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French CV and cover letter test for French B1 (free PDF download)

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Quick answer: A French CV is one page in reverse chronological order, with contact details, experience, education, skills and interests. This French B1 test on French CV and cover letter has 8 questions worth 20 points, to do in 45 minutes: cV headings, contract types and order the letter. The scoring guide is on a separate page; free printable PDF.

This French B1 test on French CV and cover letter is scored out of 20, like a real class test. The answer key with scoring is on a separate page, and the lesson helps you revise first.

This test lasts 45 minutes. Answer in French unless told otherwise. Use a formal register when you write. Write complete sentences and check accents. No notes and no dictionary.

Level: French B1 (CEFR intermediate) · Standards: CEFR B1, Writing

French CV and cover letter: the test questions

Time: 45 minutes · 8 questions · Total: 20 points · No dictionary

Question 1 CV headings (2 points)

Write the French heading for each item.

  1. Work experience (1 point)
  2. Skills (1 point)

Question 2 Contract types (2 points)

Explain in English.

  1. un CDI (1 point)
  2. un stage (1 point)

Question 3 Order the letter (2 points)

Put the parts in order (1 to 4):
A. Je vous prie d’agréer… B. Madame, Monsieur, C. Objet : candidature… D. Je vous adresse ma candidature… (2 points)

Question 4 Complete the closing (2 points)

Complete the closing formula: Je vous ___ d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de mes salutations ___ . (2 points)

Question 5 Find and correct (2 points)

Correct the mistake.

  1. Cher madame, je veux ce poste. (1 point)
  2. J’ai travaillé à Lyon depuis deux ans. (finished) (1 point)

Question 6 Translate (3 points)

Translate into French.

  1. I am applying for the position of cook. (1 point)
  2. I worked in a hotel for three years. (1 point)
  3. I remain at your disposal for an interview. (1 point)

Question 7 Reading: a job advertisement (4 points)

Read the advertisement and answer.

Job advertisement for a waiter or waitress in Annecy on a permanent contractRestaurant du Lac, Annecy : serveur / serveuseCDI, 35 heures, salaire de 1 900 € brut par moisProfil : un an d’expérience, disponible le week-endQualités : sourire, rapidité, travail en équipeCandidature avant le 30 mars
A job advertisement.
  1. Dans quelle ville est le restaurant ? (1 point)
  2. Quel type de contrat est proposé ? (1 point)
  3. Quelle expérience faut-il ? (1 point)
  4. Quelle est la date limite ? (1 point)

Question 8 Short writing (3 points)

Write the first paragraph of a cover letter (3 or 4 sentences) for the job above: greeting, application sentence, one past experience. (3 points)

See the French CV And Cover Letter test answer key with scoring

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