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Going Global 2008
Going GlobalExpand your horizons…your career…your futureExpand your horizons…your career…your futureExpand your horizons…your career…your futureExpand your horizons…your career…your future
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WHAT IS A RESUME/CV?
• A selected summary of significant facts about you.
• Make the link between your skills and the employer’s needs
• Dedicate more space to describing experiences of greatest importance to employer
• Resumes don’t get jobs – Resumes get interviews.
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GLOBAL STANDARDS
• “Reverse” chronological order; two pages max; use 10 –12 pt. font; never print front/back; limit graphics
• Expanded education details are important
• Use industry terminology that is common worldwide
• Prepare two versions – one in local language/format; beware of cultural “no-no’s”
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USA - RESUMES
• No photos or personal information
• Illegal for employers to ask about: race, religion, marital status
• Strong emphasis on: facts and figures, awards, special achievements, outside activities/volunteerism
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NON-USA RESUME/CV’s
• Photos & personal info are common
• CV’s not as detailed/shorter
• Variables: Cover letters, education/employment attachments, personal contacts, “downplay” awards/achievements
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE?
• Work experience
• Job skills
• Awards/Achievements
• Education
• Professional Assoc. memberships
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
• Job objective
• Qualification Summary
• References
• Outside/Volunteer Activities
• Personal information
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HEADING
• List name, address, phone, fax and email
• List two addresses if at school or abroad; consider “in-country” post office address
• Record professional/bi-lingual voice mail
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JOB OBJECTIVE
• What do you want (more importantly, what can you contribute)?
• Only useful when your objective exactly matches open position
• Be as specific as possible
• “Qualification Summary” best if applying for a variety of positions
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
• Highlight most relevant assets
• Use as the opening section of resume and include in the cover letter
• Use brief, direct phrases – include relevant “facts and figures”
• Goal: Get employer interested and make them want to read more
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EDUCATION
• Less than five years job experience?
• Education history is critical
• Show how courses/special projects/outside activities/internships/study abroad prepared you for job
• Emphasize: good grades, awards, leadership roles, any “work-like” experience
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WORK EXPERIENCE
• List the most important details of every job – facts and figures are key
• Pay particular attention to recent positions/“work like” experiences
• Don’t dismiss part-time jobs/internships
• Separate full/part-time; relevant vs. other employment
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“ON THE JOB” SKILLS
• Concentrate on “what it takes to do the job” (repeat job ad)
• List experience with various computer programs
• List proficiency in speaking or writing languages
• Use action words and be specific
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OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
• Particularly valuable if limited work experience
• Describe responsibilities/accomplishments in professional terms
• Outline different roles/leadership in organization
• Make sure activities are “culturally acceptable”
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REFERENCES
• Write “Available on request”
• Exception: if references are well-known people
• Talk with references before using their names
• Write letter yourself or provide bullet points of key assets
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EMAIL RESUMES/CV’s
• Use universal format (Word); no web resumes
• Beware attachments/spam filters
• Use industry “key words”; repeat job ad wording
• Print to test; send backup copy by Post
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GENERAL ADVICE
• Paper size/Computer setup: A-4 vs. 8½ x 11
• British vs. American English
• Get a local to critique
• Spell check, spell check, spell check
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FINAL ADVICE
• Do your cultural homework: words, body language, discussion topics
• Let embassy know you are in-country
• Take copies of birth certificate/
passport
• Analyze: benefits, vacation, medical care, pension, paycheck currency
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EE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
• Worldwide openings; China has acute shortage = great opportunity; language not necessary
• Construction projects, manufacturing companies, power plants hiring electrical, mechanical and system engineers
• Most jobs only require bachelor degree; 1-5 years experience and design experience preferred
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