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    The document provides guidance and exercises for students to learn about writing CVs. It explains the typical parts and structure of a CV and has students complete tasks like identifying true/false statements about CVs, filling in missing words in examples of CV parts, and writing a sample CV.

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    Student worksheets

    Writing a CV

    Task 1: what do you know about a CV?


    Speak with a neighbour. Are these sentences true or false?
    1. A CV is a document with information about you.
    2. You use a CV to get a job.
    3. You should put your photo on your CV.
    4. Your CV should be 3 or 4 pages long.
    5. Its OK to have mistakes (spelling, grammar) on your CV.
    6. All information on your CV must be in full sentences.
    7. Employers usually look at a CV for about 2 minutes.
    Task 2: what parts does a CV have?
    a)

    Write the missing letters.

    b)

    Match the parts 1-6 with their meanings A-F.

    P_rs_n_l det_ _ils

    jobs you did before

    Ed_c_t_ _ n and q_ _lific_t_ _ns

    things you enjoy (e.g. playing a sport)

    W_rk exp_r_ _nce

    your name, address, date of birth, email,


    phone number

    Sk_lls

    the name of your school / college; exams you


    passed

    Int_r_sts

    things you can do (e.g. speak a language;


    drive a car; use a computer)

    R_f_r_nc_s

    names of people who know you (e.g. your


    teacher or your boss), and who can say that
    youre good for a job

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    Student worksheets
    Task 3: Parts of Nisas CV
    Nisa Thaoto is a nurse from Thailand.
    Look at the details from her CV (a-f), and write them under the right
    heading in her CV.
    1. Personal details
    Date of birth: 30 April 1992

    2. Education and qualifications


    3. Work experience
    4. Skills
    5. Interests
    6. References

    a. Date of birth: 30 April 1992


    b. 2011-2012 nurse at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok
    c. I enjoy football and played for the womens team at school.
    d. Languages: Thai (fluent); English (elementary). UK driving license
    e. 2010-2011 Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok (Thailand). Diploma in Nursing
    f.

    Mr Mark Hargreaves, ESOL lecturer, Beechen College mhargreaves@beechen.ac.uk

    Now look at Nisas CV. Check your answers to Task 3.


    Task 4: Looking at Nisas CV
    Work in groups and answer these questions:
    1. Why did Nisa write this CV?
    2. What does Nisa do now?
    3. What words are in bold on Nisas CV?
    4. What information did Nisa put in brackets (like this)?
    5. How many full sentences (with a verb and a full stop) are there in Nisas CV?
    6. Who are Mr Hargreaves and Ms Dangda? What does Nisa need to ask them?
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    Nisas CV version 1: full version

    Nisa Thaoto CV
    I am a nurse with qualifications and experience. I am looking for a job in healthcare in Beechen.
    Personal details
    Address:

    391 Newbury Road, Beechen, BE2 3AC

    Email:

    nisathaoto@wow.com

    Phone:

    07746 128 497

    Date of birth: 30 April 1992


    Education and qualifications
    2010-2011:

    Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok (Thailand). Diploma in Nursing

    2012-present: Beechen College. ESOL course. I will take Entry 1 exams this term.
    Work experience
    2011-2012:

    nurse at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

    2013-present: volunteer assistant at Help the Aged (charity shop), 14 High Street, Beechen
    Skills
    Languages:

    Thai (fluent); English (elementary)

    Computers:

    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    UK driving license
    Interests
    I enjoy football and played for the womens team at school.
    References
    Mr Mark Hargreaves, ESOL Lecturer, Beechen College: mhargreaves@beechen.ac.uk
    Ms Pikul Dangda, Head of Nursing, Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok:
    pikul_dangda@bumrungrad.com. Ms Dangda was my supervisor when I worked at Bumrungrad
    Hospital.

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    Student worksheets
    Nisas CV version 2: headings missing

    Complete Nisas CV. Write the headings in the right place on the dotted lines ().
    a. Education and qualifications

    d. Interests

    b. Personal details

    e. Work experience

    c. References

    f.

    Skills

    Nisa Thaoto CV
    I am a nurse with qualifications and experience. I am looking for a job in healthcare in Beechen.
    ..
    Address:

    391 Newbury Road, Beechen, BE2 3AC

    Email:

    nisathaoto@wow.com

    Phone:

    07746 128 497

    Date of birth: 30 April 1992


    ..
    2010-2011:

    Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok (Thailand). Diploma in Nursing

    2012-present: Beechen College. ESOL course. I will take Entry 1 exams this term.
    ..
    2011-2012:

    nurse at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

    2013-present: volunteer assistant at Help the Aged (charity shop), 14 High Street, Beechen
    ..
    Languages:

    Thai (fluent); English (elementary)

    Computers:

    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    UK driving license
    ..
    I enjoy football and played for the womens team at school.
    ..
    Mr Mark Hargreaves, ESOL Lecturer, Beechen College: mhargreaves@beechen.ac.uk
    Ms Pikul Dangda, Head of Nursing, Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok:
    pikul_dangda@bumrungrad.com. Ms Dangda was my supervisor when I worked at Bumrungrad
    Hospital.
    British Council 2013

    Student worksheets
    Blank CV for students to complete

    Task 5
    Now write your CV. Write information about yourself.
    ... CV
    I am a ...
    I am looking for .
    Personal details
    Address:

    Email:

    Phone:

    Date of birth:
    Education and qualifications
    - :

    - :

    Work experience
    - :

    - :

    Skills
    Languages:

    Computers:

    Interests

    References

    British Council 2013

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