Before
a Job Interview

Watch the video
& find some useful tips
that help one write a successful CV...
(4C students watched the video during online English lesson...)

Before you start
writing your CV,
you need to check HOW TO...

·  structure your CV to please recruiters;
·  format your CV for a professional outlook;
·  write a format that will grab attention;
·  detail your work experience and edu;
·  include your hobbies and interests.

Matej, 4C (using the text from the video)

It is necessary to CHECK
the pages with job ads
& find the skills needed
for a particular job...
to focus on them.
(Barbara, 4C,
using the video)

Pay attention to HARD SKILLS

·         Industry specific skills
·         IT system knowledge
·         Languages
·         Qualifications

Skills that need learning & perfecting through practice and education. They are important because they are job-specific & increase employee's productivity.

(Barbara & Matej, 4C, using the video)

Don't worry so much about SOFT SKILLS!

Interpersonal attributes are the ones we already have as human beings;
we need to succeed in them at the workplace:

- communication
- team work
- problem solving

(Barbara & Matej, 4C, using the video)

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Your CV should be

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"flawlessly professional & easy to navigate"...

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Use a word processing program
like Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Keep the formats simple
by sticking to a clean and crisp font
that can be easily read.

The color scheme should be
basic black text on white background.

Two A4 pages is usually enough
to tell your story without boring readers.

Use bold headings
to divide the sections of your CV.

(Paula, 4C, using the video)

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Don't be tempted...

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... to use fancy fonts and wacky color schemes
in a bid to standout!

This will look unprofessional
& could make the CV difficult to read. 

(Paula, 4C, using the video)

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Prepare a successful Europass CV!

Home | Europass

A student's example...

Use Europass,
a free
personal tool 
for learning
and working
in Europe

Write an impressive covering letter!

A student's example...
Hrvoje's letter of motivation

Students' example...
Barbara & Andrea's letter of application

Preparing for
a Job Interview

2C students watched the video & shared useful tips that help one prepare for an interview better... Their task was to use MODALS (for advice).