2. English: Discuss CVs
Subject: English
Resource type: Lesson
Skills: Listening, Speaking
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Let Your CV Do the Talking: In this activity, students review the CVs Hawk UK have received based on their great work in the previous lesson. Decide who Hawk UK should invite to interview, and why. Access our comprehensive resource package, including detailed teacher notes, PowerPoint, student worksheet and answer sheet. Adapt to your classroom’s needs for a dynamic learning experience.
Scenario
The HR team at Hawk UK have been overwhelmed by the amount of applicants they have received for the digital marketing apprenticeship role. Addie, along with the hiring manager, Hamish, is now involved in reviewing the applications. They have one final interview place available.
Learning Aim
To speak confidently and effectively within a class discussion.
Skills Builder Links
Listening step 7
I show I am listening by using open questions to deepen my understanding.
Speaking step 6
I speak effectively by using appropriate tone, expression and gesture.
Curriculum Table
| England: The national curriculum (England) | Spoken English Pupils should be taught to speak confidently, audibly and effectively, including through working effectively in groups of different sizes and taking on required roles, including leading and managing discussions, involving others productively, reviewing and summarising, and contributing to meeting goals/deadlines. |
| Scotland: The National 5 Business Management | Performance – spoken language Employs detailed and relevant ideas and/or information using a structure appropriate to purpose and audience. |
| Wales: WJEC GCSE in business specification | Oracy Skills Respond constructively and critically to a wide range of written and digital/dynamic texts, making effective contributions, using creative approaches to exploring issues, solving problems and developing ideas. |