1、How to Write a Resume/CV (CV=Curriculum Vitae),Liang, Zhengliu复旦大学 Fudan University,Definition of Resume,“A short account of ones career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position”Websters Dictionary,Definition of Curriculum Vitae,“A short account of ones career and qualifi
2、cations prepared typically by an applicant for a position.”Websters Dictionary,Necessity & Significance,To introduce and present yourself; To add strength to your interview; To help you get a job you want.,Components,Heading/Personal Data Career objectives (optional) Qualifications (optional) Educat
3、ion Work Experience Accomplishments/Achievements/Profile SkillsMemberships/Professional Affiliations(if any) Activities (if any) Awards (if any) Publications (if academic),Heading/Personal Data,Name of Applicant Date of Birth(DOB) Sex Mailing Address Phone # Fax # (if any) E-mail address,Name of App
4、licant,English Order:First name & last nameEnglish order for a Chinese name:Last name placed before first name with a comma inserted between.,Mailing Address,1)# of bldg/house SPACE 2)St./Rd SPACE SPACE- SPACE 3) # Apt. 1)City, 2)State SPACE SPACE - SPACE 3)Zip Code CountryFor a Chinese address :Lan
5、e # only, placed in the 1st part if Line One Community name (#), placed in the 2nd part of Line One Extensions - or / (instead of strict translation),Styles of Heading,1. Resume NAME:DOB:SEX:ADDRESS:PHONE #:FAX #:E-MAIL ADDRESS:NOTE: DOB & SEX applicable to a foreign applicant.,Styles of Heading,2.
6、Resume NAME ADDRESS PHONE # FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS,Styles of Heading,3. NAME ADDRESS PHONE # FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS,Styles of Heading,5.NAME HOME ADDRESS INSTITUE ADDRESS,Positions of Subtitles,Either on the left or in the middle. Note: Be consistent.,Types of Subtitles,Capitalized Bigger in letter(a li
7、ttle bit) Boldfaced,Spaces & the Body,Single space between lines. Double space between sections. The body usually expected to cover ONE page.,Career Objectives Example 1,OBJECTIVETo seek a position as a computer programmer with a financial institution and advance to a management position in research
8、 and development or sales and service.,Career Objectives Example 2,OBJECTIVE BookkeepingKeep complete record of financial transactions and balance books in health care environment, using proven kills to: Systematize financial data Coordinate weekly, monthly and quarterly figures Keep business record
9、s orderly and up-to-date Research discrepancies Reconcile statements,Career Objectives Example 3,OBJECTIVEPosition that will utilize a broad range of consulting skills, knowledge in financial planning and analysis, accounting and training and strengths to: Analyze complex financial data Quickly deve
10、lop rapport and build trusting relationships Work effectively with diverse types of people Mediate between conflicting parties to explore options and reach resolutions,Career Objectives Example 4,OBJECTIVETo contribute to the profitable growth of an organization in the area of controlling, financial
11、 planning and analysis and financial systems and operations.,Career Objectives Example 5,OBJECTIVEA position of significant responsibility that requires general management, operation and financial control experience along with strong training, problem solving and computer skills.,Qualifications Sect
12、ion(optional) Coverage,Your ability Your knowledge Your identity,Qualifications Section(optional) Useful Expressions,Qualified in Qualified by X years in X years experience in Known for Known for ability to,Qualifications(optional) Format,Qualified in (To be specified if necessary) ,Qualifications(o
13、ptional) Format,X years experience in (To be specified if necessary) ,Qualifications(optional) Example,Seventeen years experience in training, financial planning and consulting and accounting for small businesses. Known for ability to translate complex financial data into understandable information
14、and develop sound financial plans for individuals and small business. Knowledge includes: Accounting management Small business management Business plans and projections Corporate and individual tax planning Retirement planning, investment, risk management Thorough understanding of health insurance a
15、nd regulatory compliance.,Education Section Style,Periods of time usually placed on the left margin; An indention for each line marked by a dot() or a hyphen(-); Back shift order, i.e. from the highest degree/level to the lowest(undergraduate); One phrase for one line.,Education Section Documents,Th
16、ree parts of each line:1 in 2 at 3 . Degree Specialty SchoolDiploma Major,Experience Section Line one,Three parts of the first line:1 of 2 at 3 . Title Profession Dept. of Ins.,Experience Section The style of specific illustrations,Periods of time usually placed on the left margin; An indention for
17、each line marked by a dot() or a hyphen(-); Back shift order, i.e. from the present to the past; One phrase for one line; Consistency with verbal forms: -ing suggested for the present; -ed for the past. Selective focuses on experiences.,Experience Section The list of duties for the present,Acting as
18、 Serving as Working as Conducting Assisting Performing Engaged in Responsible for Etc.,Experience Section The list of duties for the past,Acted as Served as Worked as Conducted Assisted Performed Engaged in Responsible for Etc.,Experience SectionExample,Abe Lincoln National Insurance, Lakeland, Flor
19、ida 1990-Present Manager, Home Office Accounts Oversee development of new department that will serve150,000 customers. Handle strategic planning, recruiting, hiring and training. Establish operating procedures. Act as liaison between field and home office. Trained 35 new sales representatives in Eng
20、lish and Spanish in effective sales techniques and product information; participants reported confidence in working in Hispanic and non-Hispanic markets. Motivated sales staff to take initiative to work more closely with customers that saved accounts worth $56 million. Recruited and hired ten sales
21、managers that allowed company to expand into Hispanic market representing 20% of population. Created and presented training for new African-American employees that facilitated understanding of corporate culture and significantly hastened acclimation time.,Accomplishments Section Significance,Somethi
22、ng you did that is of significance to your career. Some events that will have a great impact on the job you are applying for.Note: This section can be presented together with Experience Section,Accomplishments Section Coverage,Make a list just as you do for Experience Section: Acted as Served as Wor
23、ked as Conducted Assisted Performed Engaged in Responsible for Etc.,Accomplishments Section Example,Assisted in implementation of new computer inventory system for 650 bed skilled nursing facility that cut time to order, track and bill for medical supplies from one week to one day per month. Spearhe
24、aded maintenance and repair of health care facility for inspection by new owners that resulted in approval and passage of fire and safety codes and biannual inspections. Trained administrative and nursing staff on value of generating and tracking valid statistical data in spreadsheet format that res
25、ulted in more accurate quality assurance tools to determine residents health. Coordinated and analyzed data to determine feasibility of price increase in assisted living unit; produced a uniform system for tracking rental rates that gave management tool to consistently measure revenue.,Skills Sectio
26、n (Optional) Significance,What you are capable of doing can be a great asset to the position you are applying for.Note: This section can overlap Accomplishments Section. Therefore, it is wise to choose one.,Skills Section (Optional) Expressions,Skillful at Able to X years of experience in Working kn
27、owledge of Hands-on experience of Etc.,Memberships Section (if any) Example,National Association of Compensation Professionals Benefits Managers of America Personal Manager Professionals,Activities Section (if any) Example,Member, Heart Association Fundraising Young Processional Committee, 1993 Memb
28、er, Seniors Masterworks Art Show Committee, 1994,1995 Member, Area Agency on Aging,Awards Section (if any) Format,Three parts of each line:1 awarded by 2 in 3_ Award Inst. Year,Publications Section (if academic) For a book,Author (last name first). Title of the book. City: Publisher, Date of publica
29、tion. e.g. Dahl, Roald. The BFG. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1982.,Publications Section (if academic) For a magazine,Author (last name first), “Article Title.“ Name of magazine. Volume number, (Date): page numbers. e.g. Jordan, Jennifer, “Filming at the Top of the World.“ Museum of Science Magazine. Volume 47, No. 1, (Winter 1998): p. 11.,Thanks. Questions, please.,
