Crafting a Perfect Resume for Your Dream Job

1. ELL3044 Practical Business English 실용 비즈니스 영어 Resumes

2. Warmup Questions 1. Have you written a resume (in English)? 2. Should you have different resumes for different jobs? 3. How long is a typical resume? 4. What’s the difference between a CV and a resume? 5. What should a resume contain (which headings)? What should you include and exclude?

3. a CV or a Resume? • A resume is only 1-2 pages • A CV (Curriculum Vitae) is longer • They both contain a summary statement, work history (employment history/work experience), special skills and education • Why is it longer? – a CV may be used for a senior executive, lawyer, professor, doctor or scientist and also contain: professional licenses, certificates, research, lab experience, dissertation, papers, and/or books

4. What’s a resume? A resume is a one page summary of your skills, education, and experience. The resume acts much like an advertisement for a company trying to sell something. The resume is your advertisement. You must spend a lot of time creating, proofreading, editing, and perfecting your resume.

5. How long do employers typically look at a resume? A. under 30 seconds B. 30 seconds to 1 minute C. 1-3 minutes If you answered “A”, you are correct. Employers often receive hundreds of resumes for a single position. They do not have time to read over every word on each one.

6. Google is your friend For each different job, you should have a different resume. A teacher’s resume is different from an interior designer’s resume which is different from a civil servant’s which is different from a computer programmer’s resume. Google “your job” + “resume examples” and see how the resumes are different. Don’t design just 1 resume, different resumes for different jobs. Make sure to tailor your resume to a specific job; don’t use just 1 generic resume. Choose a format you like to use.

7. What should be included in a resume? Heading- Your heading should include the essential personal information. Your formal name (not nickname) should appear at the top and it should stand out above all else on the paper. You want them to remember who you are in less than 30 seconds (sometimes only 10 seconds). Also include your address, phone number, email address and any other contact information.

8. Heading Scott Findlay Gwangju, S. Korea scottfindlay@yahoo.com 905-878-8024 Scott Findlay 455 Maple Street ● Toronto, ON L9T 2X7 scottfindlay@yahoo.com ●905-878-8024 Computer programmer’s may include: Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter contacts

9. Contact Info: Be Professional supersexyguy@naver.com scottfindlay@yahoo.com mygodisbeer@daum.net ineedacigarette@yahoo.com d.j.kim.97@gmail.com kimtaehee84@naver.com bbongchishinay@yahoo.com j.i.moon@daum.com iloveprincessmaker@naver.com

10. No photos necessary! • In the West, it’s discriminatory to give a person a job based on their appearance therefore, you don’t need to add a photo. • Also, do not include: • birthday • marital status • religion • parents’ jobs

11. What should be included in a resume? Objective (statement) also called “Career Objective” or “Profile” or “(Professional) Summary” Employers often say this is the most important part of a resume. It is generally a one/two sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking and your goals. Google “(your job) resume objective statement samples” for ideas how to write your objective statement. Each job requires a different objective statement. Spend a lot of time on how to express yourself properly to find the best objective statement.

12. Objective Statement • A committed professional who is seeking a position as an educator for younger learners. Able to motivate, manage and educate large classes. • Looking for a position where I can integrate strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, brand and product evolution. • To use my skills, knowledge and ability effectively use for human relations, project management, and staff recruitment.

13. What should be included in a resume? Education – As most student have a lot of educational experience but limited work experience, many students choose to start their resume with the category ‘education’ rather than ‘employment history’. It is your decision which category you wish to begin with. As your work experience grows, you may want to switch them as time goes by. Include: name of your university, years you attended, expected date of graduation, location & major/title of your degree. Optional: relevant courses, country (international job) Don’t include: high, middle or elementary school

14. Education Chonnam National University Gwangju, South Korea Expected graduation date February 2021 Major in Business Administration Chonnam National University, South Korea 2018 – present Bachelor of Engineering, Major: Electrical Engineering Courses include: Advanced Math, Advanced Elec. Eng., English language Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature 3.2016 – Present Chonnam National University - Gwangju

15. Education Chonnam National University March 2018 ~ current Gwangju, South Korea Major in French Relevant courses include: Business English, Accounting and Advanced Math Bachelor of Business Administration Seoul National University – Seoul, S. Korea March 2018 – December 2021 Achieved Bachelor Degree of Science, Chonnam National University, 2019

16. Education Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Anthropology, Art History, Chinese, Classics, Communication, Economics, English, English language and literature, Japanese, Korean, Korean language, French, Geography, German, History, Linguistics, Math*, Philosophy, Political Science*, Psychology, Religious studies, Sociology Bachelor of Business Administration – (B.B.A.) – Business, Accounting*, Economics* Bachelor of Science – (B.S., B.Sc.) – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacy, Political Science*, Economics*, Engineering*, Math* Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) – Engineering Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Education There are more depending on your major and university. Check with your university to see the title of your bachelor’s degree. Remember Bachelor of Arts is capitalized but bachelor’s degree / bachelor’s is not. BA, HistoryBA in HistoryB.A., HistoryB.A. in HistoryBachelor of Arts, HistoryBachelor of Arts – History

17. What should be included in a resume? Experience - also called “Work Experience” or “Employment Experience” or “Employment History” This section include: relevant past jobs, company names, company’s location, your title/position, dates you worked & responsibilities. You should include at least two/three one-line descriptions of what your job duties and responsibilities were. You cannot assume that the job title explains what you did to all readers. You don’t need to list every job you had. List the most relevant jobs.

18. Experience Hartwell Engineering, 2017 – present Assistant to the Regional Manager Los Angeles, CA • Coordinate meetings, managed schedules • Greet and responded to clients • Design electronic file organizing system • Write reports and letters from handwritten notes

19. Experience Cashier Costco – Daejon (2016 – 2017) • Offered excellent customer service to promote the business • Kept checkout line clean and maintain organized displays • Possessed exceptional math skills • Trained new cashiers

20. Should I use complete sentences when describing jobs? No. Use action phrases instead. Leave out unnecessary words. Try to match your skills and experience with the employer's needs. • I increased membership in our club • Increased membership in English speaking club from 35 to 85 new members

21. I don’t have much experience? • Use your volunteer experience • Use internship experience • Use experience you’ve had in school clubs

22. What should be included in a resume? Activities - Employers like to see people who have been involved in school or community activities. In this section, list special activities you participated in (student council, volunteer work) and organizations you joined (drama club, baseball team, Eng club, etc.). Include the years in which you participated. • Be aware, however, that some employers may eventually view this information as irrelevant.

23. (Relevant) Activities Relevant Activities • Active member in EAG English club, 2018 • Volunteer at Sungbin Orphanage, 2016 – 2017 • Member of Student Council, 2014 – 2016 • Driver’s license • Able to type 120 words / minute • TOEIC score – 950 • TOEFL score – 115/120 • IELTs score – high intermediate/advanced • Fluent in English • Proficient in English • Advanced level in English Summary of Skills

24. What should be included in a resume? References – Although it is common practice to put “References Available Upon Request” at the bottom of a resume, most career advisors say it is unnecessary. You should have 3 people who have observed your work habits (employers, teachers, coaches, etc.) and speak about your character. Make sure you have asked their permission to include them as references. Create a separate list of references including their names, addresses, employers, job titles, and phone numbers. It is best to list work numbers since some people don’t appreciate calls at home. You know an employer is interested when they request a list of references.

25. References • References available upon request References Ms. Hye-sung Kim Manager Starbucks Coffee, Sammuji-gu, Gwangju kimhyesungstarbucks@naver.com 010-1234-5678 References Name Job title Company/Organization Address Email Phone Number

26. Should items be arranged in any particular order? Yes! You want your resume to be coherently organized. Most people utilize a Chronological Format. The chronological style is your work history backward from your current job, listing employers, dates, and job responsibilities.

27. How important is the format? The importance of the format lies in its consistency. There is no one best resume format. Remember to stick to one format. It shows off your organizational abilities. • Font size – between 11-13; headings are larger • Spacing / Format spacing • Margins (left/right, top/bottom); be concise • Consistency (tense, names, dates) • ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (only for headings)

28. Do the looks of a resume matter? Absolutely! When sending a resume to an employer or college, don’t skimp. Use white paper and black ink. Avoid using colored paper or fancy graphics in your resume unless the job you are applying for is in a career area that might stress this type of formatting (art, graphic design, advertising, etc.) • A little color is good but not too much! • You can stand out but don’t go too crazy • Know where you are applying to!

29. Emailing Your Resume? Use Adobe Acrobat and save it as a .PDF file. If you use MS WORD, the employer may have a different version and your resume may be changed. Same for cover letters! • resume.pdf • thisismyresume.pdf • scottresume.pdf • Findlay_Scott_resume.pdf • Kim_Seunghoon_coverletter.pdf

30. Example #1 1. Examine the first resume - What are your thoughts on it? What could be changed? 2. Examine the other sample resumes – which one do you prefer? 3. How are the resumes different (headings, format, etc.)? 4. Judging by the resumes, what jobs are each person applying for?