How to write a CV and a cover letter
Image by Lola la Torre When was the last time you applied for a job? Did you send in your CV? Did you write a cover letter explaining why you were a suitable candidate? This post is about CVs and cover (or covering) letters. In your book Global you will find a sample of a cover letter at the end of Unit 1 . You will be expected to apply for a job and write a cover letter in class at the end of this week. This is going to be your first writing task. Some tips to plan what you are going to write: 1) Pay attention to formal letter conventions. 2) Make sure you are aware of false friends (e.g. qualifications , career ) 3) Use appropriate academic terms. 4) Edit your letter before you hand it in. This requires re-reading more than once. CVs What should you include in your CV? Do you know how many types of CV there are? Click here to see good and bad examples of CV . Click here for a Europass Curriculum Vitae . Cover letters What is a cover letter? ...