Read the following statements about preparing a resume. Do you agree or disagree with them? Discuss your opinions in the group.
When preparing a resume, you should….
1. always give your age and marital status.
2. provide a current address and phone number.
3. always use your friends as references.
4. list all your employers, experience.
5. always include copies of personal references.
6. use a reliable, non-gimmicky e-mail address.
Read the steps for preparing a resume and number them in the best order. The first one has been done for you.
| Include a brief outline of your hobbies and interests. | |
| Provide the names of three references who can be contacted by a prospective employer. | |
| Include your name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone(s) number. | |
| Outline your educational history starting with your most recent studies. | |
| Include other training and courses that you have taken. | |
| List your work experience starting with your most recent employment. |
5 (14). Listening. Listen to a Human Resources (HR) manager talking about what to include in a resume. What should and shouldn’t be included into it.
Mind some new words.
| readable | хорошо читаемый |
| user-friendly | простой для понимания |
| layout | содержание |
| font | шрифт |
| Times New Roman or Arial scripts | название шрифтов Times New Roman или Arial |
| up-to-date | содержащее последнюю информацию |
| attention-grabber | то, что привлекает внимание |
| to object to | протестовать |
| likewise | аналогично |
| to appear | появиться |
| temporary (part-time) job | временная (с частичной занятостью) работа |
| insight into your background | понимание вашего предыдущего жизненного и профессионального опыта |
| to deal with | иметь дело с |
| relevant information | непосредственно относящийся к чему-либо |
| involvement | участие в чем-либо |
| volunteer work | волонтерская работа |
| job ad | объявление о работе |
| to get approval from | получить одобрение |
| consenting references | лица, согласные дать рекомендации |
| □ | address | □ | experience |
| □ | age | □ | interests |
| □ | all your education | □ | marital status |
| □ | consenting references | □ | religion |
| □ | □ | volunteer work |