Résumés

Résumé (CV): a document that presents a brief summary of our educational background, work experiences, professional skills, special qualifications, honors and sometimes a brief list of references I. A brief introduction

1. Heading X X X (Name) 778 Binhe Road, Leshan, Tel: Including our full name, address, phone and fax number, and address, if we have one ---Located at the top Example: Components of a résumé

2. Objective Objective To teach English at universities, focusing on reading ---Write a brief, specific objective for a particular job announcement ---Job (or type of work) being sought Example:

---Present a more general employment objective for a variety of job applications Example: Objective To obtain a teaching position requiring English language skills

3. Education ---If graduating soon, present the anticipated graduation date, including the name of the school and its location. ---Begin with the highest degree earned or working on. ---With no relevant or recent work experience, put this section before employment experience. ---Include our major and minor and perhaps sequences of courses in a certain field. ---Include GPA if it was better than, or as good as “B,” or it was more than a 3.0.

---List any professional certificates or licenses earned or other educational information relevant to a particular job search. ---List honors or awards relevant to our education or job experience.

4. Employment experience ---List the position title, name of employer, city and state, and employment dates, with the most current job or relevant work experience first. If necessary, include brief statements describing the responsibilities or accomplishments of each position. ---Place this section after the heading or employment objective if work history is to be emphasized.

---With little or no paid work experience or large gaps in employment history, include volunteer work or other unpaid work that requires skills important to the job. Activities 5. Activities ---Identify those activities relevant to the job skills and those that attest to our personal qualities. ---List the main relevant awards and honors gained.

---Highlight special skills. 6. Skills and competences ---To stress the skills they could bring to the workplace, place this section immediately following the education section. 7. References ---If references are requested, list the information at the end of the résumé or on an attached page under a heading labeled “References.”

---Include the reference’s full name and title or position, the name and address of his/her business or organization, telephone number, and address, if available. ---Sometimes, just mention that references are available upon request. References Available upon request Example:

II. Formats of résumés Résumé Chronological Web-based Functional Combination

2.1 Chronological résumé ---Skills and accomplishments: listed in the experience section under each job or position ---Work experience: listed in reverse chronological order ---Education: also listed in reverse chronological order and may come before or after the work experience section ---Focusing on work experience

Chronological résumé works well for ---those with a relatively long history of employment, ---those seeking jobs in a conservative or scientific field, --- and those applying for the same type of job or position. ---Purpose: to show all of the skills and attributes of the applicant as well as give a brief account of his/her job history and education Sample chronological résumés (omitted)

2.2 Functional résumé Functional résumé works well for ---those whose work experiences do not relate to the job or their most recent jobs do not include the relevant experience, ---those with career gaps or those who have not been in employment recently, --- and those entering the job market for the first time. ---Focusing on a candidate's skills, specific qualifications and achievements Sample functional résumés (omitted)

III Points to Keep in Mind When Designing a Résumé Using verbs in proper forms to communicate power A good résumé should be positive, neat, well organized, and easy to read. Making the résumé informative, professional looking and easy-to-read Proofreading the résumé carefully Contacting our references in advance in a proper way

Avoiding the use of “I” Never lying on a résumé Summary The format, content, and style of a résumé depend on our specific qualifications, the job field, and the individual personality we wish to portray.

Practice Prepare a résumé for your professional use at this time or in the near future.