求职英语课件第二章lecture two.ppt

Job-hunting English By Long Xiang Foreign Language department, GUET Chapter 2 The Resume 2.1 Functions of the resume Resume(Americans like to use) Curriculum Vitae (CV)(Europeans like to use) 1. Resume is a very important document for job-hunting (It can show one’s capability,diploma,working experience, achievements, awards, interest, specialities/strong points etc. the recruitment units clearly) 2.2 Techniques for writing the resume 2.2.1 Principles and tips for writing. 1.Emphasis on achievements and capabilities. Using a summary to describe the relevant capabilities and achievements before the working experience and the education so that the examiner can find your advantages in a few seconds. . A seasoned applicant should begin with the working experience while a fresh graduate should begin with the education.(If a fresh graduate has a brilliant part-time job,he can also begin with the working experience) .Showing the relevant capabilities and achievements with some persuasive data. Two kinds of resumes:Functional and chronological. Using a line or changing the font to show the content related to the post. 2.Mastery of relevant language features(掌握相关语言的特点) Using v.-phrases,n.-phrases or adj.-phrases and trying not to use a full sentence or a sentence beginning with “I” or “my”. See the examples: eg1. My duties are to write periodical reports, update and distribute company address lists,draft correspondences , make travel arrangements,and complete special projects as assigned. We like to say in the resume: a. Write periodical reports（撰写定期报告） b. Update and distribute company address lists, c. Draft correspondences(起草信函) d. Make travel arrangements e. Complete special projects as assigned. eg2. As a result of my efficient discharge of duties, I was promoted.写成：Promoted as a result of my efficient discharge of duties. 2.Mastery of relevant language features .Ellipsis of articles