Visa English AcademyCreated by Briana Songer

2014

Speaking: Giving Advice about work and CVs(curriculum vitaes)

Grammar: Modals-Should, Make sure to, Have to/Need to, Must

Listening: “Dos and Don’ts” of writing a CV

Writing: CV for another person and yourself

What do you think are the key components to include on a resume/CV (curriculum vitae)? Make a list and discuss these points with your teacher/class

What do you think should NOT be included on a resume?Discuss with your teacher/class

What are you the key words that you need to include on a resume for your type of job/industry?Make a list of words and discuss

Rephrase the sentences using the words in the brackets1. Remember to bring your references and a list of contacts (make sure to).

2. It’s not necessary to buy expensive, new clothes for an interview, just wear a nice blouse and some slacks (don’t have to).

3. Look at the job advertisements online or in the classified section of the newspaper (should).

4. The deadline is at the end of the month, so apply by that date (must).

5. Don’t go to the interview unprepared and dressed informally (shouldn’t).

6. It’s a good idea to have your CV updated before applying for jobs (make sure to).

7. After applying online, send an email to the employer expressing your interest in the job(be sure to).

8. In order to meet the requirements, email a copy of your degree, certificates, and two reference letters (need to).

2. 2 Listen to the personnel officer talking about he dos and don’ts of writing a CV and fill in the chart.

TOPIC DO DON’T

a. Personal Details

b. Education

c. Qualifications

d. Work Experience

e. Photographs

• How does her advice compare with your list from the previous slide?

Name, age, marital status

Names of children/pets

List schools and institutions you’ve attended in chronological order

Forget to make sure the dates make sense

Put details of qualifications include copies of qualifications

Start with most recent job first and work backwards; brief description of each job; achievements

Leave this section blank, even if it’s just a part-time or holiday job

Use a professional photo (studio) and put it on your CV

Use a photo from a machine or a picture of you at a beach or party

Complete the sentences with the expression that the personnel officer uses to give advice.

1. You __________start with brief personal details.

2. You __________list the schools and institutions you’ve attended in chronological order.

3. ______________that the dates make sense.

4. ______________details of the qualifications you obtained.

5. ______________to put down your grades too.

6. If I ___________ a job seeker, I’d invest in a studio photograph.

should

ought to

Make sure that

Don’t forget

Remember

were

Person A-has the problem

Person B-gives advice You will give person A advice on the situation.

Read your role cards first and think about how you will respond.

SITUATION 1: RAISE IN SALARY

Person A: You want a raise (increase in salary) in your job and need advice on how to approach your boss. Ask your friend questions on the following points:

-what you should wear -when to meet your boss-how to convince your boss you deserve a raise-how much money is fair to ask in the increase-what to say if your boss says no

Person B: Your friend wants a raise in his/her job. Give him advice about how to approach his/her boss about the points listed above.

Person A-has the problem

Person B-gives advice You will give person A advice on the situation.

Read your role cards first and think about how you will respond.

SITUATION 2:

Person A: You are having problems with a co-worker. You and him are working on a project together, but he has not been taking responsibility for his part of the job. You have tried to communicate with him by phone and emails, but he never returns your messages. When you went to his office, he wasn’t there. Talk to your boss about what to do, asking questions on the following points:-tell your boss the problem-explain what you have done so far to resolve the situation-ask for help and suggestions from your boss

Person B: You are the manager of the accounting team and recently you have given a data analysis project to two accountants. One of the accountants will come to see you because he/she is having problems with his colleague. Listen and give advice to resolve the situation.

Which one means….?1. basic facts about you?_________________2. practical abilities? _____________________3. where you live most of the time? _______________________4. what you do in your free time? _________________________5. where you were born? ___________________________6. Mr, Ms, Mrs, or Dr? ______________________________7. details about working life? __________________________8. if you are married or single? ________________________9. people who can tell about your qualities and character? ___________10. proof that you have successfully completed a course? ____________11. schools and colleges? __________________12.family name? ___________________

You will review a sample resume (file attached). Complete a-h with the appropriate headings.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

APPLICANT’S NAME

JOB TITLE

CAREER HISTORY

DUTIES

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

REFERENCES

PERSONAL DETAILS

Write a CV for yourself following the same format as the example.

Email the rough draft copy to your teacher when you are finished.