1、Lecture 05Practical writing: English resumeReading strategy: Context CluesDr. Lucille Hu1Reading strategy: Context clues2Lecture OutlineWriting: ResumeHow to write an effective resume?Brief introduction1Steps to follow to get hired2Preparing a resume3Excercise4ResumeResume VS CV A resume and a CV di

2、ffer mainly in length and goal. - A resume is brief and concise and no more than a page or two. - A CV is a longer (at least two pages) and more detailed synopsis. - The goal of a resume is to construct a professional identity, the goal of a CV is quite specifically to construct a scholarly identity

3、. - In the US, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. Brief Introduction A rsum is a persuasive advertisement. The rsum is a tool with one specific purpose: to win an interview. The rsum is visually enticing, a work of art. Simple and clean st

4、ructure. Symmetrical, balanced and easy to read. All the basic, expected information is included. It is a factual and concise summary of your qualifications.Steps to follow to get hired3/14/20221. Analyzing your strengths and restricting your job search2. Looking in the right places for a job3. Prep

5、aring a resume4. Writing a letter of application5. Filling out a job application6. Going to an interviewAnalyzing your strengths and look in the right places3/14/20221. Make an inventory of your most significant accomplishments in your major. What are your greatest strengths?2. Decide which specialt

6、y within your chosen career appeals to you the most.3. What are the most rewarding prospects of job in your profession?4. What are some of the greatest challenges you will face in your career?5. Which specific companies or organizations are your ideal working places? What qualifications will such co

7、mpanies insist on from prospective employees?What employers like to see in a resume?1Preparing a resumeParts of a resume2Organizing your resume3What employers like to see?(Principles)3/14/2022Honesty: be truthful about your qualificationsAttractive: the document should be pleasing to the eye with ap

8、propriate spacing and design.Carefully organized: the orderly arrangement of information is easy-to-follow.Concise: generally, keep your resume to one page.Accurate: including grammar, spelling, dates, names etc.Parts of a resume3/14/2022Contact information: Centre your name at the top of the page;

9、address; telephone number and email addressCareer objective: specify the type of job you are looking for.Education: in reverse chronological order Experience: in reverse chronological order Related skills and achievements: - second or third language you speak - extensive travel - certificates or lic

10、enses you hold - memberships in professional associations or community groupsComputer skills: extremely valuable in a job marketHonors/AwardsReferences: you can simply say that you will provide references on request, e.g. available on/upon requestREFERENCES:Ms. White, OwnerMs. Zhao, InstructorThe Do

11、ve CorporationChongqing Secretarial School893 East Second Street,402 River RoadChongqing, China 400045Chongqing, China 400007(023) 84920343Dr. Zhou234 South Lake Street,Shenyang, China 114000(024) 37823954Education Master of Arts in English (2010-2011)The University of Hong KongGPA 4.0/ 4.0Bachelor

12、of Arts in English (2006-2009)Minors in French and EducationThe University of Hong KongGPA 3.963/ 4.0 2007-present2001-20072005-present General Director, Xiamen University Dancing UnionSupervise general running of the Union.Organized the Universitys 85th anniversary Overseas Student Gala on April, 2

13、006.Organized the Unions anniversary evening on September, 2006. Aug. 2008 Sept. 2008 Intern, Finance Department, Dell (China)Assisted implement of DAP Payment Evaluation project in Dell (China).Collected and analyzed the business records for Credit Finance Team.Jun. 2007 Group leader, KPMG Case Stu

14、dy Competition in Xiamen UniversityOrganized and monitored the case study process.Carried out the final project. Useful Expressions1. Education2.1) Graduated from3.2) Studied at4.3) Majored in management and information systems5.4) Have completed additional elective courses in finance and economics6

15、. major 主修/專業 minor 副修7. Bachelor of Arts/ Science in學士8. Master of Arts/ Science in 碩士9. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 博士10.Dual/Double Degree 雙學位11.academic year 學年 semester 學期（美） term 學期 （英）Useful Expressions2. Work/Job/Business Experience3.1) Worked as in4.2) a working knowledge of5.3) Assisting in

16、 general office management6.4) Accountable for7.5) In charge of new business launched by the companyUseful Expressions4. Achievements1) Awarded2) Recognized for outstanding academic achievementsUseful Expressions5. Reference1) Suitable business and personal references will be submitted upon request.

17、2) Will be furnished on request.3) Available on/upon requestOrganizing your resume3/14/2022 Chronologically (traditional) -Information is listed year by year under two main categories. -It is straightforward and easy-to-read. -It is appropriate for students who want to emphasize recent educational a

18、chievements. By function or skill area No categories of education and experience. You would sort your achievements and abilities and itemize your main strengths in bulleted lists. Tips (Text book p60)3/14/2022Final advice3/14/2022Remember, employers dont spend much time reading rsums, so be sure to

19、make every word count. Be concise and dont be redundant. When describing your work experiences, be sure to put your most important duties first. If you have specific successes to speak of, write them first and make them stand out. The 20 second test3/14/2022 Yang Yu, who is an arts student in Nanjin

20、g University, learns from their instructor Mr. Wang that there is an positionfor a sales representative in a famous company, New HopeApparel Company. He is confident that his formal educationand previous experience as a sales assistant in Big MensApparel Company qualify him for the job, so he decide

21、s to apply. Suppose you are Yang Yu, write a functional resume for the position.In-class exerciseYang YuAddress Until July 15, 2005Permanent AddressP.O. Box 145#894 Heping StreetNanjing UniversityNanjing, 210000(025) 89327892(025) 84398425CAN OFFER THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:Practical Experience:Sell

22、for Big Mens Apparel Company as a part-time job.Organized Self-starter:Took 10 hours of course work each semester in order to graduate in 3 years from NanjingUniversity. GPA: 92/100High Energy Level: In addition to school, regularly enjoy flying, weight lifting. Volunteer for Youth Volunteer Associa

23、tion.Compatible Personality: Confident. Relate well to all types of people; approach situations with an open mind. Listen carefully; can negotiate effectively.References: Available on request. Search the latest newspaper for a Want Ad appropriate to your situation and write a resume. Arrange your re

24、sume in chronological order.HomeworkReferences and online resources3/14/2022Kolin, C. Philp. 2011. Successful Writing at Work. Posts & Telecom Press.About resume s1 Good& bad resumes Free sample resumes College graduate resumes The in-class exercise and the homework is extracted from Building your v

25、ocabulary1Common kinds of clues2Context CluesBuilding your vocabulary As you read for vocabulary improvement, use the following sampleplan which can be adapted to your needs and mode of learning:1. Be on the alert for new words2. Write down the word, its definition, and its pronunciation3. Use the w

26、ord4. ReviewRestatement1Synonyms2Antonyms3Definitions4Common kinds of cluesExplanation5Definitions6Restatement3/14/20221. Animosity, a feeling of strong dislike, developed among the workers when some refused to join the union.2. Polygamy, the practice of having many mates, is unlawful in the United States.Synonyms3/14/20221. The old man was cantankerous. He was ill-tempered, mean, and extremely quarrelsome.2. At first I was doubtful that I could do the job. After on successful week, however, I am much less dubious.Antonyms3/14/