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In this module, you are expected

Module 2: Résumé

ObjectivesObjectives

to learn about the format and contents of résumé;

to write a correct and satisfactory résumé.

Résumé

After Qiu Xiaoyun finished her job application letter, she deci

ded to review her résumé again which she had already drafted

based on the Chinese version. She read through the résumé an

d felt it awkward but could not find any problem. Now please hel

p her to improve this résumé.

Task

Your Try Your Try1

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Name:QiuXiaoyunBirthday:1988,5,2

Stature:160cm

Phone:13932369871

Gender:Female

Health: Excellent

Weight: 46 kg

E-mail: qwawa060224@126.com

Education:2003-2006MAODUN Senior School

2006-presentHZ Vocational and Technical College

Capability: 2006 passed CET 3

2007 passed CET 4

2007 passed National Computer Test Level 1

Hobbies: Traveling

Listening to the music

Shopping

Work Experience: Supermarket salesgirl, Manager assistant

References: Available upon request

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What should be included in a résumé?

What should be a job application letter’s main points?

You are divided into several groups a

nd each group works as the board of

directors. Discuss Qiu Xiaoyun’s résu

mé and compare your own, then cho

ose the best one out. When you are

discussing, please think about the foll

owing questions.

Notes:

What is the problem existing

in this résumé?

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1.What is the problem existing in this résumé? This résumé is not in a clear layout, for the items are not arra

nged logically and in a block style. The message of the résumé is not complete, for example, the address is missing in the personal information, and the work experience should be told in detail, including time, company name, and responsibility; while some information seems abundant, such as stature and weight. There are also some chinglish expressions, such as “Birthday: 1988,5,2”, which should be “Date of birth: May 2, 1988”. And the word “capability” is not properly used here.

2. What should be included in a résumé? A résumé should at least included personal information (na

me, address, telephone numbers, date of birth and gender), educational background, work experience, and reference

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3. What should be a job application letter’s main points?

First we should analyze what key skills, areas of expertise or

experience the employer will be looking for in the candidate.

Then we evaluate our strengths and interests, put the right

content, which may highlight our unique skills and portray us

at our best. We should also organize our information in a

logical fashion and keep descriptions clear and to the point.

Meanwhile we should pay attention to make the résumé

uniform and consistent, and error-free. As a beginner, a one-

page résumé is enough.

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RésuméName: Qiu Xiaoyun Gender: Female Date of birth: May 2, 1988Address: 299 Xuefu Road, HZ Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, 313000Phone: 13932369871E-mail: qwawa060224@126.com Career objectiveHealth: ExcellentObjective: to obtain an entry-level position in a foreign trade companyEducation Education2003—2006 MAODUN Senior School2006—now HZ Vocational and Technical College

Sample Analysis

Personal information

Career objective

Education

Résumé

ExperienceSummer 2007 Salesgirl, TESCO Supermarket, Huzhou Summer 2008 Manager assistant, Shanghai Auto –solution Co. Ltd, ShanghaiQualifications and skills Miscellaneous itemsEnglish level: CET – 4Computer skill: National Computer Test Level 1

HobbiesTravelingListening to the musicShopping

ReferencesAvailable upon request

Sample Analysis

References

Miscellaneous items

Experience

Résumé

1. The definition of a résumé A résumé or C. V. (Curriculum Vitae) is a brief written introduction

to one’s personal details, which is usually sent together with the job application letter, with the purpose to win an interview and get a foot in the potential company.

2. The format of a résumé A résumé basically includes personal information (name, address,

telephone numbers, date of birth and gender), educational background, work experience, and references. But sometimes more items are added to present us in the best light, such as health, current status, citizenship, career objective, awards and honors, scholarships, publications, professional memberships, hobbies, interests, skills and so on.

Neat margins, adequate “white space” between groupings, and indenting to highlight text help to make the résumé eye-catching.

Summary

Résumé

You are provided two more résumés to learn by yourself. You can mak

e comparison on the samples to summarize the mini difference.

Individual Study

Tips

1.The two candidates choose different items to show themselves.

2. In the first résumé, the name and the address are written like those

on an envelope and at the beginning, which make it most convenient

for the reader to contact the candidate; while the second one

3. In the first résumé, the candidate’s education and experience begins

with the most recent and in detail, while in the second the

information is listed in chronological order and stated briefly.

4. In the second résumé, the reference information is given in details,

which make it easy for the employer to know more about the

candidate directly from the reference.

Résumé

1Larry Kean

1256 Spring Ave.North Adams, MA 01247

800/555-3288495larrykean@hotmail.com

Objective: A position in sales or customer assistance for a major grocery productscorporationEducation: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MO 49981 (Sept. 2003 to present) Bachelor of Arts in General Business Administration Additional coursework in computer science, French, and PsychologyHonors: Dean’s List –2 terms Alpha lambda Delta –Freshman scholastic honorary

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Experience: Night ManagerGood for You Grocery, Grand Ledge, Michigan (Sept. 2004 to present)• Monitor inventory and supervise overnight stocking procedures• Maintain store security and ensure friendly, efficient service for all-night custo

mers• Increased store sales 20%Sales InternLand O’Lakes, Inc., Minnesota (June 2003 to Sept. 2004)• Assisted in development and implementation of market survey• Made independent sales calls in local areaActivities: Vice-president, Marketing Association, 2003 –2005 Member, Student Alumni Association Intramural Basketball, 2003 –2004 Volunteer Fundraiser, WKAR – TV, 2004 to presentReference: Available upon request

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2Résumé

Name: JIN, Yan Gender: Female Date of birth: February 21, 1986Address: 39 Park Road, Changsha City, Hunan 410000Phone: 0731-5628796E-mail: jinyan@sina.com

Objective: to obtain an entry-level secretary position which offers development

opportunity for a career as administrative secretaryEducation 2002—2005 Changsha No. 1 Senior School, Changsha, Hun

an 2005—now Hunan University Major: English –good at listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating; typing –50 wpm

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Minor: Japanese –working knowledge (conversational)

Relevant Experience2006 Part-time teacher at Xingxing Training School 2007 Tutor and guide of Summer Program for Canadians2008 Clerk at a Seven-Fortune Import & Export Company Awards and scholarships 2005 “Excellent Student”, Changsha No. 1 Senior School 2007 Recipient of university scholarships, Hunan University

References Wang Guofeng, headmaster of Xingxing Training School, Changsha Zhang Yanhong, Professor of English, Hunan University, Changsha 　

Résumé

Directions: In part , you have prepared a résumé for Qiu Xiaoyun, now yⅠou are required to revise your own work according to the 5-C principlesin the table.

Practices

Revising Revising1

Purpose Clarity Has the résumé been targeted to the goal clearly?

Layout Correctness Is the layout in a logical fashion and visually appealing to the reader?

Language Conciseness Have you kept the description clear and to the point?

Content Completeness Have you included all the key points?

Tone Courteousness Have you paid attention to the politeness all through the writing?

Résumé

1) Excellent Student Leader优秀学生干部 2) To obtain a position related to computer design and application, which can offer some challenge jobs.欲觅一与电脑设计与运用相关的、具有挑战性的职位 3) Responsible for writing English correspondence and telecommunications to foreign trade partners负责书写给外国贸易伙伴的英文函电 4) I’m highly organized with skill in coordinating and motivating workers.本人具有较强的协调与激励员工的能力。5) Reference will be furnished upon request 如需要，可提供证明人情况。

Practices

Translating Translating2

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6) 班团支部书记

Secretary of the class League Branch7) 欲觅外贸公司初级业务员职位。

To obtain an entry-level salesman position in a foreign trade company8) 负责培训人员，制定和实现销售目标。

Responsible for training, the establishment and fulfillment of sales goal9) 处理突发事件和旅客投诉。

Handle unexpected incidents and guests’ complaints10) 经要求可提供。

Available upon request

Practices

Translating Translating2

Résumé

Directions: Prepare a résumé for the position of international businesswoman in Refine Textile Co. Ltd. You can refer to the advertisement in the practice 3 of module one.

Practices

Writing Writing3