1、Practical English Writings Lecture 4 Resume,School of Foreign Languages Lanzhou City University Michael Chong C,Resume ( Curriculum Vitae) When you apply for a job, most employers want to have an important document from you. That is a RESUME. Your resume is usually the first impression that an emplo
2、yer has of you. And because an employer may have hundreds of job applications to consider, you have about 15 seconds to make sure that first impression is a good one. A resume is a selective record of your background- your education, work experience, your certification, abilities and so on. Your res
3、ume or CV is your visiting card, your ambassador and shop window.,Notes of writing: 1.Your resume or CV represents you and it has a specific purpose. So a resume must be attractive, informative, persuasive and pushing sales of yourself. 2. The focus of the resume assignment is readability, effective
4、 design, and adaptation to audience expectations.,3. If you make up a few details in your resume, we think that is okay. However, if you are just starting your college education and have little work experience, try using the techniques and suggestions to create a resume that represents your current
5、skills, abilities and background. 4. Developing a decent-looking resume based on what you are now is a challenge that you have to deal with at some points.,The contents of a Resume: 1. heading 2.personal information 3. objectives( career, study) 4. educational experience 5. working/job experience 6.
6、 activities, publications, interests, skills, scholarships, awards/ Honors 7. (references)(核证人或证明人）,The contents of a Resume:1. Personal information：Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Nationality/citizenship, Marital Status, Health, Height, Weight, Present Address, Permanent Address, telephon
7、e, postal code(邮编）,e-mail 2. Objective/or: Position Wanted: A position as English Instructor, entry-level position as a computer programmer with a financial institution, an entry-level position in international finance 3. Educational experience: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, major in
8、marketing. 4. Working /job experience:,文化程度(Education):一般逆序写（由近及远,由高到低）， 例如： 9/2004-7/2007 D.Lit. Dept. of English, BeijingUniversity of Foreign Language 9/2002-7/2004 M.A. Dept. of English, XiamenUniversity 9/1998-7/2002 B.A. Dept. of English, Huazhong Normal University 经历(Job Experience）:一般逆序写（由近及
9、远）。 5/2006-12/2007 University of California Press, Berkeley, California 5/2005-4/2004 Editorial and Marketing Trainee, California,Professional Experience and Selected Achievements 2005-present Senior Secretary , Marketing DepartmentBaldwin Co., Ltd.Secretary to two foreign managers, Australianand Am
10、erica. Maintain schedules, type andwrite letters, translate documents, interpret inmeetings and travel arrangementsPrepare and conduct over 15 seminars formultinational companiesAuthored training manuals for 2003-2005 Consultant, Consultative DepartmentShao& Smith International Businesswrite trainin
11、g manuals for publication2002-2003 Assistant Manager, Jack Green Sales DivisionAGT Co. Ttd.,2005-present Supervise, manage and train 5-person office staffPrepare for meetings and correspond withmember representatives on upcoming meetings 2003-2005 Organized materials for various training sessionsReg
12、istered participantsAnswered phones, greeted and assisted visitors,技术资历与特长(Technical Qualifications/ Special Skills) 著作及专利(Publications and Patents) 社会活动(Social Activity) 荣誉与奖励(Honors and Awards) 爱好及兴趣(Hobbies and Interests)证明人(References),简历的写作要点: 一.用词要尽量具体,准确应避免两种偏向:1.言过其实地吹嘘自己用过多的赞誉美化自己(My extrem
13、ely valuable contribution) 2.所用的词语过于笼统，抽象，不能使人具体地了解一个人(provided assistance to top management, performed general offie duties)要改成 provided accurate production and sales data to top management, planned and organized daily office work 二避免假并列结构 它是指短语的性质不统一，看起来并列其实在语法上并不并列的结构如（created a new database; fam
14、iliar with different software; being manager of the office for three years) Created a new database; used different software; managed the office for three years,三避免多次重复使用同一个词或词组要尽量避免使用同一个词或词组来表达，以免简历显得呆板，语言贫乏，枯燥乏味，影响成功率如： Provided accurate data, provided valuable assistance to the top management, pro
15、vided useful training to new employees. Provided accurate data, assisted top management, trained new employees 四精心安排页面安排页面包括两方面：.内容上突出自己的主要特长，能力，成就，把这方面放在简历显著的位置；.形式和布局上要平衡，匀称，不要头重脚轻，也不要倾斜与一边，使另一边留有大量的空白 五认真修改校对简历写好后应认真，仔细修改校对，以取得最好的效果以下是修改和校对的范围：是否准确，完整（内容）？要突出的经历，技能，成绩是否有遗漏？所有信息（地址，电话，日期等）是否有误？是否突
16、出了需要强调的地方？英语是否地道？是否有语法或拼写错误？页面安排是否平衡，均匀，漂亮？,Resume Personal Details: Name: Wei Xiaomei Nationality: Han Birthdate: Feb.8,1984 Sex: Female Health: Good Telephone:027 8751 0211 Address: Class0501 ,Contemporary Chinese SpecialtyDepartment of Chinese Language, HuazhongNormal University, Wuhan 430000 Job
17、 Objective : reporter Education: 2003-2007 B.A . In Chinese Language at Huazhong Normal UniversityCourse completed: History of Chinese Literature,History of World Literature, Chinese Culture,Psychology, Public Relations Science, etc.1997-2003 No. 1 Middle School, Guangzhou,Major Courses Work Sociolo
18、gy Human Relations Principles of Management Business Law Principles of Accounting Effective Speaking Summer Jobs: Public Relations Department atBaiyun Hotel, Guangzhou,200Practicing Reporter, Guangzhou Daily,Guangzhou, 2003 Special Skills: College English Test Band FourComputer Operation: Word&Excel
19、 References: Available upon request,Resume Chinese Name: Cai Xiaofen English Name: Cathy Permanent Address: 502APT Huanghe residential Area, Hongshan District ,Wuhan ,China Citizenship: Chinese E-mail address: Objective Seeking admission to graduate program of Law Education 2003-present Wuhan Univer
20、sity Major in law2000-2003 Wuhan No.I Middle School Experience 2001-present Vice-president of Students Union2000-2001 Editor of University Journal,Qualifications& HonorsUniversity Graduation certificate bachelors degree to be conferred upon graduation(2007)College English Test Level 6(2005)TEM-4(Tes
21、t of English Major Band 4)(2005)Certificate of Advanced InterpretationFirst prize winner of speech contestSept.2004Twice awarded scholarship by 2004&2005 Wuhan UniversitySpecial Skills Good at public speech &debateProficient in English Expertise in commercial law and computer Word& Excel,Personal Da
22、te of Birth: 3/7/1986 Sex: femaleMartial Status: singleCitizenship: ChineseHealth: excellent,ResumeChinese Name: Guoqiang ZhangEnglish Name: Eddy ZhangSex: MaleBorn: 6/12/82University: Beijing UniversityMajor: MarketingAddress: 328#, Beijing UniversityTelephone: 1398*451Email: * Job Objective: A pos
23、ition offering challenge and responsibility in the realm of consumer affairs or marketing. Education: 2000-2004 Beijing University, College of Commerce Graduating in July with a B. S. degree in Marketing. Fields of study include: economics, marketing, business law, statistics, calculus, psychology,
24、sociology, social and managerial concepts in marketing, consumer behavior, sales force management, product policy, marketing research and forecast, marketing strategies. 1994-2000 The No.2 Middle School of Xian,Social Activities: 2000-2004 Secretary of the Class League Branch. 1994-2000 Class Monito
25、r. Summer Jobs: 2002 Administrative Assistant in Sales Department of Xian Nokia Factory. Responsible for public relations, correspondence, expense reports, record keeping, inventory catalog. 2003 Provisional Employee of Sales Department of Xian Lijun Medical Instruments & Equipment (Holdings) Compan
26、y. Responsible for sorting orders, shipping arrangements, deliveries. Hobbies: Internet-surfing, Tennis, Travel. English Proficiency: College English Test-Band Six. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, NCRE2References will be furnished upon request,ResumeLiza N. Sinclair 377 Winding W
27、ay Woodbury NJ 08096 (856) 853-9902 OBJECTIVE A position as a high school history/social studies teacher EDUCATION Boston College, Boston MA Bachelor of Arts. June 2001. Major: American and World History with emphasis on government. Minor: Secondary Education. Financed 80% of education through emplo
28、yment, summer jobs and scholarships. Woodbury Junior-Senior High School, Woodbury NJ Diploma. June 1997. National Honor Society. New Jersey State Scholarship recipient. Student Council President. Varsity Athlete (tennis and swimming). Excellence in History and Social Students award.,TEACHING/COACHIN
29、G EXPERIENCE Student Teacher, New Bedford High School. New Bedford MA Planned, developed and implemented curriculum for six US History classes for high school sophomores and juniors. Effectively organized time, space and resources to balance heavy workload and deadlines. Managed classroom of 30-35 s
30、tudents, effectively instructing and evaluating learning while maintaining discipline. Planned extracurricular learning activities. Advised Interact Club. (Jan. June 2001) Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center. Boston MA Instructed junior and senior high school students in the areas of History, English and
31、study skills. (Sept. 2000 - present) Assistant Coach, YMCA/Gloucester County Swim Team. Woodbury NJ Coached swimmers ages 10-12 (summers, 1999-2000),Counselor, Madison Center Park Recreation. Somers Point NJ Taught, coached and led groups of 10-15 students (ages 12-15) in various activities. Planned
32、 and implemented curriculum for the Learn While You Laugh program. Supervised day trips. Corrected disciplinary problems. Interacted with parents and senior staff members. (summers, 1997-1998) ACTIVITIES Student Government Representative, Boston College, 1997 - 1999; President 2001 Varsity Tennis, B
33、oston College, 1998 - 2001 Varsity Swim Team, Boston College, 1997 - 2001 Dormitory Council, Boston College, 1999.,The following one is a Resume of Experienced Professional,Resume David Smith 38 Western Street Boston, MA 10084 dsmithmba1999.hbs.edu (617) 278-6277 EDUCATION2005-2007 HARVARD UNIVERSIT
34、Y GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BOSTON, MA Candidate for Master in Business Administration degree, June 2007. Member of Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, High Tech and New Media, and Business of Sports Clubs. 2002-2005 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA Bachelor
35、of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. GPA 3.9/4.0. Elected dormitory treasurer ($16,000 budget) and athletic chairman.,EXPERIENCE 2001 Chainshine Consulting Group, NY Summer Intern, International Department Worked with client teams serving major international paper and industrial products man
36、ufacturer. Analyzed product-costing process. Identified opportunities to improve accuracy of product cost by 5%. Researched and reformulated procurement strategy for primary raw material input with team members. Constructed model demonstrating potential revenue increase of $15million. Conducted clie
37、nt interviews and led focus groups as part of initial phase of re-engineering initiative. Participated in two-week training program composed of 15 summer interns.,20002-2004 Cummins Engine Company, COLUMBUS Technical Specialist, Automotive Customer Engineering Department Pioneered and led the Market
38、 Segment Profile Project Characterized various market segments within Automotive Business Unit and laid foundation for future work in other Cummins business units Interviewed external customers to better understand both their spoken and unspoken needs. Collected detailed duty cycle data from end-use
39、r applications throughout the U.S. Developed standard market segment profile format with input from internal customers. Presented findings to engineering, marketing, and sales organizations for developing value-packages” that give Cummins a comparative advantage in the marketplace,2003-2005 Senior E
40、ngineer, Concept Design Division, LONDON, U.K. Designed entire diesel engine architecture concepts for products beyond 2002. Led design of virtual engine using Pro/Engineer computer aided design and finite element analysis tools. Demonstrated the use of industry-leading technologies to help meet fut
41、ure emission standards and more stringent product performance, reliability, and weight targets. Presented design concepts to senior management using quarter-scale stereolithography model.,2000-2001 Senior Engineer, Product Design Division, TORONTO, CANADA Designed various diesel engine sub-systems f
42、or new product development programs. Led Cylinder Block Team in redesigning cylinder block for new engine platform program. Concurrently engineered and integrated competing design requirements as part of cross-functional team. Worked closely with suppliers and engine plant personnel to gain broad background in manufacturing processes. PERSONAL Native speaker of English, fluent in French, some knowledge of Spanish. Extensive travel throughout East Asia. Enjoy basketball, tennis and ballroom dancing.,More example, cf. Page 250-277.Practice1:请根据自己的实际情况写一封求职简历,
