28 Work 146 Recruitment, a long and arduous process Finding a good job is not easy: few people succeed in putting in an application, getting an interview, and landing a job immediately. However, creating a wellwritten, clear, and memorable CV is the first step that gives you the chance to do precisely that and show your prospective employers that you are the one they are looking for. CV or r sum ? : Although in Europe and New Zealand the term CV is used to mean the same as a r sum , in the US there are some key differences between the two as to its length and purpose: the former is a more detailed document used in academic fields; the latter is usually shorter and mainly used to apply for positions in both the private and public sectors. Key information : Every CV should include the following sections: personal and contact details; qualifications, education, and training; work experience; achievements, competences, and skills; additional information. themselves to employers. It does not replace a written CV, but it can prove a winning move to make an impression with your profile. glossary to land a job: ottenere un lavoro prospective: eventuale typo: refuso 1 READING SPEAKING PAIR WORK Tick what features for creating a top CV are better between the two given ones. 1 A Organised in blocks of headed information B One piece of information written after the other 2 A Minimum three pages long B Maximum three pages long Video CV : This new trend in job hunting includes a short video presentation (typically lasting no more than three minutes) created by applicants to introduce 3 A Grammatically correct B A few typos are irrelevant 4 A Including all past experiences B Including only relevant past experiences 5 A Very professional and standardised B Engaging and drafted as a form of personal ad 6 A Customised to the specific job B Universal, suitable for any job 162 Topic 7 " FACE TO FACE 2 147 LISTENING WRITING Listen to James Hutton9s self-presentation and take notes about the following. 1 Position required 2 Current employment and main tasks 3 Educational background 4 Languages known 5 ICT skills 6 Personal skills 3 WRITING REAL-LIFE SKILLS Go online and look for information about the Europass CV format. Then use it to write your own CV.