CVs

===This page is dedicated to giving you some ideas on how to write and CV/Resumé. Remember, a CV is a personal document so what you see here are on ideas and suggestions which are traditionally accepted in the English speaking world. Every CV is not identical.===

Video CVs
More and more people are preparing one just in case! Here are a couple of good ones: media type="youtube" key="a2L9DGEUtNg" width="560" height="315"

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VIDEO
This video talks about CVs in France but could be interesting. Unfortunately it is in French! []

Engineer's degree
You can read something interesting concerning [|Engineer's degrees] from wikispace.

//Following the introduction of the [|Bologna process], universities divide higher-education studies in three cycles, corresponding to a 3-year [|bachelor's degree] , a 2-year [|master's degree] , and a [|doctoral degree] .// //Accordingly, engineering studies which lasted 5 years are now divided in two parts: first, the [|bachelor's degree] (baccalaureus, three years), and the second optional part (two years), after which either the traditional engineer's degree or a [|master's degree] (MEng or MSc) is awarded. In this new scheme, the graduate must complete the master's degree before attempting to pursue doctoral education.// //Countries have varied in the implementation of the Bologna process. Most traditional universities continue to have a primary academic degree program, for example, a 5-yearCivilingenjör in Sweden, that is distinct from the 3+2 scheme that awards the bachelor's and master's degrees.// //In France, engineering is taught in Ecoles d'Ingénieurs, which are part of the French [|Grandes écoles] system. Since the Bologna process, the Diplôme d'Ingénieur is officially considered to be at the level of a European master's degree. (taken from wikispedia Engineer's Diploma)//

=Covering letters=

Paragraph 2 **How useful you can be to them based on what you have learned through studies/relevant work experience.** Paragraph 3 **Your personal strong points.** Paragraph 4 **Enclosures, thanks and reference to future contact**
 * Writing a covering letter. **
 * You should keep your covering letter short and to the point and say why you are the person chosen for the internship. **
 * Paragraph 1 Who you are and what you want**
 * ** say what you are doing and what you want from them **
 * ** you can say how the internship fits into your career goals. **
 * ** State when you are available. **
 * Out line your theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired through studies, stressing your strengths and main areas of interest. Use results obtained as proof.
 * Describe relevant practical experience you have gained through work.
 * Don't hesitate to quote what people have said about you. Use appraisal sheets from supervisors and testimonials to support your claims. You can have appraisals translated.
 * Giving concrete evidence from summer jobs, clubs and societies, stressing positions of responsibility, explain what personl qualities you have that would make you a valuable employee.
 * Summarise your strong points. (I believe that my knowledge of ..... sstems combined with the leadership and organisational skills acquired as president of the yachting club would allow me to make a useful contribution to your network management team)


 * or**

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 * Here is another example of a covering letter: **

=Common European Framework of Reference for languages.= This will help you when you talk about your levels in language. Use these terms rather than things like: good, speak well etc.;



This is quite a [|good link] if you are looking for a specific word or expression for your CV

Here are some suggestions from the University of Wales Careers department.



Here is some information concerning my students at CPE Lyon.
Title of CPE Lyon in English is: CPE Lyon, (Lyon Graduate School of Chemistry and Digital sciences)
 * 1 - Title**

Here is the way you might like to describe your course for Diplome d'Ingenieur:
 * 2 - Describing your qualification**.

if you are an IRC student diplôme en alternance: an integrated work-based learning program (US)/course (UK) (IRC students only) or a sandwich course

Ingénieur Informatique et réseau de télécommunications en alternace: Engineer in IT and Communication networks following a five year integrated work-based learning program/course or sandwich course (IRC students only)

CPE Lyon, department of........., fourth year student Main subjects:(UK) Majors:(US) With:(UK) Minors:(US) Graduation expected in 2013 at MSc level

//How to talk about year 1 & 2// // Establishment name 'Classes Préparatoires' 2 years full-time higher education in ..... with languages and general studies, in preparation for entry to CPE Lyon // // or // // Establishment name 2 years full-time higher education in preparation for competitive entry exams to Grandes Ecoles (French high-leel schools of science and engineering) // // or // // Establishment (IUT) a two-year university diploma in.... //

When describing you Baccalaureate Baccarlaureate, French secondary (UK)/ high school (US) leaving certificate (UK)/diploma (US) specialis/zed in science at ....., (passed with distinction (UK)/honors (US)


 * Covering letter**

Here is another example of a covering letter. //Ending your letter:// Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information