商务英语Resume

1、- Rsum, Memo Rsum Rsum is a short written account of your education and your past emplyment, used when you are looking for a job. The purpose of a rsum is to get you an interview for a job. It is an important tool in your job-hunting. A good rsum can mean employment, success, and with those things,

2、happiness and a sense of self-worth. Basic elements Identificationincluding the applicants name, address, and telephone number; Objectivejob (or type of work) being sought; Summary of achievements (optional); Qualificationsprimarily your education and experience; Personal information (included only

3、if it is related to the job duties and/or strengthens the rsum ); Referenceoften just a statement that references are available; however, references can be listed under certain circumstances. Two formats chronological order (记叙式简历); The chronological rsum is the traditional organization format. Two

4、headings Education and Experience“ usually begin with the most recent. In a functional rsum, points of primary interest to employerstransferable skillsappear in major headings. functional order (功能式简历); A chronological rsum Zhang Fan 94 Yanan Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian 116003 Tel: 3 Email: Job

5、 Objective To teach Intermediate English with emphasis on speaking and listening Education 2009.092011.09 University of New York New York, U.S.A. Masters Degree in British Literature 2003. 092007.09 Dalian University of Foreign Languagies Dalian, China B.A. Degree in English Literature and Linguisti

6、cs Major Courses Phonology, Semantics, Syntax, Pragmatics, Stylistics, Anthropological Linguistics, Historical Comparative Linguistics, Psychological Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Advanced Interpretation, Advanced Writing, French, An Introduction to Literature, etc.

7、Related Experience 2008now Teach College English Intensive Reading: Book 3 and Book 4, Dalian Technology University Certificates Band 8 Certificate for English Majors Certificate for service in the APEC summit meeting Certificate for Postgraduate Scholarship Personal Information Good at interpersona

8、l skills, amiable and easygoing, like to learn new things References Available on request (如有需要,可以给出推荐信) A functional rsum John Smith School Address Permanent Address 44 London Road 177 Oak Street Winchester, SO 128932 Tempe, AZ 782342 (802) 2742931 Career Objectives To enter a managementtrainee pro

9、gram which will lead to eventual human resources management opportunities in an international operation. Willing to travel or relocate. Summary of Qualifications B.S. Management with a concentration on human resources management; have gained managerial experience, communication, and interpersonal sk

10、ills through parttime employment. Management-Oriented Education Bachelor of Science, Northeast University. To be conferred on July, 2012. Major: MANAGEMENT, with a concentration on human resources. Related courses: International Management, International Communication, and computer application cours

11、es. Grade Point Average: Major: 4.7; Overall: 4.6 (based on 5.0 scale). Achievements: On the Deans List for seven semesters (GPA 3.6 or better). Personal Information Developed cultural awareness through extensive travel in Europe and Mexico. Have a strong interest in physical fitness; exercise regul

12、arly swimming, running and playing tennis. Willing to relocate. Additional Information Letters from references and a transcript are available. Sample analysis-1 Wang Zhen Address: 943 Stalin Street, Changchuan Phone: (0431)82349204 Job Objective: To secure a senior management position in a multinati

13、onal Highlights of Qualifications 15year experience in a variety of management situations, in the public and private sectors Excellent oral and writing skills Able to work effectively with a wide range of people Conversant with information technology systems Experienced in team building and consensu

14、s decision making Familiar with current trends in management thinking Capable of strict budget control and taking sole responsibility Working Experience 2000present Manager, the Careers Service Developed and maintained an efficient career counseling and consultancy service, and provided information

15、and advice to user groups Managed staff, budgets, program development, planning and coordination, consultancy, communication and reporting Contributed to national policy development and extension of services to new client groups 19972000 Executive Officer, ABC Law Society Managed a team of seven and

16、 a budget of $500,000 Arranged continuing legal education for 150 members Directed regional and national inservice training courses Developed a marketing plan for legal service which was adopted by 67 firms nationwide 19941997 Innovation Manager, Peace Marketing Co. Ltd. Led team of 4 professionals

17、and 10 allied staff, controlled budgets and work flows in Treatment Plant 19811994 Manager, DGC Milk Treatment Plant Pioneered new product range of milk products Education Experience 19771981 Sichuan University Chengdu, China B.S. Degree in MANAGEMENT (1981) 19992000 Dongbei University Shenyang, Chi

18、na Management Needs Analysis and Training Design Certificate of Competence (2000) Interests Debating, Public Speaking References Available on request 这是一封按传统格式写的简历。 简历中突出了工作经验, 把这部分 放在教育背景之前, 写得也比较详细。开始部分就给出了地址和电话 ,方便联系。同时,通过使用不同的字体和字号,突出重点, 分清段落。 本简历的突出之处在于重点强调了自己的优势, 表现出自信。 Li Li (Lily) P.O. Box #

19、65 Shanghai University of Foreign Studies Dalian Road 324, Shanghai 300000 Job Objective: To teach English at universities, focusing reading Proficiency in English Language: M.A., Dept. of English, graduate School, Shanghai University of Foreign Studies, 2002present B.A., Dept. of English, graduate

20、School, Shanghai University of Foreign Studies, 19962000 Passed TEM 8, 1999 Won the first prize of Foreign Newspaper and Magazine Designing Contest Shanghai University of Foreign Studies, 1999 Thirdclass Scholarship, Shanghai University of Foreign Studies, 1998 Sample analysis-2 Experience in Teachi

21、ng English: Taught Extensive Reading to English majors, part time, International Training School of Shanghai University of Foreign Studies, 2002 present Assisted American professors in teaching oral English to nonEnglish majors, Shanghai Vocational and Technological College, part time, 20002002 Soci

22、al Work: Translator at the Fifth ASEM Economic Ministers Summit, Shanghai, Volunteer, 2002 Interests: Reading, singing Self-evaluation: Have a good command of both spoken and written English Quickly adapt to new working circumstances Have sense of responsibility, broadminded, careful, patient Posses

23、s good communication skills, good at empathetic listening References: Available upon request 这是一封应届毕业生写的功能型简历。姓 名和联系方式居中，相当醒目。每一栏 作者都用黑体字分开打印，让人一目了 然。因为作者想应聘英语教师的职位， 因此英语学习背景和教学经历是很重要 的， 作者突出了自己的在英语方面的背 景，增强可信度。社会活动部分也是为 了辅助说明英语能力。在接近末尾处插 入了自我评价，而且列出了品质特点， 这对一个教师是十分重要的，可以给用 人单位留下鲜明的印象。 YuMel 1590 No

24、rth Hill Road Chongqing 400023 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an executive secretary with a large corporation. WORK EXPERIENCE: March 2003 to Present Secretary, the Dove Corporation. 893 East Second Street, Chongqing. Responsible for general running of the office of a small private firm;

25、duties included typing filing, billing, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, etc. October 2000 to March 2003 Receptionist, Dr. Zhou, 234 South Lake Street, Chengdu January 1998 to October 2000 , Save Insurance Company, 478 West Gate Avenue, Chengdu. Sample analysis-3 EDUCATION: Chongqing S

26、ecretarial School, Chongqing, China. July 1999September 2000. Courses in typing, filing, shorthand, and business machines operation. SPECIAL SKILLS: Typing73 w.p.m Shorthand127 w.p.m LanguageEnglish ComputerOffice 2003 REFERENCES: Ms. White, Owner Ms. Zhao, Instructor The Dove Corporation Chongqing

27、Secretarial School 893 East Second Street, 402 River Road Chongqing, China 400045 Chongqing, China 400007 Dr. Zhou 234 South Lake Street, Shenyang, China 114000 同例2，这也是一份功能型简历。将姓名、 联系方式放在中间位置，使人一目了然。 开头描述了自己的求职目标：在一家大 公司里做一名执行秘书。接着叙述了自 己的工作经验和教育背景。为了体现出 能胜任这份工作，作者突出了特殊的才 能，如打字、速记、语言和计算机运用 方面的特长。最后，和

28、前面的例子不同， 在证明人一栏，给出了证明人的姓名、 联系方式等，以便联系。 Arnold Stevens 23 Jianshan Street, DaHan 116025 (0411) 83940382 Career Objective To secure an entrylevel position in the travel industry Education The Dalian Business Institute, 300 Fifth Avenue, Dalian 116025 Associate degree, June 2003 Major: Travel and Touri

29、sm Course included: The World of Travel Reservations and Ticketing Travel Sales and Services Travel Industry Organization World Geography Salesmanship Business Management Accounting Work Experience Sales Assistant Kiss Cat Shoe Store, 329 Zhongshan Street, Dalian 116025 September 2002 to present Sto

30、ck Clerk Same as above September 2000 to August 2002 Skills Typing: 60 w.m.p Language: English References Reference will be furnished on request. Sample analysis-4 这是一封应届毕业生写的传统型求职简历。 和前面例子一样，作者也是先将自己的 求职目标放在前面，接下来是教育背景、 工作经验等。但是，由于应届毕业生除 了学习课程以外没有相关的工作经验， 因此简历显得有些苍白。在这种情况下， 不如写一封功能型的简历，突出个人特 点和专长，会

31、更有说服力。 Huang Yi 123, Hingham Road Wanghua District, Feshan Tel: 9 Position Applied: Secretary Past Employment: 1999present Assistant, World Peace Corporation Education: Shenzhen University Major in Business Management Sample analysis-5 这是一封不成功的简历，首先字体和字号 都是统一的，不容易让读者找到需要的 信息，重点不突出。虽然简历中说明了 应聘秘书职位，但是

32、所介绍的教育背景、 工作经验等过于简单，而且和秘书这一 职位没有直接的联系，没有突出自己的 优势和长处。 Useful Patterns 1. Education 1) Graduated from. 从毕业 2) Studied at. 在学习 3) Majored in management and information systems 管理和信息系统专业 4) Have completed additional elective courses in finance and economics 完成了额外的金融和经济方面的 选修课程 2. Work/Job/Business Exper

33、ience 1) Worked as.in. 作为在工作 2) I have a working knowledge of. 我有 的工作知识 3) Assisting in general office management. 协助办公室 的全面管理 4) Accountable for. 负责 5) In charge of new business launched by the company. 负责公司新开发的业 务 Useful Patterns 3. Hobbies 1) I am very interested in. 我对非常感兴趣 2) I am very good at.

34、 我非常擅长 4. Achievements 1) Awarded. 授予 2) Recognized for outstanding academic achievements 因学术成就突出得到认可 5. Reference 1) Suitable business and personal references will be submitted upon request. 如果您有需要,我可以给您送上适当的工作和个人方面的推荐信. 2) Reference will be furnished on request. 如有需要,可以给出推 荐信. 3) Available upon re

35、quest. 如有需要,可以给出推 荐信. 4) Letters from references and a transcript are available. 我可以给出推荐信和成绩单. In-class Exercise Write a rsum according to the information given in the following situation, applying the writing principles discussed in this chapter. Yang Yu, who is an engineering student in Northwest

36、Polytechnical University, learns that there is an opening for a staff member in a famous company New Hope Apparel Company. He is confident that his formal education and previous experience in Big Mens Apparel Company qualify him for the job, so he decides to apply. Suppose you are Yang Yu, write a f

37、unctional resume for the position. Yang Yu P.O. Box 161# Northwest Polytechnical University 127 West Youyi Road, Xian 710068 Career Objective: To obtain a position as a software development engineer Highlights of Qualifications Major in computer science and software engineering Won the First Prize i

38、n Software Contest for College Students (NWPU) Conversant with information technology systems Work in Big Mens Apparel Company focused on software development in vacation Education 2007.92010.4 Northwest Polytechnical University Xian, China Masters Degree in Software Engineering 2003.92007.7 Lanzhou

39、 University Lanzhou, China Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Certificates: Band 4 and Band 6 certificates for nonEnglish Majors CETSET certificate (Level B+) Certificate for Postgraduate Scholarship Personal Information: confident, hardworking, never give up easily, cooperative, like to learn Ref

40、erences Available on request Sampl e Homework Supposing you are going to apply for a job or a foreign university, please write an English resume for yourself with correct structure and format. Memos Memo, short for memorandum, is a simple and efficient message that is used to remind of or draw someo

41、nes attention to certain matters. It is efficient because its format conveys the writers ideas quickly and directly to the readers. A memo may communicate information, announce policies, instruct employees, make request or offer advice. Format 1. MemorandumThe word written at the top center of the p

42、aper. 2. To(stated at the left margin) It is followed by the name of the receiver. 3. From(also stated at the left margin) It is followed by the name of the sender. 4. Date(also stated at the left margin) It is better to write the full name of the month. 5. SubjectIdentify the topic of the memo. It

43、must be brief and clear. 6. BodyIt is the message itself and often written in limited number of paragraphs. A good memo usually carries the following features: 1. Use conversational tone 2. Be brief 3. Have single topic Memorandum TO: David Lee FROM: John Stevenson DATE: December 10, 2004 SUBJECT: R

44、equest for extratime reading materials. Several primary schools are asking us about the reading materials that fits 812 years old children. They may include comic books, educational books, fictions, composition writing examples, and history. They need it urgently since winter holiday is approaching.

45、 Please check the availability and the cost of these reading materials and hand me a list by December 15. 本范例清晰地记录了所要表达的具体 内容,询问有关书籍是否有货,价格如何 .措辞直截了当,目的明确. Memorandum To: All Employees From: Rick Smith, Human Resources Date: December 28th 2004 Subject: Time Cards After reviewing our current method o

46、f keeping track of employee hours, we have concluded that time cards leave a lot to be desired, so starting Monday, we will have a new system: a time clock. You will then just have to punch in and punch out whenever you come and go from your work area. The new system may take a little while to get u

47、sed to, but it should be helpful to those of us who are making a New Years resolution to be more punctual. Happy new Year 本范例条理清晰,结构紧凑,重点突出,通知 员工从周一开始使用考勤钟,取代考勤卡. 结尾客气友好. Memorandum To: Hanrey From: Date: Tuesday Subject: Sales meeting is to be held at 2:00 pm on Monday at the Head Office. SQ 本范例缺少必

48、要的细节,且签名又写在最后, 不符合备忘录的要求,并且给人以不尊重之 感.日期要求完整. Work in pair. Look at this rather confusing memo. What makes it difficult to follow? Decide how it can be improved. To: All members of staff, Northern Branch From: KLJ Date: 2 December 20_ As you know, one of the reasons for the introduction of laptops in

49、 Northern Branch was to provide us with feedback before we decide whether to provide laptops for staff in other departments. The Board has asked me to submit a report on your experiences by the end of this week. I talked to some of you informally about this last month. During my brief visit I notice

50、d a group of people in the canteen playing some kind of computer game and I heard from a senior manager that he only used his for writing letters - a job for a secretary, surely? So that I can compile a full report, I would like everyone to let me know what they personally use their laptop for, what

51、 software they use and how long per day they spend actually using it. It would also be useful to find out how their laptop has not come up to expectations, and any unexpected uses they have found for their laptop, so that others can benefit from your experience. Memorandum Improved Version To: All m

52、embers of staff, Northern Branch From: KLJ Date: 2 December 20_ Subject: LAPTOP COMPUTERS The board urgently requires feedback on our experience with laptop in Northern Branch. I need to know, for my report: What you personally use your laptop for and your reasons for doing this. If you are doing wo

53、rk that was formerly done by other staff, please justify it. What software you use. Please name the applications and version numbers. How many hours per day you spend actually using it. How your laptop has not come up to your expectations. What unexpected uses you have found for your laptop. Please

54、fax this information directly to me by 5 pm on Wednesday 7 December. 1. Thank you for your help. Memorandum I. Read the following memorandum and discuss with your classmates whether there are any problems in it. Then try to improve it, and compare your improved memorandum with the original one. Memo

55、randum To: David Smith From: Lucy Burwell Date: January 10, 2005 Subject: Decorating setting of the reception room The decoration of the reception room is terrible we have to change it immediately. How can you decorate it like that! Think about the function of the reception room and make it tasteful

56、, OK? By the way, the sites of the new washing room on the third floor and the office for the new sales manager also need to be considered. Exercises The decoration of the reception room is terrible we have to change it immediately. Suppose you are a secretary of a Video Cassette Company. Your boss

57、has just made a policy of allowing employees a 15% discount on any CD or VCD they purchase and they are provided with a discount card. You are asked to write a memo to announce the decision and ask them to pick up their cards in your office. II .Write according to the information given in the follow

58、ing situations, applying the writing principles discussed in this chapter. Memorandum To: All staff From: Susan Lewis Secretary Date: March 1st, 2005 Subject: Purchase discount All staff are allowed a 15% discount on any VCD or CD we produced. To obtain this account, you may simply present your disc

59、ount card to the sales staff. Please get your card in my office Room 506. Suggested Memo Letter of Application One way is to use a topic that shows understanding of the work to be done. Another way is to make a statement or ask a question that focuses attention on the readers needs that the writer s

60、eeks to fill. Third, if you learn of a possibility through a company employee, you can mention his/her name in the opening sentence. Some ways to attract attention: Give the full name of the college/university you are applying for Offer your reasons to apply, including the subject and the goal for y