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highly-paid	computer skills	part-time	boring	a company car	organized
(not) well-paid	attention to detail	overtime	interesting		independent
low-paid	driving		stressful	long holidays	reliable
	languages				patient

5. Make as many sentences as you can about your job (or a job you'd like to have), using the words in the chart.

6. Look at the job adverts again. Complete these words.

Volunteers should be en ______ and fl _______.

You offer en _____ and fl_______.

Use dictionary to complete this table.

Noun	Adjective
reliability
	patient
a friend
a	challenging
ambition
	responsible
	independent

Part 6

1. Choosing a career can be difficult. You have to think about what you are good at, your qualifications, your interests and hobbies, the type of person you are and the type of working life you want. Interview your partner using the following questions and see if you can think of a job that would be suitable for him or her.

What were your best subjects when you were at school?
Have you studied or are studying at university? What subject?
Have you ever had a job before? What was it? What did you like about the job and what did you dislike about it?
Do you prefer working with your hands or do you prefer working with your mind?
Can you use a computer well?
Do you prefer working alone or as a part of a team?
Do you like the outdoors?
Do you react well under pressure or do you get very nervous?
How would you describe your personality?
Is it important for you to earn a lot of money or would you prefer to have less money and more free time?
Are you very ambitious or are your family and friends more important than your job?
Do you like being with people?
How many languages do you speak?
Can you drive and do you like driving?
Would you say you were creative? In what way?

Applying for a job

1. Complete the text using the words in italics below.

Offer, fill in, application, successful, education, advertisement, company, letter, career, invite

First you see an 1) ________ for a job. You send off an 2) _______ form. You 3) ______ the form and send it off with a covering 4) _______ and your CV. It they like your application, they 5) ______ you for an interview. They ask you questions about your 6) ______ and 7) ______ history, and you ask them questions about the job and the 8) _______. If your interview is 9) _______, they 10) _______ you the job.

Writing a cv (Curriculum Vitae)

1. Use wide margins and leave a lot of white space. It makes your CV easier to read.

2. Use a clear, easy-to-read typeface. Don't use italics or a small type size. Be consistent with the typefaces you use.

3. Make the section headings clear and leave a clear space between sections.

4. Separate each part of your work experience and education clearly.

5. Don't assume the reader will know what some abbreviations and acronyms mean. If doubt, use the full name.

6. Don't exaggerate your talents but don't underestimate them either. Remember to present yourself by using positive adjectives.

7. Watch out for grammar and spelling mistakes. Do a spell and grammar check on your computer when you finish your CV and ask someone else to check it for you.

Curriculum Vitae

Carla Hennessy

Heading Begin your CV with personal details including your name, address, telephone, e-mail address and date of birth, nationality and identity number. Your CV can also include an objective, describing the type of work you are hoping to do.	Personal details
	131 Nelson Court, London W16, UK. Telephone: +44(0) 20 7946 0002 Email: clhennessy@mhp.uk Date of birth: 13/3/1982 Place of birth: Hammersmith, London
	Nationality: British
Body The middle section of your CV gives details of your work experience and education. List your training, qualifications and work experience in reserve chronological order. It's difficult to know what to write early in your career. If you don't have a lot of work experience, concentrate on your relevant free-time activities or unpaid experience.	Objective
	To obtain a full-time position as waiter on a cruise liner that offers experience in a high standard of custom care.
	Education and qualifications
	1998: GNVQ Leisure and Tourism Diploma, Acton tertiary College, London. 1996: 4 GCSEs – English, French, maths and biology, Acton Comprehensive School.
	Employment history
	1999 to present date: cocktail waiter, Magpie Hotel, Ealing, London. 1998: aerobics instructor, Acton Vale Youth Club, London. 1996 to 1998: shoe shop assistant (Saturdays only), Beta Shoes, Ealing, London
	Additional information
	Active member of an amateur theatre group. Excellent computing skills.
Conclusion End with other relevant information and your references. For example your special skills, free-time activities, any experience in voluntary organisations or participation in sports. Offer references, although it is optional to give names and addresses. People often write References available on request.	References
	Available on request

Put the headings in the correct place in the CV.

Address, Date of Birth, Education and qualifications, Exams, Experience, Interests, Name, Nationality, Other skills, Personal information, Secondary school.

Curriculum Vitae

1)
2)	JaneVictoria Bondarenko
3)	03.06.80
4)	British
5)	Top Flat, 210 Central Road, Brixton, London, SW2 7SR
6)
7)	The Charles Dickens School, Gads Hill, Kent
8)	3 A-levels – Russian Grade A, English Grade B, History Grade B
9)	2001-present Project Manager at WebUnlimited, Guildford – managing a small team that designs website advertising
10)	Driving licence, First Aid Certificate
11)	Theatre, Russian literature, films

Covering Letter or a letter of application

In a personal letter you can put your name, address, telephone number and e-mail on the right-hand or left-hand side of the letter.
There are different ways of writing dates: 15 April 2002, April 15^th 2002, or 15/04/2002 but in US English the month comes first, e.g. 4/15/2002
If you don't know the name of the person you are writing to, start with Dear Sir/madam.
Do not use contractions.
Write in short paragraphs so that the letter is well organised and easy to read.
When you don't know the name of the person you are writing to, close with Yours faithfully, followed by a comma.
Remember to write your full name clearly after your signature.