MAIN FEATURES

a) Final product: in this project, our objective is to get a job.  In order to do it, you will think about your future, create your own CV and write your own cover letter. Apart from that, you will also attend your first job interview. Will you be the ideal candidate?
b) Timing: fifth term
c) Special materials: laptop
En este proyecto vamos a buscar trabajo. Para conseguirlo, pensarás en tu futuro, escribirás tu Currículum Vitae y tu carta de motivación. Además, asistirás a una entrevista de trabajo. ¿Serás el candidato ideal?

TASKS

Initial phase

Task 1: Let’s start! 

1.1 Scenario 

Do the following quiz, which gives you some clues about your professional future.

1.2 Index

DRIVING QUESTION: How do I apply for a good job?
SECONDARY QUESTIONS
INDEX
What files do we need to prepare?
A Curriculum Vitae
A cover letter
How do we present our documents?
Online websites
In situ
What is the interview going to be like?
Tips for an interview
Interview

1.3 Team agreement

TEAM NAME:
Members

Tasks

Signatures

RULES:


Development

Task 2: Curriculum Vitae

Complete your CV using Europass. Include the following parts:
  • Personal information
  • Work experience
  • Education and training
  • Communication skills
  • Digital competence
  • Extra information

    Task 3: Cover Letter

    Write a cover letter and send it to your teacher to print. Use Europass.

    Task 4: Interview

    4.1 Preparing for the interview

    PART I – Read the following text:
    a. Complete the chart with the tips given in the text:
    Clothes
    Research
    Speech
    b. Match the definitions with the appropriate words from the text:
    a. A useful hint or idea
    b. To dress too formally or elaborately for the occasion
    c. The knowledge or ability to do something well
    d. Any acquired ability or knowledge
    PART II – Watch the following video and complete the activities

    4.2 The interview

    Prepare a dialogue for your job interview with the following website. You will answer the following questions:
    a. Tell me a little about yourself.
    b. Why do you want this position?
    b. What are your strengths?
    c. What are your weaknesses?
    d. Do you manage your time well?
    e. Do you work well under pressure?