Description: A short article about vocabulary to use in a curriculum vitae
Instructions: Read the short article and answer the questions
Vocabulary to Use in a Curriculum Vitae (Level 1)
An article teaching action words (managed, led, served, planned, trained, etc.) and how to write confidently in a CV, followed by 10 comprehension questions with correct answers spread across a, b, c and d.
The words you use in your CV are very important. Good words make your CV strong.
Use action words to describe what you did in your jobs. Action words are doing words. For example, instead of saying ‘I was in charge of a team’, say ‘I led a team’. Instead of ‘I helped customers’, say ‘I served customers’. Instead of ‘I made a plan’, say ‘I planned the work’.
Here are some useful action words for your CV: managed, trained, built, helped, made, planned, led, sold, taught, fixed, wrote, checked.
Do not use words like ‘I think I am good at…’ or ‘I feel I can…’. Be strong and clear. Say ‘I am good at…’ or ‘I can…’.
Also, use simple words. Do not try to use big words to look smart. Simple, clear words are better.
The right words in your CV will help the employer see you as the best person for the job.