Lse ac uk/careers How to write cvs and cover letters

3 How important are languages and how best 

can I demonstrate them? 

This will depend on the position that you are applying for. If languages 

are one of the requirements of the job it may be worth writing them in a 

short, very specific personal profile at the top of your CV or in a prominent 

position on the first page. You may need to write about how you have 

used languages ie, writing reports, chairing a conference, handling client 

requests by telephone. You will also need to describe your level of fluency 

using terms like native, fluent, intermediate, basic or conversational.