英文简历的写作指导Writing-a-Resume.ppt

Writing a ResumeWhat is a Resume?Advertisement of your:AbilitiesAccomplishmentsCapabilitiesShould make employer want to meet youShould be honest,concise&easy to readResume FormatChronological resume is most common Arrange items in reverse chronological order New college graduates should:List educational background firstThen describe work experiences Dont just outline your background&qualificationsDescribe what you did that was importantGive employers thorough overview of your qualificationsResume ContentsAlmost all resumes have the following sections:ObjectiveEducational BackgroundWork ExperiencesHonors&ActivitiesSkillsStatement about ReferencesObjectiveFirst major section of your resumeIt communicates two things:What sort of job you are seekingWhat skills you have to offerYour objective may be oriented to:The position“Seeking a position as a social worker for the elderly.”The field“Desire a social service position working with youth.”Your skills“Looking for a position utilizing my counseling&writing skills.”A combination of the above“Seeking a position as a public relations officer in a medical facility.Wish to utilize my skills in communications&photography.”Objectives:Additional ConsiderationsBe work-centered rather than self-centered Focus on what you have to offer,not what you wantAvoid objectives that sound like this:“Seeking an entry-level position which will offer plentiful opportunities for professional training&career advancement”Be as specific as possible If you know the position you want,state it clearly“Applying for the entry-level accountant position advertised in China Daily”Do not state a career goal for which you are unqualified Must reflect a goal you can do with your present skills&qualificationsDo not use such trite expressions as:“Seeking a challenging entry-level position”“Looking for an opportunity to advance quickly into management”EducationList your:Universitys nameDates you attended the schoolDegrees(If you already have graduated)Major(s)Minor(s)Additional courses not covered by your Major or MinorDo so only if it will help you get the position you want Highlight any strong educational achievementsGPAMembership in honorary societiesDeans List citationsWork ExperienceList in outline format:Position heldName&location of company Dates employed ResponsibilitiesAchievements/significant contributions Honors&ActivitiesList:ScholarshipsAcademic awardsHonor SocietiesCampus organizations with which you were involvedBe especially certain to include leadership roles Dont just create a long list Remember that whatever you list must show that you are suited for the job for which you are applyingVolunteer experiencesSkillsList things such as:Language skillsAdvanced EnglishIntermediate KoreanBasic JapaneseProvide information to support your claimsCET6 Score:ExcellentPassed Japanese Proficiency Test Level 2Computer skillsProficient user of Microsoft OfficeProvide information to support your claimsPassed National Computer Test Level 1ReferencesMake statement at bottom of resumeReferences available upon request References furnished upon requestGeneral ConsiderationsResume should look visually appealing to the reader Avoid cramming&crowdingDont have big blank areas One page is best for college students Never exceed two pagesIf two pages,it must be two full pagesHighlight important information for emphasisUse bold letters/italics/underlines/capitalizationUse a consistent patternPut dates on the right side&align along right marginOutliningMain Point 1Subpoint 1Subpoint 2Sub-subpoint 1Main Point 2Subpoint 1Sub-subpoint 1Sub-Sub-subpoint 1Subpoint 2Create a consistent patternWork Experience(continued)If you have difficulty expanding upon your work experience,or are concerned your jobs werent“glamorous”or relevant to your major,the following may be helpful:First,describe your responsibilities using“action words”such as“created,”“planned,”“analyzed,”or“initiated”.Show you are a“doer.”Next,think about the“transferable skills”you gained from each experience.Transferable skills include oral or written communication,interpersonal skills,working effectively in a team,leadership,and research or analytical skills.They are“transferable”because you build on them and carry them with you as you move from job to job.For each job,develop(typically)two to four phrases or sentences,using your lists of action words and transferable skills,which describe your key responsibilities and achievements.Employers will be most interested in work experience gained by students during their college years,including internships,part-time or work-study jobs,and summer employment.Generally,work experience gained while in high school should not be included unless this represents the only work experience you have.Of course,if you have worked for the same employer for a number of summers(for example,continuously since your junior year in high school),and have been“promoted”to increasingly responsible positions,you should document this experience.If this is the case,be certain to draw particular attention to your record of accomplishment.Do not overlook the importance of including any volunteer work you may have done.Properly presented,your recent work experiences will be of interest to prospective employers.Action WordsA resume should verbally show you are a doer.In describing your work experience and extracurricular activities,use words such as these to persuasively present your qualifications and background to prospective employers.Effective ResumesObjective(continued)Another option is to write an objective that states both a starting position and a long-range goal.Therefore,your objective may be written to focus on:Results for example,“A sales position utilizing strong organizational skills and the ability to work on a self-directed basis,where I can develop a sales territory and generate new business.”A long-range goal for example,“To secure a management trainee position with a large department store with eventual goal of becoming a store manager.”