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CV and Resume

In this unit you will be able to 1

 identify parts of a CV
 write an appealing CV

1 At a Glimpse: This is my CV.

A. Look at the section of a CV below.

B. In pairs, discuss the following questions.
1. What information should be put in a CV?

2. How long should a CV be?
3. Is it okay to use different colors in a CV?

4. What are suitable fonts to write a CV?

5. Should a CV be handwritten or typed? If it is to be sent via email, should
it be sent as PDF or word document?

6. What are the key qualities of successful CV?

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