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Writing resumes-Tips

Writing resumes-Tips. #1: Translating from Chinese to English can result in awkward English. Don’t do that. These are real examples of how NOT to write: “Attained the ability to cooperated with people effectively and efficiently, as well as the teamwork and communication skills.”

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Writing resumes-Tips

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  1. Writing resumes-Tips #1: Translating from Chinese to English can result in awkward English. Don’t do that. These are real examples of how NOT to write: • “Attained the ability to cooperated with people effectively and efficiently, as well as the teamwork and communication skills.” • “Schemed and organized all kinds of forums” • “Fantastically interested in football” • “Like to change the actuality”

  2. Writing resumes-Tips #2: State the main actions/tasks and eliminate unnecessary words: • Not concise: “Have a good knowledge of financial accounting; invested on China A share market and future market for many years; acquainted myself with the institutional details of the markets, fundamental and technical investment strategies, and have paid much attention to industry research.” • Concise: “Knowledgeable about financial accounting. Experienced investor. Familiar with market institutions, investment strategies, and industry research”

  3. Writing resumes-Tips #3: Use action verbs: • Achieved 15% revenue growth • Analyzed potential of health care market segment • Assisted President in preparing for major speech • Attained8% profitability • Awardedindustry association prize for excellence • Developednew marketplace strategy • Grew client portfolio by 25%

  4. Writing resumes-Tips #3: Use action verbs-continued: • Handled due diligence process • Initiated quarterly management reviews • Led team in developing new approach • Managed customer interaction effectively • Reached 80% customer retention rate • Resolved client problem • Supported team in meeting customer expectations

  5. Writing resumes-Tips #4: Don’t let typos and spelling and grammar mistakes hurt your chances for an interview: • “Work Experience”—not “Work Experiences” (Here “Experience” is a collective noun, representing more than one internship or position.) • Pay attention to verb-preposition combinations, including: - verb+ about: learn about something - verb+ for: apply for something - verb+ in: participate in something, succeed in something - verb + of: take advantage of something - verb + on: agree on something - verb + to: agree to do something, relate to something

  6. Writing resumes-Tips • #5: Tailor your resume to eachopportunity: Your “Overview” section enables you to highlight your talents and your objective; because reader will see this section first, he/she will be motivated to read the rest of your resume. • #6: Don’t lie!:American CEOs and academic officials have sometimes been caught and, as a result, have lost their jobs and damaged their reputations.

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