7 How to write a curriculum vitae (CV) WG 4 A CV (British English), or resume (American English), is a short description of a person’s education, qualifications and previous occupations. It is normally sent with an e-mail/a letter of application. a) Fill in the missing headlines into the example CV below. b) Explain why a CV is important for an application. c) Analyse what information should be in a CV. Could Naomi have added anything to hers? d) Think of other ways to organise a CV. e) Sort the pieces of information below, find labels for the categories and write an appropriate version of the CV into your learning journal. 2 j Tip Writing a CV There is no one correct way to write a CV, but the information should be organised so that it is clear and easy to read. T 2020–2021 Khan Newsagents: delivered morning newspaper Name: Timothy Taylor Skills: good in a team, able to use a computer 2011–2018 Parkside Primary School Since 2018 Cromwell School March 2022 two weeks at Hilltop Garden Centre 8 GCSEs (waiting for results) Curriculum vitae: Timothy Taylor Curriculum vitae: Naomi Turner 1. Name: Naomi Turner Address: 53 Ermine Street Huntingdon PE29 3EZ Tel: (01480) 453 434 E-mail: natu@supermail.com Nationality: UK Date of birth: 22/01/2006 2. 2022 5 GCSEs (geography, maths, English, history, physics) 2017–present Kimbolton School, Huntingdon 2010–2017 Huntingdon Primary School 3. Since September 2019 volunteer with the school radio project. 4. I am creative and reliable, and I have good computer skills. I like travelling because it gives me the chance to meet new people and see different lifestyles. My main hobbies are art and drama. In my free time I also play tennis and swim. References available if needed. Personal profile Work experience Personal details Education 90 Jobs Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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