Unit 4. Curriculum Vitae

Some companies do not send application forms, but prefer applicants to supply curriculum vitae (c.v.) which is your personal and working history.

The aim of the c.v. or resume is to get a potential employer interested in the skills and qualification of an applicant for a particular job in that company.

There should be a covering letter with application forms and c.v.s, either explaining points that might not be clear, or giving further information to emphasize your suitability for the post.

There are various layouts for a c.v. Some c.v.s may have a section for supplementary information, where reasons for applying for the position and leaving previous and present employment are included, as well as personal qualities and skills which the candidate feels are relevant to the job.

There exist two types of c.v. They are chronological and functional c.v.s. In the most wide-spread chronological resume the applicant has to refer to the workplaces he/she has worked at in the chronological order. The candidate should include the name and address of the companies; the dates of starting and leaving the posts; positions and duties the applicant has been responsible for.

The functional resume is concentrated on the duties and responsibilities not the employers and positions. The candidate shouldn’t use this type of the c.v. if he/she has had a constant workplace.

Practice:

Exercise 1. Study the sample of a functional resume:

Brad Anaheim 45 Beech Avenue San Jose, CA 938757 Tel. [phone] Profession Systems programmer Objective A challenging position in the computer programming field where I can utilize my extensive experience and problem solving skills as a systems programmer. Experience Member of MVS/OS395 Parallel Systplexx Conversion Team. Involvement in high exposure state-of-the-art environment, including OS395 Parallel Systplexx Conversions with full data sharing, Open Edition, and Internet Connection Secure Server. Solid experience in the installation, maintenance, tuning, and debugging MFFS/ESA (OS395), SMPE, JES3, TSO/ISPF, VTAN, TCP/IP and DB2 and CICS. Ability to multitask and adaptability to multiple environments, implementing complex systems and network management applications. Employment history 1993 – present Sonomax Conversion Systems, San Jose, California 1989-1991 ATRAXX Computer Associates, Palo Alto, California 1985-1988 Innova Computer Programs, San Francisco, California Education Bachelor of Science – Mathematics (1983) University of California at Los Angeles Master of Science – Computer Science (1985) University of California at Los Angeles

Exercise 2. Study the sample of a chronological resume:

Curriculum vitae Date of Birth:25 February 19— Name:Carol Brice Present address:25, Westbound Road, Boreharmwood, Herts, WDS 1DX Telephone number: 999-7464-7465 Marital status:Single Education and qualifications: 1980-1985Mayfield School, Henley Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1DX GCE in English Language, French; History, Geography; and Art. 1985-1987Hilltop Further Education College, Kenwood Road, London NW7 3TM Diploma in Business Studies Work experience:Johnson Bros. Plc, 51-55 Baker Street, London W1A 1AA Oct'87-Dec'88 Type of Company:Retail Chain Stores Post:Junior Secretary Responsibilities:Secretarial work including typing; shorthand; correspondence; copying reports and minutes from notes; tabulating data; filing; answering customers' calls; mail distribution; and general office duties. Jan '89 – present National Auto Importers Ltd., Auto House, Sidmouth Street, London WC1H4GJ Type of Company:Car importers Post:Secretary to Assistant Director Responsibilities:Deeling with all correspondence, taking minutes at meetings and writing up Assistant Directors reports, receiving customers and suppliers; dealing with home and overseas enquires, making decisions оn behalf of A.D in his absence, and representing the company at various business functions. Other information:While working I have attended various evening courses for Italian and French, and have also been on a special Information Technology course at The City College. My interests include tennis, badminton, swimming, and reading. References:Mr B. Norman, Assistant Director, National Auto Importers Ltd Auto House, Sidmouth Street, London WC1H 4GJ Current salary:&14,000 per annum

Exercise 3. Write a resume of your own according to the sample given above in Ex.2.

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