(商务英语课件）Chapter 7Chapter 7 Resume and Interviews Skills.ppt

Chapter 7 Resume and Interviews Skills Preparing a Resume The resume, or called a data sheet or curriculum vitae (CV), may be the most important document you prepare in your job search. It deserves your attention. What Is a Resume? A resume is a factual and concise summary of your qualifications for a job. It is not your life history or your emotional autobiography, nor is it a transcript of your college work. A resume highlights your achievements and abilities. It is a record of results,showing a prospective employer that you have what it takes (in education and experience) to do the job. The resume is a short (preferably one, never longer than two) outline accompanying your letter of application . Never send a resume alone, but do bring one with you to do an interview. What Employers look for in a Resume Employers may receive as many as 300 or 400 resumes for one position and often spend as little as thirty to sixty seconds on each. After a quick glance a prospective employer can reject your resume. All employers are looking for employees who are intelligent,cooperative,and responsible. They will look for resumes that show evidence of the following most desirable qualifications a candidate can have: Necessary experience or education Ability to communicate well Computer literacy Capacity to organize effectively Ability to learn material quickly Qualities of a team player Your goal is to prepare a resume that shows you possess these sought-after job skills. Don’t worry if you cannot format your resume on-line. You might want to take advantage of one of the resume database services that prepare and post on line resumes in the proper format for a small fee. Not only will such a service format your resume,but it will also classify it according to your areas of expertise, making it easy for employers to find you. The best resume on the net: Resume net: At on-line resumes: Virtual resume: Preparing for an Interview Interviews can last half an hour or extend to