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Lesson 2- Tailoring Your CV

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Job Description vs Person Specification Task
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Section 2: Matching Skills to the Job Role
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Watch the video below and write down the differences between a Job Description and a Person Specification.

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What is the main purpose of a job description?

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Which of these appears in a job specification?

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What does a job description typically include?

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How can person specifications help employers?

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Job Description: Junior Marketing Assistant

Company: BrightWave Marketing Ltd.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hours: Full-time, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Role Overview:
BrightWave Marketing Ltd. is looking for a motivated Junior Marketing Assistant to support our marketing team in delivering creative campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn and gain experience in digital and traditional marketing.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in creating and scheduling social media posts

  • Support the marketing team with campaign research

  • Prepare reports on marketing performance and analytics

  • Coordinate with other departments to support marketing initiatives

  • Attend team meetings and contribute ideas

Requirements:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Good understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

  • Ability to work in a team and independently

  • Detail-oriented with good organisational skills

  • Some experience in marketing (internship or school projects) is preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

  • Creativity and problem-solving skills

  • Familiarity with basic graphic design tools (Canva, Photoshop)

Question 1: List the three most important skills required for this role.

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Question 2: List the qualifications or experiences that are essential.

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Research Task: Job Description & Person Specification

Objective: Research a real job role from a large company.

Instructions:

  1. Pick a large company (e.g., Google, Amazon, NHS).

  2. Find a current job listing.

  3. Take a screenshot showing:

    • Job title

    • Main duties/responsibilities

    • Required skills, qualifications, and personal qualities

  4. Upload your screenshot.

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Which three experiences or skills from your CV match the requirements listed above?

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10.

Are there any experiences you have that you could reword or highlight to better fit this role? Explain how.


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11.

Swap CVs with a partner. Read their CV and answer the following questions:

Does the CV clearly highlight the skills and experiences relevant to the job description? Explain.

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Suggest one improvement or Change that would make the CV stronger or better tailored to the role.