商务英语写作-resume.ppt

j In this module, you are expected After Qiu Xiaoyun finished her job application letter, she decided to review her résumé again which she had already drafted based on the Chinese version. She read through the résumé and felt it awkward but could not find any problem. Now please help her to improve this résumé. Name:QiuXiaoyun Birthday:1988,5,2 Stature:160cm Phone Gender:Female Health: Excellent Weight: 46 kg E-mail: qwawa060224@126.com Education:2003-2006MAODUN Senior School 2006-presentHZ Vocational and Technical College Capability: 2006 passed CET 3 2007 passed CET 4 2007 passed National Computer Test Level 1 Hobbies: Traveling Listening to the music Shopping Work Experience: Supermarket salesgirl, Manager assistant References: Available upon request 1.What is the problem existing in this résumé? This résumé is not in a clear layout, for the items are not arranged logically and in a block style. The message of the résumé is not complete, for example, the address is missing in the personal information, and the work experience 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 properly used here. 2. What should be included in a résumé? A résumé 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 letter’s main points? First we should analyze 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 uniqu