Writing: CV and cover letter

(pg. 30-31)

ex.1: Molly’s CV
a) Look at Molly Lehmann’s CV. Write the headings a–h in the correct place in the CV (1–8).
a Digital skills d Skills for specific jobs g Work experience
b Education and training e Personal statement h Communication skills
c Organizational skills f Languages

b) Molly forgot to add these details to her CV. Write them under the correct headings.
a picture editing c good decision-making skills e online photo editing tools
b beginner Spanish d garden work for a neighbour f ability to look after children

CURRICULUM VITAE
Molly Lehmann
Weberkoppel 12, 80008 München
Mobile: 0162/2089465, Email: mollymlehmann@beispiel.de
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(1)
I am a friendly and confident school student who enjoys meeting new people. I am good at working in a
team, but also enjoy working independently and solving problems. I’m interested in working in a service job.

(2)
2019–present Saturday shop assistant in Young Fashion
2018–present Babysitter for two small children
2016–present Volunteer ‘host sister’ (My family is a volunteer host family for refugees.)

(3)
2015–present Michelle Obama Realschule, München
2011–2015 Grundschule an der Berliner Straße, München
2019 First-aid training

Personal skills
(4)                           First language: German; Foreign languages: English, French

(5)                           Good communication skills from my experience as a shop assistant

and
as a volunteer for a refugee organization

(6)                           Good teamwork skills, good

time management and general organization

(7)                           Ability to deal with customers politely and helpfully

(8)                           Microsoft Office skills, website design

ex.2: Tips for a good cover letter: Read the tips a–g and match them with the correct
place in Molly’s letter (1–7).
a In the main paragraph say why you are the d Put your address on the right and the
right person for this job and refer to the address of the employer on the left. Use
advert. Use long forms (I am). ‘Attn.’ (= for the attention of) for the contact
person. Don’t forget the date!

b As a closing greeting, use ‘Yours sincerely’ e Use a formal closing sentence.

(or ‘Yours faithfully’ for Dear Sir or Madam).
f In your introductory sentence(s) write
Add your signature (You can print your
clearly which job you are applying for and
letter out, sign it and then upload a scan if
where you saw the advert.
you are making a digital application.)

c If you have a contact person, write to them g Write when you are available to work and
directly. If not, use Dear Sir or Madam refer to your CV.
without a comma.

Weberkoppel 12
80008 München

1    Nelson International Hotels

Attn: Andrew Smith 27th February 20…

2   
Dear Mr Smith

3    I would like to apply for the job of part-time receptionist at Nelson International Hotels which I saw
on the yournewjob website on 25th February.

At the moment I am in the 9th grade at a Munich secondary school. I have experience of working
with people in a clothes shop and always enjoy helping and talking to customers. My
communicative skills could also benefit your customers and I consider myself an attentive and
friendly assistant.
I currently also work as a babysitter which requires a lot of patience and responsibility. Reacting to
4    their problems and being empathetic of their feelings is what I would consider one of my strengths.
I am used to being flexible and working flexible hours, as the parents often call me spontaneously
whenever there is someone needed to keep an eye on their children.
I have been studying English for almost 5 years now and I am quite fluent in written and spoken
form, as my family has a lot of contact to refugees. I have gained a lot of experience in English
conversations by helping them out and I am a quick learner and ambitious to improve my
language skills even more. I therefore think I have the skills that are required to be a receptionist.

5    I have school holidays in August and I can work at any time. I am attaching my CV and can
provide references if you require them.

6    I look forward to hearing from you.

7    Yours sincerely

Molly Lehmann

ex.3: Which adjectives and phrases does Molly use to describe her personal skills and
qualities? Mark them with a highlighter!