Understanding the main points

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 478.

Specific Points about the Resume

1. Have more than one on hand, emphasizing different aspects of your qualifications or aims. Then you can update and revise them quickly when opportunities arise.

2. Make them easy to read by using headings, point form, and lots of white space. Look at a few current books of advice or websites to see the range of page formats available.

3. List facts in reverse chronological order, with the most recent ones first. Shorten some lists by combining related entries (e.g. part-time jobs). In general, omit details of high-school achievements. You also don't have to include personal details or full information for references. But don't try to save space by relying on acronyms (even for degrees): they aren't always recognizable by readers or electronic searches.

Complete the summary of advice given in the article with words from the box. You will not need all the words.

The job market is becoming increasingly competitive and your (1) application package should show that you are aware of employers' needs.

Your letter must make a good first (2) _______________ so use appropriate letter (3) _________________________and salutations. Don' write too much but make sure you emphasize what you can (4) ____________________ to the organization. State some of your abilities and experience, (5) ______________________ these up with examples, and refer the reader to your (6) _______________________ for more information.

Your CV should be (7) _____________________ to read, with clear sections and (8) ________________ , bullet or numbered points, and plenty of space. Check some books or (9) ____________________ for acceptable formats. List your most (10) _____________________ experience or achievements first and work backwards in time, and don't send an identical CV every time – (11) ___________________ it to reflect the specific job opportunity.