Dentistry CV and cover letter
CV et lettre de motivation en odontologie
- Understand the key elements of a dental CV.
- Write a cover letter.
- Describe education background and clinical experience.
This lesson covers key vocabulary for writing a Dentistry CV and cover letter in French, including terms like "expérience" (experience), "compétences" (skills), and "lettre de motivation" (cover letter). You'll learn how to present your professional profile clearly and effectively.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercice 1: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Décrivez les parties fondamentales que vous devez inclure. (Describe the fundamental parts you must include in it.)
- Décrivez votre parcours scolaire. (Describe your educational background.)
- Quel a été le défi le plus difficile ? (What was the most difficult challenge?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Je dois rédiger un CV pour un poste en dentisterie en France. I need to write a CV for a dental position in France. |
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J'ai un diplôme en odontologie de mon pays d'origine. I have a diploma in dentistry from my home country. |
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J'ai terminé ma formation en chirurgie buccale. I completed my training in oral surgery. |
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J'ai une expérience clinique en odontologie générale et en orthodontie. I have clinical experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. |
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Mes compétences incluent les soins aux patients et la chirurgie dentaire. My skills include patient care and dental surgery. |
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Je postule pour un poste de chirurgien-dentiste associé. I am applying for a position as an associate dentist. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je ______ mon CV pour postuler au poste de chirurgien-dentiste.
(I ______ my CV to apply for the position of dental surgeon.)2. Nous ______ dans un cabinet dentaire à Paris.
(We ______ in a dental office in Paris.)3. Elle ______ son expérience clinique avec précision.
(She ______ her clinical experience with precision.)4. Tu ______ ta lettre de motivation avant l’entretien.
(You ______ your cover letter before the interview.)Exercise 4: Applying for a job in dentistry
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Rédiger - Rédiger
Présent
- je rédige
- tu rédiges
- il/elle rédige
- nous rédigeons
- vous rédigez
- ils/elles rédigent
Terminer - Terminer
Passé composé
- j'ai terminé
- tu as terminé
- il/elle a terminé
- nous avons terminé
- vous avez terminé
- ils/elles ont terminé
Décrire - Décrire
Présent
- je décris
- tu décris
- il/elle décrit
- nous décrivons
- vous décrivez
- ils/elles décrivent
Exercer - Exercer
Présent
- j'exerce
- tu exerces
- il/elle exerce
- nous exerçons
- vous exercez
- ils/elles exercent
Préparer - Préparer
Présent
- je prépare
- tu prépares
- il/elle prépare
- nous préparons
- vous préparez
- ils/elles préparent
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Introduction to Dentistry CV and Cover Letter in French
This lesson is designed for A2 learners aiming to write or understand CVs and cover letters related to dentistry in French. It focuses on vocabulary, key expressions, and sentence structures that are essential when discussing professional qualifications and job applications in the dental field.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
- Le cabinet dentaire – dental office
- Le dentiste – dentist
- La formation – education/training
- Les compétences – skills
- L'expérience professionnelle – professional experience
- Postuler à un emploi – to apply for a job
- Je souhaite rejoindre votre équipe – I wish to join your team
- Je suis diplômé(e) en chirurgie dentaire – I have a degree in dental surgery
Structure of CV and Cover Letter
The CV typically includes sections such as:
- Informations personnelles (personal information)
- Objectif professionnel (professional objective)
- Formation académique (academic background)
- Expérience professionnelle (work experience)
- Compétences techniques (technical skills)
The cover letter focuses on introducing yourself, explaining your motivation, and highlighting relevant skills and experience to the employer.
Examples
Example sentence for motivation:
"Je suis très intéressé(e) par le poste de dentiste dans votre cabinet car je souhaite mettre mes compétences au service des patients."
Differences Between English and French in This Context
French CVs and cover letters often include more formal phrases and detailed personal information compared to English ones, where brevity is more common. For example, personal information such as age or marital status might appear in French documents but are usually omitted in English.
Useful phrases and their English equivalents:
- "Je me permets de vous adresser ma candidature" – I am writing to submit my application
- "Dans l’attente de votre réponse" – Looking forward to your response
- "Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de mes salutations distinguées" – Yours sincerely
Summary
Mastering the vocabulary and formal expressions used in dentistry CVs and cover letters enables learners to present their qualifications clearly and professionally in French. This lesson helps bridge the gap between language skills and professional communication for aspiring dental professionals.
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