# 4 Six Minute English

I choose “Does your CV shine？” from BBC LEARNING's  6 minute English video to be my topic.  I want to know how the curriculum vitae is shine.

Overview：

The jobs market is very competitive - especially when the economy is struggling. Some people go to great lengths to attract the attention of potential employers. Rob and Neil talk about what makes a good CV.

This week's question:

When you go for a job interview, how long do you have on average to make a good enough impression for an employer to hire you? Do you have...

(A) Less than 3 minutes

(B) Less than 5 minutes

(C) Less than 10 minutes

The correct answer is actually less than 10 minutes, so you'd have a little bit longer. Jobseekers have on average just six minutes and 25 seconds during the first meeting to impress potential employers.

I think Corinne Mills(MD - Personal Career Management) said this sentence is very wonderful 『You've got to be confident! I mean, if you are not confident about your skills and abilities, then why should an employer have faith in you? So, don't be modest. This is your opportunity to really show your skills and experience and what a great performer you're gonna be in the job.』.