Welcome to Practical Business WrGing 001 Lectured by Satine Lee Guangzhou Open University
Welcome to Practical Business Writing Lectured by Satine Lee Guangzhou Open University
Resume Quiz 1.You resume has to sell you in short order. 2.When describe work experience,the paragragh style is prefered. 3.It's perfectly acceptable to use personal pronouns(I,me,my)on a resume. 4.Action verbs need to be included in all resumes
Resume Quiz 1. You resume has to sell you in short order. 2. When describe work experience, the paragragh style is prefered. 3. It’s perfectly acceptable to use personal pronouns (I, me, my) on a resume. 4. Action verbs need to be included in all resumes
5.The best resumes have specific job accomplishments rather than job descriptions. 6.Having any typos or misspellings on a resume are lethal. 7.You should not try to put all the information about you into the resume
5. The best resumes have specific job accomplishments rather than job descriptions. 6. Having any typos or misspellings on a resume are lethal. 7. You should not try to put all the information about you into the resume
Purpose of a Resume A successful resume shows how your experience and education relate to the job you're applying for persuades the supervisor that you are someone worth talking to gets you an interview e几
Purpose of a Resume A successful resume ❖ shows how your experience and education relate to the job you’re applying for ❖ persuades the supervisor that you are someone worth talking to ❖ gets you an interview
Killer resume or "killed"resume A job often attract 100 to 1000 resumes 10 to 20 seconds is all the time you have to persuade a prosperctive employer to read further
Killer resume or “killed” resume ❖ A job often attract 100 to 1000 resumes ❖ 10 to 20 seconds is all the time you have to persuade a prosperctive employer to read further
Why Resumes Fai/? No accomplishments 78% Negative visual impact 55% Poor or no cover letter 40% Lack of objective 36% Format problems 32% Irrelevant data 29% Inadequate job description 12% Resume too long 10%
Why Resumes Fail ? No accomplishments 78% Negative visual impact 55% Poor or no cover letter 40% Lack of objective 36% Format problems 32% Irrelevant data 29% Inadequate job description 12% Resume too long 10%
What Employer say about resumes 1.Use correct spelling 2.Include an accurate phone number 3.List dates of employment 4.Be honest 5.Target your resume to the job 6.Describe actual achievements 7.Include a cover letter 13:
What Employer say about resumes 1. Use correct spelling 2. Include an accurate phone number 3. List dates of employment 4. Be honest 5. Target your resume to the job 6. Describe actual achievements 7. Include a cover letter
Basic Resume Format You resume is your most important calling card in your job search Length 1.Preferably one typed page,no longer than two pages Font 10 point 12 point Paper 1.Use 8%"X11"or A4 size paper 2.Print on high quality printer
Basic Resume Format You resume is your most important calling card in your job search Length 1. Preferably one typed page, no longer than two pages Font 10 point ~ 12 point Paper 1. Use 8 ½” ×11” or A4 size paper 2. Print on high quality printer
Resume writing step by step
Resume writing step by step
Step 1.Collect Your Facts What facts do you need? 1.Names of past employer 2.Dates of past employment 3.Degrees and certificates 4.Volunteer activities 5.Association memberships 6.Special skills
Step 1. Collect Your Facts What facts do you need? 1. Names of past employer 2. Dates of past employment 3. Degrees and certificates 4. Volunteer activities 5. Association memberships 6. Special skills