la compilazione del cv in inglese e il colloquio di lavoro nel mondo anglosassone olga denti...
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La compilazione del CV in inglese e il colloquio di lavoro
nel mondo anglosassoneOlga Denti
Università degli Studi di Cagliari
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Outline
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Interview preparation
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Skills & Personality “I’ve got good oral communication
skills” “I’m a computer literate and
conscientious” “I’m adaptable” Customer service, decisive, efficient,
good at figures, ICT, initiative, interpersonal, languages, leadership, loyal, methodical, organizational, outgoing, proactive, problem-solving, service-minded, tactful, team player
decisive open passionate energetic
balanced charismatic ruthless
impulsive straight careful motivating
informal flexible accessible thoughtful
adventurous uncaring lunatic
moderate aggressive
Which adjectives below describe positive aspects of someone’s
character? Which describe negative aspects?
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Curriculum Vitae
A detailed synopsis of your background and skills
Educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details
A concise document
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The structure of a CV
Personal details Objectives Education Work history/job experience Positions of responsibility Other skills (e.g., languages) Publications Grants (scholarships) received Personal memberships/Professional
affiliations Interests/hobbies References (on/upon request
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The structure of a CV
Grants (scholarships) received Personal
memberships/Professional affiliations
Interests/hobbies References (on/upon request;
The following people have written letters of recommendation on my behalf)
Curriculum Vitae (Resumé)PERSONAL DETAILS
Name Diana Saster
Date of Birth 29.02.75
Address 13, Hapless Road, London SW10 2JU
Telephone 020 8123 4567
Nationality British
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1994 - 1997 BA in Economics at Any University, Anytown. (Exam
results to date 2.1. Expected Final Grade 2.1 or 1)
1992 - 1994 Hapless Road Senior School: 4 'A' levels - Economics
(A) Maths (A) History(B) General Studies (A)
1987 - 1992 Hapless Road Senior School: 10 GCSEs including
Maths and English
WORK HISTORYJOB EXPERIENCE1994 - 1995 Assistant Bar Manager for the Pink Flamingo, AnytownI trained and supervised three members of staff, created and implemented promotional events and was instrumental in increasing profits by 25% during my period of employment thereJuly - Sept. 1996 Vacation Trainee with XYZ Chartered AccountantsI played an integral part in a team working on tax and audit projects. This position required familiarity with database and word processing software and involved liaising with XYZ's sister company in FrancePOSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY1995 - 1996 Entertainments Officer for University Student Social SocietyI organized and budgeted for entertainments for one of the largest university student societies with over 1,000 members1994 - to date Captain of the University Women's Hockey TeamIn charge of training, organizing and motivating the women's team from 1995 to dateOTHER SKILLSFluent FrenchExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and AccessREFERENCESOn Requesthttp://www.europa-pages.com/jobs/good-cv.html
KRISTINE HOWARD 22293 Co. Rd. 20Goshen, IN [email protected]://www.nd.edu/~khoward1Education Undergraduate: Currently a Senior at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Majoring in Film, Television, & Theatre B.A. pending graduation May 1999 Notre Dame Scholar Honors Program StudentSecondary: Graduated in 1995 from Lakeland High School, Lagrange, Indiana Valedictorian (#1 out of approx. 140 students) Indiana Academic Honors Diploma National Merit Scholarship winnerInterests and Activities Undergraduate: Spent Spring 1998 semester in London, England as part of Notre Dame London Program; Created The Roald Dahl Home Page in honor of famous children's author. Mentioned in USA Today Correspondent for campus newspaper, The Observer Secondary: Spent Summer 1994 in Krefeld, Germany as part of Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages; 3–year member of Speech team 4–year member of Tennis team; Amateur Theatre productions; President of Student Council;
KRISTINE HOWARD 22293 Co. Rd. 20
Work Experience 5/96 – present Coachmen Industries, Inc., Middlebury, Indiana Web Designer from 5/97 – 1/98 and 5/98 to present Responsible for creating and maintaining all company websites Purchasing assistant from 5/96 – 8/96 and 12/96 – 1/97 Duties involved data entry, correspondence, file maintenance, and answering telephone1/96 – 5/97 Office of Information Technologies, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Quality Improvement Council Secretary Duties involved attending meetings, taking minutes, and posting on websiteReferences Can be provided upon request. E–mail me if interested.
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EuropassCurriculum Vitae
Insert photograph. Remove heading if not relevant (see instructions)
Personal information
First name(s) / Surname(s) First name(s) Surname(s)
Address(es) House number, street name, postcode, city, country
Telephone(s) Mobile:
Fax(es)
Nationality
Date of birth
Gender
Desired employment / Occupational field
Work experience
Dates Add separate entries for each relevant post occupied, starting from the most recent. (remove if not relevant, see instructions)
Occupation or position held
Main activities and responsibilities
Name and address of employer
Type of business or sector
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Education and training
Dates Add separate entries for each relevant course you have completed, starting from the most recent. (remove if not relevant, see instructions)
Title of qualification awarded
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Level in national or international classification
(remove if not relevant, see instructions)
Personal skills and competences
Mother tongue(s) Specify mother tongue (if relevant add other mother tongue(s), see instructions)
Other language(s)
Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing
European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction
Spoken production
Language
Language
(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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Social skills and competences a description of these competences and where they were acquired.
Organisational skills and competences
Technical skills and competences
Computer skills and competences
Artistic skills and competences
Other skills and competences
Driving licence
Additional information Include here any other information that may be relevant, for example contact persons, references, etc.
Annexes List any items attached.
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The cover letter
Use your cover letter to identify the most relevant skills or experiences specific to the job, rather than restating the information in your CV
Follow the directions on how to apply
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The cover letter Your covering letter provides detailed
information on why you are qualified for the job and explains the reasons for your interest in the company
It should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting
Your cover letter is your first (and best) chance to make a good impression!
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Your Contact Information Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email
Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Date
Dear Mr./Ms. LastName - Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of …. X is a fast-moving global institution and an outstanding communications pioneer, now poised to guide the direction of print journalism. As a recent graduate of the State University with significant experience in finance, administration and media, I bring the energy and commitment to excellence necessary to thrive in X's innovative environment. As the current … of the XYZ company, I am a practiced business liaison and an able administrator. These strengths, combined with deep and varied employment and internship experience as a … and … with Y and Z, prepare me to make a strong and immediate impact at X. I am excited about the opportunity to join the X team as it moves to the center of the … conversation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely - Faithfully Your Signature Your Typed Name
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Interview preparation
Situational QuestionsSituational Questions Behavioral QuestionsBehavioral Questions Questions to ask interviewerQuestions to ask interviewer
The company’s The company’s
website: history, website: history,
mission and mission and
core valuescore values
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Situational Questions
How would you handle… Imagine a situation where you
have a problem with the work of someone you are supervising. What would you do?
If unfairly criticized by your supervisor, what would you do?
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Behavioral Questions …
Background: Brief Action Taken: Majority Outcome: What I learned from
experience
strengths weaknesses teamwork influence & persuasion
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…
Tell me the 3 most important things about yourself – what do you want me to remember about you?
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…
Tell me about a time where you held a leadership role and the challenges you faced, and how you overcame or dealt with them?
Time where it was difficult to lead
Tell me about a time where you added value to an organization
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…
Tell me about a time where you took initiative?
Tell me about a time when you exceeded the expectations of your supervisor?
Multiple roles and challenges Presentation skills Integrity Innovation
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…
Describe your ideal job Why are you interested in the
position at ... Why are you a good fit? Things not on resume you would
like me to know about … … and not to know about How do you like working
independently / in a team?
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…
How do you handle yourself in stressful situations?
What didn't you like about your previous employer?
What did you like most about your previous employer?
Short-term goals Long-term goals The biggest challenge
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Questions to ask interviewer What types of motivational factors does …
engage in, provide, and employ to maintain a high level of job satisfaction and enthusiasm?
In your opinion, what kind/type (skills, or abilities) of person would be successful at …?
In your opinion, what is the most challenging or most difficult part of this job?
How would you describe the management style at …?
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
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Esercitazione
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/ http://www3.hilton.com/en/
index.html http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/
en/index.html http://www.fortevillageresort.com/ http://www.starwoodhotels.com/
sheraton/index.html?&language=en_US&localeCode=en_US
