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VI. WRITING
Writing your CV
1. Work in pairs. Look at the following job advert and the CV of a student applying for the job. Match the headings in the box to the correct sections.
1. Hobbies and interests
2. Education
3. Work experience
4. Skills
TEACHING ASSISTANTS NEEDED
• Do you have a passion for teaching children?
• Are you a good communicator?
• Are you interested in organising learning activities?
We need 10 volunteer teaching assistants to help at a summer camp for primary school students. If this interests you, please send your CV to [email protected]
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal details
Full name: Ha Ngoc Nguyen Phone: 1112345
Email: [email protected]
Personal statement
Enthusiastic and hard-working senior secondary school student, currently studying towards a school graduation diploma. Passionate about teaching and learning, with excellent organisation and communication skills. Eager to find a volunteer position to help me gain work experience and prepare for a career in teaching.
A. _____
Nguyen Hue Senior Secondary School, Ha Noi 20XX-present
Nguyen Trai Junior Secondary School, Ha Noi 20XX-20XX
Subjects and predicted grades: English -9, Maths -9.5, Literature - 8.5
Awards: Young Leaders Award, Ha Noi Outstanding Student Award
Extracurricular activities: Founding member of the school book club, conducting member surveys to choose reading materials and planning club meetings
B. _____
Childminder 20XX-present
• Supervise two children (aged 7 and 9) every Saturday while parents are away
• Help children do their homework and learn new concepts
Volunteer Tutor - Ha Noi Children's Village Jul-Sep 20XX
• Tutored children aged 8-12 in maths and English at the local orphanage for three months
• Helped teachers make learning materials
C. _____
Fluent English: IELTS score 5.5
Digital skills: Good understanding of common digital software and platforms, basic coding skills
Effective communication skills
Excellent organisation skills
D. _____
Singing, reading, photography
References
Available upon request
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💡Remember!
In your CV, you should include the following sections:
• Personal details
Provide your personal information such as full name, phone number, and email
• Personal statement
Provide a short summary about your personality, skills, and career goals.
• Education
Give information about your education and qualifications. List the core subjects and the grades you have received or expect to receive. You can also include any academic achievements, awards, or extracurricular activities.
• Work experience
Describe your work experience, especially the experience related to the job you are applying for. Include any voluntary work as well. Use bullet points to highlight your duties.
• Skills
List your strongest skills, especially the ones related to the job you are applying for.
• Hobbies and interests
This section is optional. However, if you don't have any notable work experience, your hobbies and interests will be a great way of showing a bit of your personality.
• References
Make sure you have at least two references who know you well and can describe your character, skills, and work experience. It's not always necessary to include their names and contact details in a CV, so making them available on request is fine.
2. Look at the job advert in 1 again. Imagine that you also want to apply for the job. Write your own CV.
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