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Resume Writing (or curriculum vitae, CV). Textbook: Essential English for the Workplace Reference: 1.International Business Correspondence For All Occasions (Macmillan) 2. 商業寫作 ( 希伯崙 ). résumé (n.) a short descriptive summary, as of events
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Resume Writing(or curriculum vitae, CV) Textbook: Essential English for the Workplace Reference: 1.International Business Correspondence For All Occasions (Macmillan) 2.商業寫作(希伯崙)
résumé (n.) • a short descriptive summary, as of events • Word Origin: from French, from résumer to resume • curriculum vitae • (British English) A curriculum vitae is a brief written account of your personal details, your education, and jobs you have had, which you send when you are applying for a job. The abbreviation `CV' or ‘C.V.’ is also used.
General Guidelines -1 Highlight your strength and skills. Show how you are qualified for the job, because employers usually only spend 30 seconds or so looking through each resume. Use verbs and numbers. Don’t be rude or patronizing.
General Guidelines – Use verbs and numbers 描述經歷時通常會省略主詞,使用動詞的字眼要能強烈且適切的表達自己的長處及個人專業經歷。 善用具體的數字說明自己的工作績效與表現。
patronizing Adj. treating somebody as if he or she is less intelligent or knowledgeable than yourself 屈尊俯就的;要人領情的,以恩人自居的 Sync.condescending
Resume Format Letterhead Objective: (career objective/ position applied for) EDUCATION Relevant coursework Extracurricular Activities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ADDITIONAL QULIFICATION (language, computer skills, related certificate and etc.) REFERENCES page 7
Resume Format– Letterhead Resume First and last name Home address Telephone number (Home) Telephone number (Cell) Email address page 7
Resume Format– EDUCATION EDUCATION Degree Date Degree Received or Expected School, School’s Location Example: EDUCATION 1994 to1998 Portland University−Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Arts: Marketing
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Tourism, NationalKaohsiungUniversityofHospitalityandTourism,Kaohsiung− expectedJune,2014 EDUCATION EustonPolytechnic(nowUniversity) 2008to2012 UniversityDiplomainCommerceandEconomics Examples:
polytechnic n. (Social Science / Education) Brit a college offering advanced full- and part-time courses, esp. vocational courses, in many fields at and below degree standard n.U.S. a school specializing in the teaching of industrial arts and applied sciences. synonyms: engineering school, polytechnic institute, tech, technical school
Reference • 強而有力的推薦人: • 國外雇主常要求求職者提供三位可為其專業能力及人格特質背書的人 • 不宜將推薦人資料放在履歷表的第一頁 (另列一頁) • Useful pattern: • available upon request • 例:working and personal references available upon request