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Writing an EFL CV

CVs and Job Hunting
Whilst Job recruitment sites (such as ours) can be useful when it comes to looking for work, sometimes the best methods are the oldest. If you are already living in the country where you would like to work why not try the following:

1. Prepare your CV so that it contains all necessary information. It might be an idea to translate it into the local language if you speak it/have a native speaker to help you.
2. Collect the addresses of all the language schools in the area (‘yellow pages’ equivalents are always a good source of information).
3. Pick an area of your target region and visit all the schools there.
4. Keep a record of schools you visit and their responses.
5. Ask to speak to someone specific – the Director of Studies is usually best.
6. Leave your CV.
7. Phone back some time later, remind them they have your CV.
8. Once you get a job, tell schools you are no longer available

CV Advice

Sample CV

Jane Doe
Curriculum Vitae

Email address: jdoe70012349@yahoo.co.uk
Address: 34 TEFL Way, Edindon, EL2 5DY
Telephone number: 0044 1273725 200
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 23rd June 1981

Education
TEFL Scotland, Edindon
TEFL Certificate, 100 Hours March 2010

University of Glasgow
BA (Hons) Philosophy (2:1) 1999 – 2003

ABC High School
A’ Levels (History- A, French -B, Maths- C) 1997-1999

ABC High School
10 Standard Grades (A -French, English, History, Mathematics, English Language, B- Chemistry, Phsyics, C- Physical Education, Geography 1990-1997

Foreign languages: Fluent in French

Employment to date
Sales Manager, A Big Store, London, UK (September 2006- Present)
Among my responsibilities, I have trained, mentored and coached new staff. I regularly give presentations to the management board and large groups from other organisations. I have regular weekly deadlines that must be met while managing and engaging with a team of 20.

Sales assistant, A Smaller Store, Hull (June 2003 -  September 2006)
As well as my sales duties, I was responsible for developing relationships with suppliers and orgainsing delivery schedules.

Useful Information
Interests: I am a very active person and enjoy many outdoor pursuits, including mountain biking and hiking. I am also a talented drummer and play in a local band. I have travelled to many countries in Europe and enjoy its variety of culture.
IT Literacy: Word, Excel, Front Page and Office
Driving licence: I have a full licence and have been driving for 5 years.

Referees
John Smith: Sales Director, A big Store, j.smith@abigstore.co.uk
Jane Jones: Sales Manager, A Smaller Store, jjones@asmallerstore.com

Other Hints and Tips

• Be sure to check that your CV contains no spelling / punctuation / grammatical errors. 
• Make sure that there is no missing information e.g. missing employment dates.
• Don't send the same CV to everyone as soon as you have it perfect. It needs to be relevant to each job you are applying for. You should read applications carefully and adapt your CV to reflect any particular features of the job or the location that you feel are well suited to you. It shouldn't take long, but will make a big difference to prospective employers. 
• If you're keen on finding a job in a specific country you could get your CV translated into the local language. You must remember to ensure, however, that employers are aware if this has been done on your behalf and you can't actually speak the language. 
• Don’t use fancy fonts, arial or other common ones are best and make sure to have it a readable size.
• Don’t make it too long, no more than two pages and don’t make it too short with not enough information
• Remember you are sending this to a foreign employer and their own level of English may not be that high, keep everything clear and concise
• Finally,don’t use jargon from your current workplace or course, it is hard enough for UK employers to follow other industry jargon, a school owner will not bother to find out what it all means and you won’t get the job!