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ENGLISH COVER LETTERS & RESUMES By: William D. Sisson

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This presentation was prepared for people who are ESL but the format and advise is relevant for all job seekers who need to write a English Cover Letter & Resume. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need advise. Good Luck and Happy Hunting ~ William

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ENGLISH COVER LETTERS &

RESUMES

By:William D. Sisson

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What is a cover letter?

Characteristics if a good cover letterPersonalize Customize Review Edit

Three “Must Haves” in a cover letter

Paragraph 1 - Show you interest in the position & company

Paragraph 2 – Compare your knowledge, skills and experience to the job requirements

Paragraph 3 – Thank you - Asking for Interview – Include Telephone Number

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Cover Letter Example3501 Trade Tower

Seoul, Korea [email protected] 070-8282-6060

Mr. Min Soo LeeSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesING Life PlazaSeoul, Korea 123-589

Dear Mr. Lee,

I noticed in the Korea Herald that ING Life is expanding operations and coverage throughout Asia. On theMyJobs.kr website I saw that ING Life was looking for a Sales & Marketing Director to be based in Korea. I am enclosing a copy of my resume for your review and consideration.

The position requires at least 5 ~ 10 years of experience in Sales & Marketing with exposure to the Asian market. As the sales & marketing director of two multinational companies based in Korea over the last 7 years, I have gained the knowledge and expertise to increase market shares for ING Life. Furthermore, having completed my Masters Degree in Public Administration has provided me with additional skills that are necessary for a suc-cessful Sales and Marketing Director.

My business & social network spans all across Asia, Europe and the Americas. I look forward to having an opportunity to meet with you and discuss how I use my skills and experience to become an asset for ING Life in Korea. I can be reached at 070-8282-6060 to arrange a time that is covenant or you to meet with me.

Thanking you most sincerely for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

William D. Sisson

Personalize / Custom-ize

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Contact Information

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What is a Resume?

A resume is NOT an Autobiography

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What is a Resume?

A resume is an Advertisement about - YOU!!!

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Guidelines of a Good Resume?

11 Dos of a good resume

1. Do keep your resume sharp and focused.

2. Do include as much contact information as possible.

3. Do use a “Qualifications” section at the top your resume after your contact information.

4. Do use a bulleted style to make your resume as reader-friendly as possible.

5. Keep the overall length of your resume short - one or two pages is ideal.

6. Do list your job information in this order: Title/position, name of employer, city/state of employer, dates of employment.

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Guidelines of a Good Re-sume?

11 Dos of a Good Resume

7. Do list your jobs in reverse chronological order.

8. Do place your education after your experience. List Education with: Name of degree, major / minor, name of university, location, graduation year and GPA.

9. Do quantify you experience.

10. Do make sure your resume easy to read. Remember, it's a summary, not an autobiography.

11. Do Edit and proofread you resume.

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Guidelines of a Good Re-sume?

11 Don’ts of a Good Resume

1. Don't ever lie on your resume.

2. Don’t make your resume an autobiography. Use a cover letter instead.

3. Don’t include a "objective" line. Use your cover letter to explain your career objectives.

4. Don’t provide personal data such as marital status, date of birth, height/weight etc..

5. Don’t leave out dates and don’t include salary history or reasons for leaving previous jobs.

6. Don’t use more detail than you need to convey your accomplishments.

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Guidelines of a Good Re-sume?

11 Don’ts of a Good Resume

7. Don’t make it a list of your job duties — make it a list of your accomplish-ments!

8. Don't list too much experience or every detail about you or your job on your resume.

9. Don't emphasize skills and job activities you don't want to do in the future.

10. Don't list references on your resume.

11. Don’t include a photograph of yourself.

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Guidelines for a Good Resume

Five “Must Have Sections” of a Resume1. Complete Contact Information2. Qualifications3. Education4. Experience5. Skills

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Complete Contact Information

Name: William D. Sisson Lee, Min Soo Min Soo LEE

Address: 3501 Trade Tower, Seoul Korea 135-729Telephone: Mobile & Home(other) – 2 numbersEmail: [email protected]

William D. Sisson3501 Trade Tower, Seoul, Korea 135-729

Mobile: 010-1234-5678 Home: [email protected]

Contact Information appears at the top of the resume

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Qualifications

Qualifications are short bulleted summaries of your expe-rience, knowledge and skills.Sometimes it is easier to do this list after completing your resume.

QUALIFICATIONS

• International Sales & Marketing – 3 years• Customer Service & Relations – 5 years• Business Development & Planning – 5 years• English Communication Skills – 5 years

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EDUCATIONList your Education starting with your highest degree obtained first. Do not include high school and below.

EDUCATION2004.3 ~ 2006.2 Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering

Seoul National University – Seoul, KoreaDegree Awarded February 2006GPA – 4.45 / 4.5

Awarded full tuition scholarship

2000.8 ~ 2004.2 Bachelors of Science in PhysicsBusan University – Busan, KoreaDegree Awarded February 2004GPA – 4.5/4.5

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ExperienceList actual Work Experience in reverse chronological order.

Follow the guidelines below. List internships under this category.List at least three achievements and use qualifiers where possible.

EXPERIENCE2007.2 ~ Present International Sales & Marketing

Doosan Construction – Seoul, Korea

• Created international sales & marketing strategy result-ing in a 178% increase in revenue.

• Developed 12 new clients including contract negotia-tions saving the company $200 million US dollars.

• Increased sales & marketing territories to include Canada, USA and other South American countries.

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Skills

List all your skills that you have obtained including Languages and Computer skills

SKILLSLanguages English Speaking & Writing – Advanced

LevelTOEIC – 998 / 999Lived and studied in the USA – 2 years

Korean Speaking, Reading & Writing – Native

Computer Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified May 2008

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William D. Sisson 3501 Trade Tower, Seoul, Korea 135-729 Mobile: 010-1234-5678 Home: [email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS

International Sales & Marketing – 3 years Customer Service & Relations – 5 yearsBusiness Development & Planning – 5 years English Communication Skills – 5 years

EDUCATION

2004.3 ~ 2006.2 Masters of Science in Electrical EngineeringSeoul National University – Seoul, KoreaDegree Awarded February 2006GPA – 4.45 / 4.5

Awarded full tuition scholarship

2000.8 ~ 2004.2 Bachelors of Science in PhysicsBusan University – Busan, KoreaDegree Awarded February 2004GPA – 4.5/4.5

EXPERIENCE

2007.2 ~ Present International Sales & Marketing - Doosan Construction – Seoul, Korea

Created international sales & marketing strategy resulting in a 178% increase in revenue Developed 12 new clients including contract negotiations saving the company $200 million US dol-

lars Increased sales & marketing territories to include Canada, USA and other South American countries.

SKILLSLanguages English Speaking & Writing – Advanced LevelTOEIC – 998 / 999Lived and studied in the USA – 2 years

Korean Speaking, Reading & Writing – Native

Computer Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified May 2008

Contact Information

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Skills

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William D. [email protected]

Based in Seoul, Korea, William provides recruiting, consulting and executive search, recruiting and advising services to multinational and domestic companies in Korea, Asia and around the world. He conducts international searches and recruitment for top global companies with a particular focus on domestic & expat recruitment. He is an expert in global sourcing of targeted top tier candidates, international business development, industry research and other services as requested.

Involved in the development of national and international recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. Considered a generalist in the trade, William is able to conduct recruiting, sourcing and securing candidates from anywhere in the world. 

A very successful professional in the Korean market, an invited speaker and presenter, he is considered one of the top global recruiting professionals in the area.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]