Unit Two

Introduction

One day you might have to apply for a job in English. In this unit you will learn to write a CV and covering letter in English. You will also have a look at some questions you might be asked at a job interview.

Objectives:

After this unit you should be able to:
- write a CV
- write a letter of intent
- answer question at a job interview

Tasks and Dates

This unit consists of two tasks. In the first task you will learn and practice to write a CV and covering letter when applying for a job. In the second task you will listen to a job interview and try to answer some of the question.

To complete this unit you should go thought all activities. Contribute to all forums at least once. Go thought the quizzes.

After this unit you have to submit your CV and covering letter together with an English advertisement (according to instructions on courseware). The assignment can only be submitted via courseware. No other submissions will be accepted.

CV and a covering letter

CV and Covering letter

First you will read a job advertisement and answer the questions.
Imagine that you would like to get a new job. You have found advertisement you like on the Internet. Read the advertisement and answer the questions in the advertisement comprehension quiz.

Graduate - Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD Specialist
Position: Graduate Scheme Mechanical Design Engineer
Role: Developing Prototypes for the Aerospace Industry
Skills: Mechanical, Design, CAD, 3D Design, Innovation,
Qualifications: M.Eng Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering
Salary: c. £22,000 + Company Benefits with opportunity for excellent progression to Project Leadership role.

A Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of the mechanical aspects of housing or packaging our electronic control systems. The work will involve designing and developing the products in CAD.
The position involves working on a range of projects including both new product development and existing product re-design or modification, from initial technical specifications.


Curriculum Vitae (CV)
What would your CV include? Read Martin Brown’s CV. Studny the Europass CV Template. Go to the Martin Brown's CV quiz and fill in a correct heading for each section.

:-) You can download the Europass CV Template in different languages from https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose .

Covering letter
Study the layout of a covering letter.
4) signature, 3) date, 1) your address, 5) name printed, 2) recipient’s address

Useful language:

I am interested in applying for the post of …which was advertised in … on…
My reason for applying is that I would like to broaden my experience and also to make greater use of my knowledge of …
You will note from my CV …
I would be able to attend an interview at any time which is convenient to you.
I look forward to hearing from you.










Now go to the website below. Study the Good and Bad letter. When writing your assignmenet use the Good letter as an example.

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadcovlet.htm

Job Interview

1. Read the questions (a person applying for the position of Design Engineer was asked). What would you answer? Write down your answers.
1) Tell me about yourself
2) Do you know anything about our company?
3) Why do you want to work here?
4) What do you consider your most significant weaknesses?
5) Do you prefer working with others or alone?
6) When would you like to start?

2. Listen to the interview and make notes.

3. Listen again and comlete the Job Interview Listening comprehension Quiz.

4. Study some more common questions. What would you answer?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What did you like most in your last job?
• How do you get on with other people?
• Do you work best on your own or in a team?
• How do you manage multitasking?
• How do you deal with stress?

Some tips for success:
- wear smart clothes
- be positive
- give relevant answers
- get to the interview early

5. Look at the job advertisement below. Write down some questions as if you wanted to recruit the new eployees. Post your questions to the JOB INTERVIEW forum. Post your answer to at leas one contributions.
Position: Control Engineer

Company: JET ENGINES
Skills: mechanical, design, production control
Qualification:M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Further reading

More information on how to write a good CV and covering letter.
CV
http://www.europa-pages.com/jobs/good-cv.html
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm

Covering letter
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/coveringletters.htm