Where does the CV come from?

Answer each question with 2–3 sentences.

1. Have you ever written a CV?
2. What would you put first on your CV?
3. How long have you been working or studying in your present place?
4. What have you been doing to develop your skills?
5. What are you responsible for at work or at home?
6. What was the hardest job interview you've ever had?

Read each word and the example. Then say a sentence about your own CV.

Choose the word that fits.

1. There is a for a marketing manager at our company.
2. Please for the job before Friday.
3. She has the right for the job: a degree in law.
4. Her biggest was winning the national prize.
5. He asked his old boss to be his .
6. Each must send a CV and a cover letter.
7. She is for a team of ten people.
8. The manager wants to five people for an interview.

Choose the right answer, then press Check answers.

1. a vacancy is a
   job that is paid welljob that is availablejob that is boring
2. a reference is a
   type of interviewlong list of tasksperson or letter that recommends you
3. a cover letter is a letter sent
   after the examwith your CVto your friend
4. to shortlist = to
   ask many questionschoose a few from manyforget about
5. qualified =
   very tiredvery politehaving the right training
6. an achievement is something you have
   successfully donelostnever finished

Use these phrases in a job interview.

• I've been working as... for...Я працюю... вже...I've been working as a designer for six years.
• How long have you been...?Як довго ти...?How long have you been looking for a job?
• I've been looking for...Я шукаю...I've been looking for a new position.
• I'm responsible for...Я відповідаю за...I'm responsible for a team of five.
• One of my greatest achievements is...Одним з моїх найбільших досягнень є...One of my greatest achievements is a successful campaign.
• I'd like to apply for...Я хотів би подати заявку на...I'd like to apply for the position of manager.
• My strengths include...Мої сильні сторони включають...My strengths include teamwork and patience.
• I'm good at...Я добре вмію...I'm good at solving problems.

Read the text. Hover over the dotted words for help.

1. The words "curriculum vitae" come from Latin.
   TrueFalse
2. Leonardo wrote his letter to the Duke of Milan.
   TrueFalse
3. In the letter, Leonardo mentioned painting first.
   TrueFalse
4. Today many CVs are sent online.
   TrueFalse
5. The text says a CV should be as long as possible.
   TrueFalse

1. What would you put first on your own CV?
2. How is a modern CV different from Leonardo's letter?
3. Do you think software should shortlist candidates?
4. How can people with little experience impress an employer?

Common mistakes: have been + -ing with for and since, and no continuous with stative verbs. ✗ I am working here since 2019 → I have been working here since 2019. ✗ I have been knowing him → I have known him.

1. I
   have been workingwork
   here since 2019.
2. How long
   have you beenare you
   looking for a job?
3. She's tired; she
   studieshas been studying
   all night.
4. I
   have writtenhave been writing
   five letters today.
5. They
   have knownhave been knowing
   each other for years.
6. He
   has beenis been
   waiting for an hour.
7. We
   have been lookinglooked
   for a new manager since June.
8. Why are your hands dirty?
   Did you paintingHave you been painting
   ?

Each sentence has one mistake. Type the correct words.

1. I am working here since 2019. →
2. How long do you look for a job? →
3. She has been knowing him for years. →
4. I have been writing three emails today. →
5. They are waiting for an hour. →
6. He has been work here for ten years. →

Answer in detail. Use the Present Perfect Continuous and the Present Perfect Simple.

1. How long have you been studying English, and what have you been doing to improve?
2. What have you been doing at work or school this week?
3. What do you think is the most important thing on a CV?
4. Tell me about your biggest achievement.
5. What kind of position have you been looking for?
6. Why should an employer choose you?

Three people are looking for jobs. Compare their situations. Who has the strongest CV? Who might need the most help? What advice would you give each one?

Your teacher will time you.

1. Plan for one minute, then speak for one or two minutes.
2. Part 1: your present job or study and how long you have been doing it.
3. Part 2: your strengths and achievements.
4. Part 3: what you have been doing to improve your skills.

1. What are you good at?
2. Have you ever written a CV?
3. How long have you been working or studying where you are now?
4. What have you been doing this week?
5. What is your biggest achievement?
6. Would you like to change your job?
7. What would be your ideal position?
8. What are you responsible for?

1. Who in your family has had many jobs?
2. Who helped you with your first CV?
3. Who has been working the longest?
4. Who do you know that has been looking for a job?
5. Who would be a good reference for you?
6. Who has the most interesting job in your family?

1. Should a CV have a photo?
2. Is a cover letter still necessary?
3. Should employers read every CV?
4. Is experience more important than qualifications?
5. Can software choose better than people?