My resume and CV
Topic outline
Description
The company you have always wanted to work for has announced a job vacancy and you want to apply for the job. Write your resume with the most relevant aspects for this process and send it to the company. After submitting your resume, you will be interviewed by one of your classmates; this will be your chance to explain why you are an ideal asset to the company, and the best candidate for this position. Finally, after checking your resume and assessing your interview, your classmates will announce whether you have been selected or not. Switch roles for the interview.
Purpose
Complete the Main Task of the course by using the resume and CV you created for the Stage 3 from Sub-task C. Use the feedback provided to add information, modify elements and submit an improved version to apply for your dream job position.
| The interviewee |  |
- Editing: Use the resume and CV you have created for the Sub-task C, Stage 3. Edit your resume considering your classmate’s feedback. Add extra information, check the structure of the format, and focus on grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.
- Submitting your resume: Send your classmate your resume!
- Interview: Join the interview led by one of your classmates, check the list of aspects suggested to prepare for the interview:
- Be aware of non-verbal language.
- Be aware of your appearance.
- Make sure you introduce yourself from a personal and professional perspective.
- Answer all the questions asked.
- Make sure you get to ask questions about the company and the position offered.
| The interviewer |  |
- Check your classmate’s resume first:Make sure you go over your classmate’s resume before the interview. Read the information carefully so you can ask questions to get more detailed information about their academic and professional experience.
- Customize the interview:Design the questions you want to ask during the interview according to the information provided in your classmate’s resume, as well as the position they are applying for. Make a list of questions to ask during the interview.
- Take notes: You need to record information about your classmate’s education and experience in order to analyze information after the interview. Make sure you take notes about relevant information.
- Announce the results: Let your classmate know if she/he has been accepted or rejected. Send your classmate an official message to announce the results.