Unit 2（课件）- 《实用商务英语写作》同步教学（东南大学版·2017）

Unit 2 Job Application Tasks Resume Letter of Application Letter of Recommendation Tasks of Resume 1. Introduction 2. Layout 3. Categorization 4. Principles 5. Samples 6. Exercises Introduction Resume is a document used by persons to present their backgrounds and skills. Resume is a French word which means summary. The other expression, curriculum vitae (CV), is a Latin word, which means course of life. Resume is often required when one applies for a job. An effective resume is the foundation of every successful job campaign. Resume should be clear and concise. Layout Heading part Job objective Education experience Work experience Optional parts 1) Heading Part It includes the personal contact information like name, mail address, telephone number, fax and e-mail address. The name of the applicant can be put in the middle at the top of the page in bold letters serving as a title to attract the employer’s attention. Don’t date the resume. 2) Job Objective The job objective of a resume refers to the intention of the applicant seeking for a job. State your definite work goal or direction. 3) Education Experience It contains information related to the academic degrees that the applicant has obtained. It can be listed in reverse chronological order. The highest degree usually goes first. Basic information about the applicant’s education includes the name of school, degree, major, specific courses related to the job, academic honors or achievements and date of graduation. 4)Work Experience All the employment experiences (including full-time or part-time work experience) relevant to one’s job objective need to be listed. Use simple verb phrases to summarize one’s main activities on the job. 5) Optional Parts a. Personal data Fundamental personal information like age, gender, height, weight, health, marital status can be listed in this part. The applicant can also list language proficiency, computer skills, hobbies, major activities and s