THE QUICK GUIDE TO ENGLISH RESUME & COVER LETTER

1. THE QUICK GUIDE TO ENGLISH RESUME & COVER LETTER Instructor: Melanie Lee

2. RESUME or CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)? • Resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing your qualifications. • Curriculum Vitae commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed than resume. It includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. ※ The primary differences between resume and curriculum vitae are the length, the content and the purpose. 1. Keep your resume short and concise 2. Don’t lie or exaggerate 3. Write it yourself as much as possible 4. Get someone else to review your resume for typographical, grammatical or punctuation errors GENERAL TIPS ON RESUME WRITING RESUME APPEARANCE • Use white or light-colored paper • Recommend : Capital Letter, Times New Roman or Arial, Helvetica Fonts • OK : Italics, Bold, Shadow • Unacceptable : Courier Fonts, Underline • No Photo unless requested

3. TYPES OF RESUME 1. Chronological Resume It starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them. 2. Functional Resume* It focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is used most often by newly graduated students and people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history. 3. Combination Resume It lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next. With this type of resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer. Functional vs Chronological Personal Information Personal Information Skills & Abilities Employment History Employment History Achievements Achievements Education & Qualification Education & Qualification Skills & Abilities Hobbies & Interests Hobbies & Interests Reference Reference ORGANISATION OF RESUME - 1 • 1. Personal Information • Name : First Name and Last Name • Address : Street, City, State, Post Code, Country • Phone : Include Country (Optional) or Area Code / Both Home and Mobile Phone Number • Date of Birth : Day/Month/Year • Gender : Male or Female • Optional : Citizenship, Visa Status

4. ORGANISATION OF RESUME - 2 2. Objective What do you want to do? If you include this section it should be a sentence or two describing what type of work you hope to obtain. A customized objective that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition Examples : • To obtain a position in management consulting that will leverage my operations research and economic skills • Desire position in office management requiring flexibility, strong organizational skills, and an ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization • Responsible general office position to utilize solid clerical and computer skills in a fast-pace, medium-sized organization • An aggressive and success-oriented professional, seeking a sales position offering both challenge and growth 3. Skills & Abilities Emphasize skills you have gained from university study and club activities etc. Include skills related to the position or career field that you are applying for ie, computer skills, language skills. Examples: • Leadership : Captained intramural softball team that won Campus Championship, 2003. Recruited, coached, and motivated fourteen players • Initiative & Responsibility : Initiated, organized and led almost entire dormitory population in preparing for Parents’ Day – June 2007 Parents were overwhelmingly united their praise of the day’s events • Research : Recognized verbally by organic chemistry professor who stated that I had ‘Natural Research Instincts’ and I was ‘Bound for Greater Heights’ • Communication Interpersonal Hardworking • Reliable Results-Oriented Self-Motivated • Responsibility Energetic Creativity • Team Work Good Problem-Solving Skills 4. Work Experience Begin work experience both paid and unpaid, full time and part time with your most recent job including the company information, job title, and your responsibilities and achievement – focus on the skills that are similar to the job you are applying for. Example: 2006 ~ Present Space Designer (Part time), The Space Store, Seoul, South Korea - Managed space planning including home office and home organization - Utilized computer system to sketch diagrams for customers. (Plan and allocate space requirements) - Assisted other employees with planning problems and troubleshooting.

5. 2005 Intern, Hilton Hotel, Sydney New South Wales, Australia - Assisted ‘Melbourne Cup Day’ Luncheon, responsible for the sales of raffle tickets and catering for more than 70 people - Joined ‘New Employee Training Session’ and acquired skills on Hotel Services - Provided interpreting and secretarial services at the Business Center 5. Education List your tertiary education in chronological order including important facts (degree, specific courses studied, awards, honors etc) that are applicable to the job you are applying for. Example: 2007 Ph.D., Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, California, USA Concentrations: Psychology, Community Psychology Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community 2007 Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea 6. References No need to include references on your resume. Rather, have a separate list of reference to give to employers upon request. ‘References Available Upon Request’ PURPOSE OF COVER LETTER • Highly recommended with your resume. • Many employers rate this high on the list when reviewing and selecting a short list of candidates for interview. WRITING TIPS • 1. Keep it short & concise • 2. State the position you’re applying for • 3. Explain why you want the job • 4. Clearly describe ways you will contribute • 5. Keep the tone and content professional

6. COVER LETTER TEMPLATE Your Name Your Address Your Phone No. Your E-mail Address Date Employer’s Name Title Department Company Name Address Dear Mr. or Ms. Last Name, The first paragraph tells why you’re contacting the person, then either mentions your connection with that person or tells where you read about the job. It also quickly states who you are. You need to demonstrate that you are worthy applicant, and enticing them to read further. The second and optional third paragraph tell more about yourself, particularly why you’re an ideal match for the job by summarizing why you’re what they’re looking for. You may also clarify anything unclear on your resume. The last paragraph is your good bye: you thank the reader for his or her time. Include that you look forward to their reply or give them a time when you’ll be getting in contact by phone. Yours sincerely, Your Signature Here Your Full Name

7. SAMPLE COVER LETTER - 1 Jennifer Park #1-202 SkyView APT Gurodong Gurogu Seoul Mobile: 011 2345 6789 E-mail: melanie@victory.com 15 Sept 2007 Mr. Edward Baxter Manager, Human Resources Division DEFG Pty. Ltd 12th Fl., Blue Tower Building Daechidong Kangnamgu, Seoul Dear Mr. Baxter, My proven track record of successfully performing complex analyses on various corporations makes me an ideal candidate for the Analyst opportunity that you listed through the EFG University Career Services Office. You specify that you are looking for someone with leadership, quantitative, analytical and communication skills. Last summer, I was given the opportunity to intern at First Real Estate Corporation. I assisted staff with problems arising from the misinterpretation of leases to miscalculation of rent schedules. As a result, I played an active role within the group and helped them to solve these issues. This process involved using the quantitative and analytical skills that I acquired through actively participating in coursework for my Business-Economics major. My ability to work well as part of team also related to my success within this group. These attributes, combined with my enthusiasm to learn, were essential to my contributions and success during this internship. I look forward to discussing the position with you in more detail. I will call next week to see if you agree that my qualifications seem to be a match for the position. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, Jennifer Park

8. SAMPLE COVER LETTER - 2 15 Sept 2007 Judith Anderson Street, City, State, Zip Phone: 555-555-5555 Mobile: 555-666-6666 E-mail@email.com Mr. John Smith Director, Human Resources Centre ABC University 1234 Main Street New York NY 1205 Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing in reply to the classified ad seeking to fill the position of Graduate Student Advisor for the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program. I have been awarded the degree of Master of Arts from XXXX so I understand the need for academic advisement and program planning in a nontraditional higher education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to contact an adviser who genuinely cares for the success of students. During my career as an electrician I was elected Chairman of the Executive Board which sat as the union’s representatives to the apprenticeship advisory board. In this capacity I was able to be an effective advisor to apprentices who were experiencing scholastic problems which threatened their future in the industry; especially to older apprentices who were seeking a career change and had problems adjusting to the obligations of work, school and family life. I believe my educational background in nontraditional post-graduate education and my work related duties of counseling and advising students enrolled in learning programs qualifies me for consideration for the position of Graduate Student Advisor. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my potential contributions to your university with you. I can be contacted on my mobile on 011 000 0000. I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Judith Anderson

9. SAMPLE RESUME - 1 Andy Lee 64 W. Orange Rd. West Arlington, IN 47374 Home (765) 981-3452 Work (765) 972-2529 JOB OBJECTIVE An internship at a multimedia company EDUCATION 2001 Bachelor of Science, Information Systems New York University, New York, NY SKILLS • National Computer Lever 3rd Certificate (Network Communication ) • Professional Certificate of Assistant Information Officer (AIO). • C++, Provision, JMP, AutoCAD, 3Dsmax, Photoshop, Solidworks, Aftereffect • Language: Fluent in English (Band 7 in IELTS) and Germany (Native) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999~2000 Publishing Intern, Monkey Publishing, New York, NY - Located and contacted the offices of celebrity subjects such as Oprah Winfrey, Jane Pratt, and Richard Branson to procure official responses and photos for upcoming publications - Maintained contact database, including conducting fax, email, and regular mail correspondence - Prepared advertising and promotional material for mailings and distribution at conferences - Conducted Web research to find secondary resources for senior editors and writers 1998 Research Intern, Saturn Communications, New York, NY - Researched websites to track financial growth and sponsorships of internet-based businesses - Monitored sweepstakes, product updates and launchings, and advertising sales and plug-in usage by commercial websites - Compiled information into regularly updated tables to ensure the continued accuracy of the company’s web consulting services AWARDS • Second-Class Scholarship for Excellent Students of New York University, 2001 • Treldar Scholar, 2000 • Academic Excellent Award, 1999 REFERENCES Excellent references available upon request.

10. SAMPE RESUME - 2 • CELINA M. PARK • PERSONAL INFORMATION • Date of Birth: June 1, 0000 • Address: 1234 Star APT Jongro1-ga, Jongrogu, Soeul • Phone: (Home) +82 5555-1974 (Mobile) 123-456-789 E-mail: celina_park@star.com • OBJECTIVE • To obtain a position in management consulting that will leverage my operations research and • economic skills. • EDUCATION • Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Operations Research, May 2000GPA: 3.2/4.0 (3.6 in Major) • - Dean's List, State University Women in Engineering Scholarship, Texas Instruments • - Engineering Scholarship, National Science Foundation Research Grant • EXPERIENCE • Research Associate - Summer 2002Ivy University, Newark, NJDepartment of Civil Engineering and Operations Research • - Used linear programming methods to model problems in international infrastructure • engineering • - Generated and tested original hypothesis regarding toll-road development. • - Presented results to senior research scientists • Staff Technologist - Summer 2001Ring Communications Research, Bellville, NJBroadband Data Operations • - Analyzed Inter-Switching System Interface to determine causes and effects of packet routing • - Developed optimization algorithm for packet routing system. Worked with senior • management to devise implementation plan • SKILLS • Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, Internet Literate • Experienced in research methods and professional presentation • High Proficiency in English (TOEIC 950 / IELTS Band score 8) • INTERESTS • Keen on Jigsaw puzzle .

11. MY RESUME • ________________________________ (First Name + Last Name) • PERSONAL INFORMATION • Date of Birth: ____________________(DD/MM/YY) • Gender: ____________________ (Male / Female) • Address: ___________________________________________________________________ • ___________________________________________________________________ • Phone: (Home) _________________________ (Mobile) ___________________________ • E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________ • OBJECTIVE • _______________________________________________________________________ • SKILLS & ABILITIES • Computer ______________________________________________________________ • Language ____________________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________________________ • EDUCATION • ______~ ______ Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea • Candidate for Bachelor of _________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ • WORK EXPERIENCE • ______~ ______(Date) _______________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________ • ______~ ______(Date) _______________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________ • ______~ ______(Date) _______________________________________________________ • _______________________________________________________ • INTERESTS • ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • REFERENCE (Optional) • Excellent Reference Available upon Request

12. MY COVER LETTER __________________ (Your Name) __________________ (Your Address) __________________ __________________ (Your Phone No.) __________________ (Your E-mail) __________________ (Date) __________________ (Employer’s Name) __________________ (Title / Department) __________________ (Company Name) __________________ (Address) __________________ Dear __________________, (Mr./Ms. Last Name) I recently graduated with my Bachelor degree in ____________________________________ looking for a full time position in the ______________________________________ field and I am extremely interested in beginning my career at ______________________________________.(Company Name) My bachelor degree combined with my __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ .(Work Experiences) would make me a strong addition to ____________________________________________________. (Position you’re applying for) The key strengths I possess for success in this position include, but are not limited to the following: • _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ I can be reached anytime via my mobile phone on ____________________. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply. Yours __________________, (Your Signature Here) _________________ (Your Full Name)