如何写简历
Writing Your Résumé
刘立军供稿
TRANSCRIPT
When it comes to job hunting, the first thing you’re going to want to do is updating your résumé. This is where recruiters will look to learn more about you and your skills. And it’s what they’ll use to decide who to invite for an interview. So let’s look at some quick tips that will ensure your résumé stands out from the crowd.
First, consider the basics. Your name and contact details should go at the top of the page, followed by a brief summary of your skills and qualifications, and a list of your recent work experience. But avoid going into too much detail. Clarity and conciseness should be your guiding principles.
Keep adjectives like passionate, reliable, enthusiastic to a minimum. Instead, use strong action words like “launched,” “negotiated,” “implemented” and “completed’. And be specific. Outline exactly how many sales you made or how many people you managed. A few standout statistics or key points will get the recruiter’s attention.
Finally, avoid using unusual fonts, graphics or pictures. Gimmicks like these can be off-putting. And don’t forget to read through everything carefully before you hit the send button.
For more tips on how to write a résumé, check out our website at mindtools.com.
VOCABULARY
1. recruiter n. 招聘人员
2. stand out from/against sth.: to be easily seen; to be noticeable 显眼；突出。例如：The lettering stood out well against the dark background. 那种字体在深色背景下十分醒目。
3. gimmick n. (often disapproving) an unusual trick or unnecessary device that is intended to attract attention or to persuade people to buy sth.（为引人注意或诱人购买而搞的）花招，把戏
4. off-putting adj. (informal, especially British English) not pleasant, in a way that prevents you from liking sb./sth.令人烦恼的；令人讨厌的。例如：I find his manner very off-putting. 我觉得他的举止令人颇为厌恶。
QUESTIONS
Read the passage. Then listen to the news and fill in the blanks with the information (words, phrases or sentences) you hear.
When it comes to job hunting, the first thing you’re going to want to do is update your résumé. This is where recruiters will look to learn more about you and your skills. And it’s what they’ll use to decide who to invite for an interview. So let’s look at some quick tips that will ensure your résumé stands out from the crowd.
First, (Q1) _________________. Your (Q2) ____________________ should go at the top of the page, followed by a brief summary of your (Q3) ______________________________, and a list of your (Q4) ___________________. But avoid going into too much detail. (Q5) ______________________ should be your guiding principles.
Keep adjectives like (Q6) _____________________ to a minimum. Instead, use strong action words like “launched,” “negotiated,” “implemented” and “completed’. And be (Q7) ______________. Outline exactly how many sales you made or how many people you managed. A few standout (Q8) ____________________________ will get the recruiter’s attention.
Finally, avoid using unusual (Q9) ___________________________. Gimmicks like these can be off-putting. And don’t forget to (Q10) ____________________ everything carefully before you hit the send button.
For more tips on how to write a résumé, check out our website at mindtools.com.
KEY
Read the passage. Then listen to the news and fill in the blanks with the information (words, phrases or sentences) you hear.
When it comes to job hunting, the first thing you’re going to want to do is update your résumé. This is where recruiters will look to learn more about you and your skills. And it’s what they’ll use to decide who to invite for an interview. So let’s look at some quick tips that will ensure your résumé stands out from the crowd.
First, (Q1) consider the basics. Your (Q2) name and contact details should go at the top of the page, followed by a brief summary of your (Q3) skills and qualifications, and a list of your (Q4) recent work experience. But avoid going into too much detail. (Q5) Clarity and conciseness should be your guiding principles.
Keep adjectives like (Q6) passionate, reliable, enthusiastic to a minimum. Instead, use strong action words like “launched,” “negotiated,” “implemented” and “completed’. And be (Q7) specific. Outline exactly how many sales you made or how many people you managed. A few standout (Q8) statistics or key points will get the recruiter’s attention.
Finally, avoid using unusual (Q9) fonts, graphics or pictures. Gimmicks like these can be off-putting. And don’t forget to (Q10) read through everything carefully before you hit the send button.
For more tips on how to write a résumé, check out our website at mindtools.com.
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