Centrum pro virtuální a moderní metody a formy vzdělávání na Obchodní akademii T.G. Masaryka, Kostelec nad Orlicí Applying for a job, CV – curriculum vitae

How to write a CV – content of a CV The CV gives a full account of the candidate´s education qualifications experience It should not be longer than one page. Note: A photo is not included in the UK or the USA.

How to write a CV – content of a CV There are usually five sections in the CV: 1Education 2References 3Personal data 4Job/work experience 5Skills and activities

Content of a CV – Personal data What do you write in the first part of your CV called PERSONAL DATA/INFORMATION? 1Address 2Telephone number 3 address 4Age (date and place of birth) 5Marital status 6Nationality Note: To prevent discrimination, there is very little personal information (i.e. regarding sex, marital status, religion) in British or American CVs.

Content of a CV – Education What do you write in the second part of your CV called EDUCATION? Give details of your school carrier and your college or university qualifications. State subjects and grade in final exam.

Content of a CV – Job/Work Experience What do you write in the third part of your CV called JOB/WORK EXPERIENCE? State where and when you trained for a job. Mention work experience including practicals or internships.

Content of a CV – Job/Work experience What do you write in the fourth part of your CV called SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES? State other qualifications and skills that may be helpful in your job - languages (reached levels) - IT skills - training courses relevant for the job - interests and spare time activities

Content of a CV – References What do you write in the fifth part of your CV called REFERENCES? You do not have to have any references from your former employers. On the other hand they can help you to get a job. Note: British and American CVs usually have the following sentence at the bottom of the page: ´References supplied on request´. This is because employers do not normally write references. Instead, they usually give a reference when asked.

Content of a CV Note: CVs are not signed or dated. They often provide the information in reverse chronological order, i.e. starting with the most recent events and then going back.

Mehmet Bolat 1 _______________________ AddressAlper Apt. Daire 3 Turgut Ozal Cadesi Seyhan, Adana Telephone Marital StatusSingle Date of birth12 September _______________________ 2001 – 2005Degree in physiotherapy, University of Gaziantep 1997 – 2001Ataturk High School, Adana 3 _______________________ Junior physiotherapist at Rehabilitation Centre, University Hospital, Adana 4 _______________________ LanguagesEnglish (CEF level B). I have a good level of written and spoken English. German (fluent). My mother is German. IT skillsWindows XP Additional infoFull driving licence Member of the university basketball team 6 _______________________ References supplied on request. Mehmet Bolat 1 _______________________ AddressAlper Apt. Daire 3 Turgut Ozal Cadesi Seyhan, Adana Telephone Marital StatusSingle Date of birth12 September _______________________ 2001 – 2005Degree in physiotherapy, University of Gaziantep 1997 – 2001Ataturk High School, Adana 3 _______________________ Junior physiotherapist at Rehabilitation Centre, University Hospital, Adana 4 _______________________ LanguagesEnglish (CEF level B). I have a good level of written and spoken English. German (fluent). My mother is German. IT skillsWindows XP Additional infoFull driving licence Member of the university basketball team 6 _______________________ References supplied on request. What are these parts of the CV? Personal data Education Work experience Skills and activities References

2004 – 2008Grammar school in Most, school leaving examination (average grade 2.3) 2006 – months exchange visit to Seaford sixth form college 2009 – presentTraineeship at HypoVereinsbank (HVB) Most Most 21 November 1988 in Chomutov Kristýna Vochová Computer literacy Curriculum vitae English – fluent July month´s work experience at Barclay´s Bank London – customer service department Familiar with standard software programs French – fairly fluent Interests Languages Reading, riding, travelling, meeting people References supplied upon request. Lipová 15 Single – 2008Grammar school in Most, school leaving examination (average grade 2.3) 2006 – months exchange visit to Seaford sixth form college 2009 – presentTraineeship at HypoVereinsbank (HVB) Most Most 21 November 1988 in Chomutov Kristýna Vochová Computer literacy Curriculum vitae English – fluent July month´s work experience at Barclay´s Bank London – customer service department Familiar with standard software programs French – fairly fluent Interests Languages Reading, riding, travelling, meeting people References supplied upon request. Lipová 15 Single Reassemble the information below for a CV and complete it.

Curriculum vitae Kristýna Vochová Personal data Address Lipová 15, Most Telephone Marital statusSingle Date, place of birth21 November 1988 in Chomutov Education 2004 – 2008Grammar school in Most, school leaving exam (average grade 2.3) 2006 – months exchange visit to Seaford sixth form college Work experience July month´s work experience at Barclay´s Bank London – customer service department 2009 – presentTraineeship at HypoVereinsbank (HVB) Most Skills and activities LanguagesEnglish – fluent French – fairly fluent Computer literacyFamiliar with standard software programs InterestsReading, riding, travelling, meeting people References supplied upon request. Curriculum vitae Kristýna Vochová Personal data Address Lipová 15, Most Telephone Marital statusSingle Date, place of birth21 November 1988 in Chomutov Education 2004 – 2008Grammar school in Most, school leaving exam (average grade 2.3) 2006 – months exchange visit to Seaford sixth form college Work experience July month´s work experience at Barclay´s Bank London – customer service department 2009 – presentTraineeship at HypoVereinsbank (HVB) Most Skills and activities LanguagesEnglish – fluent French – fairly fluent Computer literacyFamiliar with standard software programs InterestsReading, riding, travelling, meeting people References supplied upon request.

Write a covering letter and CV based on your personal profile (school career, work experience, activities, skills, interests) to apply for a 3-month work placement in a field of your choice. Write a covering letter and CV based on your personal profile (school career, work experience, activities, skills, interests) to apply for a 3-month work placement in a field of your choice.

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