Corso English CV & Job Interview

Come superare un colloquio in inglese? Scopri come scrivere un CV efficace e come preparare e sostenere un colloquio di lavoro in inglese.

This course is designed to meet the needs of anyone preparing for a job application in English. The training sessions give participants detailed techniques for confidently handling the entire job search process within an international work placement context.

Learning objectives

Structuring an effective English CV
Writing a powerful cover letter in English
Preparing yourself for a successful job interview
Selling yourself at best on the job market

Intended audience

Professionals looking for new job opportunities in an international work environment.

Structuring your CV

CV format and structure: CV template, guide and examples
Focusing on must-have sections: how to highlight your strengths
‘Less is more’: what you should leave off your CV
Resume keywords by industry: how to survive resume robots (Applicant Tracking Systems - ATS)
CV vs. Resume in the US: which one is more appropriate to use?
Academic CV vs. Professional CV

Writing a Cover Letter

Cover letter format and structure: cover letter template, guide, and examples
From templating to tailoring: how to tailor your cover letter to each job application
Different kinds of cover letters (e.g., application cover letter, cold cover letter, career change cover letter, prospecting cover letter, networking cover letter)
Editing & proofreading: tips & tools to check for spelling and grammar

Facing a Job Interview

Looking at different types of interviews: face-to-face, video call, individual interview, group interview, assessment centre, role-play interview etc.
The recruitment process: how to handle the different stages
Interview investigation: pre-interview research and preparation
How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’: dos and don’ts, tips, and examples for introducing yourself
The Job interview script: most common questions and best answers
- Focus: How to answer tricky interview questions: dos and don’ts, tips and examples (e.g., 'Where do you see yourself in X years’, ‘Why should we hire you’ etc.)
Personal SWOT analysis and Personal Value Proposition (PVP) for your career strategy
Mastering technical vocabulary
Communication skills: verbal, paraverbal, and nonverbal communication
Asking questions: appropriate and inappropriate topics

Personal Branding & Net Reputation

Introduction: how your social media & online reputation impacts hiring decisions
How to improve your digital identity
How to create an effective LinkedIn profile
Tips to build your professional network on LinkedIn