Unit 8 The world of work Lesson 6 Writing

Unit 8: The World of Work
Session 6: How to write a CV


Warm-up

1. Have you even seen a CV?
2. What should be included in a CV?


MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Electronic Music Weekends is looking for weekend volunteers in Ecopark and music
clubs around Hanoi.
 Responsibilities include:
 Preparing the main stage and back stage for DJs
 Checking tickets
 Guiding guests and VIP guests
 Helping clean after each live show
 Benefits include:
 Free tickets to every event of Electronic Music Weekends
 Having chance to take photos and signatures from famous DJs
 Free bus to Ecopark and clubs where events held


STARBUCKS PART-TIME BARISTAS
Starbucks Ba Trieu is looking for part-time baristas. Background knowledge about coffee brewing is
highly recommended (coffee seeds portion, blending and mixing process, grinding process, etc.,)
 Responsibilities include:
 Making coffee
 Serving cakes
 Selling Starbucks souvenirs

 Cleaning tables after customers leave
 Benefits include:
 Free coffee, lunch and breakfast
 Ongoing coffee brewing training
 12 days of annual leave


MAC COSMECTICS SHOP ASSISSTANT
MAC COSMECTICS is seeking part-time shop assistants. The showroom is in LOTTE Megamall and
previous knowledge about make-up and MAC products is preferred.
 Responsibilities include:
 Introducing and consulting about MAC products
 Answering phone call from customers
 Doing reports about sales
 Benefits include:
 Free lunch
 Flexible working hours
 A free set of new MAC products every month
P/s: Outgoing personality and being beautiful is an advantage.


1. Which job do you choose?
2. Why?
3. Why do you think you’re qualified for the job?


Ex 2 (p. 38)

1.B
2.C

3.E
4.D
5.A


How to write a CV?
1. Personal details (Name, phone number, address, email address)
2. Interest: your hobbies
Eg: reading books, leaning a foreign language, working out, etc.,
3. Personal summary and career objectives: Some highlights about
your that proves you fit the job + highlights of the job you’re applying.
Eg: I’m a responsible individual who can work hard and communicate
well, and has excellent interpersonal skills.
I’m seeking for a starting position in the business field to obtain realworld experience and learn new skills.


How to write a CV?
4. Educations and qualifications: phases in Education (Primary, Lower
Secondary, Upper Secondary, Tertiary Education) and degrees/ diplomas
(Graduates, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Dr, etc.,)
5. Work experiences: Places you used to work and duration
6. Responsibilities: What you were required to do at last position.
Eg: Greeting customers, taking orders
7. Skills: The skills you’ve got at the moment that may help the job.
Eg: MS word, excel and communication skills
8. References: The documents you have to attach with as requirements


What should you care for?
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Personal summary and career objectives
Education and qualifications
Work experiences
Responsibilities
Skills


Let’s practise