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Writing Success: Relative Clauses for CVs & Job Descriptions

B2

1. Warm-up Discussion

Discuss these questions:

  1. How important is a well-written CV or resume when applying for a job?
  2. What makes a job description clear and attractive to you?
  3. Have you ever used professional networking platforms like LinkedIn? How do you present yourself there?

2. Grammar Focus: Relative Clauses

A relative clause gives us more information about a person or thing. We use relative pronouns to introduce them.

Defining Relative Clauses

These clauses give essential information. Without them, the sentence's meaning is unclear. We use:

  • who / that: for people
  • which / that: for things
  • whose: for possession (for people and things)
  • where: for places

Examples:

  • The manager who hired me is very supportive.
  • This is the software which we use for project management.
  • She is a developer whose code is always clean.
  • This is the office where the design team works.

3. Practice 1: Choose the Correct Pronoun

Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete each sentence.

1. This is the manager ___ is hiring for the new role.

who
which

2. I'm looking for a company ___ values creativity.

whose
that

3. He is the candidate ___ CV impressed everyone.

who
whose

4. The project, ___ we completed last month, was a huge success.

which
where

5. This is the office ___ I'll be working.

which
where

4. Listening Practice

Listen to the audio and fill in the gaps with the correct relative pronouns.

When writing job descriptions, it's crucial to be clear. For instance, describe the duties include project management. Or specify the team members are based globally. On your CV, highlight skills are relevant to the role. Mention achievements directly impacted company growth. A strong CV is one every statement adds value. It's about demonstrating your fit, not just listing tasks. Use relative clauses to add depth and precision to your professional profile.

5. Practice 2: Combine the Sentences

Fill in the blank with the correct relative pronoun to complete the combined sentence.

1. Original: She is the candidate. She has excellent communication skills.
Combined: She is the candidate has excellent communication skills.

2. Original: This is the job description. It caught my attention.
Combined: This is the job description caught my attention.

3. Original: I worked for a startup. The team was very dynamic there.
Combined: I worked for a startup the team was very dynamic.

4. Original: He is a colleague. I respect his opinion greatly.
Combined: He is a colleague opinion I respect greatly.

5. Original: The company developed an app. The app helps users learn new languages.
Combined: The company developed an app helps users learn new languages.

6. Writing & Speaking Practice: Polishing Your Profile

Task:

Rewrite the sentences below to make them more professional and impactful using relative clauses. Discuss your improved sentences with a partner.

From a CV:

  • I managed a team. The team launched three successful products.
  • I have experience in digital marketing. This experience is relevant to this role.
  • I worked at Innovate Inc. I gained valuable skills there.

From a Job Description:

  • We are looking for a designer. The designer has a strong portfolio.
  • The role involves managing projects. These projects are for international clients.
  • You will join a team. The team's goal is to improve user experience.
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