商务英语课件：Chapter 7 Resume and Interviews Skills

1、Chapter 7 Resume and Interviews SkillsPreparing a ResumeThe resume, or called a data sheet or curriculum vitae (CV), may be the most important document you prepare in your job search. It deserves your attention.What Is a Resume?A resume is a factual and concise summary of your qualifications for a j

2、ob. It is not your life history or your emotional autobiography, nor is it a transcript of your college work. A resume highlights your achievements and abilities.It is a record of results,showing a prospective employer that you have what it takes (in education and experience) to do the job. The resu

3、me is a short (preferably one, never longer than two) outline accompanying your letter of application . Never send a resume alone, but do bring one with you to do an interview.What Employers look for in a ResumeEmployers may receive as many as 300 or 400 resumes for one position and often spend as l

4、ittle as thirty to sixty seconds on each. After a quick glance a prospective employer can reject your resume. All employers are looking for employees who are intelligent,cooperative,and responsible. They will look for resumes that show evidence of the following most desirable qualifications a candid

5、ate can have:Necessary experience or educationAbility to communicate wellComputer literacyCapacity to organize effectivelyAbility to learn material quicklyQualities of a team playerYour goal is to prepare a resume that shows you possess these sought-after job skills. Dont worry if you cannot format

6、your resume on-line.You might want to take advantage of one of the resume database services that prepare and post on line resumes in the proper format for a small fee. Not only will such a service format your resume,but it will also classify it according to your areas of expertise, making it easy fo

7、r employers to find you. The best resume on the net: Resume net: At on-line resumes: Virtual resume: Preparing for an InterviewInterviews can last half an hour or extend to two or three days. Most often,though, an interview will last about one hour. It has been estimated that the applicant will do a

8、bout 80 to 90 percent of the talking. Since you will be asked to speak at length ,make the following preparations before your interview.1.Do your homework about the employer-history, Types of products or services provided, number of employees,location of main,branch,and overseas offices. Consult the

9、 companys home page on the Web.2. Review the technical skills most relevant for the job. Reread sections of a textbook, study some recent journal articles,or talk to a professor or an employee you know from the company.3. Prepare a brief(one-or two-minute) review of Your qualifications orally about

10、Yourself4. Be able to elaborate on and supplement what is on your resume. Your interviewer will have a copy on the desk,so you can be sure that its contents will be the subject of many questions. Any extra details or information that bring your resume up to date(“I received my degree last week”) wil

11、l be appreciated. RESUME PREPARATION GUIDE1. Your resume should be a short summary of your qualifications consisting of no more than one or two pages, so it can be read quickly.2. Include “RESUME”, followed by your name, address,phone number and email address at the top center of the page.3. Do not

12、include any personal data(e.g., age, health, marital status). Continued-4. List most recent education first. Indicate all college, university,and technical school education. Indicate High School if it is your highest level of education. Include the following information:Name and location(city and state /province)of schoolDegrees earned or ,if a degree has not been completed, major area of study and number of years completed. Continued-Special training and licenses or certificates held that connect with your area of expertise.5. List last employer f