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II. Make up your own CV 10 years after University graduation. Let your imagination run away with you!

III. Your friend is looking for a job. Give him recommendations as to how a resume should be organized. Use should and any other means to give advice.

Use: a summary of one's personal history and professional qualifications, emphasize the kind of work you can do; it is important to present oneself well on paper; personal data: date and place of birth; list previous jobs, hold positions; organize the information in the reverse chronological order; mention the summer jobs related to the job you want; mention interests and skills; command of foreign languages; write a cover letter, send a letter of recommendation.

Model: You are going to write a resume. Itshould not be a detailed personal history. Under "Personal" write the date and place of birth, then...

IV. You want to work as:

a) secretary; b) sales manager; c) interpreter; d) diplomat; e) laboratory assistant; f) research scientist.

Write a resume to apply for one (or two) of these jobs.