商务英语写作Unit 1Task 2.pptVIP

Welcome to Practical Business Writing Resume Quiz Your resume has to sell you in short order. When describe work experience, the paragragh style is prefered. It’s perfectly acceptable to use personal pronouns (I, me, my) on a resume. Action verbs need to be included in all resumes. 5. The best resumes have specific job accomplishments rather than job descriptions. 6. Having any typos or misspellings on a resume are lethal. 7. You should not try to put all the information about you into the resume. Purpose of a Resume A successful resume shows how your experience and education relate to the job you’re applying for persuades the supervisor that you are someone worth talking to gets you an interview Killer resume or “killed” resume A job often attracts 100 to 1000 resumes 10 to 20 seconds is all the time you have to persuade a prospective employer to read further Why Resumes Fail ? No accomplishments 78% Negative visual impact 55% Poor or no cover letter 40% Lack of objective 36% Format problems 32% Irrelevant data 29% Inadequate job description 12% Resume too long 10% What do Employers say about resumes Use correct spelling Include an accurate phone number List dates of employment Be honest Target your resume to the job Describe actual achievements Include a cover letter Basic Resume Format Your resume is your most important calling card in your job search Length 1. Preferably one typed page, no longer than two pages Font 10 point ~ 12 point Paper 1. Use 8 ?” ×11” or A4 size paper 2. Print on high quality printer Resume writing step by step Step 1. Collect Your Facts What facts do you need? Names of past employer Dates of past employment Degrees and certificates Volunteer activities Association memberships Special skills Step 2. Plan Your Resume Decide what you’re applying for Use action verbs What is the employer looking for? Emphasize the skills needed in the job Step 3. Write Your Resume