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Chapter: CV & Cover Letter

📚 Vocabulary

English Grammar and Composition Classes Nine and Ten

⭐ Most Important Exam Words

curriculum vitaecover letterrésuméapplicationvacancypositionqualificationacademic recordwork experiencecareer objectivepersonal profilecontact detailsreferenceencloseattachmenteligibleshortlistinterviewemployeremployeeproficientcompetentresponsiblereliableadaptableleadershipmotivationopportunityconsiderationsincerely

📃 Word Formation Rules

► Add -tion to some verbs to form nouns: apply → application, qualify → qualification, consider → consideration, motivate → motivation.

► Add -ment to some verbs to form nouns: achieve → achievement, employ → employment, advertise → advertisement.

► Add -er to verbs to form names of people: employ → employer, manage → manager, interview → interviewer.

► Add -ee to some verbs to name the person receiving an action: employ → employee, interview → interviewee.

► Add -able to verbs to form adjectives meaning capable of being or suitable for: rely → reliable, adapt → adaptable, qualify → qualifying or qualified.

► Add -al to nouns to form adjectives: profession → professional, person → personal, institution → institutional.

► Add -ity to adjectives or roots to form abstract nouns: eligible → eligibility, punctual → punctuality, responsible → responsibility.

► Use prefixes to form opposites: eligible → ineligible, reliable → unreliable, professional → unprofessional, responsible → irresponsible.

► Use -ly to form adverbs from adjectives: sincere → sincerely, professional → professionally, accurate → accurately.

1. CV Structure and Personal Information (8 words)

curriculum vitae[/kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/]nounmedium

Meaning: জীবনবৃত্তান্ত

Alt: শিক্ষা ও চাকরির যোগ্যতার সংক্ষিপ্ত বিবরণ

Example: Please attach your curriculum vitae to the application.

Syn: CV, résumé

💡 Exam tip: Write the full form before using the abbreviation CV.

profile[/ˈprəʊfaɪl/]nounmedium

Meaning: পরিচিতি বা সংক্ষিপ্ত বিবরণ

Alt: ব্যক্তিগত ও পেশাগত পরিচয়ের সারাংশ

Example: The profile section highlights the candidate’s main strengths.

Syn: summary, descriptionAnt: obscurity

💡 Exam tip: A profile should be brief, clear, and relevant to the post.

objective[/əbˈdʒektɪv/]nouneasy

Meaning: লক্ষ্য

Alt: চাকরির আবেদনকারীর পেশাগত উদ্দেশ্য

Example: My career objective is to work in a creative organization.

Syn: aim, goalAnt: aimlessness

💡 Exam tip: Use a specific career objective instead of a vague statement.

qualification[/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]nounmedium

Meaning: যোগ্যতা

Alt: শিক্ষাগত বা পেশাগত দক্ষতার প্রমাণ

Example: Her academic qualifications meet the requirements of the post.

Syn: credential, eligibilityAnt: incompetence

💡 Exam tip: Mention examinations, institutions, years, and results accurately.

achievement[/əˈtʃiːvmənt/]nouneasy

Meaning: অর্জন

Alt: সফলভাবে সম্পন্ন করা কোনো কাজ

Example: Winning the debate competition was his greatest achievement.

Syn: accomplishment, successAnt: failure

💡 Exam tip: List achievements that are relevant to the advertised job.

contact[/ˈkɒntækt/]nouneasy

Meaning: যোগাযোগের তথ্য

Alt: ফোন, ই-মেইল বা ঠিকানা

Example: Ensure that your contact details are correct.

Syn: communication, connectionAnt: separation

💡 Exam tip: Include a current mobile number, e-mail address, and mailing address.

reference[/ˈrefrəns/]nounmedium

Meaning: তথ্যসূত্র বা সুপারিশকারী

Alt: যিনি আবেদনকারীর যোগ্যতা সম্পর্কে মত দিতে পারেন

Example: The applicant provided two references with the CV.

Syn: recommendation, testimonialAnt: disapproval

💡 Exam tip: Write “References available upon request” if names are not required.

personal[/ˈpɜːsənəl/]adjeasy

Meaning: ব্যক্তিগত

Alt: কোনো নির্দিষ্ট ব্যক্তির সঙ্গে সম্পর্কিত

Example: The CV begins with personal information.

Syn: individual, privateAnt: public, impersonal

💡 Exam tip: Do not include unnecessary personal details in a formal CV.

2. Education and Academic Background (8 words)

academic[/ˌækəˈdemɪk/]adjeasy

Meaning: শিক্ষাসংক্রান্ত

Alt: পড়াশোনা বা শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠানের সঙ্গে সম্পর্কিত

Example: He has an excellent academic record.

Syn: educational, scholasticAnt: nonacademic

💡 Exam tip: Use academic before record, qualification, result, or background.

institution[/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/]nouneasy

Meaning: প্রতিষ্ঠান

Alt: বিশেষত শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠান

Example: She completed her studies at a reputed institution.

Syn: organization, establishmentAnt: individual

💡 Exam tip: In a CV, write the institution’s complete official name.

degree[/dɪˈɡriː/]nouneasy

Meaning: ডিগ্রি

Alt: বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বা কলেজের শিক্ষাগত সনদ

Example: He received a degree in English literature.

Syn: qualification, certificate

💡 Exam tip: Mention the degree, subject, institution, and passing year.

diploma[/dɪˈpləʊmə/]nounmedium

Meaning: ডিপ্লোমা

Alt: কোনো কোর্স সম্পন্ন করার সনদ

Example: She holds a diploma in computer applications.

Syn: certificate, credential

💡 Exam tip: Do not confuse diploma with degree; they may represent different levels of study.

result[/rɪˈzʌlt/]nouneasy

Meaning: ফলাফল

Alt: পরীক্ষায় প্রাপ্ত নম্বর বা গ্রেড

Example: His examination result was impressive.

Syn: outcome, scoreAnt: cause

💡 Exam tip: Use result for examination performance and outcome for a general consequence.

major[/ˈmeɪdʒə/]nounmedium

Meaning: প্রধান বিষয়

Alt: বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে বিশেষভাবে অধ্যয়ন করা বিষয়

Example: Her major was English language and literature.

Syn: specialization, subjectAnt: minor

💡 Exam tip: Major is a noun in “My major is English” and an adjective in “a major subject.”

course[/kɔːs/]nouneasy

Meaning: পাঠ্যক্রম বা কোর্স

Alt: নির্দিষ্ট বিষয়ের শিক্ষাক্রম

Example: He completed a short course on office management.

Syn: program, class

💡 Exam tip: Mention relevant courses under education or training.

training[/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/]nouneasy

Meaning: প্রশিক্ষণ

Alt: কোনো দক্ষতা অর্জনের জন্য অনুশীলন

Example: The candidate received training in computer operation.

Syn: instruction, coachingAnt: neglect

💡 Exam tip: Include the training title, provider, and duration when possible.

3. Skills, Experience, and Qualities (8 words)

experience[/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/]nouneasy

Meaning: অভিজ্ঞতা

Alt: কাজ বা কোনো কার্যক্রমে অর্জিত জ্ঞান

Example: She has three years of teaching experience.

Syn: practice, expertiseAnt: inexperience

💡 Exam tip: Use the present perfect or past tense carefully when describing experience.

skill[/skɪl/]nouneasy

Meaning: দক্ষতা

Alt: কোনো কাজ ভালোভাবে করার ক্ষমতা

Example: Communication skill is essential for this position.

Syn: ability, competenceAnt: inability

💡 Exam tip: Write both technical skills and soft skills if relevant.

proficient[/prəˈfɪʃənt/]adjmedium

Meaning: দক্ষ

Alt: কোনো কাজে ভালোভাবে পারদর্শী

Example: He is proficient in English and computer applications.

Syn: skilled, competentAnt: incompetent, unskilled

💡 Exam tip: Use “proficient in,” not “proficient at,” before a language or subject.

competent[/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/]adjmedium

Meaning: যোগ্য ও সক্ষম

Alt: কাজ সম্পাদনের জন্য যথেষ্ট দক্ষ

Example: The company needs a competent office assistant.

Syn: capable, qualifiedAnt: incapable, incompetent

💡 Exam tip: Competent is a useful formal adjective in a CV or cover letter.

responsible[/rɪˈspɒnsəbəl/]adjeasy

Meaning: দায়িত্বশীল

Alt: কাজের কর্তব্য যথাযথভাবে পালনকারী

Example: He is responsible for maintaining office records.

Syn: reliable, accountableAnt: irresponsible

💡 Exam tip: Use “responsible for + noun or gerund,” such as responsible for preparing reports.

reliable[/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/]adjeasy

Meaning: নির্ভরযোগ্য

Alt: যার ওপর বিশ্বাস করা যায়

Example: The employer is looking for a reliable employee.

Syn: dependable, trustworthyAnt: unreliable

💡 Exam tip: Support personal qualities with examples whenever possible.

adaptable[/əˈdæptəbəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: পরিবেশের সঙ্গে মানিয়ে নিতে সক্ষম

Alt: পরিবর্তিত পরিস্থিতিতে সহজে খাপ খাওয়াতে পারে এমন

Example: She is adaptable and can work in different environments.

Syn: flexible, versatileAnt: rigid, inflexible

💡 Exam tip: Adaptable is often used to describe a desirable workplace quality.

leadership[/ˈliːdəʃɪp/]nounmedium

Meaning: নেতৃত্বের গুণ

Alt: অন্যদের পরিচালনা ও অনুপ্রাণিত করার ক্ষমতা

Example: The project helped him develop leadership skills.

Syn: guidance, managementAnt: followership

💡 Exam tip: Mention leadership through clubs, teams, projects, or volunteer work.

4. Cover Letter Parts and Formal Expressions (8 words)

application[/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/]nouneasy

Meaning: আবেদনপত্র

Alt: চাকরি বা সুযোগের জন্য লিখিত অনুরোধ

Example: I am writing to submit my application for the post.

Syn: request, submissionAnt: withdrawal

💡 Exam tip: Use a formal subject line such as “Application for the Post of Assistant Teacher.”

vacancy[/ˈveɪkənsi/]nounmedium

Meaning: শূন্যপদ

Alt: কর্মসংস্থানের জন্য খালি পদ

Example: I am interested in the vacancy advertised in the newspaper.

Syn: opening, postAnt: occupation

💡 Exam tip: Vacancy means an available job position, not simply an empty space.

advertise[/ˈædvətaɪz/]verbeasy

Meaning: বিজ্ঞাপন দেওয়া

Alt: কোনো সুযোগ বা পণ্য সম্পর্কে জনসাধারণকে জানানো

Example: The organization advertised the post on its website.

Syn: announce, publicizeAnt: conceal

💡 Exam tip: Use “advertised in” for a newspaper and “advertised on” for a website.

position[/pəˈzɪʃən/]nouneasy

Meaning: পদ

Alt: চাকরি বা কর্মক্ষেত্রে নির্দিষ্ট ভূমিকা

Example: I wish to apply for the position of sales assistant.

Syn: post, job

💡 Exam tip: Position is more formal than job in application writing.

enclose[/ɪnˈkləʊz/]verbmedium

Meaning: সংযুক্ত করা

Alt: চিঠির সঙ্গে কোনো কাগজপত্র পাঠানো

Example: I enclose my CV for your kind consideration.

Syn: attach, includeAnt: detach, exclude

💡 Exam tip: Use “I enclose” in a formal letter when sending documents with it.

consideration[/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/]nounmedium

Meaning: বিবেচনা

Alt: মনোযোগসহকারে বিচার বা মূল্যায়ন

Example: Thank you for your consideration of my application.

Syn: attention, thoughtAnt: neglect

💡 Exam tip: The expression “for your kind consideration” is common but should not be overused.

sincerely[/sɪnˈsɪəli/]adveasy

Meaning: আন্তরিকভাবে

Alt: সত্যনিষ্ঠ ও ভদ্রভাবে

Example: I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely.

Syn: earnestly, cordiallyAnt: insincerely

💡 Exam tip: Use “Yours sincerely” when the recipient’s name is known.

opportunity[/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/]nouneasy

Meaning: সুযোগ

Alt: কোনো কাজ বা উন্নতির সম্ভাবনা

Example: I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application.

Syn: chance, prospectAnt: disadvantage

💡 Exam tip: “I would welcome the opportunity to…” is a useful formal expression.

5. Action Verbs for CV Writing (8 words)

manage[/ˈmænɪdʒ/]verbeasy

Meaning: পরিচালনা করা

Alt: কাজ, মানুষ বা সম্পদ নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা

Example: She managed a team of five volunteers.

Syn: administer, superviseAnt: mismanage

💡 Exam tip: Use strong action verbs instead of weak phrases like “was responsible for.”

organize[/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/]verbeasy

Meaning: আয়োজন বা সুশৃঙ্খল করা

Alt: পরিকল্পনা করে কোনো কাজ সম্পন্ন করা

Example: He organized a reading competition at school.

Syn: arrange, coordinateAnt: disorganize

💡 Exam tip: Use the British spelling “organise” if following British English consistently.

coordinate[/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/]verbmedium

Meaning: সমন্বয় করা

Alt: বিভিন্ন ব্যক্তি বা কাজকে একসঙ্গে পরিচালনা করা

Example: She coordinated the training programme successfully.

Syn: organize, cooperateAnt: disrupt

💡 Exam tip: Coordinate is followed by an object: coordinate activities or coordinate a team.

develop[/dɪˈveləp/]verbeasy

Meaning: উন্নত বা বিকশিত করা

Alt: দক্ষতা, পরিকল্পনা বা ধারণা গড়ে তোলা

Example: The course developed his communication skills.

Syn: improve, createAnt: damage, neglect

💡 Exam tip: Use developed, improved, or created to show measurable contribution.

assist[/əˈsɪst/]verbeasy

Meaning: সহায়তা করা

Alt: কাউকে কোনো কাজ করতে সাহায্য করা

Example: I assisted the manager in preparing the report.

Syn: help, supportAnt: hinder

💡 Exam tip: “Assist someone in doing something” is a formal grammatical pattern.

prepare[/prɪˈpeə/]verbeasy

Meaning: প্রস্তুত করা

Alt: কোনো কাজ বা নথি তৈরি করা

Example: He prepared monthly financial statements.

Syn: produce, arrangeAnt: neglect

💡 Exam tip: Use prepare reports, documents, lessons, presentations, or schedules.

maintain[/meɪnˈteɪn/]verbmedium

Meaning: রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ করা

Alt: কোনো কিছু ভালো অবস্থায় রাখা

Example: She maintained accurate office records.

Syn: preserve, keepAnt: damage, neglect

💡 Exam tip: Maintain is often used with records, equipment, standards, or relationships.

achieve[/əˈtʃiːv/]verbeasy

Meaning: অর্জন করা

Alt: পরিশ্রমের মাধ্যমে লক্ষ্য পূরণ করা

Example: The team achieved excellent results in the competition.

Syn: attain, accomplishAnt: fail

💡 Exam tip: Use achieve with goals, targets, success, results, or objectives.

6. Professional Conduct and Interview Vocabulary (8 words)

eligible[/ˈelɪdʒəbəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: যোগ্য

Alt: কোনো সুযোগ বা পদের জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় শর্ত পূরণকারী

Example: Only eligible candidates will be called for an interview.

Syn: qualified, entitledAnt: ineligible

💡 Exam tip: Use “eligible for,” not usually “eligible to,” before a noun phrase.

shortlist[/ˈʃɔːtlɪst/]verbmedium

Meaning: সংক্ষিপ্ত তালিকায় রাখা

Alt: সেরা আবেদনকারীদের প্রাথমিকভাবে নির্বাচন করা

Example: The committee shortlisted ten applicants for the interview.

Syn: select, screenAnt: reject

💡 Exam tip: Shortlisted candidates are selected for the next stage, not finally appointed.

interview[/ˈɪntəvjuː/]nouneasy

Meaning: সাক্ষাৎকার

Alt: চাকরির উপযুক্ততা যাচাইয়ের আনুষ্ঠানিক আলোচনা

Example: She was invited to attend an interview.

Syn: meeting, oral examination

💡 Exam tip: Use “attend an interview” or “be invited for an interview.”

employer[/ɪmˈplɔɪə/]nouneasy

Meaning: নিয়োগকর্তা

Alt: যে ব্যক্তি বা প্রতিষ্ঠান কর্মী নিয়োগ করে

Example: The employer appreciated his honesty and punctuality.

Syn: recruiter, companyAnt: employee

💡 Exam tip: Do not confuse employer with employee; the employer gives work and the employee does it.

employee[/ɪmˈplɔɪiː/]nouneasy

Meaning: কর্মচারী

Alt: যে ব্যক্তি বেতন নিয়ে কাজ করে

Example: Every employee must follow the office rules.

Syn: worker, staff memberAnt: employer

💡 Exam tip: Employee contains the ending -ee, referring to the person receiving the action.

punctual[/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/]adjeasy

Meaning: সময়নিষ্ঠ

Alt: নির্ধারিত সময়ে উপস্থিত বা কাজ সম্পন্নকারী

Example: A punctual employee is valued by every organization.

Syn: prompt, on timeAnt: late, unpunctual

💡 Exam tip: Use punctual for people and punctuality for the quality.

professional[/prəˈfeʃənəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: পেশাদার

Alt: পেশাগত দক্ষতা ও আচরণের সঙ্গে সম্পর্কিত

Example: Her professional attitude impressed the interview board.

Syn: businesslike, expertAnt: unprofessional, amateur

💡 Exam tip: Professional may be an adjective or a noun, depending on context.

motivation[/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/]nounmedium

Meaning: প্রেরণা

Alt: কাজ করার আগ্রহ বা উদ্দীপনা

Example: His motivation comes from a desire to serve people.

Syn: inspiration, driveAnt: discouragement, apathy

💡 Exam tip: Explain why you want the position rather than merely stating that you need a job.

💡 Exam Tips

• A CV is usually a structured list of personal information, education, skills, experience, achievements, and references; a cover letter is a formal letter explaining why you are applying.

• Use a clear heading such as “Curriculum Vitae” or “Application for the Post of …”.

• Follow the correct formal-letter format: sender’s address, date, receiver’s address, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature.

• Use “Dear Sir/Madam” when the recipient’s name is unknown and close with “Yours faithfully.” Use “Dear Mr./Ms. …” when the name is known and close with “Yours sincerely.”

• Keep the cover letter focused on one advertised position and connect your qualifications with the job requirements.

• Use formal language and avoid contractions such as I’m, can’t, and won’t in examination answers.

• Prefer strong action verbs such as managed, organized, developed, assisted, prepared, maintained, and achieved.

• Check common prepositions: apply for a post, interested in a position, proficient in English, responsible for a task, and invited to an interview.

• Do not invent qualifications, experience, marks, or references. Accuracy and honesty are important in formal applications.

• Use short paragraphs, correct spelling, proper capitalization, and consistent punctuation.

• In a CV, write dates and educational information in a neat, logical order, usually from the most recent to the earliest.

• Before submitting, proofread the applicant’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, job title, and institution names.

English Grammar and Composition Classes Nine and Ten - CV & Cover Letter - Vocabulary

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