Question 1:
Explain to us, as best you can, why you have applied for a position in our company.
a. I am very interested in the field your company is in.
b. I need the money.
c. Your company has a very good reputation.
d. Yours is the only company that has offered me an interview.
Question 2:
Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
a. Good pay.
b. Famous.
c. Good training.
d. I've always wanted to work in this field, and your company is one of the leaders in this field.
e. I've wanted to work for you since your representative gave a career talk on campus, and gave me a very good image of your organisation.
Question 3:
What do you know about our company?
a. Famous.
b. Your annual report describes you as...
c. My friends in the field say that your company is...
Question 4:
What do you know about the type of work we expect from you?
a. What it says in the job advertisement.
b. Well at first I'd expect to... Then later, hopefully I will be promoted and I will...
c. I'd expect to carry out the functions of the post, and be creative and a good team member.
Question 5:
In what way do you feel our company will help you to use your abilities fully?
a. I think I will be able to use my inter-personal skills as a team member...
b. I think I will be able to put into practice the skills I learned at University.
c. I'm afraid I'm not clear on what exactly your company offers its employees in this area.
Question 6:
Have you any experience of this type of work?
a. No.
b. Well, from my summer working experience I have teamwork and organisational skills.
c. No, but I'm sure I will pick up the job very quickly.
Question 7:
What do you think determines an employees' progress in a company such as ours?
a. Company politics and relationships.
b. Interpersonal and technical skills.
c. Experience.
Question 8:
What qualities do you think the job requires?
a. The qualities that I have learned in my university career, for example...
b. I'm not sure.
c. The qualities that you mentioned in the job advertisement...
Question 9:
What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?
a. Co-operativeness and enthusiasm.
b. Team work.
c. Obedience.
Question 10:
We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
a. I don't know the other candidates, so I can't answer that question.
b. I have no idea, but I'm sure I'd work hard.
c. I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example...
Question 11:
How are your studies at the Polytechnic University related to this job?
a. Well, they weren't really relevant, but I'm sure I can pick up the job quickly.
b. Several of my courses were directly relevant to this job; for example...
c. In fact, I want to change my career because I'm bored with doing the things I did on my course.
Question 12:
Why did you choose your course as your field of study?
a. I chose the course because it would prepare me for this field, and I believe that this field suits my personality and strengths, for example...
b. It wasn't my first choice.
c. My teacher and career counselor recommended it .
Question 13:
What projects have you worked on?
a. I did a final year project called...
b. We did a lot of project work. The one I remember best was called... It was the best one because...
Question 14:
Could you tell us something about yourself?
a. I believe that I am a well-qualified, experienced person with abilities that suit your needs, for example...
b. Well, as you can see from my resume...
c. I'm the perfect employee you are looking for, you shouldn't miss this chance to employ me.
Question 15:
I see you have done some voluntary work. What did you learn from that?
a. I learned to be caring and compassionate, and to look after those less fortunate than myself.
b. I learned responsibility and leadership, for example...
c. I learned to be a better Christian from watching my colleagues and superiors.
Question 16:
What do you do in your spare time?
a. I sleep, listen to music and read books.
b. I enjoy cycling and wind-surfing.
c. I enjoy team sports such as basketball and volleyball, and I am the secretary of my department's student society.
Question 17:
How do you see your career developing?
a. After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management.
b. I aim to be promoted within two years, lead a team, and, when I have enough experience in the field, I will start my own company.
c. Well, I expect that after a few years management will promote me when they think that I am ready.
Question 18:
Do you have any particular strengths or weaknesses?
a. I think I'm good at...
b. I think I'm good at... As for weaknesses, my Chinese typing speed isn't very good, and I'm studying to improve it.
c. I'm good at... On the other hand I'm a little bit lazy.
d. Sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect.
Question 19:
What exactly do you know about dealing with subordinates who create a bad atmosphere in your team?
a. I would fire or transfer that subordinate.
b. I would talk to him or her to try to find out the problem.
c. I would first give him a verbal warning, and then go on to disciplinary procedures if necessary.
Question 20:
What were the benefits of your summer work?
a. Money.
b. There were no benefits, I just did a very low level job.
c. I learned what it's like to be an employee, how to work in a team, the procedures used by companies, and all the little things that make life in the workplace so different from life as a student.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
One more of Curriculum Vitae!!!
COMPANY OR
EMPLOYER NAME: COCACOLA COMPANY POSITION APPLIED FOR: ___MECHANIC SISTEM_
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION APPLICANT TELEPHONE:15709083
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:06071992
YOUR NAME:_BECERRIL_ _GOMEZ______ DAFTANA
LAST MIDDLE FIRST
ADRRES: ARE YOU LEGALLY ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE USA ?
JUAN DIEGO 45 ST. __ YES NO (IF YES, VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIERED )
__SN. ILDEFONSO MEXICO__ I AM SEEKING A PERMANENT POSITION: YES NO
______________________ IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB I AM ABLE TO :
ARE YOU ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS WORK (WHICH SHIFTS)? SELECT:__YES______
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? WORK(OVERTIME) SELECT:__YES______
YES NO PROVIDE A VALID ALASKA DRIVERS LICENSE? SELECT:_YES__
IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB, ARE YOU OVER (PLEASE MARK ONE) 14_ 15_ 16_ 18X 19_ 21_
I WILL BE ABLE TO REPORT TO WORK 2 DAYS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THAT I AM HIRED
HIGH SCHOOL :ENAZ 3 GENERAL GRADUATE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EBC 4 SOCIAL DEGREE
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL
OTHER
EDUCATION:
YRS COMPLETED FIELD OF STUDY GRADUATE OR DEGREE
MILITARY SERVICE: YES NO
DUTY/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:NO_______________________________________________________.
REFERENCES: LIST TWO PERSONAL REFERENCES WHO ARE NOT RELATIVES OR FORMER SUPERVISORS
MARIPOSA CORAZON RAZON FERNANDEZ 66 58277669 STUDENT 3
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN
NEPOMUSENO CARACOL FELIZ av. Artico 45 58256342______salesman 3 _
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN
EMPLOYMENT : LIST LAS EMPLOYMENT FIRST INCLUDE SUMMER OF TEMPORARY JOBS. BE SURE ALL YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EMPLOYERS RELATED TO THIS JOB ARE LISTED HERE,IN THE SUMMARY (FOLLOWING THIS SECTION),OR USE AN EXTRA SHEET OF PAPER IF NECESSARY
EMPLOYER NAME AND ADRESS
CASASISTENCIA IAP
SANTA ANITA ST MEX
NUEVO
POSITION TITLE/DUTIES SKILLS
ASISTENT
SUPERVISOR´S NAME: THELEPHONE
BANDA MARTIN 5523200026
DATES EMPLOYED
FROM TO
2000 2007
REASSON FOR LEAVING
I CHANGE THE JOB
EMPLOYER NAME: COCACOLA COMPANY POSITION APPLIED FOR: ___MECHANIC SISTEM_
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION APPLICANT TELEPHONE:15709083
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:06071992
YOUR NAME:_BECERRIL_ _GOMEZ______ DAFTANA
LAST MIDDLE FIRST
ADRRES: ARE YOU LEGALLY ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE USA ?
JUAN DIEGO 45 ST. __ YES NO (IF YES, VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIERED )
__SN. ILDEFONSO MEXICO__ I AM SEEKING A PERMANENT POSITION: YES NO
______________________ IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB I AM ABLE TO :
ARE YOU ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS WORK (WHICH SHIFTS)? SELECT:__YES______
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS? WORK(OVERTIME) SELECT:__YES______
YES NO PROVIDE A VALID ALASKA DRIVERS LICENSE? SELECT:_YES__
IF NECESSARY FOR THE JOB, ARE YOU OVER (PLEASE MARK ONE) 14_ 15_ 16_ 18X 19_ 21_
I WILL BE ABLE TO REPORT TO WORK 2 DAYS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THAT I AM HIRED
HIGH SCHOOL :ENAZ 3 GENERAL GRADUATE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EBC 4 SOCIAL DEGREE
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL
OTHER
EDUCATION:
YRS COMPLETED FIELD OF STUDY GRADUATE OR DEGREE
MILITARY SERVICE: YES NO
DUTY/SPECIALIZED TRAINING:NO_______________________________________________________.
REFERENCES: LIST TWO PERSONAL REFERENCES WHO ARE NOT RELATIVES OR FORMER SUPERVISORS
MARIPOSA CORAZON RAZON FERNANDEZ 66 58277669 STUDENT 3
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN
NEPOMUSENO CARACOL FELIZ av. Artico 45 58256342______salesman 3 _
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE OCUPATION YEARS KNOWN
EMPLOYMENT : LIST LAS EMPLOYMENT FIRST INCLUDE SUMMER OF TEMPORARY JOBS. BE SURE ALL YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EMPLOYERS RELATED TO THIS JOB ARE LISTED HERE,IN THE SUMMARY (FOLLOWING THIS SECTION),OR USE AN EXTRA SHEET OF PAPER IF NECESSARY
EMPLOYER NAME AND ADRESS
CASASISTENCIA IAP
SANTA ANITA ST MEX
NUEVO
POSITION TITLE/DUTIES SKILLS
ASISTENT
SUPERVISOR´S NAME: THELEPHONE
BANDA MARTIN 5523200026
DATES EMPLOYED
FROM TO
2000 2007
REASSON FOR LEAVING
I CHANGE THE JOB
Curriculum Vitae II!!!
BECERRO GLORY PANFILA ANASTACIA
27 RAMON CERDA * TUYEWALCO 54650
HOME: 16602808 CELL: 5556724449
Email: zero766_stacion@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
• Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Educator at the Kinder Garden education level.
• Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment.
• Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners.
• Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational.
EDUCATION:
• High School in EPOAN
• Junior High School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Elementary School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Kinder Garden in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano and “Pinocho”
• English language in Harmon Hall
ACADEMY HONORS AND AWARDS:
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual elementary school.
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual junior high school.
• Diploma at elementary school.
• Diploma at junior high school
• Certifies that has successfully completed the computation course.
27 RAMON CERDA * TUYEWALCO 54650
HOME: 16602808 CELL: 5556724449
Email: zero766_stacion@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
• Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Educator at the Kinder Garden education level.
• Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment.
• Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners.
• Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational.
EDUCATION:
• High School in EPOAN
• Junior High School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Elementary School in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano
• Kinder Garden in Scholar Center Anglo Mexicano and “Pinocho”
• English language in Harmon Hall
ACADEMY HONORS AND AWARDS:
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual elementary school.
• Certifies that has successfully completed the bilingual junior high school.
• Diploma at elementary school.
• Diploma at junior high school
• Certifies that has successfully completed the computation course.
QUALITY PROFESSIONAL RESUME!!!!
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In the U.S., a curriculum vitae (CV) is often used for medical and scientific positions, as well as positions in higher education.
Outside the U.S., the CV is the more widely used job-seeking document.
For New Graduates:
Sample Chrono-Functional New Graduate Resume: Copperplate Design
A design variation on the chrono-functional resume for college students and new grads. Note that while college students should strive for 1-page resumes, those with exceptional experience can have a second page. If you have concerns about resume length, read our article, The Scoop on Resume Length: How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be?. Read more about the uses of chrono-functional resumes.
Sample Chronological New Grad IT Resume: Classic Design
This design for new grads in the information-technology field contains our reader-friendly keyword section showcasing computer skills. Note that while college students should strive for 1-page resumes, those with exceptional experience can have a second page. This resume style is also available in a chrono-functional format.
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Our professional resume samples are intended to show the variety of designs and formats we use and the quality of the content we produce. Clients should not feel limited by the presentations shown in these samples since virtually endless variations and combinations are possible, depending on individual needs. Nor should you feel limited by the small selection of professions represented in these samples. We can prepare professional quality resumes for any profession; please see the many Professions/Occupations of Our Clients.
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In the U.S., a curriculum vitae (CV) is often used for medical and scientific positions, as well as positions in higher education.
Outside the U.S., the CV is the more widely used job-seeking document.
For New Graduates:
Sample Chrono-Functional New Graduate Resume: Copperplate Design
A design variation on the chrono-functional resume for college students and new grads. Note that while college students should strive for 1-page resumes, those with exceptional experience can have a second page. If you have concerns about resume length, read our article, The Scoop on Resume Length: How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be?. Read more about the uses of chrono-functional resumes.
Sample Chronological New Grad IT Resume: Classic Design
This design for new grads in the information-technology field contains our reader-friendly keyword section showcasing computer skills. Note that while college students should strive for 1-page resumes, those with exceptional experience can have a second page. This resume style is also available in a chrono-functional format.
We guarantee your satisfaction. We are trusted career experts, with more than 15 years of job search and career development experience, as well as authors of several career-related books (including the best book on cover letters, Dynamic Cover Letters, and the best book on networking, A Foot in the Door). Let us help you succeed in your career quest and/or job search by providing you with the job correspondence tools you need.
Example of Curriculum Vitae!!!
PEREZ RODRIGUEZ JUAN
45 Flores Magón
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
perojonh@hotmail.com
Objective
An entry-level junior bookkeeping position in a leader company of the area
Education
1995-1998: Jefferson College,Washington. Diploma in Administration. Minor la finance. A-plus average.
Employment
1996-1998: Bookkeeper for Student Association-Introduced new ledger sheets and balance entries. Increased current assets by 15%.
2003-2005: Newspaper delivery boy. Responsible for 75 customers, all satisfied.
Awards
1997: Winner of Young Junior Executive award for efforts in managing a company for a week.
Activities
1988: Chess competition, third place out of 60
Ann Morrison Smith
401 Albert Street
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
annmarrisonsmith@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Administrative secretary in a large office.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Self-taught how to use PS computer. Volunteer secretarial work for Co-op. Wrote and typed monthly minutes of meetings. (1980)
Active member of Parents Association. Responsible for designing, writing and editing 12-page safety booklet for elementary school children. Coordinated women's yearly golf tournament.
Wrote and sent memos, collected funds and managed 8 volunteers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Word processing: Word Perfect,Ventura.
Imping (60 wpm)
Clerical
Bilingual
EXPERIENCE
W. Accountants. (1975-78). Receptionist and clerical work. Like New Clothing. (1974-75). Part-time general office work
EDUCATION
Manpower Center (1988). Professional secretarial course. Word processing, computer science, administration, typing, steno.
John A. MacDonald High School (1975). Graduated "with distinction."
Excellent references available
45 Flores Magón
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
perojonh@hotmail.com
Objective
An entry-level junior bookkeeping position in a leader company of the area
Education
1995-1998: Jefferson College,Washington. Diploma in Administration. Minor la finance. A-plus average.
Employment
1996-1998: Bookkeeper for Student Association-Introduced new ledger sheets and balance entries. Increased current assets by 15%.
2003-2005: Newspaper delivery boy. Responsible for 75 customers, all satisfied.
Awards
1997: Winner of Young Junior Executive award for efforts in managing a company for a week.
Activities
1988: Chess competition, third place out of 60
Ann Morrison Smith
401 Albert Street
Tampa, FL 36598
(305) 458-1010
annmarrisonsmith@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Administrative secretary in a large office.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Self-taught how to use PS computer. Volunteer secretarial work for Co-op. Wrote and typed monthly minutes of meetings. (1980)
Active member of Parents Association. Responsible for designing, writing and editing 12-page safety booklet for elementary school children. Coordinated women's yearly golf tournament.
Wrote and sent memos, collected funds and managed 8 volunteers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Word processing: Word Perfect,Ventura.
Imping (60 wpm)
Clerical
Bilingual
EXPERIENCE
W. Accountants. (1975-78). Receptionist and clerical work. Like New Clothing. (1974-75). Part-time general office work
EDUCATION
Manpower Center (1988). Professional secretarial course. Word processing, computer science, administration, typing, steno.
John A. MacDonald High School (1975). Graduated "with distinction."
Excellent references available
What is curriculum???
Etymology and Spellings
Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life . Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life. A shorter alternative is simply vita , the Latin for "life". A short alternative is Simply vita, the Latin for "life." The plural of curriculum vitæ is formed following Latin rules of grammar as curricula vitæ (meaning "courses of life") — not curriculum vita (which is ungrammatical). The plural of curriculum vitae is Latin Formed Following rules of grammar as curricula vitae (meaning "courses of life") - not resume (Which is ungrammatical). The form vitæ is the singular genitive of vita , and so is translated "of life". The Vitae form is the singular genitive of vita, and so is translated "of life." In current usage curriculum is less marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum on its own is sometimes written as "curriculums", rather than the traditional curricula ; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculums vita " is avoided, because vita remains strongly marked as a foreign loanword. In current usage is less curriculum Marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum is on Its Own Sometimes Written as "curriculum" Rather Than the traditional curriculum; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculum vita" is AVOIDED, vita Because Remains Strongly marked as a U.S. foreign loanword.
A standard British CV Typically is limited to two pages of size A4 paper and includes the Following Generally points.
• Personal details at the top, such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Personal details at the top, Such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Photos are not required at all, unless requested. Photos Are Not required at all, unless are requested. Modern CVs are more flexible. Modern CVs are more flexible.
• A personal profile or career objective, instead of being written in either the first or the third person as commonly occurs, should be an impersonal statement, being a short paragraph about the job seeker. A personal profile or career Objective, INSTEAD of Being Written in Either the first or the third person as Commonly Occurs, should be an impersonal statement, Being a short paragraph about the job seeker. This should be purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's qualities such as "enthusiastic", "highly motivated", are allowable in so far as the objective is to convince the reader of the desirability of arranging an interview. This should be Purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's Qualities Such as "enthusiastic," "highly motivated", are Allow In so far as the Objective is to convinces the reader of the desirability of Arranging an interview. Buzzwords should be avoided, and focus should be placed on the individuals unique abilities which sets them apart from other job applicants. Buzzwords should be AVOIDED, and focus should be on the Individuals Placed Abilities unique sets them apart from Which Other Job Applicants.
• A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets alone is somewhat unsophisticated. A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets Somewhat alone is unsophisticated.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's educational qualifications and work experience, including his or her current role. A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's Educational Qualifications and work experience, Including his or her current role. The CV may account for the writer's entire career history, recent jobs only, or those jobs relevant to the job being sought. The CV May account for the writer's Entire career history, Recent jobs only, or to Those Relevant jobs Being Sought the job. The career history section should describe achievements rather than duties. The career history section should describe Achievements Rather Than Duties. The early career can these days be lumped together in a short summary but recent jobs should illustrate concept, planning, achievement, roles. The early career These Days Can be lumped together in a short summary But jobs should Illustrate Recent concept, planning, achievement, roles.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , including a list of his or her qualifications such as his or her academic qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc.) and his or her professional qualifications ( NVQs and memberships of professional organizations etc.). A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , Including a list of his or her Qualifications Such as his or her academic Qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc..) and his or her professional Qualifications ( NVQs and memberships Organizations of professional etc.). If the job seeker has just left the place of education, the work experience and education are reversed. If the job seeker has just left the place of Education, the Education and work experience are reversed.
• Date of birth, gender if you have an ambiguous first name, whether you have a driving license used to be standard - but nothing is required and you should not waste space on trivia. Date of birth, gender if You Have an ambiguous first name, Whether You Have a driving license standard Used to Be - But nothing is required and you should Not waste space on trivia. An employer requesting date of birth and gender needlessly could find itself on the losing side of recent anti-discrimination legislation . An employer Requesting date of birth and gender needlessly Could Find Itself on the losing side of Recent anti-discrimination Legislation .
• The job seeker's hobbies and interests (optional) if directly connected with the job seeker's career and/or employment. The job seeker's hobbies and Interests (optional) if connected directly with the job seeker's career and / or Employment.
There are certain faux pas for CVs: There are Un certain faux pas for CVs:
• The CV being longer than two full sheets of paper. The CV Than Being longer two full sheets of paper. (This rule does not apply to academic positions, for which the CV normally includes a complete list of publications and major conference papers. CVs for positions in postsecondary teaching, research, and academic administration may be of any length.) (This rule does Not Apply to academic positions, for the CV Normally Which includes a complete list of major publications and conference papers. Resumes for teaching positions in postsecondary, research, and academic administration May be of Any length.)
• Writing anything pejorative about other persons or businesses. Writing anything pejorative about Other persons or business.
• Implying skills which one does not have. Implying skills Which One Does Not have.
As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting fads. As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting Fads. For example, For example,
• In German-speaking countries, a picture was a mandatory adjunct to the CV for a long time. In German-speaking countries, a picture Was a mandatory Adjunct to the CV for a long time.
• Indian employers prefer lengthy résumés. Employers prefer Indian lengthy résumés.
• Including a photograph of the applicant is strongly discouraged in the US as it would suggest that an employer would discriminate on the basis of a person's appearance — age , race , sex , attractiveness , or the like. Including a photograph of the Applicant is Strongly discouraged in the U.S. as it would an employer Suggest That would discriminant on the basis of a person's Appearance - age , race , sex , Attractiveness , or the like. The theatre and modeling industries are exceptions, where it is expected that résumés will include photographs; actors refer to such photos as head shots . The theater and modeling industries are exceptions, Where It Is Expected That résumés will include photographs, actors Such Refer to photos as head shots .
• In Korea, résumés always include a picture of the applicant, and other information, such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and other information often regarded as personal information in the West. In Korea, résumés Always include a picture of the Applicant, and Other information, Such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and Other information as personal information Often Regarded in the West.
• When listing non-academic employment in the US, the newest entries generally come first (reverse chronological). When listing non-academic Employment in the U.S., the Generally newest entries come first (Reverse Chronological).
• The use of an "objective statement" at the top of the document (such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") was strongly encouraged in the US during the mid-1990s but fell out of favor by the late-1990s. The use of an "Objective Statement" at the top of the document (Such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") Was Strongly Encourage in the U.S. During the mid-1990s But Fell out of favor by the late-1990s . However, with the avalanche of résumés distributed via the Internet since the late 1990s, an "objective" and/or "skills summary" statement has become more common to help recruiters quickly determine the applicant's suitability. However, with the avalanche of résumés in distributed via the Internet Since the late 1990s, an "Objective" and / or "skills summary" statement has Become more common to help recruiters Quickly determine the Applicant's suitability. It is not prevalent elsewhere. It Is Not Prevalent elsewhere.
• In the 1980s and early 1990s in the US, the trend was to not allow a résumé to exceed one page in length. In the 1980s and early 1990s in the U.S., the trend Was to not allowed to Exceed résumé to one page in length. In the late 1990s, this restriction fell out of vogue, with two- or even three-page résumés becoming common. In the late 1990s, this restriction Fell out of vogue, Even with two-or three-page résumés Becoming common.
• In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , applicants may refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé even if the employer instructed the applicants to do so. In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , May Applicants refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, color, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé Even if the employer instructer the Applicants to do so.
Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life . Curriculum vitae is loosely translated as [the] course of [my] life. A shorter alternative is simply vita , the Latin for "life". A short alternative is Simply vita, the Latin for "life." The plural of curriculum vitæ is formed following Latin rules of grammar as curricula vitæ (meaning "courses of life") — not curriculum vita (which is ungrammatical). The plural of curriculum vitae is Latin Formed Following rules of grammar as curricula vitae (meaning "courses of life") - not resume (Which is ungrammatical). The form vitæ is the singular genitive of vita , and so is translated "of life". The Vitae form is the singular genitive of vita, and so is translated "of life." In current usage curriculum is less marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum on its own is sometimes written as "curriculums", rather than the traditional curricula ; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculums vita " is avoided, because vita remains strongly marked as a foreign loanword. In current usage is less curriculum Marked as a foreign loanword , and so the plural of curriculum is on Its Own Sometimes Written as "curriculum" Rather Than the traditional curriculum; nevertheless, the phrase "curriculum vita" is AVOIDED, vita Because Remains Strongly marked as a U.S. foreign loanword.
A standard British CV Typically is limited to two pages of size A4 paper and includes the Following Generally points.
• Personal details at the top, such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Personal details at the top, Such as name in bold type, address, contact numbers and, if the subject has one, an e-mail address. Photos are not required at all, unless requested. Photos Are Not required at all, unless are requested. Modern CVs are more flexible. Modern CVs are more flexible.
• A personal profile or career objective, instead of being written in either the first or the third person as commonly occurs, should be an impersonal statement, being a short paragraph about the job seeker. A personal profile or career Objective, INSTEAD of Being Written in Either the first or the third person as Commonly Occurs, should be an impersonal statement, Being a short paragraph about the job seeker. This should be purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's qualities such as "enthusiastic", "highly motivated", are allowable in so far as the objective is to convince the reader of the desirability of arranging an interview. This should be Purely factual, and subjective statements about the writer's Qualities Such as "enthusiastic," "highly motivated", are Allow In so far as the Objective is to convinces the reader of the desirability of Arranging an interview. Buzzwords should be avoided, and focus should be placed on the individuals unique abilities which sets them apart from other job applicants. Buzzwords should be AVOIDED, and focus should be on the Individuals Placed Abilities unique sets them apart from Which Other Job Applicants.
• A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets alone is somewhat unsophisticated. A bulleted list of the job seeker's key skills or professional assets Somewhat alone is unsophisticated.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's educational qualifications and work experience, including his or her current role. A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's Educational Qualifications and work experience, Including his or her current role. The CV may account for the writer's entire career history, recent jobs only, or those jobs relevant to the job being sought. The CV May account for the writer's Entire career history, Recent jobs only, or to Those Relevant jobs Being Sought the job. The career history section should describe achievements rather than duties. The career history section should describe Achievements Rather Than Duties. The early career can these days be lumped together in a short summary but recent jobs should illustrate concept, planning, achievement, roles. The early career These Days Can be lumped together in a short summary But jobs should Illustrate Recent concept, planning, achievement, roles.
• A reverse chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , including a list of his or her qualifications such as his or her academic qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc.) and his or her professional qualifications ( NVQs and memberships of professional organizations etc.). A reverse Chronological list of the job seeker's education or training , Including a list of his or her Qualifications Such as his or her academic Qualifications ( GCSEs , A-Levels , Highers , degrees etc..) and his or her professional Qualifications ( NVQs and memberships Organizations of professional etc.). If the job seeker has just left the place of education, the work experience and education are reversed. If the job seeker has just left the place of Education, the Education and work experience are reversed.
• Date of birth, gender if you have an ambiguous first name, whether you have a driving license used to be standard - but nothing is required and you should not waste space on trivia. Date of birth, gender if You Have an ambiguous first name, Whether You Have a driving license standard Used to Be - But nothing is required and you should Not waste space on trivia. An employer requesting date of birth and gender needlessly could find itself on the losing side of recent anti-discrimination legislation . An employer Requesting date of birth and gender needlessly Could Find Itself on the losing side of Recent anti-discrimination Legislation .
• The job seeker's hobbies and interests (optional) if directly connected with the job seeker's career and/or employment. The job seeker's hobbies and Interests (optional) if connected directly with the job seeker's career and / or Employment.
There are certain faux pas for CVs: There are Un certain faux pas for CVs:
• The CV being longer than two full sheets of paper. The CV Than Being longer two full sheets of paper. (This rule does not apply to academic positions, for which the CV normally includes a complete list of publications and major conference papers. CVs for positions in postsecondary teaching, research, and academic administration may be of any length.) (This rule does Not Apply to academic positions, for the CV Normally Which includes a complete list of major publications and conference papers. Resumes for teaching positions in postsecondary, research, and academic administration May be of Any length.)
• Writing anything pejorative about other persons or businesses. Writing anything pejorative about Other persons or business.
• Implying skills which one does not have. Implying skills Which One Does Not have.
As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting fads. As with résumés, CVs are subject to recruiting Fads. For example, For example,
• In German-speaking countries, a picture was a mandatory adjunct to the CV for a long time. In German-speaking countries, a picture Was a mandatory Adjunct to the CV for a long time.
• Indian employers prefer lengthy résumés. Employers prefer Indian lengthy résumés.
• Including a photograph of the applicant is strongly discouraged in the US as it would suggest that an employer would discriminate on the basis of a person's appearance — age , race , sex , attractiveness , or the like. Including a photograph of the Applicant is Strongly discouraged in the U.S. as it would an employer Suggest That would discriminant on the basis of a person's Appearance - age , race , sex , Attractiveness , or the like. The theatre and modeling industries are exceptions, where it is expected that résumés will include photographs; actors refer to such photos as head shots . The theater and modeling industries are exceptions, Where It Is Expected That résumés will include photographs, actors Such Refer to photos as head shots .
• In Korea, résumés always include a picture of the applicant, and other information, such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and other information often regarded as personal information in the West. In Korea, résumés Always include a picture of the Applicant, and Other information, Such as religion, Resident registration number (South Korea) , family information, military information (for men), and Other information as personal information Often Regarded in the West.
• When listing non-academic employment in the US, the newest entries generally come first (reverse chronological). When listing non-academic Employment in the U.S., the Generally newest entries come first (Reverse Chronological).
• The use of an "objective statement" at the top of the document (such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") was strongly encouraged in the US during the mid-1990s but fell out of favor by the late-1990s. The use of an "Objective Statement" at the top of the document (Such as "Looking for an entry-level position in stores") Was Strongly Encourage in the U.S. During the mid-1990s But Fell out of favor by the late-1990s . However, with the avalanche of résumés distributed via the Internet since the late 1990s, an "objective" and/or "skills summary" statement has become more common to help recruiters quickly determine the applicant's suitability. However, with the avalanche of résumés in distributed via the Internet Since the late 1990s, an "Objective" and / or "skills summary" statement has Become more common to help recruiters Quickly determine the Applicant's suitability. It is not prevalent elsewhere. It Is Not Prevalent elsewhere.
• In the 1980s and early 1990s in the US, the trend was to not allow a résumé to exceed one page in length. In the 1980s and early 1990s in the U.S., the trend Was to not allowed to Exceed résumé to one page in length. In the late 1990s, this restriction fell out of vogue, with two- or even three-page résumés becoming common. In the late 1990s, this restriction Fell out of vogue, Even with two-or three-page résumés Becoming common.
• In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , applicants may refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé even if the employer instructed the applicants to do so. In Canada, by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms , May Applicants refuse to put down race, national or ethnic origin, color, sex, age or mental or physical disability on the résumé Even if the employer instructer the Applicants to do so.
Comparative or Active???
Check the exercises and try to check
Active or Passive? - Exercise 1
Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.
They listen to music. Active Right.
She is reading an e-mail. Active Right.
These cars are produced in Japan. Passive Right.
Alan teaches Geography. Active Right.
German is spoken in Austria. Passive Right.
Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake. Passive Right.
Henry Ford invented the assembly line. Active Right.
The bus driver was hurt. Passive Right.
You should open your workbooks. Active Right.
Houses have been built. Passive Right.
Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.
Boys like to play soccer. Active Right.
This room has been painted blue. Passive Right.
Cricket is played in Australia. Passive Right.
I am given a book. Passive Right.
We have lost our keys. Active Right.
You might see dolphins here. Active Right.
The report must be completed by next Friday. Passive Right.
They were singing a song. Active Right.
A letter was written to her. Passive Right.
The bike is being repaired. Passive Right.
Check
You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) Julia rescued three cats.
Three cats were rescued.
2) The students handed in the reports.
The reports were handed in.
3) Maria crashed into the blue car.
The blue car was crashed into.
4) Alex learned the poem.
The poem was learned.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
The book has been forgotten.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
The DVD recorder has not been repaired.
7) They play handball.
Handball is played.
8) Sue puts the rucksack on the floor.
The rucksack is put on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
The match had been lost.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
The window is not going to be opened.
You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) The words are explained by the teacher today.
2) We were sent a letter the day before yesterday.
3) This car will not be stolen. It's too old.
4) This street has already been closed because of snow.
5) A new restaurant will be opened next week.
6) He was invited to the party yesterday.
7) The blue box cannot be seen.
8) I was given the book by my friend last Sunday.
9) The dishes have not been washed by my little brother.
10) I will not be asked by Robert.
Active or Passive? - Exercise 1
Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.
They listen to music. Active Right.
She is reading an e-mail. Active Right.
These cars are produced in Japan. Passive Right.
Alan teaches Geography. Active Right.
German is spoken in Austria. Passive Right.
Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake. Passive Right.
Henry Ford invented the assembly line. Active Right.
The bus driver was hurt. Passive Right.
You should open your workbooks. Active Right.
Houses have been built. Passive Right.
Correct. Well done.
Your score: 90%.
Boys like to play soccer. Active Right.
This room has been painted blue. Passive Right.
Cricket is played in Australia. Passive Right.
I am given a book. Passive Right.
We have lost our keys. Active Right.
You might see dolphins here. Active Right.
The report must be completed by next Friday. Passive Right.
They were singing a song. Active Right.
A letter was written to her. Passive Right.
The bike is being repaired. Passive Right.
Check
You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) Julia rescued three cats.
Three cats were rescued.
2) The students handed in the reports.
The reports were handed in.
3) Maria crashed into the blue car.
The blue car was crashed into.
4) Alex learned the poem.
The poem was learned.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
The book has been forgotten.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
The DVD recorder has not been repaired.
7) They play handball.
Handball is played.
8) Sue puts the rucksack on the floor.
The rucksack is put on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
The match had been lost.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
The window is not going to be opened.
You answered 10 tasks out of 10 correctly.
That's 100%. Your results:
1) The words are explained by the teacher today.
2) We were sent a letter the day before yesterday.
3) This car will not be stolen. It's too old.
4) This street has already been closed because of snow.
5) A new restaurant will be opened next week.
6) He was invited to the party yesterday.
7) The blue box cannot be seen.
8) I was given the book by my friend last Sunday.
9) The dishes have not been washed by my little brother.
10) I will not be asked by Robert.
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