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X. Writing. How to write a resume.

Cover Letter – a letter containing extra information that you send with sth;

CV (curriculum vitae) – a written record of your education and employment that you send when you are applying for a job;

Resume – a short summary or account of sth;

Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume

What is the difference between a CV and a resume?

Answer: The primary differences between a resume and a CV are the length, what is included and what each is used for. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise − no more than a page or two, a CV is a longer (at least two page) and more detailed synopsis.

A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to receive a CV.

In the United States, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

A. When applying for a job a cover letter should be sent or posted with your resume. Your cover letter should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Your cover letter is your first (and best) chance to make a good impression! Write a cover letter as Ann Smirnova did. Follow these few simple steps.

1.  Keep your cover letter brief.

2.  Remember your cover letter serves a purpose. It introduces you and motivates the reader to look at your resume.

3.  Write about why you are applying for a particular position: "I am applying for the position of ...". Clearly state the position for which you are applying.

4.  Ensure you include all contact information.

5.  Highlight a few of your strong points and achievements.

6.  It is difficult to proofread your own writing . Find other people to 
read your cover letter, application forms and resume.

7.  Ensure your cover letter has no misspellings, poor grammar or typos.

Anna Smirnova

98, Chaikovskogo Street apt 85

St.Petersburg, 191194, Russia

Phone: +7 812 272 08 95

December 2, 1996

US Consulate General

15, Furshtatskaya

Street St.Petersburg. 191028

Attn.: Mr. Josh Overcast

Dear Sirs,

By this letter I would like to apply for the FSN personnel clerk position at the US Consulate General.

Thank you for taking time to deal with my application.

Please kindly find my references enclosed.

Faithfully yours

B. Read the text and make the vocabulary of unknown words.

How to write a resume

A resume consists of several key components, and to write a good resume you need to cover all these aspects. The main items that are required on a resume include your name, contact details (address, telephone and optionally email), your objective, education, previous work experience and references. You may also include other additional information that may be relevant to the job you are applying for such as special interests, computer knowledge, and if you are multilingual you may write down the languages that you speak.

Name and contact details It is important to put your real name on your resume, and not a nickname. This is to show that you are serious about the position you are applying for. It is also best to give your permanent, residential address so that employers can see where you are located. It is a good idea to list both your home phone number, and your mobile phone number in case you are not available at home when the prospective employer rings.

Objective This is often the focus point on your resume, it outlines to the employer what type of work that you are after and why you are after it. The objective should be a simple sentence or two that is directly related to what work you wish to gain and your qualifications or accomplishments.

Education This is often one of the most important areas when writing a resume. It is important to list all the education you have achieved so that you distinguish yourself from other applicants. If you have a degree, be sure to include the type of degree you achieved (Bachelor, Masters, etc.), your majors, the institution attended, graduation date and years attended. It may be worth providing your grade average, and also any special awards and achievements that you have.

Work Experience Work experience is also another very highly important category when writing a resume. It shows employers if you have had relevant past experience to the job you are applying for. Ensure that you list the name of the organization, location of the organization, your position with them and the dates you worked with them. You should also describe the work you done with them, ensuring that you use strong and words relevant to the job at hand (for example, if the job you are applying for relies heavily on teamwork, focus on the teamwork aspects in previous jobs). You should list any forms of volunteer work or internships.

Additional Information This is the area in which you can list anything else that may be relevant, or put you ahead of other applicants. This could be for example if you are multilingual, you could list the languages that you speak. You can also list computer knowledge that you have if computers will be used in the workplace.

References It is almost essential to include a reference list when writing a resume. References are most often people you have previously worked for, or if you haven't had a job before you could list teachers or family friends. You must ask references if you can put them on your resume before including them. It is best to have at least two people, and include there name, phone number, what relation they had and organization they work for. If you do not wish to provide references when you first submit you resume, you can write "References available upon request" in which the potential employer will ask you for them when they are ready.

Now you are ready to write your own resume. Study the example below and try to write one for yourself.