GET THAT JOB :CVs 2 (what makes a good CV)

Listen to this advice from a recruitment consultant on how to produce a good CV.

Now look at the following statements and decide which are true and which are false, according to the text.

1.       Employers don’t care what CVs look like. F. correct – the consultant says CVs should look good.

2.       Companies only receive a few applications for each position. F. correct – the consultant says for some vacancies, employers receive an enormous number of (a lot of).

3.       You should spread your points out of the page. T. correct – it should have a clear layout and lots of white space.

4.       You should include as much information as possible. F. correct – you should select information carefully.

5.       It is better to focus on key facts. T. correct – your CV should be ‘concise’ and ‘relevant’ – only put in information which you think is important.

6.       The most important features are that it is easy to read and looks good. T. correct – clarity and impact are very important.

7.       A good CV will guarantee a good job. F. correct – it won’t guarantee a good job, but it could help you get an interview.

Vocabulary

a recruitment consultant
someone who helps people to find jobs and companies to find staff

first impressions
the immediate views and feelings that people have about you

to stand out from the crowd
to be more noticeable than other people

concise
short and to the point because it has only necessary words and information

relevant
directly relating to the job you're applying for

clarity
the quality of being clear and easy to understand

impact
to have an important or noticeable effect on someone

source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/

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