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Schedule for today
10-11.30 : Focus on CV development
11.30-11.45 : Coffee Break
11.45-12.30 : Tips on a winning
application letter
12.30-13.00 : Questions
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Objective for today
By the end of the seminar you will be
more confident in producing
professional English language job
applications, using a winning
formula
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What will you learn today?
CV or Resume – Understand the
difference
Writing and format tips
How to make your CV stand out
How to write a cover letter
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An English CV is a marketing tool!
Presents you as you want to be seen
Sell yourself, but you must feel
comfortable with it
An English language CV is a key to the
international business the world
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Why have one?
To get an interview at a multi-national
To get an English speaking recruiter
interested in you
To act as a discussion document during
the interview
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A recent achievement you are proud of
Your key responsibilities and
accountabilities
What do you want to do next
Why you are suitable for the role
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Ten years work history is enough
Do not use the terms I, Me, We
Do not use coloured paper
Write numbers in word form unless
financial
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Examples of errors
‘My interests include cooking dogs and
interesting people’
Highly skilled at multi-tasting.
I was responsible for dissatisfied
customers.
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Remember that there are no
absolutes, 100% perfect, no lose CV
formats. BUT there are accepted
principles and best practices.
Stick to those principles and you have
a great chance.
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An exciting application or covering
letter
A bonus opportunity to sell yourself
Highlight your special features
Gain a competitive advantage
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What additional skills you can offer
Something interesting you know about
the company and their market
Why you are looking for a new role
An insight into your personal life (No
mushrooms!)
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Sample covering letter format
First paragraph — lead with why
you're interested in the job
Second / third paragraphs — what
makes you a strong candidate
(personal characteristics, relevant
experience, achievements and skills)
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Fourth paragraph — address any
issues such as career change,
employment gaps, personal sabbaticals
In closing — Ask for an interview. Give
your contact details, email address and
phone number and thank your reader
for their consideration.
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A final quote from a modern
recruitment manager –
‘’Avoid employing unlucky people - throw
half of the pile of CVs in the bin without
reading them. ‘’