VideoJug: How To Write A CV

CV
career
concierge
audience
early on (in) the process
to tailor
goal
role
available
to go for
to cast your experience
based on
put yourself in s.o.'s place
employer
to know your stuff
job ad
to get your points across
succinctly
to be up to them to
selling points
prime
selling space
to get s.t. across
likelihood
to make s.t. a real snap
confession
snapshot
layout
in what order
address
contact details
date of birth
nationality
to double check
mobile
there's no excuse if...
to get hold of s.o.
profile

to make s.t. clear
professional identify
example
accomplished
IT sales manager
proven track record
consistently
exceeding
sales records
targets
to the point
key skills
area of expertise
to highlight
particular things
that are clearly of interest to
section
potentially
from job to job
history
outline
job description
to keep s.t. short
accountant
achievements
to rehash
over and above
accountant
to implement a new system
clients
to stand out from the crowd
profession
what you were supposed to do
better value for your money
all the basics
in the power thing
action
result

Listening comprehension questions:
1. What is a CV (give the full Latin name, its literal meaning, and describe what a CV actually is) and what is it used for?
2. Why should you not put your CV together too soon?
3. What should you put in the first half page?
4. What should be included in your CV? What should not be included?
5. There are some differences between standard British English (RP) and the way the narrator, Rikke Hansen, speaks. a. What do you notice about the way Hansen says dark /ɫ/ (postvocalic /l/, /l/ after vowels)? b. Do you notice any grammar mistakes? Give examples.
6. Choose your own ideal summer job or internship opportunity. Choose a specific job at a specific company or organization. Draft your own CV, as though you were applying for that job or internship. Check the Internet to find a good format and imitate it closely. Carefully check your spelling, grammar, accuracy, and FORMAT.