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USE OF ENGLISH 102

GROUP 3

LECTURER: MR. MF DANSO


ASSIGNMET ON C.V AND LETTER
WRITING

Group 3
NAMES OF GROUP MEMBERS

NAMES MAT #
1. Muhammed B. 218310036
Ceesay
2. Abdoulie Bojang 218343459
3. Malen Lowe 2213028
4. Ousman Barrow 21812334
5. Modou Demb 21621033
6. Marie Gomez 220111023
7. Omar Fadera 22014386
8. Abubacarr Saho 22014377
9. Modou Lamin 22018162
Jammeh
COVER LETTERS
A cover letter is a letter of introduction attached to or
accompanying another document such as a résumé or a
curriculum vitae.
The purpose of a cover letter is very simple. It is to get the
recipient to read your CV- no more, no less. Although this is
obvious and simplistic, it is surprising how many cover
letters
 Are too long

 Repeat the content of the CV

 Contain negative information

 And besides all this, contain spelling and grammatical


errors
The cover letter needs only three paragraphs
1st paragraph: from the recipient’s view point or benefit,
give your reason for writing
CONTINUATION
For example
 ‘Your advertisement was a great was
a great interest’
 ‘Your company enjoys an excellent
reputation in engineering….’
 ‘Your article is observer….’

Employers are bound to be interested


in what is happening from their
viewpoint.
CONTINUATION
2nd paragraph: To customize your CV and direct the
reader to some unique selling point which meets
or hits a specific need of the potential employer
For example
 ‘You will see from my enclosed CV..’
 ‘ Customer service has been the main thrust of
my career…’
3rd paragraph: This is to encourage the employer
go through your CV, or ask for an interview. So
we translate this into ‘discussion’ or ‘meeting.’
For example
 ‘The opportunity of a discussion..’
 ‘The chance to meet with you…’
CONTINUATION
 ‘Chance to attend an interview…’

Finally, this third paragraph is to prompt the


reader into some form of action, thus:
 ‘ I look forward to hearing from you’

Or, if you are applying for jobs where some


degree of confidence and assertiveness is
required or expected:
 ‘Perhaps I may telephone your office next week
to see how you may wish to progress the
matter..

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A COVER LETTER


C.V (CURRICULUM VITAE)

 A curriculum vitae often shortened as C.V or Vita


(genitive case Vitae), is a written overview of someone’s
life’s work (academic formation, publications,
qualifications etc.). Sometimes mistakenly described as
plural. Vitae can be plural or possessive (genitive case in
Latin). Correct translation from Latin is ‘life’s course’.
Vitae often aim to be a complete record of someone’s
career and can be extensive. They are different from a
resume, which as typically is brief 1-2 page summary of
qualifications and work experience for the purposes of
employment and often only presents recent highlights.
In many countries, a resume is typically the first item
that a potential employer encounters regarding the job
seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often
followed by an interview. Vitae may also be requested
for applications to postsecondary programs,
scholarships, grants and bursaries.
CONTINUATION
 In 2010, it became popular for applicants to provide an
electric text of their C.V to employers using email, an
online employment.
 In the United Kingdom, most Commonwealth countries
and Ireland, a C.V is short (usually a maximum of two
sides of an A4 paper) and therefore contains only a
summary of the job seeker’s employment history,
qualifications, education and some personal
information.
 Some parts of Asia require applicants’ photos, date of
birth and most recently salary information. C.V’s are
often tailored to change the emphasis of the
information according to the particular position for
which the job seeker is applying. A C.V can also be
extended to include and extra page for the jobseeker’s
publications if these are important for the job.
CONTINUATION
 In the United State, Pakistan, Canada,
Australia, Germany, India, Cuba and Russia a
C.V is a comprehensive document used is
academic circles and medical careers that
elaborate on education, publication, and other
achievements. A C.V contains greater detail
then a resume a shorter summary which is
more often used in application for jobs but it is
often expected professionals use a short C.V
that highlights the current focus of their full
history. A C.V is general used when applying for
a position in academia, while a resume is
generally used when applying for a position in
industry, non-profit and the public sector.
HOW TO WRITE A C.V

 It is a good idea to include any specialty


training that you may have in your C.V
in order to maximize your chances of
landing an interview.
 The main aspects employers look at are;
 What education the candidate have
 How many years of experience they
have accumulated
 What skills they hold
 What training they have previously gone
through
CONTINUATION
 Managers and recruitment agencies will usually
be able to conclude whether or not you are
suitable for the role you have applied for after a
few seconds of reading over your C.V. So
remember—keep it clear and concise and
relevant to the job you are interested in.
 Avoid using graphics and different colors or fonts
—always keep the formatting consistent.
 Always list your education at the top followed by
your experience.
 When writing about your experience, only list it if
it relates to your job of interest. Hiring managers
would rarely be interested in what else you did
prior to your specialty.
CONTINUATION
 Within your “experience” section list your roles
and responsibilities in bullet points. You cannot
assume that the person reviewing your C.V will
automatically know what your specific role
entailed and if they don’t see it in your resume
they will assume you don’t have the experience
needed.
 If you are applying outside a country, include
your date of birth and nationality.
 Write the way you speak the English Language.
You can express your language competence but
do not overdo it.
 Use simple language that can be generally
understood.
FORMAT FOR YOUR C.V

 PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name, address, contact information. Remove
any item such as photograph or your date of
birth from your C.V before making your
application, unless your prospect employer
asks for it.
 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Name of the school/institution, the
qualifications you obtained there, any relevant
committees or clubs you may have attended
which might support your application, any
academic distinctions or prize you won.
Remember to include the dates you attended.
CONTINUATION
 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Starting the most recent role first, this section
most include the dates you worked, any duty you
had and any improvements you made to processes
or working conditions while you were there. For
Example: “During my life at…I implemented a
system which significantly reduced the time that we
spent on…
 CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Such as: BSCs hons degree, certificate of confidence
awarded by (the institution’s name) and registered with
the…
 FURTHER TRAINING AND ADDITIONAL COURSES
 This can include any day courses that you might
have attended. Such as top-up courses, if you have
taken any courses in personal management, or have
a mentorship qualification. Be sure to list this.
CONTINUATION
 PUBLICATIONS MEMBERSHIPS OR ACHIEVEMENTS
Conferences and talks you have been
invited to speak at, magazine articles, book
publications, radio and television
appearances, and professional awards won.
 REFERENCES
Including the name or contact information of
your referee in this section can be a bad idea.
Instead write a simple sentence such as
“References available upon request”. Be sure to
thank your referee for giving you a good
reference. The gesture will be appreciated and
they will be sure to help you in the future.
BIBLOGRAPHY

 “Curriculum Vitae Definition of


Curriculum Vitae by Merriam Webster”.
merriam-webster.com. Retrieve 27th
June, 2016.
 American Heritage Dictionary of the
English Language. Fourth Edition,
Houghton Mifflin, 2009
THANK YOU

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