1、GDUFS - Lecture Five MBA Writing 2010 Semester,Alex Graeme-Evans JP BA(Hons) LLB Adel. Dip LPA TESOL CELTA,6th November 2010,Copyright Reserved ,Homework and Getting the CV Right,Lecture Objectives,Hand back the balance of your Describe what has been the most so far, essay, adding some general comme
2、nts and quick example of some descriptive prose.Importance of Cover Letters to Resumes and CVs when going for new jobsDifference between Resume and CVs and dos and donts in the wording that you choose to useLooking at the Structure of certain types of CVsLooking at the different types of layouts of
3、CVs and discussing their meritsNext week Movie Review Hand-In, outstanding essays, and your own draft CVs,Description -Places,As stated earlier a finely tuned description of a place, can frame and set the mood or introduction to a human story or event. Here I give you an excerpt from Tess of the DUr
4、bervilles a very fine and famous English novel by a great-great writer Thomas Hardy.,Vale of Blackmoor Dorset, England,Cottage in Marnhull village, Dorset supposedly the like model of Tess D Urbervilles thatched cottage at Marlott.,“The village of Marlott lies in the beautiful Vale of Blackmoor. Alt
5、hough this valley is only four hours away from London, it has not yet been discovered by tourists and artists. The best view of the vale is from the hills surrounding it; it looks like a map spread out. It is a quiet sheltered part of the countryside, where the fields are always green and the rivers
6、 never dry up. To the south lies the great dividing line of hills. From here to the coast the fields are open, the sun pours down on the huge dry fields, the atmosphere is colourless. But here in the valley lies a completely different countryside, smaller and more delicate. The fields are tiny, the
7、air makes you sleepy, the sky is the deepest blue. Everywhere you can see a rich greenery of grass and trees , covering smaller hills and valleys. This is the Vale of Blackmoor”,The secret is that you appeal to the readers senses, in this case an image as to what your eye sees from here to the coast
8、 the fields are open and senses the sun pours down on the huge dry fieldsthe atmosphere is colourless then a sense of contrast But here in the valley the lies a completely different countryside, smaller and more delicate. The fields are tiny, the air makes you sleepy then a sense of drama. This is t
9、he Vale of Blackmoor Powerful visualism indeed!The vision created of a place can be dynamic as well as being simply placid by being colourful through collective activities and the description of sounds and active visions One of the most picturesque and impressive parts of the bazaar is the coppersmi
10、ths market. As you approach it , a tinkling and banging and clashing begins to impinge on your ear. It grows louder and more distinct until you round a corner and see a fairyland of dancing flashes,Exercise,Reflect on what was the favourite place you liked to visit when a young child, in your hometo
11、wn or city.Describe it to us in about 150-200 words, as to what used to go on there, and why it was special to you. (15 Minutes)Read it out to a friend next to you and listen to theirs (5 minutes)Class readings (10 minutes),Always be heartened by the Chinese Symbol for Crisis,There is great power in
12、 Chinese philosophy. The Chinese symbol for crisis is a good example in that it means both Challenge, but also Opportunity. 危机So what that symbol teaches us in the current pressure placed on university graduates over the next few years, is to think smart and face the challenge, and if you do this yo
13、u will be stronger and more resilient than before.,In July 2009 then recent graduate students faced the prospect of 6,000,000 new graduates seeking full-time jobs in China, so for them careful preparation of their draft resume was essential and so today and the next couple of lectures its a focus on
14、 job applications,- has the stress of job search driven you mad at times in your own careers?! -,Whats the Answer?,Above all keep cool. Have a clear objective in mind as to what you ultimately want to do. Work towards that objective in the subjects you choose at university Be prepared to accept a le
15、sser stepping stone when you first leave university, and be patient to work towards your goal step by step Be flexible if you find the job is not what you thought it was and if so set a new career objective, then that is quite OK also. Quite Ok to change jobs every two or three years now in the big
16、cities, since the commercial values of jobs can change quickly because of new and improved changes in technologies. Always be positive, dress for the job, and keep your Resume updated, since the perfect job for you could be in the paper tomorrow, or at the next party where you meet a new friend.,Rem
17、ember when you first started out, you realised money is not everything and that what you needed was valuable experience , so that in the future you could compete more effectively for higher paid or more important jobs in your line of work. This principle still applies at middle management,How to get
18、 to the interview stage of your next job,A lot of homework has to be done of course, before you either email or post off your cover letter and Resume/CV to seek to ensure you are shortlisted for interview,Starting the Process,Importance of your Cover Letter,Always remember, your Cover Letter plus at
19、tached Resume (CV) have just 10 seconds to grab the Human Resource (HR) Managers attention, when he/she goes through a pile of applications on their desk.,Group Exercise One,Discuss within your group:what is the purpose/reason for a cover letterwhat values about yourself need to be included in your
20、Job Applications Cover letter?How closely should they match the job requirements?Which company person do you think grades the applicationsand decides who will be on the shortlist for interview.,(15 minutes then class discussion),Answers -Use of Cover Letter,The purpose of the cover letter is to act
21、as a super summary of your Resume, so that you have a chance to be shortlisted for interview.It suggests why your current skills fit very well the job description of the vacant position. That you are someone special who has the skills or potential to do well in the positionAnd by such means you get
22、through the first cut of applications, and hopefully considered for the interview shortlist.The HR Manager is the person who generally grades the quality of applications received and creates the shortlist.,Focus on the Cover Letter,Value of Cover LettersYour cover letter is just as important as your
23、 CV or application form. It is your first sales pitch to a potential employer.,Its an overview of your skills and how they apply to the position, not a re-hash of your CV. Even though your CV contains a wealth of information, in your cover letter you must select 3 or 4 key points - which match your
24、understanding of the companys needs, gathered through studying their advert, website or brochure,Human Resources Office,It should cover two key points: what you can do for the company and what the company needs you currently possess -or have the potential to possess.,Appear customised to the needs o
25、f that particular employer, with no spelling, typing or grammatical errors look professional in form either typed or word-processed and appear employer centred (i.e.I believe I can be of value to your company) not too openly self-centred ( i.e. my research has revealed you pay employees more than yo
26、ur competitors) It should cover your interests, skills, accomplishments or what you expect to achieve in the future.,If you are not sure to whom directly to address the letter, call the company and find out the name and title of the person to whom to address your letter. This shows initiative and re
27、sourcefulness. Be sure to include contact information - a return address and phone number, and it should not be more than one page preferably just three short paragraphs.,Always focus on the fact that the primary goal of the cover letter is to get an interview Express your willingness to attend at t
28、he end of the letter. If not already received an acknowledgment by then follow-up your initial communication with a telephone call a week later to make sure they have actually received your application,Group Exercise,Imagine: there is an advertisement for a Regional Human Resources manager position
29、advertised for a large American multinational company in Guangzhou. You are a native Guangzhou, and currently working as a Deputy Director in the Human Resources Department of a smaller Chinese Trading Company in Guangzhou, possess high English language competency alongside Mandarin and Cantonese, a
30、nd in fact completed a post graduate HR degree previously at an American university in the same state of the US where this company has its head office! You are applying for this vacancy.Now draft your covering letter to apply for this position! Draft it by yourself (10 minutes) Discuss with your gro
31、up and settle the draft (10 minutes) Class Discussion (10 minutes),Focus on the CV/Resume,The Differences between a Resume and a CV There are several differences between a Curriculum Vitae and a Resume. A curriculum vitae is a longer (up to two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your backgrou
32、nd and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions. Li
33、ke a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relev
34、ant to the position you are applying for.You start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include.,When do you use a Curriculum Vitae When should job seekers use a Curriculum Vitae, commonly refer
35、red to as CV, rather than a resume? In the United States, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.When asking for any job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submi
36、t a CV rather than a resume. Keep in mind that overseas employers often expect to read detailed personal information on a curriculum vitae that is not normally included on an American resume, such as date of birth, nationality and place of birth. United States law on what information job applicants
37、can be asked to provide does not apply outside the country.,We will now transfer for a moment to a separate vertical simple style resume on a separate ppt file,And now go through on a separate Word file some different template styles of Specialist Resumes for different types of jobs.,Lecture closes
38、Homework Follows,.Is it Powerful and a Lesson to all who travel ? This Weeks movie review!,Homework,Complete your essay assignments. Have viewed, taken notes and written as though a Journalist - your critical review of the movie Taken as on the basis your article would be printed in your local town newspaper.,-Tasmania, such an exotic place for wildlife! -,
