Now, using the ideas and advice contained in this lesson write your own resume. Use the given form as an example

Writing

Listening

Read this extract from an advertisement for a job at a large banking organisation. Then read through the two resumes and decide which applicant is better suited for the job.

Reading

In pairs, take turns summarizing the advice offered in the previous exercise. Use expressions from the box.

Listening

Listening

1. Listen to the Human Recourse manager speaking about what to include in a resume. Check ü the items that should be included and mark with a û those that should not.

q address

q age

q all your education

q consenting references

q e-mail experience

q interests

q marital status

q religion

q volunteer work

You have to … It is advisable to… You shouldn’t … We advise you to… Your resume should be… Make sure you… You should … You do not have to …

Responsibilities: Work as a part of a team to ta Ø ke ownership of all HR functions within a bank including staff development, training and all issues concerning staff welfare. Ø Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave and sick benefits. Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.

Applicant 1 Qualifications: 1982-1984 Community College Diploma in business On-the-job short courses in various aspects of HR and computer programmes Experience: 1996-2006 Rights General trading Human Resource manager Ø Responsibility for all HR staff management Ø Recruitment supervisor Ø Adviser on all staff development issues 1984-96 RFC Food Co. Human Resources Support Assistant Ø Recruitment Ø Employee contracts Ø Organisation of staff PD

Applicant 2 Qualifications: 2003-05 University of Birmingham M.A. in Human Resources Management 2000-03 University of Cincinnati B.A. Business Administration – special focus on finance   Experience: 2005-06 More Mortgages Co. Assistant in HR Department (temporary) Ø Preparing documents and maintaining files on all applicants Ø Sending letters of invitation to interview to short-listed applicants 2003-05 Library Support Ø Afternoon duties at circulation desk Ø Organising books on shelves

From In Company Intermediate

I. Listen to two people from the Human Recourse Department discussing the two applicants. Check ü the positive points for each applicant.

	Applicant 1	Applicant 2
overall qualifications
specific courses
years of experience
range of responsibilities
experience related to finance
flexibility
team player

Name	Crystal Danziger
Address	1245 Dahia Road Sumner, Washington WA147
Telephone	[phone]
E-mail	danz @ hotjob.com
Objective	A clerk position in a high quality library, where my customer service and organization skills will be utilized and appreciated.
Education 1996 – 2000   1996 - 1994 1993 - 1994	University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Bachelor (Library Science). Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA.
Highlights of Qualifications Organization Skills Clerical Skills	Demonstrated experience shelving books, straightening shelves and keeping the collection in order. Strong skills for data entry, assigning bar codes, preparing mailing and labelling new material.
Experience 2001- present	Library Clerk, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, WA. - Entered data on PC computer - Bar-coded books - Prepared mailing
2000 - 2001	Library Clerk, Skyway Library, Seattle, WA. - Shelved books - Bar-coded books - Stamped and labelled new material
Languages	German (fluent)
Computer Skills	MS Office (Word, Excel), E-mail, Internet
References	Available upon request

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