How to write �an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae

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RESUME

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The standard form of resume in Europe consist of 6 parts:

• Personal information (details) : The employer wants to know who are you and how to contact you. Put only essential information.
• Education: write from you are in and give the necessary information about you name and address of your school/ lyceum /gymnasium.

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• Work experience: If you have had any summer or Saturday jobs, describe them.
• Position of responsibility: If you don’t have work experience, this section can show employers you potential. Write what conference you’ve been to, what project you’ve done and what competitions you’ve taken part in.
• Skills: Indicate what you are good at ( for example, language, computers, maths, ect).
• Interests: You should stress about your interests. Don’t just list your interests; add a few details.

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 1.Your full address and  e-mail.( Адреса та ел. пошта)

2.  The … or the name of the person who you are writing to and the name of the organization. ( Посада або ім’я особи, якій ви пишете лист)

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A letter of application (лист роботодавцю)

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3.  The greeting ( вітання): Dear Sir/ Madam if you don`t know name.( Шановний сер/ мадам, якщо ви не знаєте ім’я)

Dear  Mr/ Mrs/ Ms and the surname if you know.( Шановний містер/міс/ місіс і прізвище , якщо знаєте)

4.  Paragraph 1 mentions where you hear ( know) about the vacancy and names the job you are applying for. ( У першому абзаці говоримо те пре, звідки вам відомо про ваканцію, роботу…)

5.  Paragraph 2 presents you to the employer, explains why you are suitable for the position. (Абзац 2 говорить роботодавцю чому саме ви підходите на цю посаду, роботу)

6.  Paragraph 3 mentions your previous work experience ( if any), skills and abilities that make you suitable for the job and suggests ways of getting in touch with you. (Абзац 3 говорить про досвід, який ви вже мали у цій сфері)

7.  The ending ( закінчення): Yours faithfully if you don`t  know the person’s name. Yours  sincerely if you know. 8.  Your signature. ( Ваш підпис)

9.  Your full name printed underneath. ( Ваше повне ім’я друкованими літерами )

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                                                                                          35 Gorky Street,

                                                                                    Vladimir 600 199

                                                                                     e-mail: alex@vladnet.ru

                                                                                     15^th May 2002

The Manager,

Happy Pizza Restaurant,

5 New Square,

Vladimir 600 007

Dear Sir/ Madam, _________________________

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A letter of application ( приклад листа)

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I am writing in reply to your advertisement in our local newspaper Vladimir Novosty for salespeople to work in your new outlet.

At the moment I am a third-year student at Vladimir Teacher Training College studying English and Spanish. I would like to work for you in order to experience. At first hand, an organization which has western roots but has developed for the last decade very successfully in Ukraine. I have been impressed by the service provided by your staff. I am hoping that I shall now have a chance to help give this sort of service to other customers.

Apart from helping on the farms in my home village at harvest time, I have had no real work experience yet, but from my farm work I know how to work in a team. However, I hope that you will be kind enough to give me an interview so that I can explain myself better. I have also given my e-mail address above so that you can contract me that way if you wish.

I am enclosing my CV for your consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully, __________________

 Alexander Popov ________________

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1. Relevant skills or knowledge�2. Reasons for applying for the job.�3. Particular points in the CV that show experience is relevant.�4. Why he is writing the letter.�5. Reference to the CV enclosed.�

Put the information in the correct order.

1. Write all the necessary personal information at the top.�2. Write the name of your secondary school and any examination results.�3. Write any responsibilities you have now or had in the past at school.�4. List any work experience you may have had and when you did it.�5. Think of any interests you have outside school.�Write the name of at least one referee. It can be one of your teachers, or someone who knows you well.�

Writing tip

Planning and writing a CV

Plan�Dear Sir/Madam, �Introduction�(Paragraph 1) explain why you are writing �Main Body�(Paragraph 2) your reasons for wanting the job �(Paragraph 3) some brief reference to your interests, skills and experience which may suggest that you are suitable for the job�Conclusion�(Paragraph 4) closing remarks �Yours faithfully,�(your signature)�(your full name)

HOMEWORK:

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�Write your CV and a letter of application.