Unit 6. Resume (curriculum vitae)

A resume, sometimes called a Curriculum Vitae or CV, is a summary of your career history, the skills experiences you have gained during the course of it.

A good resume should:

1. attract attention

2. create a positive impression

3. present your skills and qualities clearly and concisely

The purpose of the resume is to tell to an employer why you should be hired. Consider it as your personal marketing instrument. A good resume will help you open the door to a job interview.

There are two kinds of resume: employment and academic. The employment resume: is typically shorter. Academic interview generally includes several additional sections such as:

1. Conferences, seminars attended

2. Papers given

3. Publications

4. Professional affiliations

The academic resume is used when applying to research bodies, international or educational organizations, NGOs, etc.The resume, as a standard summary of information, may be photocopied and sent off to many employers, changing sections of the content according to the different needs of the organizations contacted.

Resume writing tips.

As you write your resume, keep in mind the following:

1. Use concise language

2. Minimize or omit everything which is irrelevant

3. Select and order the major categories so that the most relevant information is placed near the top of your resume where it will receive the majority of the reader’s attention

4. Your resume must be free of typographical and grammatical errors

5. Have your resume critiqued by an experienced person

6. Print your resume on white paper.

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A CV ('curriculum vitae' or 'resume') is essential if you're applying for a new job or for promotion within your own company, or even to register as a delegate at a conference. Some information might be given in your CV, some in your letter of application — and perhaps some on a Supplementary Information sheet (giving information relevant to the particular job you're applying for). There are no fixed international rules about this: different countries have different practices.

RESUME

Education:	Certificate of Completion, with honors Stateside Business Skills Training, June 1982 Palm Valley, California VESL Office Communication Course, Jan. 1983 Seaside Community College, Cardiff GED Diploma, awarded 1984 City Center Adult Education Program, San Diego
Experience:	1 Cashier, Associated Food Stores .1982-83 2 Filing Clerk, Pacific Cold Storage, 1983-85 3 Clerk-Typist, Federated Mortgage, 1985-87 4 Secretary, Edwards & Edwards, 1988-present
Skills:	• Handle cash accurately and reliably • Operate intercom, switchboard, and telephone • File documents efficiently • Type at 55 words per minute • Use PC • Take and transcribe dictation • Prepare standard business correspondence • References are available on request

A: Work in pairs. Decide where you in your country and in your line of business, would normally give this information: .

I Your name, address and telephone number.

4. Your marital status.

5. The name and the address of present (or last) employer.

6. Your hobbies and leisure interests.

7. The sports you play.

8. Details of all jobs you have had.

9. The languages you speak, read or write.

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10 Details of the examinations you passed at school.

11 Details of professional diplomas or degrees you have gained.

12. Details of training courses you have attended.

12. Details of your achievements and responsibilities in your working career.

12. Your suitability for the job advertised.

13. Your reasons for applying for this job.

14. When you are available for interview.

15. Details of your present (or last) job. .

16. Your current (or last) salary.

17. The salary you would expect to receive.

18. The names and addresses of two or three referees.

a) in your CV or resume? c) on a Supplementary Information Sheet?

b) in your Letter of Application? d) or on an Application Form? What other information would you provide and where would tins be

given? Which of the information would you not give at all?

B: Study the CVs. What 'pictures' do they give of the persons?

Name: Address: Telephone: Date of birth: Marital Status:

CURRICULUM VITAE

MARY BRENDA SCOTT

44 London Road, Winchester SOI6 7HJ

0962 8890 (home) 0703 77877 (work)

30 August 1967

single

EDUCATION

Churchill Comprehensive School, Basinstoke Winchester Technical College

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1978-1983

1983-1985 1983-1985

QUALIFICATIONS

C.S.E. Maths, English/French, Geography, History, 1983

Chemistry

G.C.E. 'O' Level Commerce, Economics, Spanish 1984

BTEC National Secretarial Practice, Office Practice 1985

EXPERIENCE

Office assistant Totton Engineering, Totton 1984-1985

Secretary to Sales Director Totton Engineering, Totton 1985-1986

Personal Assistant Millbank Foods, Southampton 1986

to Export Manager to date

My work with Millbank Foods has involved responsibility for giving instructions to junior staff and dealing with clients and suppliers in person and on the telephone.

I have accompanied the Export Manager to Food Trade fairs in Germany, France and the USA.

OTHER INFORMATION

I speak and write French and Spanish quite well (intermediate level). I am now taking an evening course in German conversation.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

I play club basketball regularly and I sing and play guitar with a local country and western band.

REFERENCES

Mr. S. J. Grant, Personnel Manager, Millbank Foods, 34-42 South Dock Drive, Southampton SOS 9QT.

Mr. John Robinson, Sales Director, Totton Engineering. Cadnam Street, Totton S023 4GT.

Miss P.L.MacPherson, Head Teacher, Churchill Comprehensive School, Independence Way, Basingstoke BA8 9Ш.