Creating a CV

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Writing an English CV

Learning Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will know

• what a CV is
• the purpose of a CV
• the important sections of a CV

How many of you have ever created a cv?

I have created a CV before and I used it

I have created a CV before, but I did not use it

I have never created a CV before

What is a CV?

What is a CV?

A CV is a document that summarises your education, work experience, skills, and achievements.

Why do we need a CV?

Purpose of a CV

A CV is used to apply for:

• jobs, 
• internships, 
• academic positions,
• grants/scholarships,
• etc.

Discuss in pairs:
Which sections should be included in your CV?

In a moment, you are going to look up a CV. What are the English terms for "pedagogisch medewerker"?

In pairs

Look for different CV templates and styles online for 'Pedagogisch medewerker

• Are there any sections on them that you did not discuss?
• What do you notice about the examples you found?

Sections of a CV

• Contact information
  
• Summary
• Education
• Work experience
• Skills
• Languages

Optional:

• Picture of yourself
• Courses
• Achievements
• Certificates

Discussion

What do you think about this 

information having to be on your CV?

Optional:

• Picture of yourself
• Courses
• Achievements
• Certificates

Discussion

• Blind resumes
• Is there information that you think shouldn't be on a CV?

Your name

Create your draft

Start drafting your CV with section headings 

Did we reach our goal?

• What is a CV?
• What is the use of a CV?
• Which sections does a CV have?

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