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Writing a CV and Résumé &

a Covering Letter

By María Luisa Ochoawww.englishfortourismstudies.blogspot.

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WRITING CV AND RÉSUMÉ

Writing a CV• When you apply for a job, it is usual to

include a curriculum vitae, or CV.This is a list of your personal details, educational history, qualifications, experience, and interests—that is to say, the story of your life from a professional point of view.


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Main Sections Of CV

1- CV part:• Contact information, centered:

your name, address, phone number and email.

• Personal data (optional): includes birth date, gender, marital status and languages.

• Employment Objective subsection or Highlight subsection: optional.

• Education (arranged in reverse chronological order )

• Relevant coursework

Objective subsection example :General Objective (would work for almost any entry-level position) To bring to your organization enthusiasm, dedication, and good work ethic, combined with a desire to utilize my skills obtained through experience in the following areas: (then start your resume listing your skills and experience)

Highlight section:

It includes a list of your most important qualifications, your key skills, and important work experience.

Main Sections Of CV2- Résumé part • Work experience (including military

experience if any); Work experience is arranged in job reverse chronological order or by function.

• Publications and certifications• Projects [Plus the Graduation Project]• Special Skills• Additional Activities (optional)• Languages (optional)

Main Sections Of CV3- Conclusions: • It includes other related information

such as activities, memberships, hobbies and interests. (optional)

• At the bottom, references are included and the date of preparation of the C.V.

Name: Mary PhyllisAddress: 16 Victoria Road Brixton LONDON SW2 5HUTelephone: 081 677 9683Nationality: BritishDate of birth: 11 March 1963Marital Status: Single

Personal Statement: A self-motivated and hard working professional with experience in all aspects of business work. Able to work as part of a team. Proven leadership skills, including managing and motivating other staff to achieve company objectives. An effective communicator at all levels within an organisation. Good problem solving and analytical skills.

Education/Qualifications:1985-6 University of Essex Business School Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management with German.

1981-5 London School of Economics, Department of Business Studies BSc First Class Honours in Business Studies with Economics.1983-4 in Bonn, studying business German at evening classes and working in various temporary office jobs.

1974-81 Colchester Grammar School for Girls. 4 “A” Levels: Mathematics (A), History (A), Economics (A), German (B).


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Employment to date:1992-PRESENT Deputy Manager, Retail Outlets Division, Delicatessen International, Riverside House, 22 Charles St, London EC7X 4JJ.1991-2 Assistant Purchasing Officer, Delicatessen International, 77 rue Baudelaire, 75012

Paris, France1989-91 Assistant Manager, Sainsway Foodstores PLC, Lincoln Arcade, Faversham, Kent.1987-9 Trainee Manager, Sainsway Foodstores PLC, 69-75 Aylestone Street, London EC5A 9HB.

Language Skills:English-French Bilingual,C2;Spanish, A2.

Hobbies and Interests:Tennis and swimming, Judo-brown belt.

Other Information:driving license, computer literate.

References:

Mr. J. Byers-Elllis. Manager, Retail Outlets Division, Delicatessen International, Riverside House, 22 Charles St, London EC7X 4JJ.

Dr. Margaret McIntosh, Director of Studies, University of Essex Business School, Colchester CR3 5SA


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C.V. Design and Format• Readability: fonts should be used in a

way to easily identify major sections.

• Consistency: should be applied in font types and sizes, length of margins.

• Page fill: the last page of the C.V. should be filled more than its half.

• No photo inserted unless asked for.

• Correct Grammar and spelling usage.

C.V. Design and Format• In the work experience section, there is

two ways to list the jobs: either by reverse chronological order or by function(if I have worked in many companies as a developer for example then I will mention them together then mention the other companies where I have worked at as an analyst and so on.

• Don’t overuse personal language:– Don’t write: "I was promoted to executive team

manager"– But write: " Promoted to executive team

manager"

WRITING A COVER LETTER

Writing a Covering Letter

• Together with your CV it is usual to send a covering letter.

• Job advertisements often need a covering letter to highlight the applicant´s best qualities.

• This covering letter needs to tell the person you are sending it to why they should read your CV.


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Writing a Covering Letter A covering letter needs to say a

lot more than just: 'Here is my CV!'. It needs to tell the person :

• Why you are the ideal candidate for the job.

• You need to pick out the highlights from your CV that are relevant to this specific application.

• Request an interview.

Try to find out the name of the recipient so that to use 'Dear Mr. XXX', instead of "Dear Sir or Madam".


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Structure for a covering letter

First Paragraph• State the job you’re applying

for. • Where you found out about it

(advert in The Guardian newspaper etc. - organisations like to know which of their advertising sources are being successful)

• When you're available to start work (and end if it's a placement)

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/placements.htm


Second Paragraph• Why you're interested in

that type of work.• Your key experiences and

qualifications and why you are suited for this job

• Why the company attracts you (if it's a small company say you prefer to work for a small friendly organisation!)


Last Paragraph• Thank the employer and say you are

waiting for being called for the interview.

• If you start with a name (e.g. "Dear Mr Bloggs") you should end with "Yours sincerely". If you start with "Dear Sir or Madam" you should end with "Yours faithfully".

Cover letter Example

11 North Street Cambridge, Your address BN7 2BT

25th February, 2008 Date aligned with the address

The Personnel Director,J.M. Kenyon Ltd,Firebrick House, Person you are writing to and his/her addressClifton, MC45 6RB

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of senior receptionist as advertised in this months´ Hotel Review.

I am a fully trained receptionist with a diploma in Leisure and Tourism Studies, and I have three years´ work experience. I currently work as a receptionist at the Excelsior Hotel in Leeds.I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary experience for the job. I have experience using the Fidelio and Galileo systems and excellent computer skills. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy working with people.

I enclose a copy of my CV and a completed application form. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully,Mary Stuart


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Assignment

• Write your own C.V. and attach it with a suitable covering letter.


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