La compilazione del CV in inglese e il colloquio di lavoro
nel mondo anglosassone
Olga Denti
Università degli Studi di Cagliari
Outline
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Curriculum Vitae
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Cover letter
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Interview preparation
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Skills & Personality
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“I’ve got good oral communication skills”
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“I’m a computer literate and conscientious”
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“I’m adaptable”
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Customer service, decisive, efficient, good
at figures, ICT, initiative, interpersonal,
languages, leadership, loyal, methodical,
organizational, outgoing, proactive,
problem-solving, service-minded, tactful,
team player
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Which adjectives below describe positive
aspects of someone’s character?
Which describe negative aspects?
decisive open passionate energetic
balanced charismatic ruthless impulsive
straight careful motivating informal flexible
accessible thoughtful adventurous uncaring
lunatic moderate aggressive
Curriculum Vitae
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A detailed synopsis of your
background and skills
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Educational and academic
backgrounds as well as teaching and
research experience, publications,
presentations, awards, honors,
affiliations and other details
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A concise document
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The structure of a CV
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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
The structure of a CV
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Grants (scholarships) received
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Personal memberships/Professional
affiliations
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Interests/hobbies
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References (on/upon request; The
following people have written letters
of recommendation on my behalf)
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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 HISTORY
JOB EXPERIENCE
1994 - 1995 Assistant Bar Manager for the Pink Flamingo, Anytown
I 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 there
July - Sept. 1996 Vacation Trainee with XYZ Chartered Accountants
I 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 France
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1995 - 1996 Entertainments Officer for University Student Social Society
I organized and budgeted for entertainments for one of the largest
university student societies with over 1,000 members
1994 - to date Captain of the University Women's Hockey Team
In charge of training, organizing and motivating the women's team from
1995 to date
OTHER SKILLS
Fluent French
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
REFERENCES
On Request
http://www.europa-pages.com/jobs/good-cv.html
KRISTINE HOWARD 22293 Co. Rd. 20
Goshen, IN 46528
khoward1@darwin.cc.nd.edu
http://www.nd.edu/~khoward1
Education
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 Student
Secondary: Graduated in 1995 from Lakeland High School, Lagrange,
Indiana Valedictorian (#1 out of approx. 140 students) Indiana
Academic Honors Diploma National Merit Scholarship winner
Interests 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
telephone
1/96 – 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 website
References
Can be provided upon request. E–mail me if interested.
Europass Insert photograph. Remove heading if not relevant (see instructions)
Curriculum Vitae
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)
E-mail
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
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Type of business or sector
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 (remove if not relevant, see instructions)
classification
Personal skills and
competences
Mother tongue(s) Specify mother tongue (if relevant add other mother tongue(s), see instructions)
Other language(s)
Self-assessment
European level (*)
Understanding
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Spoken
interaction
Spoken
production
Language
Language
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(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Writing
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
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Use your cover letter
to identify the most
relevant skills or
experiences specific to
the job, rather than
restating the
information in your CV
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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 Questions
 Behavioral Questions
 Questions to ask interviewer
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The company’s
website: history,
mission and
core values
Situational Questions
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How would you handle…
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Imagine a situation where you have a
problem with the work of someone
you are supervising. What would you
do?
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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
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strengths
 weaknesses
 teamwork
 influence & persuasion
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…
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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?
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Time where it was difficult to lead
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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
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What types of motivational factors does …
engage in, provide, and employ to maintain a
high level of job satisfaction and enthusiasm?
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In your opinion, what kind/type (skills, or
abilities) of person would be successful at …?
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In your opinion, what is the most challenging
or most difficult part of this job?
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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/in
dex.html
 http://www.fortevillageresort.com/
 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sherat
on/index.html?&language=en_US&loca
leCode=en_US
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Thank you!
odenti@unica.it
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