What is a resume?
The word ‘resume’, according to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, is a short written account of your education and your previous jobs that you send to an employer when you are looking for a job. The word resume is commonly seen in many job advertisements. For example, please send your resume to our company. Interestingly, the word resume has another spelling which is résumé. This word is French in origin. In addition to the word resume or résumé, some job advertisements may use the word CV instead of resume. Both words mean the same thing although one clear difference is that resume is American English, while CV is British English. In the business world, however, people use these two words interchangeably, especially in Thailand and other non- English speaking countries.
The resume should be written before writing your cover letter because it will be a good outline for writing the cover letter.
A one-page resume is long enough for the students just graduating from university. It is important to write only necessary and suitable information for the job.
Sample (Functional)
MALINEE JAIJING
32 Ratchadapisek Rd.,
Jatujak, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 456-7890
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my skills as a Web designer and HTML
programmer.
RELEVANT SKILLS: _ Programming Languages:
† C++, Cobol, HTML, and Perl
† Systems: Apple, IBM and UNIX
† Software: Adobe Acrobat, Aldus Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, EXCEL, Filemaker Pro,
Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress, and Windows 98.
Capabilities:
† Develop, design, script, and program Web pages.
† Have designed and implemented over 34 Web sites by working closely with clients to
integrate state-of-the-art Web resources to improve revenue and meet other marketing goals.
† Strong background in computer systems, hardware, and software.
† Perform Macintosh systems support, including troubleshooting, system maintenance, and
equipment recommendations.
† Ability to develop and implement databases to increase work flow and aid in organization.
† Knowledge of print production and graphic design.
Work History:
Ross Public Relations, Collegeville, PA, November 1998 - Present
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, January 1998 – November 1998
Logeen Corporation, Doylestown, PA, May 1997 – January 1998
Education:
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA BA in Communications, May 1999
Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.45/3.85
References available upon request
Adapted from http://women.sanook.com/work/jobseeker/jobseeker_00597.php
Exercise
Discuss the following questions.
a) If you are going to apply for a job, what do you need to send to the prospective employer before a job interview?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
b) What information does an employer need to have?
Check (_) the information about you that an employer needs.
--- age --- copy of driving license
---details of qualifications --- foreign language
--- past jobs --- parents’ job
--- personal information --- plan for having a child
---present job --- list of illness
c) What does reference in the resume mean?
¥ previous employers
¥ teachers at the university
¥ a person who knows you and can provide information about your character, skills, and qualifications
Language Focus
A. Main elements of a resume
Most resumes have certain things in common. It is a summary of your qualifications. Elements that are considered necessary to be included in the resume are as follows:
1. Heading containing a writer’s name in capital letters, address, email-address (if possible) and
telephone number.
Examples:
SURASAK JAKDEE
21 Moo 2, Soi Maenum, Jaidee Road, mueng,Sukhothai 64000
E-mail:surapong_deang@hotmail.com Telephone:055-888555
or
KRAIWAN SRIPRAJAK
21 Davey Street,Hobart,Tasmania 7000 Australia
E-mail:Kraiwans@yahoo.com.au Mobile phone:(61) 413 191 878
2. Job objective identifying career objective or position sought.
Examples:
To apply for the position of Accounting Manager in the retail business
or
Full-time position as a layout artist with a commercial publishing company using my knowledge of art design technology
or
A position in the accounting field where excellent analytical and technical skills can help to improve the company’s profitability
3. Work experience including date of employment, a position, name and address of your employer, and your responsibilities.
Example:
2005 – present Department Management – Accounting, Kindee Food Company Limited
2002 – 2004 Senior Accounting Officer, Kindee Food Company Limited
2000 – 2002 Accounting Officer, Somboon Food Company Limited
2000 Intern, Master Video Rental Store
4. Special abilities / Skills including language skills and computer skills
Example:
Languages: Thai, English
Computer skills: Ms. Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Typing skills: Thai typing 30 wpm, English typing 40 wpm
Skills: Ú Good command of spoken and written English
Ú Be able to be MC5. Education identifying degree date, name of your degree, your major field, minor concentration, your grade point average (3 out of 4 or better) institutions you have attended in reverse chronological order as well as special – activities and extra-curriculum activities
Example:
2003 – 2006 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at Chandrakasem Rajabhat
University
2000 – 2003 Vocational Certificate in Business Computer, Pathumthani Vocational
College
6. References including past employers, famous persons or teachers (not your relatives), addresses, and phone numbers.
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Match the following information with its appropriate heading.
Example:
The point The heading
Boonthong University, Bachelor’s Degree in English : EDUCATION
a) fluent in English: _______________________
b) Nationality: Thai: _______________________
c) Assistant Project Manager, Kammee Company: _______________________
d) Diploma in English with Business Studies: _______________________
e) Mobile phone: 089-4328745: _______________________
f) Computer literate: _______________________
g) Music and sports: _______________________
h) To apply for the position of Senior Accountant: _______________________
i) Mr. Wirat Jaengsawang, English Teacher, CRU: _______________________
j) Female, 25 years old: _______________________
Capital letters.
† Use capital letters when you fill in forms by hand.
ROBSUEK NADUANG
36 RATCHADAPISEK ROAD
JATUJAK, BANGKOK 10900
† Use all capital letters for your name that is at the center top of the page of the resume to
make it stand out.
† Use all capital letters for all headings in the resume.
CAREER OBJECTIVE, EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE
† Use a capital letter for the name of institutions, business firms and titles.
Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Sampran Company Limited
Marketing Department Sales Manager
† Use a capital letter for names of streets or cities.
Ratchadapisek Road Bangkok Chonburi
† Use capital letters for abbreviations of university degrees
BA (Bachelor of Arts) BSc (Bachelor of Science)
MA (Master of Arts) MEd (Master of Education)
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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