Curriculum Vitae

and
Job Interview
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I – Curriculum Vitae
1, Definition
2, The importance of a good CV
3, Examples of CVs
4, Common mistakes in writing a CV
5, How to write a good CV
II – Job Interview
1, What is an interview like?
2, Mistakes in an interview
3, How to prepare for an interview
I – Curriculum Vitae
1, Definition
- CV and Resumé.
- Employers use to screen out potential
applicants.
- Cover letter.
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2, The importance of a good CV
- A good CV firstly can help you attract the
interviewers’ attention and you can stand out from
the crowd.
- Moreover, a good CV is also an effective
way for you to show your strengths, your
achievements and your suitability for the job.
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3, Example of CVs
 A simple but effective CV A bad CV
Name: Peter Smith
Curriculum Vitae
Date of Birth: 28/02/1977
Name: Bernadette Green Education:
Date of Birth: 26th November 1975
Nationality: British 1979 - 1982 kinder garden
Address: 1982 - 1988 Primary School
12 Green Street 1988 - 1991 High School
London 1994 - 1998 University of John O'Groats
NW2 3RG Work Experience:
Email: bernadette.green@coldmail.hjjj
1998: Worked as a waiter in a restaurant where I served for
Home Tel: 0181 555 5550 people who came there to eat.
Mobile Tel: 0771 222 2222
  1997: Worked in a bar serving drinks for people
Education & Qualifications
1990: Worked on a farm with chickens and more animals
1994 - 1998
University of London, London 2000: Handing out leaflets in the streets to give to people
BA(Hons) Languages & Business Administration Main Subjects
included: German, French, Accounting, International Relations, 1996: Worked in fast food company warming up burgers and
Marketing. fries
1996 - 1997 1999: Worked in a bingo hall calling out the numbers (got
Universität Frankfurt, Germany Exchange Year promoted to Assistant Manager)
1994 - 1996
Glasgow College of Commerce 1995: Worked in a swimming pool cleaning toilets and
HND in European Trade with Business German Credits include: changing room
Marketing, Economics, European Law, Imports and Exports,
Logistics.
1992 - 1994
Burns High School, Edinburgh
Higher Grades include: French (B), English (B), German (B),
Biology (B), Modern Studies (C).
1987 - 1992
Burns High School, Edinburgh
6 Standard Grades
Work Experience Computer skills:
Sept 99 - Present
Best Performance Ltd, Glasgow Playstation: Expert use in FIFA 2000
Marketing Account Handler Nintendo64: Expert use in Super Mario Brothers
Responsible for all aspects of account management including Words: Typed CV on it
marketing and sales support and client relationship E-mail: Knowledge of Hotmail and Yahoo
development. Other roles include promotion and distribution
control. Products include all marketing support service include Hobbies:
database management, response handling and storage and
distribution. Drinking, clubbing and Internet Chat rooms.
Oct 98 - Sep 99
Brand New Technologies,
Glasgow Call Centre Agent
Responsibilities: Taking customer calls and order processing
using AS400 system, dealing with customer queries, inquiries
and complaints, setting up new customer accounts, invoicing.
94 - 98 Flowers, London
Florist
Responsibilities included: Design of all floral displays, stock
buying and control, implementation of innovative designs for
shop displays, window arrangements and outside events,
organisation of arrangements for local charity events, co-
ordination of exhibitions and promotions.
Additional Information
Languages:
English - Mother tongue
German - Fluent written and spoken
French - Fluent written and spoken
Computer Knowledge:
WinNT - 4 years working knowledge
XP Pro - 2 years working knowledge
Experienced user of Microsoft office products.
Keen user of the internet.
-References available on request-
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4, Common mistakes in writing a CV
 Poor spelling and grammar.
 Not enough information.
 Too lengthy or too short.
 Complex formatting and gimmicks.
 Writing in the first person (using ‘I’ and ‘my’ etc).
 Heading it with ‘Curriculum Vitae’.
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4, Common mistakes in writing a CV
 Using abbreviations or contractions.
 No personal profile.
 Work experience written like a job description.
 Information in the wrong order.
 Inclusion of unnecessary or negative information.
 Appearing boastful.
 No mention of IT skills.
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5, How to write a good CV
What to include in a CV?

- Personal details.
- Education and qualifications.
- Work experience.
- Skills.
- Hobbies and Interests.
- Referees.
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5, How to write a good CV
Include a covering letter with your CV
- Content should be brief and structured.
- Address the relevant contact.
- Say if you are replying to an advert.
- Tell the potential employer about themselves.
- Negative information should be avoided.
- Close your letter with a polite expression of
interest.
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5, How to write a good CV
Format your CV and covering letter

- Never more than 3 pages, ideally 2.

- Neatly clearly presented, no errors.
- Common font, standard formatting.
- Letter should emulate handwritten ones.
II – Job Interview
How To Win at Job Interviews
and Get The Jobs You Want

- How can we have a successful interview?

+ By understanding how an interview works.
+ By recognizing some common mistakes.
+ By preparing well for the interview.
II – Job Interview
1, What is an interview like?
Job interview definition

- Is a conversation with a purpose

- In which:
+ We – interviewee – try to persuade the
employer with our skills, abilities and get information about the
position and campany.
+ The employer evaluate our abilities to fit in
the company.
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1, What is an interview like?
Job interview process
• Series of job interviews

- 1st interview – screening interview:

+ last 30-60minutes
+ elaborating on experiences, job vacancy, company

- 2nd interview:
+ last from 2hours to a day
+ including testing, lunch/dinner, facility tour,…
+ help understand the work environment and responsibilities
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1, What is an interview like?
Job interview process
• The interview process

- warm up stage
+ first impression through greetings, handshaking and
dressing
+ common-ground questions such as interests,
acquaintances or your travel to the job interview

- information exchange stage: is the primary part

- wrap up stage: you can ask for some other questions

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2, Mistakes in an interview
 Not prepare well and fail to research the employer in
advance
 Too Much Communication
 Poor Communication Skills
 Talk Too Much
 Don't Talk Enough
 Fuzzy Facts
 Give the Wrong Answer
 Badmouthing Past Employers
 Forget to Follow Up
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3, How to prepare for a Job Interview
One week before an interview

- Find information about the company and

position you’ll apply for.
- Make a list of your strength and weakness,
certificate, etc.
- Practice speaking at home.
- Prepare some questions and clothing.
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3, How to prepare for a Job Interview
One day before an interview
- Contact the company again to confirm the place, time
or some other information.
- Check up everything you’ll bring for the interview.
- Eat more than usual, but avoid some specific kinds of
food.
- Take a good sleep.
- Don’t think too much.
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3, How to prepare for a Job Interview
After the interview

- Send to the interview a thank note or an e-mail

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