III. Read the steps for preparing a resume and number them in the best order. The first one has been done for you. Then compare your answers with your partner.
Include a brief outline of your hobbies and interests
Provide the names of three references who can be contacted by a prospective employer
Include your name and current address, e-mail address and telephone number(s)
Outline your educational history starting with your most recent studies
Include other trainings and courses that you have taken
List your working experience starting with your most recent employment
Listening
Listening
1. Listen to the Human Recourse manager speaking about what to include in a resume. Check ü the items that should be included and mark with a û those that should not.
q address
q age
q all your education
q consenting references
q e-mail experience
q interests
q marital status
q religion
q volunteer work
In pairs, take turns summarizing the advice offered in the previous exercise. Use expressions from the box.
You have to … It is advisable to… You shouldn’t … We advise you to…Your resume should be… Make sure you… You should … You do not have to …
Reading
Read this extract from an advertisement for a job at a large banking organisation. Then read through the two resumes and decide which applicant is better suited for the job.
Responsibilities:
Work as a part of a team to ta
Ø ke ownership of all HR functions within a bank including staff development, training and all issues concerning staff welfare.
Ø Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave and sick benefits.
Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.
Applicant 1
Qualifications:
1982-1984 Community College Diploma in business
On-the-job short courses in various aspects of HR and computer programmes
Experience:
1996-2006 Rights General trading Human Resource manager
Ø Responsibility for all HR staff management
Ø Recruitment supervisor
Ø Adviser on all staff development issues
1984-96 RFC Food Co.
Human Resources Support Assistant
Ø Recruitment
Ø Employee contracts
Ø Organisation of staff PD
Applicant 2
Qualifications:
2003-05 University of Birmingham M.A. in Human Resources Management
2000-03 University of Cincinnati B.A. Business Administration – special focus on finance
Experience:
2005-06 More Mortgages Co.
Assistant in HR Department (temporary)
Ø Preparing documents and maintaining files on all applicants
Ø Sending letters of invitation to interview to short-listed applicants
2003-05 Library Support
Ø Afternoon duties at circulation desk
Ø Organising books on shelves
From In Company Intermediate
Listening
I. Listen to two people from the Human Recourse Department discussing the two applicants. Check ü the positive points for each applicant.
