - Pioneered a special pack to address the expectations of the Asian market.

4. Skills
Languages
 (Choose your level: Fluent/Good working
knowledge/Working knowledge/Basic knowledge)
Don’t forget French Native.
I.T.
But also your soft skills
 Example: Strong communication skills, leadership
potential, and the ability to maintain drive and edge

5. Interests
 Sports (Choose your level: recreational/ at club level/ at
competition level)
 Something intellectual
Example: Enjoy reading the international business press
 Something creative (Culture and the Arts)
 Illustrate the implementation of some of the
skills you claim to have.
 Example: Using my flair and organizational skills in events-
planning for the local Music Club

6. Community Service
 Very important for an anglo-CV
 What have you done/do you do that would
show an employer that you are the kind of
person who is willing to dedicate time and
energy to unpaid activities?
 Association, charity, environment, fund-
raising, awareness raising…

7. At the end of the C.V.
 References available on request.
 Or, give a specific name and contact details