Try to identify the stages in the job application process. Put the stages (1 – 8) into the most logical sequence.

2. sending a cover letter

3. sending a CV/resume

4. sending a follow up letter

5. responding to interview questions

6. making interview small talk

7. reading a job advertisement

8. researching the market

9. researching yourself

Highlighting your skills and experiences

Creating a strong first impression in your CV

Writing a PROFILE or a personal statement

 

Read Silvia’s statement from her CV and find words and phrases which demonstrate the following points

 

1 education 3 knowledge 5 success

2 character 4 experience

 

Well organized, highly motivated communication strategy adviser. Geography graduate with recent professional experience developing communication strategy for positive change. Currently completing Master’s in Development Studies with specific focus on sustainability. Fluent spoken and written English. Self-motivated, resourceful and able to motivate others, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Each sentence in Silvia’s personal statement has a different main function. Find the answers to the following questions in her personal statement then write the answers using your own information.

1 What sort of person am I?

2 What is my area of professional expertise?

3 What is my most important qualification?

4 What is my most relevant skill for the job?

5 What am I doing at the moment?

 

Write your profile

Read and complete the following CV using the necessary form of the verbs in the box.

achieve complete coordinate develop hold organise persuade represent research work

Silvia Carnali Home address: 42 Hampsted Rd London NW3 Telephone: 44 (0) 205 862 4567 Email:carnali@hotmail.com Personal Statement Well organized, highly motivated communication strategy adviser. Geography graduate with recent professional experience developing communication strategy for positive change. Currently completing Master’s in Development Studies with specific focus on sustainability. Fluent spoken and written English. Self-motivated, resourceful and able to motivate others, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

2009 – present The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

· MSc (Hons) Development Studies

· 7000 word dissertation on reforestation in Kenya

2004 – 2007 University College London (UCL)

· BA (Hons) Geography

2004 Diploma Scientifica (58/60) Liceo, Milano

Professional Experience

· 1 _______ as a part of an international team to increase awareness of sustainability in Kenya

· 2 _______ communication strategies

· Established, managed and maintained relationships with shareholders

· 3 _______ local community leaders to increase the level of reforestation

· Organised and managed catering for UCL events

· 4 _______ UCL at a series of event conferences

· 5 _______ two-week event management training course

2005 Activity Leader: Concord College Summer School, UK

· Led sports and drama activities for 200 international students

· 6 _______ weekend adventure trip in Wales for 20 students

· 7 _______ daily meetings with other members of the activity team, provided training and support

 

Activities and interests

2007 Sept Mounting Trekking in South America (1 month )

· 8 _______ and planned group mountain expedition in Andes, Argentina

· As sole Spanish speaker I acted as a spokesperson for the group

· 9 _______ aims of crossing the central part of Patagonian ice cap, improved Spanish language skills, stayed within budget

2003 – present Greenpeace Active Member

· 10 ______ a campaign against nuclear power. Persuaded 1000 people to write to their local MP demanding the government to reconsider the alternative to nuclear power

 

Languages Italian (mother tongue, English (fluent)), Spanish (upper intermediate)

Computer Skills Full command of Microsoft Office Suite

Driving Full current driving licence

References References are available upon request