PROCESO DIRECCIÓN DE FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL INTEGRAL

GUÍA DE APRENDIZAJE 4 TGEAB5 CVs and Covering Letters

1. IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LA GUIA DE APRENDIZAJE

● Denominación del Programa de Formación: TECNÓLOGO EN GESTIÓN PARA
ESTABLECIMIENTOS DE ALIMENTOS Y BEBIDAS

● Código del Programa de Formación: 621308

● Nombre del Proyecto: IMPLEMENTACIÓN DEL PLAN DE GESTIÓN DE

LOS PROCESOS DE PRODUCCIÓN Y SERVICIOS DE ALIMENTOS Y BEBIDAS

● Fase del Proyecto: EJECUCIÓN

● Competencia:
🗸 PRODUCIR TEXTOS EN INGLÉS DE FORMA ESCRITA Y ORAL

● Resultados de Aprendizaje Alcanzar:

🗸 COMPRENDER LAS IDEAS PRINCIPALES DE TEXTOS COMPLEJOS EN INGLÉS….

● Duración de la Guía: 4 horas

2. PRESENTACIÓN
Las habilidades, conocimientos y destrezas que usted podrá seguir
desarrollando en esta guía de aprendizaje y en la actividad de desempeño
asociada a esta sesión le permitirán compartir con otros a través de
documentos escritos como hojas de vida y cartas de presentación información
relevante para ser presentada en procesos de selección de personal.

3. FORMULACIÓN DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE

ACTIVIDAD DE REFLEXIÓN INICIAL:

The following lead-in questions will introduce you to the topic of the session:
HAVE YOU EVER WORKED?
R: I have worked, since I was a child, I used to help my uncles or my father by
reaching bricks, sand, I had some friends who always went to stubble
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
R: my first official job, which I held for several years, was in a company that
packaged perfumes and deodorants, called belcorp.

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WHAT TASKS DID YOU HAVE TO DO THERE?
R: I was a company that manufactured and distributed various items, my tasks
were to pack the products in a box, and I had a board to tell me what kind of
creams, perfumes, deodorants and how many of them were going.
WHAT REQUIREMENTS WERE NECESSARY TO BE FULFILLED TO WORK THERE?
R: I had to be of legal age, have a bachelor's degree, and be available for work.
HOW DID YOU APPLY FOR THAT JOB?

ACTIVIDAD DE CONTEXTUALIZACIÓN E IDENTIFICACIÓN DE ELEMENTOS NECESARIOS

PARA EL APRENDIZAJE:
In order to apply for a job you usually have to send a curriculum vitae (CV) - in the USA
called a resume - and a covering letter. These documents are very important because they
are the first impression you give.
Read the statements about CVs and covering letters. On the basis of your knowledge and
experience, decide if you agree with them.

-A curriculum vitae is more acceptable if it is hand-written.

-A covering letter should be hand-written.
-You should always include a photograph.
-The longer a CV is the better.
-A CV should list experience in chronological order.
-It's best to explain foreign qualifications and give an approximate equivalent in the
country to which you are applying.
-There is no point in mentioning outside activities, hobbies, etc.
-Each CV should be customized for the job you are applying for.
-Perfect prose isn't expected; note form is perfectly acceptable.
-Use space constructively; don't mention failures or irrelevant experience.
-Don't include your previous salary or salary expectations, unless requested.
-You can lie on a CV: they'll never find out anyway.
-Any gaps in the dates should be explained.
-It's best not to send the CV by e-mail unless requested to do so.
-Always make a follow -up phone call a few days after sending off your CV.

Now, real some actual recommendations about how to write a CV in English and what to
include in it.

HOW TO WRITE A CV
When applying for a job you'll be in competition with a number of other candidates. So

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your CV is important -interviewers will decide whether or not to see you on the strength
of what you have written. Don't just think of it as a list of facts; it should sum up your
personal, educational, and career history, as well as being an indication of your
strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few suggestions:

Presentation:
-Always type your CV. If a CV is hand-written, it goes into the wastepaper basket.
-Use good quality paper. Don't give the impression this is just another photocopy.
-Never send a CV without a covering letter explaining which vacancy you're applying for.
If you're writing "on spec.", send a short letter explaining what kind of post you're
looking for.
-Don't send an electronic document via e-mail unless you're asked to. It's a confidential
document.

Content:
-Write a list of important headings. These should include your name, date of birth, your
address, your e-mail address, your phone number (at work and at home), your work
record and so on.
-Start with your most recent job and work backwards.
-Don't leave out any vital information. If you spent a year or two travelling, devoted to a
personal project, or so, say so. Years that are unaccounted for will seem suspicious.
-Don't include any negative information, such as exam failures or lost jobs. Be positive
about yourself, but don't lie, or you will undermine yourself from the start.
-Don't ask for your CV to be returned; many companies keep CVs on file for future
reference.

Look at Mike Mortimer's CV and answer these questions.

a) What was his first post?
b) What is his most recent post?
c) What kind of experience has he had?
d) How has his career progressed?
e) In your opinion, is his CV well written? If not, what changes would you make?

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ACTIVIDADES DE APROPIACIÓN

1. CVs. Choose one of the advertisements and imagine you are a candidate for the
post. Make a list of the qualifications and personal qualities that are required to do
the job. With them, design and arrange the framework and specific info of a
customized CV for the position chosen.

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2. Covering Letter. A covering letter is, in essence, a “presentation letter”, but it has 3
specific purposes explicitly expressed in the 3 (three) paragraphs that normally are
included in them:
-After formally greeting the person the covering letter is addressed to, you state the

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purpose of your written communication (why are you are writing the letter, mentioning
the specific post or area you are interested in)
-Secondly, you mention your suitability for the job backing your answer on experience and
skills.
-In a third and final paragraph, you let your potential employer know your availability.
Close your covering letter with a formal farewell.

The letter below does not contain any grammatical errors but the writer is very unlikely to
be considered for a vacancy. Can you say why?

ACTIVIDADES DE TRANSFERENCIA

Design your own CV and your own Covering Letter taking into consideration the guidelines
and suggestions in this guide.

4. EVALUACIÓN

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 Técnicas e Instrumentos
Evidencias de Aprendizaje Criterios de Evaluación
de Evaluación

CV Vocabulary, spelling, organization, Rúbrica 5 criterios, 3

appropriate inclusion of elements, task rangos
completion

Covering Letter Vocabulary, spelling, structure, Rúbrica 5 criterios, 3

organization, task completion rangos

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