ResumesResumes

Occasions That Call for WritingOccasions That Call for Writing

□工作申请□工作广告应聘□询问公司职位空缺□研究生学位 /入学申请□某些组织成员资格申请

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□首先写明自己的姓名、性别、联系方式与电话□注明你想要申请的具体工作或职位□具体表述自己的工作经历、职务和职责□强调你的才能，成绩以及相应的学历或资格

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□阐明教育背景□简要介绍你的个人技能与出版经历□介绍获奖情况□提供证明人的姓名、地址、电话□最后表示：I hope to have the opportunity of

discussing the position further

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□谈到领导才能时，你可以这样写：I supervise night shift at Shanghai

company for three years □谈到处理人际关系时可以写：As the chairman’s trouble

shooter, I was often called upon to intervenes in disputes.

How to Write it (structure)How to Write it (structure)

1. Personal DetailName, address, telephone, etc

2. Education1996 – 20001993 -- 1996

3. Professional Experience 2003 – Now2000 -- 2003

4. Skills 5. Activities 6. References Curriculum Vitae.doc

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□谈到组织才能时，你可以这样写：I was hired at Shanghai Company to

reorganize the accounting department, which was barely functioning at the time due to staff turnover, low morale, lack of department guidelines. At the end of three years I was commended by the company president for “unparalleled organizing skills.

Phrases and sentences to be usedPhrases and sentences to be used

ability to get along with peopleable to present facts clearly and succinctlya good working knowledge of …analytical and critical thinking skillsto believe I have a strong aptitude for…to consider sb. an enthusiastic worker excellent communications skillsdesign experiencehave specialized in

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leadership abilitiesI believe I could contribute …in response to your advertisement may I have twenty minutes of your time to discuss my application for the post?my five years’ experiences as …be qualified to do the work…to arrange a meeting at your convenience very interested in pursuing a career with…

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As you will see form my resume, I have a great deal of experience in program development, administration, contract development and budget planning.

I am responding to your advertisement in Sunday’s paper for a senior analyst programmer.

I feel I could contribute something to your organization

I have experience with light clerical duties.

Example 1Example 1

As you know, I have been managing the Eagling branch of your Shanghai Bookstore for three years. I understand that you plan to franchise several of your bookstores, and I would like to apply for the franchise for this store if it is available.

My responsibilities at London International included invoicing, resolving billing problems related to data entry, managing four other accounts receivable employees.

I am highly skilled in the use and interpret specification drawings and measuring instruments, generally knowledgeable about mechanical and electrical principles, and have experience in the construction, maintenance, and machine repair industries.

Examples 2Examples 2

Gentlemen:As an editor with ten years’

experience, I think I may be well qualified for the position for Editor that was advertised in Job Market. You will see from the enclosed resume that I have edited both technical and trade publications. In each case, I was able to raise the standards of the editorial content, increase ad sales (in one case by 80%), and attract new subscribers in

significant numbers.Having net and exceeded my goals

in my present position and feeling that the assistant editor is more than capable of taking over, I want to challenge myself with a more demanding position. Job Market appeals to me very much as this type of challenge.

Sincerely yours…