Crafting an Effective CV in English

Crafting an Effective CV in English

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a professional CV in English that showcases your skills and experiences.

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What do you already know about writing a CV in English?

Introduction

Introduce yourself, explain why having a good CV is important, and outline the agenda for the lesson.

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What is a CV?

A CV (curriculum vitae) is a document that showcases your academic and professional achievements, experiences, and skills.

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Sections of a CV

A CV typically includes sections such as personal information, education, work experience, skills, and references.

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Personal Information

Include your full name, contact information, and optionally a professional summary.

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Education

Include your educational background starting with the most recent degree or program completed.

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Work Experience

List your work experience in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent job.

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Skills

List your skills that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

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References

Include at least two professional references with their contact information.

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Formatting Tips

Use clear and consistent formatting, bullet points, and white space to make your CV easy to read.

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Tailoring Your CV

Customize your CV for each job you apply for by highlighting relevant skills and experiences.

This slide should explain why and how to tailor a CV for each job application.

Language Tips

Use professional and concise language, avoid jargon, and proofread your CV for errors.

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CV Examples

Provide examples of good and bad CVs and ask students to identify the differences.

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Interactive Activity

Ask students to work in pairs and critique each other's CVs using a rubric.

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Common Mistakes

List common mistakes to avoid when writing a CV, such as lying, using unprofessional email addresses, and including irrelevant information.

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Conclusion

Summarize the key points of the lesson and provide resources for further learning.

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Q&A

Answer any questions students may have about CV writing.

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Assessment

Assess students' understanding of CV writing by having them create a CV for a fictional job posting.

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Thank You

Thank students for their attention and participation.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.