Here is a draft CV for you to review and refine: [APPLICANT'S NAME] Personal Details: [Your address, phone number, email] Career Objective: [Brief statement about the type of job you are seeking] Academic Qualifications: [List qualifications in reverse chronological order, including school/college name, dates attended, subjects studied, grades/results] Work Experience: [List jobs in reverse chronological order, including employer name, dates of employment, job title, main duties and responsibilities, achievements] Key Skills: [List your relevant skills, e.g. communication, organization, computer, language etc.]

1. Visa English Academy
Created by Briana Songer
2014

2.  Speaking: Giving Advice about work and CVs(curriculum
vitaes)
 Grammar: Modals-Should, Make sure to, Have to/Need to,
Must
 Listening: “Dos and Don’ts” of writing a CV
 Writing: CV for another person and yourself

3. What do you think are the key components to include
on a resume/CV (curriculum vitae)?
Make a list and discuss these points with your teacher/class
What do you think should NOT be included
on a resume?
Discuss with your teacher/class
What are you the key words that you need to include
on a resume for your type of job/industry?
Make a list of words and discuss

5.  Rephrase the sentences using the words in the brackets
1. Remember to bring your references and a list of contacts (make sure to).
2. It’s not necessary to buy expensive, new clothes for an interview, just wear a nice
blouse and some slacks (don’t have to).
3. Look at the job advertisements online or in the classified section of the
newspaper (should).
4. The deadline is at the end of the month, so apply by that date (must).
5. Don’t go to the interview unprepared and dressed informally (shouldn’t).
6. It’s a good idea to have your CV updated before applying for jobs (make sure to).
7. After applying online, send an email to the employer expressing your interest in
the job(be sure to).
8. In order to meet the requirements, email a copy of your degree, certificates, and
two reference letters (need to).

6.  2. 2 Listen to the personnel officer talking about he dos and don’ts of writing
a CV and fill in the chart.
TOPIC DO DON’T
a. Personal Details
b. Education
c. Qualifications
d. Work Experience
e. Photographs
• How does her advice compare with your list from the previous
slide?
Name, age, marital
status
Names of
children/pets
List schools and institutions
you’ve attended in chronological
order
Forget to make sure the dates
make sense
Put details of qualifications include copies of qualifications
Start with most recent job first and
work backwards; brief description of
each job; achievements
Leave this section blank, even if it’s
just a part-time or holiday job
Use a professional photo (studio)
and put it on your CV
Use a photo from a machine or a
picture of you at a beach or party

7.  Complete the sentences with the expression that
the personnel officer uses to give advice.
1. You __________start with brief personal details.
2. You __________list the schools and institutions
you’ve attended in chronological order.
3. ______________that the dates make sense.
4. ______________details of the qualifications you
obtained.
5. ______________to put down your grades too.
6. If I ___________ a job seeker, I’d invest in a
studio photograph.
should
ought to
Make sure that
Don’t forget
Remember
were

8.  Person A-has the problem
 Person B-gives advice You will give person A advice on the situation.
 Read your role cards first and think about how you will respond.
SITUATION 1: RAISE IN SALARY
Person A: You want a raise (increase in salary) in your job and need advice on how to
approach your boss. Ask your friend questions on the following points:
-what you should wear
-when to meet your boss
-how to convince your boss you deserve a raise
-how much money is fair to ask in the increase
-what to say if your boss says no
Person B: Your friend wants a raise in his/her job. Give him advice about how to
approach his/her boss about the points listed above.

9.  Person A-has the problem
 Person B-gives advice You will give person A advice on the situation.
 Read your role cards first and think about how you will respond.
SITUATION 2:
Person A: You are having problems with a co-worker. You and him are working on a
project together, but he has not been taking responsibility for his part of the job.
You have tried to communicate with him by phone and emails, but he never returns
your messages. When you went to his office, he wasn’t there. Talk to your boss
about what to do, asking questions on the following points:
-tell your boss the problem
-explain what you have done so far to resolve the situation
-ask for help and suggestions from your boss
Person B: You are the manager of the accounting team and recently you have given a
data analysis project to two accountants. One of the accountants will come to see
you because he/she is having problems with his colleague. Listen and give advice to
resolve the situation.

10. Which one means….?
1. basic facts about you?_________________
2. practical abilities? _____________________
3. where you live most of the time? _______________________
4. what you do in your free time? _________________________
5. where you were born? ___________________________
6. Mr, Ms, Mrs, or Dr? ______________________________
7. details about working life? __________________________
8. if you are married or single? ________________________
9. people who can tell about your qualities and character? ___________
10. proof that you have successfully completed a course? ____________
11. schools and colleges? __________________
12.family name? ___________________

11.  You will review a sample resume (file attached).
Complete a-h with the appropriate headings.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
APPLICANT’S NAME
JOB TITLE
CAREER HISTORY
DUTIES
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
REFERENCES
PERSONAL DETAILS

12.  Write a CV for yourself following the same
format as the example.
 Email the rough draft copy to your teacher
when you are finished.