Практичне заняття 2

Тема: Резюме. Види резюме. Основні вимоги до складання резюме.

Питання:

1. What is a resume?

2. What are the basic requirements for a good resume?

3. How many types of resumes do you know? What do they differ in?

4. What type of resume is the most popular with the recruiters?

5. What information is recommended to exclude from your resume?

6. Which of special suggestions that can help you write a perfect resume do you think are the most important?

Завдання:

1. Підготуйте доповідь про основні вимоги оформлення резюме, використовуючи текст “The Resume. How to Write a Resume.”

2. Складіть власне резюме.

3. Повторення граматичного матеріалу. Теперішній неозначений час. Множина іменника.

Список літератури:

1. Буданов С.І., Борисова А.О. Business English.Ділова англійська мова. / С.І. Буданов, А.О. Борисова. - Харків: Торсінг Плюс, 2007. - 128 с.

2. Васильєва Л. Деловая переписка на английском языке / Л. Васильева. - М.: Айрис-пресс, 2004. - 352 с.

3. Дарси, Брус Бери. Английский язык. Краткий курс грамматики: [пер. с нем. А. Радиковой] / Брус Бери Дарси. - М.: РИПОЛ классик, 2010. - 112 с.

Topical words

хронологічне резюме професійне резюме комбіноване резюме цільове резюме досвід

здатність, здібність привабливий вигляд зворотний обов'язки

chronological resume functional resume combination resume targeted resume experience

abilities = capabilities attractive layout reverse

responsibilities

1. Read and translate the texts. Write out the unknown words.

A RESUME. HOW TO WRITE A RESUME.

A Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an objective written summary of your personal, educational, and experience qualifications. It packages your assets in the form of a convincing advertisement, which sells you for a specific job. A resume is a kind of written sales presentation. An effective resume creates a favorable impression of you while presenting your abilities and experience.

The basic requirements for a good resume are:

• brevity: one page is preferable, but not more than two pages;

• top quality paper;

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  perfect spelling and grammar;

• no typographical errors;

• attractive layout.

Your personal data sheet contains most of the information you need, to prepare resume. Now you have to select and arrange that information in the way that best relates your background to the work you seek. Every resume is an individualized presentation of your qualifications for a particular job. It means that you may prepare a few different resumes, depending on the types of jobs you are applying for. You can choose from among four types of resumes:

• Chronological resume lists work experience or education in reverse chronological order. It describes responsibilities and accomplishments associated with each job or educational experiences.

• Functional resume lists functional skills and experience separately from employment history.

• Combination (functional/chronological) resume draws on the best features of the chronological and functional resumes. It highlights applicant's capabilities and includes a complete job history.

• Targeted resume emphasizes capabilities and accomplishments relating to the specific job applied for. Work experience is briefly listed in a separate section.

The purpose of any resume is to help you obtain a job interview, not a job. Very few people are hired without a personal interview.

To attract attention, some job seekers print resumes on tinted paper, in a menu-like folder, or on unusual-sized paper. If done in a way to attract positive attention to you, these approaches have merit.

2. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the purpose of a resume? 2. What are effective resumes? 3. What is the length of effective resumes? 4. What should a useful resume include? 5. How should a resume be reproduced?

3. To strengthen your resume you may use action verbs like, (try to learn them by heart):

Analyzed — аналізував

Administered, managed - вів справи, керував Completed -проводив (роботу)

Created - створював

Evaluated - визначав (кількість, вартість); підраховував

Implemented - впроваджував

Improved - удосконалював

Investigated - дослідив, вивчив

Organized - організував

Participated - брав участь

Performed - виконав

Planned - планував

Proposed - запропонував

Provided - забезпечив

Researched — досліджував

Solved - вирішив (проблему, задачу)

Streamlined - модернізував Supervised -завідував Supported -підтримував

4. Knowing what to exclude from your resume is as important as knowing what to include. Here is a list of details to exclude from your resume:

• Height, weight, hair or eye colour;

♦> Comments about your family, spouse, or children;

• Your photograph (unless you are applying for modeling or acting job);

• Travel restrictions;

♦І* Preferences for work schedule, days off, or overtime;

• Salary demands or expectations.

Very few people have good resumes. If English is not your native language or if you come from another country, it can be even more difficult to know the right things to do. Some special suggestions will help you write a perfect resume:

1. Adapt your resume to the information you have gathered about the employer and the job you want.

2. Use action verbs, they will bring your resume to life.

3. Avoid the pronoun “I”. Describe your skills and capabilities by using as many specific words as possible.

4. Highlight your accomplishments and achievements.

5. Keep it simple and clear: two pages at most.

6. Be truthful, don't exaggerate or misrepresent yourself. Remember that employers check the information.

7. Don't mention salary.

8. Avoid long sentences. Use the minimum number of words and phrases but avoid abbreviations.

9. Looks are important. The resume should be typed with plenty of white space and wide margins. Place headings at the left side of the page, and the details relating to them on the right side.

10. Make sure there are no errors in spelling, punctuation, or typing.

11. Don't sign or date the resume.

12. Always send an original of your resume. Don't send a photocopy.

13. Keep copies of resumes on file for future reference. Once you have a job, update your resume on a regular basis.

5. Grammar material. Find the plural nouns in exercise 4. What grammar rules of forming plural nouns do you know? Read the pairs of nouns. Find the mistakes.

1. a new - news; 2. a nebula - nebulae; 3. a skill - skilles; 4. a species - specieses;

2. a mean - means; 6. a radius - radiis; 7. an information - informations; 8. a datum - datam; 9. a goose - gooses; 10. a man - mans; 11. a basis - basses; 12. a radius - radiuses; 13. a terminus - terminis; 14. an advice - advices; 17. a headquarter - headquarters; 18. a crisis - criseses; 19. a hypothesis — hypotheseses.

3. Look through the sample of a resume. Write your resume.

IVAN IVANOV Dimitrov Street 17, Kiev, Ukraine Phone: (044) 333-33-33 E-mail: petro20@ukr.net

сайті. Додаю своє резюме для розгляду. I am writing at the suggestion of my former

employer (employer name), who thought that your company might need an

intern. - Я пишу за пропозицією мого колишнього роботодавця (ім'я

роботодавця), який порахував, що Вам може знадобитися.

2. main body (why are you interested in this job?) For example: 1 have learnt on your company website that you are looking for dynamic individuals who can adjust quickly to new surroundings. I suppose that my background would make me well suited

to a position in (position name). - Я дізнався на Вашому вебсайті, що Ви

шукаєте енергійних людей, які вміють швидко пристосовуватися до нової обстановки. Я вважаю, що моя кваліфікація і досвід підходять під вимоги посаді (назва посади).

2. conclusion ( emphasize that you are available for work). For example: I will be glad to discuss my experiences and training during the job interview with you. If you

need any additional information, please contact me (contact information). -

Я буду радий обговорити мій досвід і освіту на співбесіді з Вами. Якщо Вам

потрібна додаткова інформація, будь ласка, зв'яжіться зі мною

(контактна інформація).

4. Complimentary close.

10. Read and analyse the example of cover letter. Write a cover letter.

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,

Please accept my enthusiastic application for the school social worker position at XYZ High School, listed onjobs.com.

I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of adolescents, both inside and outside of the classroom, and I believe I would be an ideal fit for your innovative school.

1 am confident that my experience and skills will make me a valuable member of the XYZ High School social work team. I have enclosed my resume, and will call within the week to see if we might arrange a time to speak together. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely, (name)

Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email