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Rédiger un CV et une lettre de motivation en anglais

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Chapitre 1 — What is a CV?

Chapitre 2 — How to Write a CV in English

Chapitre 3 — The Cover Letter Structure

Chapitre 4 — Writing Your Cover Letter

Teste-toi

1. What does CV stand for?

AA. Cover View
BB. Curriculum Vitae
CC. Career Vision
DD. Current Value
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Réponse : B — B. Curriculum Vitae

CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, which is Latin for 'course of life'.

2. Which of the following should you NOT include on a CV in English?

AA. Your email address
BB. Your work experience
CC. Your photo
DD. Your education
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Réponse : C — C. Your photo

In English CVs, it is not common to include a photo, age, or marital status to avoid bias.

3. What is the correct way to write a date on a British CV?

AA. 12/09/2023
BB. 12 September 2023
CC. September 12, 2023
DD. 2023-09-12
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Réponse : B — B. 12 September 2023

The British format is day-month-year, e.g., 12 September 2023. The American format is month-day-year.

4. Which action verb is best for describing a task in a CV?

AA. Did
BB. Was
CC. Organized
DD. Had
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Réponse : C — C. Organized

Strong action verbs like 'organized', 'assisted', or 'prepared' make your CV more dynamic.

5. How should you address a cover letter if you don't know the recipient's name?

AA. Dear Sir/Madam
BB. To whom it may concern
CC. Dear Hiring Manager
DD. Hello
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Réponse : C — C. Dear Hiring Manager

'Dear Hiring Manager' is the most common and appropriate salutation when the name is unknown.

6. What is the purpose of a cover letter?

AA. To list your hobbies
BB. To introduce yourself and explain why you are a good fit for the job
CC. To replace the CV
DD. To ask for a salary
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Réponse : B — B. To introduce yourself and explain why you are a good fit for the job

A cover letter introduces you, highlights your relevant skills, and explains why you are interested in the position.

7. Which closing is correct if you know the recipient's name?

AA. Yours faithfully
BB. Yours sincerely
CC. Best regards
DD. Cheers
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Réponse : B — B. Yours sincerely

Use 'Yours sincerely' when you know the person's name, and 'Yours faithfully' when you don't.

8. What should the first paragraph of a cover letter include?

AA. Your salary expectations
BB. The job you are applying for
CC. Your hobbies
DD. Your references
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. The job you are applying for

The first paragraph should clearly state the position you are applying for and where you saw the advertisement.

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