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What was this video about?

Discuss this question with your neighbour!

You will get one minute!

What was this video about?

Do you have a CV?

YES

NO

Have you ever applied for a job?

YES

NO

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

Discuss this with your neighbour. You will get one minute to come up with ideas!

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

The USA

CV

- long (3 to 10 pages)

- not job-specific: includes all aspects of your academic background and career

- credential-based (achievements, qualities, qualifications etc.)

Resume

- short (up to 2 pages)

- job-specific

- competency-based (knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics etc.)

The UK and New Zealand

Australia 

'CV' is used to describe both the US 'CV' and US 'resume'!

'CV' and 'resume' are used interchangeably. 

In the US, a CV is...

1. long not job-specific credential-based
2. short job-specific competency-based

What do you think are
the key elements of a CV?

p. 1 - The key elements of a good CV

1. Personal information

2. Contact information

3. Motivation/objective

4. Education

5. Work and related experience

6. Awards and honors

7. Activities and hobbies

8. Skills (language skills, personal qualities, ICT-skills etc.)

9. References

Good and bad CVs: let's compare them!

1. Analyse the CV the teacher has given you.

2. Is this a good or a bad CV?  Base your arguments on the key elements of a good CV. However, be critical and think of new arguments yourself!

3. You will get 5 minutes to do this.

Good and bad CV's: let's compare them!

3. Rearrange your groups

4. Tell you group mates why your CV is good or bad.

5. You wil get 5 minutes to do this.

Is CV 'A' a good/bad CV? Why?

Is CV 'B' a good/bad CV? Why?

Is CV 'C' a good/bad CV? Why?

Is CV 'D' a good/bad CV? Why?

Formatting a good CV

1. Use clear section headings to break up your CV.

2. Avoid unclear fonts.

3. List everything in reverse chronological order.

4. Keep it concise by using clear spacing and bullet points. 

5. Give the document a name when saving it.

6. Avoid spelling and grammar mistakes. 

7. Don't lie or exaggerate. 

8. Make sure your email address sounds professional.

p. 2 - Let's write our own CV!

1.  Go to Google Documents and open a new document. 

2. Send me the link of you document on Smartschool.

3. Start writing your CV.

4. While you are writing your CV, I will track your progress and give remarks.

5. Edit your CV based on my remarks.

p. 2 - Let's write our own CV!

5. Use the rubric on page 2 self-evaluate your CV.

6. Change laptops with your neighbour and evaluate their CV using the same rubric.

7. Edit your CV based on your neighbour's remarks.

8. Submit your CV on Smartschool!