English test by Tallinn Learning

CV and cover letter

work experience, developed, led, I am writing to apply for…

This topic has 15 questions at level B1 on key words and typical phrases. Each answer comes with a short explanation, and you get a review of your mistakes at the end. Module goal: write a clear CV and answer questions from recruiters and hiring managers with confidence.

Sample questions with explanations

  1. I am writing to apply ___ the position of Junior Developer.

    • at
    • ✓ for
    • on
    • to

    “Apply for a job / position”.

  2. Which line is best for a CV?

    • ✓ Developed a payment API used by 50,000 customers.
    • Good person.
    • I was doing some code.
    • Worked hard every day.

    Start with an action verb and show a result with numbers.

  3. Choose the best CV verb: “___ a team of four developers.”

    • Leaded
    • Leading of
    • ✓ Led
    • Was lead

    lead → led (irregular past).

Words and phrases (8)
CV / résumé
a document about your education and work
cover letter
a letter sent with your CV
work experience
jobs you have done
achievement
something good you have done
to apply for
to ask officially for a job
position
a job in a company
to develop
to create and build
to lead
to be in charge of people or work