Resume writing tips

Unit 1.

Applying for a Job.

Find the Russian equivalents for the underlined words. Read and translate the text to understand the main idea.

RECRUITMENT

When a company needs to recruit new people, it can give an announcement in the «NEED HELP» section of a newspaper.

People who are looking for a job can send a letter of application or covering letter (US — cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV (in US — resume) containing details of their education and experience. A company may ask candidates to fill up a standard application form. The company's Human Resources department selects the most suitable applications and prepares a short list of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend an Interview. Companies can hire people using the services of a recruitment agency (in US — search firm), which provides a list of suitable candidates.

A growing number of companies are no longer satisfied with traditional job interviews. Sometimes they give the candidates a series of written tests. These tests are not about mathematics or grammar. By these tests employers want to evaluate candidates on the following qualities:

• Does the candidate have creative and entrepreneurialabilities?

• Can the candidate be a leader?

• Is the candidate flexible and capable of learning?

• Does the candidate have enough skills and knowledge?

These tests are all part of a broader trend. Companies are getting much more careful about hiring.

Employers always looked for experienced workers - has the candidate done this before? Most companies have not changed this practice until now.

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HOW TO WRITE A CV OR RESUME?

A resume of your career, sometimes called a Curriculum Vitae or CV, informs the employer about the experience and skills you have.

A good resume should:

1. Attract attention.

2. Create a positive impression.

3. Present your skills and qualities clearly and concisely.

The purpose of your resume is to tell the employer why you should be hired. A good resume is the first step to a job interview.

The resume may be photocopied and sent off to many employers. You can change the sections of the content according to the different needs of the organizations.

Resume writing tips

As you write your resume, keep in mind the following:

1. Use concise language.

2. Minimize or omit everything that is irrelevant.

3. Place the most important information at the beginning of your resume.

4. There must be no grammatical errors in your resume.

5. Let an experienced person read your resume.

6. Print your resume on good paper.

Answer the questions:

1. What is a resume?

2. What should be mentioned in a good resume?

3. What is the main purpose of the resume?

4. What are the rules of resume-writing?