10 Interests
They are given, because they should characterize you. Everyone else loves music, reading, sports, etc. – so try to single yourself out from the crowd and put something non-standard here, though acceptable. They also might be relevant for psychometric testing.
11 Personal information, such as marital status, photos, etc., is not given in resumes these days, it’s thought to lead to preferential treatment.
12 References
Here you either write References available on request or give the contacts of people whom your possible employer might address for a reference. That is discussed with those people in advance.
13 Some essential tips:
Resumes should be 1 page long, not more, 1,5 pages for long work history;
are typed these days, not hand-written, there mustn’t be any corrections or misprints;
Resumes are printed on white paper A 4 format (letter format) only;
They are never bent & are sent with a piece of cardboard to avoid bending;
Must have a reader-friendly look;
Creative approach is not welcomed.
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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the Contact Info Section
Portrayal
Key skills
Objective Statement
the Work Experience Section
the Education Section
the Honors & Activities Section
Interests
References
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Tasks:
Think about a vacant position. Make a list of qualities and skills required for each job (Students are divided into pairs and each pair thinks of a vacancy; then they advertise each vacancy in front of the group).
Hometask: 1. think of your qualities, skills, hobbies and interests & put them down; 2. write several resumes for several imaginary positions.
In class: conduct job interviews for the positions you have thought of (Students have a job committee – a group is split into 3-4- teams. Then they change places and roles). Interviewers should be ready with lists of questions relevant for the particular positions; interviewees should be ready to sell themselves and fill in the application form.
Have a vote and select those whom you would hire.