《新视野英语教程(第三版)》教学资源book4Unit3-Section B

1、How to Write a ResumeHow to Write a Resume The passage is about the general contents of a resume and the rules of writing a resume. The following questions are open-minded with no right or wrong answer. You should ask each other the questions and have a short discussion. 1. What do you think is the

2、importance of a resume?2. What do you think should be included in a resume?3. Whats your view about a successful resume? One of the most important elements in a successful job search is your resume. A resume is a business document that outlines your work experience, education, and skills, on paper.

3、An effective resume sells you; an ineffective one merely states facts about you. Your resume, then, should summarize your strongest skills and achievements. How to Write a Resume How to Write a Resume A resume does not tell your life story. Rather, it should describe important background data and ex

4、periences, highlight your major strengths and accomplishments, and reflect your ability to lead others, solve problems effectively, and be creative on the job. A resume should consider the needs of the readeryour potential employeras well as your own successes and ambitions. Be brief. One page writt

5、en with quality and precision will impress readers without wasting their time on unnecessary details. If, on the other hand, you have more than ten years of experience, a two-page resume may be appropriate. It takes less than one minute for a potential employer to scan your resume. Thus, to be succe

6、ssful, your resume should reflect who you are, the businesses and environments you find attractive, and the career objectives you have established. You should take some time for self-assessment and job research prior to working on the first draft of your resume. Writing your resume Focus: Whenever p

7、ossible, elaborate on measurable accomplishments and achievements in your resume; do not merely list jobs held and duties performed. Your resume should show, through examples, how you could assist the company. Length: A one-page resume with one or two significant jobs will be attractive and easy to

8、read. Avoid overloading your resume with unnecessary information in order to increase the length or to make it appear that you have more experience. Format: By far the most frequently used format is chronological. In the chronological resume, work experience is presented in reverse time order. Your

9、present job, or last job, is listed first. Various positions held inside one company are also described in reverse order. This format highlights achievements in specific jobs. Grammar and style: The more uniform you keep your sentence structure, the easier it will be to read your resume. Be sure tha

10、t all sentences are written in the same tense. Stylistic considerations should be used to organize the layout of your resume. Different type and print styles, as well as highlighting organizations, titles, departments, and promotions, will make your resume easier to read. However, it is wise not to

11、use too many different styles, as this can make the resume look busy or unprofessional. Action words: Describe your activities and accomplishments using active verbs that communicate to the reader you are a person who takes the initiative, and can thus make a significant individual contribution to t

12、he organization. Above all, make sure you feel your resume truly reflects the best of who you are, personally and professionally. There is no room for modesty in your resume, just as there is no room for little white lies, innocent though they may seem. Having really had a good look at your experien

13、ces and goals, set about putting your best foot forward, starting with a solid resume. And when youre done, read it over, and ask yourself, Based on this resume, would I hire this applicant? Hopefully, the answer will be a most definite Yes! 这仅仅是书面形式的建议。- Its only a suggestion on paper. e.g. - Alan

14、often missed meals and sleep in order to get his ideas down on paper. 阿伦为了记下自己的想法，常常不吃饭不睡觉。 on paper: 在纸上；以书面形式 如果你想获得提升，就得更好地推销自己。 - If you want a promotion, youve got to sell yourself better. e.g. - Can you sell your employer your idea? 你能让你的老板接受你的想法吗？ rather: adv. 恰恰相反 1. 病人不但没好，反而进一步恶化了。 - The p

15、atient was no better. Rather, he grew worse. 2. 她的病情不但没有好转，反而恶化了。 - She was no better, but rather grew worse. e.g. - We have not lost the game. Rather, we have won. 我们没输。相反，我们赢了。not. but rather.: 不是（做某事），而是（做另外的事）e.g. - The committee does not deal with individual letters, but rather discuss issues i

16、n its newsletter. 该委员会不处理个人信件，而是在简报中讨论问题。 已经制定了新的游戏规则。 - New rules have been established for this game. e.g. - She established a goal for career development. 她确立了一个职业发展目标。 prior to: 在之前； 先于 来这里之前她住在巴黎。 - Prior to her coming here, she was in Paris. e.g. - The work should be completed prior to your de

17、parture. 在你出发之前，这工作必须要做完。 有些要点肯定要作进一步的详细说明。 - Some of those points will have to be further elaborated.e.g. - Just tell us the main facts and dont elaborate on them . 只要告诉我们主要事实就行了，别作详细解释。 assist: vt. 帮助； 协助 你能帮助我解决这个问题吗？ - Can you assist me to solve the problem. e.g. - I was employed to assist the m

18、anager with his duties. 我受雇协助经理工作。 那学校里所有老师的工作都过重。 - All the teachers in that school are overloaded with work.e.g. - Dont overload the electrical system by using too many household appliances at once. 不要同时使用太多的家电而使电力系统超负荷。 reverse: adj. 相反的 在支票的背面签字。- Sign the check on the reverse side. e.g. - Now a

19、rrange the number in reverse order. 现在以相反的顺序排列这些数字。 我们已经认真考虑了你的建议。 - We have given careful consideration to your proposal. e.g. - Several considerations have influenced me in coming to the decision. 我在好几个因素的作用下作出了这个决定。e.g. - I highly appreciate your favorable consideration. 非常感谢你的关照。 take the initia

20、tive: 采取主动；首先采取行动 你为什么不带头安排一次会议呢？- Why dont you take the initiative and arrange a meeting. e.g. - Mary has taken the initiative to improve relations with her parents. 玛丽已主动采取行动来改善她和父母的关系。 查尔斯狄更斯为英国文学做出了突出贡献。 - Charles Dickens made an outstanding contribution to British literature. e.g. - Community p

21、olice made a very positive contribution to crime prevention. 社区警察为预防犯罪做出了积极贡献。 set about: 开始做；着手做 早餐后，我妈妈开始收拾东西。- After breakfast, my mother set about cleaning up. e.g. - I asked him how I should set about learning the German language. 我问他该怎样开始学德语。 每当初次见面， 我总是尽量给人留下好印象。 - I try to put my best foot f

22、orward whenever I meet someone for the first time.e.g. - If you put your best foot forward, youll pass the finals. 如果你竭尽全力复习，你就能通过期末考试。 1. Children need a happy home _.2. Weve _ a rule in this club that everyone buys his own drinks.3. Social scientists make an important _ to the understanding of pol

23、itical life.4. He finished college three years ago and now is working at a research _.5. The final _ of the accounts is ready.6. The train was _ with tourists and their luggage.7. I was not angryquite the _ I was very happy.8. Plain, simple clothes are _ for school wear.environment established contr

24、ibution organization Section A: Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. establish overload organization appropriate draft environment reverse contribution draft overloaded reverse appropriate 1. Read the contract _ carefully before you sign it.2. This book was published two days prior _ his departure for the United States.3. In doi