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B) Complete the text with the appropriate verbs from a).

When you apply for a job, you are usually asked to … an application form as well as your resume and a cover letter. Companies like to have standardized forms containing information about candidates. This makes comparison simpler and also makes it easier for a company to … candidates for interview. It is very important that you … all your abilities and skills in the spaces provided.

Remember, this is an employer’s first impression of you so it is very important that you … the form accurately. Show employers that you are able to … instructions. Answer all questions as precisely and concisely as you can. Do not … any sections blank. If a question does not … to you, simply write ‘not applicable’. Proofread your application before you turn it in.

 

Text: Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume (US) or curriculum vitae (GB) is a summary of your previous experience, education and qualifications. In Europe, when people say ‘CV’, they are commonly referring to what is known in the U.S. as a ‘resume.’ But is there any difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume?

The primary differences are the length, the content and the purpose. A resume is usually brief – no more than a page or two. A curriculum vitae may be longer (at least two pages) and more detailed including your academic background, research experience, publications, awards, honors, and other details. That is why a CV is used mainly when applying for academic, education or research positions and fellowships. However, very often, CV and resume are used interchangeably.

When writing a resume, try to determine your main ‘selling points’ and include enough information for the employer to feel that you are worth interviewing. Some important tips for your resume:

· Match your skills and experience to the needs of the organization.

· Stress what sets you apart from the crowd.

· Remember that the primary aim is to rouse the employer’s interest, not to provide a biography.

· Be brief and to the point. At best, the resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing your qualifications.

Here is a list of the most common kinds of resume information.

Personal dataName and address, e-mail, phone number, date of birth

Job objective State exactly what you want. It may be useful to give not the position you would like (e.g. a sales manager), but the area and the general level of responsibility (e.g. a management position in marketing)

Summary of qualifications or Profile A personal profile at the beginning of your CV is your chance to attract the reader’s attention directly to your most important attributes for the job, for example, ‘an energetic and skilled communicator with a record of leadership and initiative’.

Work experienceGive dates of your employment (in reverse chronological order), name of the enterprise you worked for, position title, description of the duties you performed, including all volunteer and part-time jobs for students. Use action verbs in your job description (e.g. organized employee training seminars, prepared budgets, supervised, administrated, analyzed, coordinated, etc.). If you are still employed in this position, write: ‘2005 to present’.



EducationFor students whose job experience is little or nonexistent, this section usually comes first. Begin with your most recent or your most advanced degree or diploma, give the date and the name of the institution that granted it. It’s not necessary to include secondary school, unless you have a particular reason. Make sure to list any additional courses, including specific company training programs or language courses.

Special skills and interests Include such categories as language fluency, specific computer skills, and hobbies if they demonstrate qualities relevant to the job. Most personal information is unnecessary. However, being single might be an advantage for a job requiring a lot of travelling.

ReferencesThe names and addresses of two referees are often required. You don’t need to include references until the employer is really interested. So just write: ‘Supplied upon request’.

Types of resume

There are two basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings: a chronological resume and a functional resume.

The chronological resume works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history which shows career growth from one position to the next. It is the most traditional type of resume with the focus on time, job continuity, growth and advancement. Your work experience is given the priority, and jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first, along with a brief description of duties. Employers like this type of resume because it’s easy to see what jobs you have held and how they qualify you for the advertised position.

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience. The focus on what you did, not when and where you did it. It is used most often by people who are changing careers, have gaps in their employment history or very little work experience. This type of resume describes the achievements and abilities gained through work experience, vocational training, hobbies, volunteer work, community activities or just life experience. The employer can see immediately how you fit the job without having to read through the job descriptions to find out.

There are also variations of these two types. A combination resume combines the traditional chronological listings and job descriptions with a quick synopsis of your market value (your skills, qualifications, accomplishments). It has become the accepted standard nowadays, and is perhaps most effective for today’s professionals.

A targeted resume may be any of the three types above, but it is written for a specific company or a specific position. Hence, the focus is on your experience and skills relevant to the job you are applying for.


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