Personal information

Date of birth - Give your date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy), e.g.: 02.04.1963

Surname(s) - State your surname(s), e.g.: SMITH , in conformity with the rules that apply in your country. NB: If you have more than one surname, start with the one you usually use.

First name(s) - State your first name(s), e.g.: John Andrew , in conformity with the rules that apply in your country. NB: if you have more than one first name, start with the one you usually use.

Address NB: Show clearly the address at which you can be contacted quickly.

Street / Street number - State street and street number of contact address, e.g.: 12, High Street

City - State name of city of contact address, e.g.: London

Postal code - State postal code of contact address, e.g.: SW1P 3AT

Country - State country e.g. United Kingdom

Telephone(s) - State the telephone number(s) where you wish to be contacted; if necessary, give specific days and times when it is possible to reach you (so that you can be contacted quickly), e.g.: Fixed: 0845 120 30 45 . NB:

* If you wish to send your CV to other countries, give the country prefix and any regional prefix in brackets. These two prefixes should be joined by a hyphen, e.g.: (44-20) 80 12 34 56 for a number in London.

* Divide the principal number into groups of two from the right-hand side, the last group consisting of three digits if the number is odd (groups are separated by a space, not by a full stop), e.g. (353-1) 220 20 20 for a number in Dublin.

Mobile - Write your mobile phone number, using the same rules as for your fixed-line telephone number(s) e.g.: 6945 120 30 46 . NB:

Fax - Write your fax number(s), using the same rules as for your telephone number(s) e.g.: 0845 120 30 46

E-mail(s) - Write your e-mail address(es) in full, specifying if it is your personal or professional address, e.g.: bragov@whaoo.com

Nationality - Write your nationality, e.g.: Irish .

Photograph - NB:

* A picture is not essential in a CV, unless requested by the employer

* Format: preferably jpg (113x151 pixels).

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Desired employment / Occupational field

Enter desired employment or occupational field.

Desired employment / Occupational field - Specify your job target or occupational field, e.g.: Database manager and administrator .NB:

This entry gives an immediate overview of your profile by focusing on your core competences .

Work experience

Describe your work experience, starting from the most recent, by filling in the fields below.

From - To : DD.MM.YYYY e.g.: from 19.03.2001 to 22.06.2003.

Occupation or position held - State your job title or the nature of your occupation, e.g.: HGV mechanic, Maintenance technician, Receptionist .

Main activities and responsibilities - State your main activities and responsibilities, e.g.: Maintenance of computers or Relations with suppliers or Maintaining parks and gardens . NB: If necessary, quantify your responsibilities (percentage of working time, length of time spent on each occupation, etc.).

Name and address of employer - State the name and address of the employer, e.g.: Anderson and Dobbs Ltd., 12 Highland Road, Edinburgh EH3 4AB, United Kingdom . NB: If relevant, add more information (telephone, fax, e-mail or internet address), e.g.:

* Tel.: (44-31) 123 45 67 - Fax (44-31) 123 45 68

* E-mail: J.Robinson@andes.co.uk

* Website: http://www.anderdobbs.co.uk

Type of business or sector - State the nature of the employer’s business or sector, e.g.: Transport and logistics or Auditing or Manufacturer of motor vehicle parts .

Education and training

Describe your education and training, starting from the most recent, by filling in the fields below.

From - To : DD.MM.YYYY e.g.: from 19.03.2001 to 22.06.2003.

Title of qualification awarded - Write the exact title of the qualification awarded, e.g.: National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2: Bakery Service . NB: avoid using abbreviations on their own (e.g. NVQ).

Principal subjects / occupational skills covered - Summarise the main subjects or occupational skills taught during the course in question, grouping them together if necessary for the sake of brevity, e.g.:

General

English language, Welsh language, mathematics, foreign language (Spanish)

Physical education and sports

Occupational

occupational techniques (making of standard breads, fancy breads, cakes and pastries)

science applied to food and equipment (microbiology, biochemistry, hygiene)

occupational technology (basic principles, hygiene and safety)

knowledge of business and its economic, legal and social context.

NB: Combine items, and focus on the occupational skills which would be an asset if you were appointed.

Name and type of organisation providing education and training - State the name (and if appropriate, the address) and type of the institution attended, e.g.:

South Wales Technical College

Glamorgan Place

Cardiff CF1 2AB

Level in national or international classification - If the level of the qualification corresponds to an existing national or international classification system, state the level within the classification concerned (national classification, ISCED, etc.), e.g.: ISCED 4 . NB: if necessary, ask the body which awarded the qualification. For more information on ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) devised by UNESCO, consult: www.uis.unesco.org/TEMPLATE/pdf/isced/ISCED_A.pdf .

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Language(s)

Describe your language skills as follows:

1. Mother tongue(s): enter your mother tongue(s).Specify mother tongue(s), e.g.: English. NB: If you grew up with more than one language and feel you are equally proficient in all of them, list them all as mother tongues.

2. Other language(s): for every language you want to describe, enter the language's name, fill in the level fields.

Understanding

Listening

* A1: I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.

* A2: I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main points in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

* B1: I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.

* B2: I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.

* C1: I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort.

* C2: I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent.

Reading

* A1: I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

* A2: I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.

* B1: I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.

* B2: I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose.

* C1: I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field.

* C2: I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works.

Speaking

Spoken interaction

* A1: I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.

* A2: I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.

* B1: I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

* B2: I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.

* C1: I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully to those of other speakers.

* C2: I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it.

Spoken production

* A1: I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.

* A2: I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe, in simple terms, my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job.

* B1: I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.

* B2: I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

* C1: I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.

* C2: I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points.

Writing

* A1: I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

* A2: I can write short, simple notes and messages. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

* B1: I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.

* B2: I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

* C1: I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind.

* C2: I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works.

Personal skills and competences

Describe your personal skills and competences by filling in the fields below.

Social skills and competences - Describe your social skills and competences, e.g.:

Team spirit;

Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments, gained through my work experience abroad;

Good communication skills gained through my experience as sales manager.