October 27, 2011

CVs and cover letters

Here you are some interesting sites about CVs and getting a job.
















Have a look at them and let's record some Dos and Don'ts to help people who are writing CVs and cover letters

October 24, 2011

Reading and understanding ads

October 20, 2011

Understanding advertisements

Aussie Getaways offers a diverse range of exhilarating experiences for adventurous travellers of all ages. We provide premium quality touring holidays, day tours,
accommodated guided tours, coach camping tours, 4WD adventure safaris, short breaks and specialist itineraries.
As a tour guide with Aussie Getaways, you will be responsible for leading up to 25 guests on day trips through the captivating Australian outback to deliver the
experience of a lifetime. Be instrumental in creating the magical experiences and service we are famous for.
Responsibilities include:
• Taking clients on the Crater Canyon day walk
• Engaging and involving customers in the outback experience
• Explaining the history, geography, culture and fauna of the outback
• Working with Aussie Getaways to plan new trips and improve services
• Organising accommodation and helping clients with transfers
• And much more
Requirements:
• Some guide experience is essential, though training will be provided
• 4WD experience essential
• All applicants must have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, LR Driver’s Licence and Police Clearance Certificate
• Applicants who speak foreign languages will be looked upon favourably
• Knowledge and passion for all things Australian are a must!

If you are a mature, highly motivated, organised, outgoing and adventurous person with excellent communication and leadership skills, we want to speak with you!

Source: http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/sample-job-advertisement/1331/Tour-guide-job-advertisement

Questions:
1) What job is being advertised?
-A tour guide.

2) What kind of applicant are they looking for?
-They’re looking for responsible for leading up to 25 guests on day trips through the captivating Australian outback to deliver the experience of a lifetime.
People with some guide experience is essential, and if speak foreign languages, will be looked upon favourably. Mature, highly motivated, organized, outgoing and
adventurous person. All applicants must have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, LR Driver’s Licence and Police Clearance Certificate.
Taking clients, Engaging and involving customers in the outback experience, explain the history, geography, culture and fauna of the outback, work with
Aussie Getaways to plan new trips and improve services, organice accommodation and help clients with transfers. Be instrumental in creating the magical experiences
and service we are famous for.

3) Where and whom should the letter be addressed to?
-The letter is for Philip Simons.

4) Some other important aspects of the job. Where is it? What the working conditions are and anything else refered to in the adverstisement?
-They provide premium quality touring holidays, day tours, accommodated guided tours, coach camping tours, 4WD adventure safaris, short breaks and specialist
itineraries.

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October 13, 2011

"A tiny white lie"

See what happens if you aren't honest enough.



What "tiny white lie" did the woman include in her CV?

October 09, 2011

Europass

"Opening doors to learning and working in Europe"

If you want to enrol in an education or training programme, look for a job or get experience abroad, it is important to be able to make your skills and competences clearly understood.

Europass is a new way to help you make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe.


They have also published a video to present the Europass documents.



Task to do: create your own Europass CV and Language passport