1、j,In this module, you are expected,Objectives,to learn about the format and contents of rsum;,to write a correct and satisfactory rsum.,After Qiu Xiaoyun finished her job application letter, she decided to review her rsum again which she had already drafted based on the Chinese version. She read thr
2、ough the rsum and felt it awkward but could not find any problem. Now please help her to improve this rsum.,Rsum,Name:QiuXiaoyun Birthday:1988,5,2 Stature:160cm Phone:13932369871 Gender:Female Health: Excellent Weight: 46 kg E-mail: Education:2003-2006MAODUN Senior School2006-presentHZ Vocational a
3、nd Technical College Capability: 2006 passed CET 32007 passed CET 42007 passed National Computer Test Level 1 Hobbies: TravelingListening to the musicShopping Work Experience: Supermarket salesgirl, Manager assistant References: Available upon request,Rsum,What should be included in a rsum?,What sho
4、uld be a job application letters main points?,You are divided into several groups and each group works as the board of directors. Discuss Qiu Xiaoyuns rsum and compare your own, then choose the best one out. When you are discussing, please think about the following questions.,Notes:,What is the prob
5、lem existingin this rsum?,1.What is the problem existing in this rsum? This rsum is not in a clear layout, for the items are not arranged logically and in a block style. The message of the rsum is not complete, for example, the address is missing in the personal information, and the work experience
6、should be told in detail, including time, company name, and responsibility; while some information seems abundant, such as stature and weight. There are also some chinglish expressions, such as “Birthday: 1988,5,2”, which should be “Date of birth: May 2, 1988”. And the word “capability” is not prope
7、rly used here. 2. What should be included in a rsum? A rsum should at least included personal information (name, address, telephone numbers, date of birth and gender), educational background, work experience, and reference,3. What should be a job application letters main points?First we should analy
8、ze what key skills, areas of expertise or experience the employer will be looking for in the candidate. Then we evaluate our strengths and interests, put the right content, which may highlight our unique skills and portray us at our best. We should also organize our information in a logical fashion
9、and keep descriptions clear and to the point. Meanwhile we should pay attention to make the rsum uniform and consistent, and error-free. As a beginner, a one-page rsum is enough.,Rsum Name: Qiu Xiaoyun Gender: Female Date of birth: May 2, 1988 Address: 299 Xuefu Road, HZ Vocational & Technical Colle
10、ge, Huzhou, 313000 Phone: 13932369871 E-mail: Career objective Health: Excellent Objective: to obtain an entry-level position in a foreign trade company Education Education 20032006 MAODUN Senior School 2006now HZ Vocational and Technical College,Personal information,Career objective,Education,Expe
11、rience Summer 2007 Salesgirl, TESCO Supermarket, Huzhou Summer 2008 Manager assistant, Shanghai Auto solutionCo. Ltd, Shanghai Qualifications and skills Miscellaneous items English level: CET 4 Computer skill: National Computer Test Level 1Hobbies Traveling Listening to the music ShoppingReferences
12、Available upon request,References,Miscellaneousitems,Experience,1. The definition of a rsumA rsum or C. V. (Curriculum Vitae) is a brief written introduction to ones personal details, which is usually sent together with the job application letter, with the purpose to win an interview and get a foot
13、in the potential company. 2. The format of a rsumA rsum basically includes personal information (name, address, telephone numbers, date of birth and gender), educational background, work experience, and references. But sometimes more items are added to present us in the best light, such as health, c
14、urrent status, citizenship, career objective, awards and honors, scholarships, publications, professional memberships, hobbies, interests, skills and so on.Neat margins, adequate “white space” between groupings, and indenting to highlight text help to make the rsum eye-catching.,You are provided two
15、 more rsums to learn by yourself. You can make comparison on the samples to summarize the mini difference.,Tips,1.The two candidates choose different items to show themselves. In the first rsum, the name and the address are written like those on an envelope and at the beginning, which make it most c
16、onvenient for the reader to contact the candidate; while the second one In the first rsum, the candidates education and experience begins with the most recent and in detail, while in the second the information is listed in chronological order and stated briefly. 4. In the second rsum, the reference
17、information is given in details, which make it easy for the employer to know more about the candidate directly from the reference.,1,Larry Kean 1256 Spring Ave. North Adams, MA 01247 800/555-3288495 Objective:A position in sales or customer assistance for a major grocery products corporation Educat
18、ion: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MO 49981 (Sept. 2003 to present)Bachelor of Arts in General Business Administration Additional coursework in computer science, French, and Psychology Honors:Deans List 2 termsAlpha lambda Delta Freshman scholastic honorary,Experience:Night Manager Good f
19、or You Grocery, Grand Ledge, Michigan (Sept. 2004 to present) Monitor inventory and supervise overnight stocking procedures Maintain store security and ensure friendly, efficient service for all-night customers Increased store sales 20% Sales Intern Land OLakes, Inc., Minnesota (June 2003 to Sept. 2
20、004) Assisted in development and implementation of market survey Made independent sales calls in local area Activities:Vice-president, Marketing Association, 2003 2005 Member, Student Alumni Association Intramural Basketball, 2003 2004Volunteer Fundraiser, WKAR TV, 2004 to present Reference:Availabl
21、e upon request,2Rsum,Name: JIN, Yan Gender: Female Date of birth: February 21, 1986 Address: 39 Park Road, Changsha City, Hunan 410000 Phone: 0731-5628796 E-mail: Objective: to obtain an entry-level secretary position which offers developmentopportunity for a career as administrative secretary Educ
22、ation 20022005 Changsha No. 1 Senior School, Changsha, Hunan 2005now Hunan UniversityMajor: English good at listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating; typing 50 wpm,Minor: Japanese working knowledge (conversational)Relevant Experience 2006 Part-time teacher at Xingxing Training School 20
23、07 Tutor and guide of Summer Program for Canadians 2008 Clerk at a Seven-Fortune Import & Export CompanyAwards and scholarships 2005 “Excellent Student”, Changsha No. 1 Senior School 2007 Recipient of university scholarships, Hunan UniversityReferencesWang Guofeng, headmaster of Xingxing Training Sc
24、hool, ChangshaZhang Yanhong, Professor of English, Hunan University, Changsha,Directions: In part , you have prepared a rsum for Qiu Xiaoyun, now you are required to revise your own work according to the 5-C principles in the table.,1) Excellent Student Leader 优秀学生干部 2) To obtain a position related
25、to computer design and application, which can offer some challenge jobs. 欲觅一与电脑设计与运用相关的、具有挑战性的职位 3) Responsible for writing English correspondence and telecommunications to foreign trade partners 负责书写给外国贸易伙伴的英文函电 4) Im highly organized with skill in coordinating and motivating workers. 本人具有较强的协调与激励员
26、工的能力。 5) Reference will be furnished upon request 如需要，可提供证明人情况。,6)班团支部书记 Secretary of the class League Branch 7) 欲觅外贸公司初级业务员职位。 To obtain an entry-level salesman position in a foreign trade company 8)负责培训人员，制定和实现销售目标。 Responsible for training, the establishment and fulfillment of sales goal 9) 处理突发事件和旅客投诉。 Handle unexpected incidents and guests complaints 10)经要求可提供。 Available upon request,Directions: Prepare a rsum for the position of international businesswoman in Refine Textile Co. Ltd. You can refer to the advertisement in the practice 3 of module one.,
