340 UNIT 5. COVERING LETTERS AND RESUMES ‘Useful resources for CVs/Resume/Covering Letter: 1. bttp:/owl.Bnglish.purdue.edu a. hitpul glish.purdue.edw/h: its/index.html This page shows handouts and materials for students and teachers. Click on “Professional Writing”. Excellent for theory. 2. http://www.resume.com/content/samples (professional writing service on line. No samples available) 3. httpu/www resumeedlge.com (example of professional writing service on line. Samples available. Examples of corrected resumes showing the ‘before’ and the ‘after’ of a resume) 4. http://www. prospects.ac.uk (go to the left: JOBS ABD WORKS; APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS; SAMPLES OF CVs) a. chronological: Liwww. ac.uk/downloads/sis/ev Lpd b. skills-based: Jiwww prospects,ac.ukidowloads/sis/ev2.What i a RESUME? *Resumes are much more specific than a CV, including only relevant information about yourself for specific employers. * Aim: to persuade your readers you are the best person for the job; to convince prospective employers you deserve an interview. *Some tips: personalize: one resume for each post - well-organized, easy to understand; concise: one page in Iength - don’t overcrowd it: leave margins on four sides and space between items. - avoid thick paragraphs * Some doubts: 2 Phioto? Order: importance?, skills based?, chronological? - Which information would you include in your resume? Headings which appear in a resume to organize the content: * A common approach to organizing sections is to use the following scheme: a. Objective Statement (or Career Goal, Professional Objective, etc.) b. Education ¢. Work Experience (or Work History, Professional History, Experience, etc.) 4d, Honors and Activities (or Activities, Hobbies, etc.) * There are other Alternative Headings: [honors and awards ____ [presentations language proficienc [achievements in-house seminars | military experience internships career profile qualifications relevant coursework [community service advanced career training continuing education | specialization publications career-related skills special projects technical training familiar computer applications accomplishments [licenses and certification skills summary [volunteer work [membershipsau CARMEN GARCIA DEL RIO ‘Nationality: Spanish Date of birth: 28/6/77 Address: C/ Bravo Murillo, 12, 5°D Phone: +34 976 35 17 01 50003-Zaragoza (Spain) Email: ¢_gario@hotmail.com Driving Licence EDUCATION 1999-1995 | Three year degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) in Technical Engineering (Specialization: Electronic-Engineering). University of Zaragoza, Spain, Final Project: “Advantages of the use of germanium in electronic devices”. OTHER ACADEMIC MERITS 1999-1998-~|~- Erasmus grant. Marichester University (United Kingdom), WORK EXPERIENCE June-September 1999° | Company: Sogitel, in Zaragoza (Spain), Post: trainee in R&D Department, Tasks: Research on Intemet in mobile phones. June-September 1998 | Company: General Motors, in Zaragoza, Spain: Post: trainee in Quality Department. Tasks: Quality control of electronic components (model: Opel Frontera). COMPUTER SKILLS Operative systems: MS-DOS, Windows. Programs: Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD, Spice. LANGUAGES English: Advanced. German: Upper-intermediate, - COURSES ATTENDED October 1999 | Numerical Control. University of Zaragoza (Spain). March-April 1998 | Programming Logic Controllers. University of Manchester (UK). November 1997 | Quality Control. University of Zaragoza (Spain) February-March 1997 | Advanced Computer Techniques, University of Zaragoza (Spain). OTHER ACTIVITIES Summer 1997 | Swimming-pool life saver in Zaragoza (Spain) Summer 1996 | Summer camp instructor in Ans6, Huesca (Spain). INTERESTS Football, climbing, cinema, travelling, artistic events. All kinds of social gatherings REFERENCES Available upon request.Chris Q. Surname Campus Address 138 Waldron Avenue ‘West Lafayene IN 7906 Giniae367 Shesg@emaitaddees.com Objective Permanent Addrose {234 Orle Tra, Long Beach, IN 46360 (219)-133-4567 Iipslnveb addesahiag ‘A sales and matetng internship lowing met ulize my leadership and communication skill and pply ny knowledge of tae ‘eal ar indy Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN ‘Keannet School of Management BS. im Memngement Naasing Minor Human Resources Minor Familiar Computer App ‘Mieoeo OfRee Microsoft Access Special Course Project 4 Acted as lent sion for Memodal Hospta spart of Business Weting tam project ' Conducted esearch and prepara eprt on more efile comnunicton systema Volunteer Service ‘Volunteer, Memorial Hospital Pharmocy, Michigan City, IN «= Prepared prescription wo mae vere neds of patients end customers 1 Ordered vans pharoaceuteal product from efferent sug handled bing. 1 Onteced over 10U hour of whut sarvie in helt cae ety Work Experience (Cashier, Alvin Supermarket, Michigan Cy, IN ‘= Taine now employees in customer elation and efficent mosey handling Balanced eash reise drawers and maintsines high ave! ef sccuy ‘Acssted manager with inventory ad onlin procedures Sales Associate, Nana's Cottage, Michigan City, IN "© Dalonced registers and openedlosed sore ina sponsible mat Leadership Activities Old Masters ental Commines Co-Chair 3 Hones 2 Publi Dele Gamma Sorocty May 1998 Major GPA: 3.140 GPA 290 ‘Neseage Communictor Ime Explor December 1993 to May 1994 May 1995-Aagust 1997 Jay 1982-Noverter 1994 Dea Sigma P Profesional Fratemity Keanset Employers Foam Hoses, Management Aribasadors ‘Purdue Water Ski Clb March of Dimes WalkAmnerisa4 Unit 5. CV and Covering Letters Idioma Moderno Técnico: Inglés The covering letter can be as important as the CVV in that it often provides the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. If this letter is not well written and presented, it will make a poor impression. The covering letter normally contains four paragraphs in which you should: + confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job. + say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of the company. = show that you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant skills and experience. + indicate your willingness to attend an interview (and possibly say when you would be free to attend) Below you will find details from Fiona Scott's covering letter'. Look at the outline of the letter and indicate where the information should go. " adopted from New Insights into Business. Graham Tullis and Tonya Trappe. Longman, 2000,Unit 5. CV and Covering Letters Idioma Moderno Técnico: Inglés A. Although I am presently employed by a non-profit making organization, it hes always been by intention to work in a commercial environment. I would particularly welcome the chance to work for-your-company-as'I have long admired both the quality the products that it provides and its position as a defender of environmental causes: As you will notice on my enclosed CV, the job you are offering suits both my personal and professional interests. 2 B..I would be pleased to discuss.my curriculum vitae with you in more detail at an interview. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information. I look forward to hearing from you. C._ Dear Ms Baudoin D. 8" January 2004 E. Tam writing to apply for the position which was advertised last month in The Independent. F. 52 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH? SLM UK 4 G. Nathalie Baudoin Patagonia Gmbh Reitmorstrasse 50 8000 Munich 22 Germany H. My work experience has familiarized me with many ‘of the ‘challenges involved in Public relations today. I am sure that this, together with my understanding of the needs ~ and expectations of sport and.nature enthusiasts, would be extremely relevant to the Position. Moreover, as my mother is German, I am fluent in this language and would definitely enjoy working in a German-speaking environement. Fiona Scott e J. Yours Sincerelya COVER LETTER: MODEL 4225 Corona deAragén 50006 Zaragoza (Spain) 29 May 2000 (Brit) May 29, 2000 (US) a) Mr. James Goland b) Ms. Lisa Smith c) Mrs. Helen Goland d) No name Personnel Director Discoten Inc. 123 Altamira San Luis Obispo California 93401 a) Dear Mr. Goland b) Dear Ms. Smith c) Dear Mrs. Goland d) Dear Sir or Madam_ Paragraph 1: purpose in writing the letier and your interest in the position offered. Say where (@) I would like to apply for the post of ..... 7 >) [would be very grateful if you would consider my application for the post of Engineering Technician as advertised in today’s issue of the Tribune... // c) am writing to you with reference to the post of... ) d) I have graduated as an electrical engineer from Zaragoza University and I feel it is necessary for me to supplement my education with practical experience. Paragraph 2: Highlight those qualifications and interests related to the position that appear in your résumé or CV). a) As my enclosed résumé indicates.../7 b) You will note from my CV that... 77) think that vi MY Gualifications match your eligibility requirements. // My last studies revolve around..., I am familiar with...., 1 have experience in...., I have knowledge of... ‘Paragraph 3: why you?, why they?) ‘a) My future plans include working for a firm such as yours...// b) | would like to broaden my experience especially in the area of.... i c) 1 would like to acquire/gain experience/knowledge/skills from..... // d) I feel that I can bring considerable skill to the post, together with the ability to work well in a team // e) 1 am also interested in further improving my qualifications // f) I would be very grateful if you would consider my application... If you require any further information, please contact me....., please let me know if there is any further information you require... Took forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, yours sincerely (a, b, ¢) Yours faithfully (4) Leopoida Harrington Enc.: CV / résumé / application formcee HOW TO TRANSLATE USEFUL SPANISH SENTENCES: TITULO UNIVERSITARIO. a) equivalente a diplomado: LI have graduated/ I have just graduated / I graduated AS a technical engineer FROM the. University of Zaragoza. 2. hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc) iM «cnn b) equivalente a licenciado: 1. Thave graduated / I have just graduated / I graduated’as'an engineer from... 2. [hold a Master’s degree (MA) in. FROM... ) proyecto fin de carrera: project / final project third year project proyecto dé investigaciGn: research project llevar a cabo, realizar un proyecto: to carry out a project 4) dudas: hehecho/tengo la carrera de. I have studied... Thave a degree in... DI MAS Ni cE Tengo un diploma en / estar diplomado en / sacar el titulo de 1. Thave a diploma in... 2. 1hold a diploma in. 3. Lam a qualified. ‘Hacer un curso de....: To take a course on... To follow a course o1 To study... Cursillo: Short course on.... Training course on....: de capacitacién/practicas Intensive course on. Expressiones relacionadas con “Practica, précticas, praeticar": aprender con Ia prictica: to learn by practice poner en prictica: to put into practice adquirir "prictica”, destrezas, conocimiento...: to acquire/gain experience/ knowledge FROM, to acquire/develop skills... periodo de practicas: (practical) training period practicar un idioma: to practise a language __practicar un deporte: to play... — Be Tengo experiencia en/ se algo de: Thave experience in. Thave knowledge of Tam familiar with.af TASK: Look at the following job offer which has appeared in today's issue of The Washington Post. Write a CY and a Covering Letter answering the following job offer: Firm: The BOEING Company , PO Box 376, JR 6H, Seattle, Washington 98715. The largest aerospace company in the world: a global enterprise that designs, produces, researches on, and supports commercial airplanes. Employees: 200 000 Posts available: internships/ technical engineers Responsibilities: finance, accounting, engineering labs, manufacturing, design, testing operational flights, marketing..., assisting in various departments according to applicant's abilities. Candidates should have: ability to work independently, analytical skills, computer skills, communication skills, self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills,, personal interest in the field. International applications accepted. Conta ubmit a resume to Perica von Sticks, Recruitment Manager. * Remenber the clues for writing a COVER OR COVERING LETTE) Find out what the employer is looking for (for example, a certain amount of experience, languages, ete) 2, Show that you have all the qualities, qualifications, and experience. Do not simply repeat all the information in the CV or résumé: HIGHLIGHT the most important pars. 4, It should be neatly typed on paper that matches the style and colour of your résumé. 5. Structure: People read letters quickly. Therefore, get tothe point in the first paragraph or in the first sentence, if possible, Skip aline between paragraphs. Its usual not wo indent paragraphs. Sentences should average les than twenty words, and paragraphs should average fess than seven lines. 6. Mr/Mrs./Ms./Dr. ete = Dear Mr.... = Yours sincerely. 7. Dear Sir oF Madam = Yours faithfully