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十招帮你打造完美简历

Begin by determining your objective (do this prior to writing the resume). Clearly state what sort of a job you want and know what skill-set and experience is needed to do well in that job. After your objective is determined, you can structure the content of your resume around that objective. You have a small window of time to get the interest of a hiring manager, and being scattered will only get your resume filed in the "circular file" - i.e. - the trash can. Take the time before you start your resume to form a clear and obtainable objective. You have your objective - you're on your way.

在写简历之前先要确定你的目标。要明白你想得到什么样的工作并且弄清楚做好这份工作需要什么样的技能和经验。在目标确定之后,你便能围绕这个目标组织你的简历内容。实际上你的简历必须在很短的时间内引起招聘经理的注意,否则很难避免被扔进垃圾桶的命运。在写简历之前花点时间构思一个清楚明白的目标。当你想好你的目标之后,你便可以开始写简历了。

Now let's begin the resume writing process. Keep in mind, your resume is a marketing tool to get you in the company and in front of the decision maker. Once in, you will need to do the sales pitch, and close the deal. With that said, you don't need to go into detail about every accomplishment in your resume. Strive to be clear and concise, as the purpose is to generate enough interest in you to have a potential employer contact you for an interview. Bottom line - put yourself in the shoes of the resume reader - when looking at the job qualifications needed for the position; what would you be looking for in a candidate - Obviously, that's what you need to include in your resume.

现在让我们进入写简历的步骤吧。请记住,简历是让你得到你想要的工作的一个工具。你必须像一个推销员一样推销自己,尽量和买主达成交易。所以,你没有必要把你的所有细节和每个成就都写进你的简历。尽量保持简历清楚和简明,因为你的目的是使你的潜在雇主对你产生足够兴趣从而联系你。你可以换位思考一下,如果你是阅读简历的人,你正在寻找一个有资格为你工作的人,你会注意那些候选人的哪些方面。很明显,这些方面就是你应该写进简历里的东西。

1. Use Bulleted Sentences
使用短句


In the body of your resume, use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Resumes are read quickly, therefore make key phrases stand out. Bulleting information will help the reader view your accomplishments at a glance. Again, don't worry about the specifics; you will go into the details during the interview.

在简历的正文部分,使用短句比使用长句好。简历都是被快速浏览的,所以你必须突出要点。短句构成的信息可以使阅读者迅速了解你的情况。不用担心不够具体,你在面试的时候将会被要求提供更多的细节。


2. Use Action Words
使用行为动词


Use action words - words like prepared, managed, developed, championed, monitored, and presented will cause your resume to stand out. We've compiled a list of action words, take a look at them: resume verb and keyword examples. If your resume is scanned electronically, the computer will pick up on the words. You read correctly, some companies now scan in your resume, and have computers pull those that meet certain criteria. The computers are looking for one thing - they are looking for keywords that have been picked by the hiring manager. These are action keywords that relate to the position, so not including them could mean your resume is disregarded as a "non-match".


使用一些与工作有关的行为动词,像准备,管理,发展,获得,提到,介绍等。这些动词可以使你的简历更加突出。如果你的简历提交的是电子版,电脑会自动识别这些词汇。现在有些公司会让电脑扫描你的简历,选取出符合标准的简历。实际上,电脑只做一件事——寻找那些招聘经理认为重要的关键词。这些行为动词关系到你应聘的工作岗位,所以如果你的简历上没有它们很可能会被电脑判为不合要求。

3. Use %'s, $'s and #'s
用数据说话


You should always use %'s, $'s and #'s. Dollar totals, numbers, and percentages stand out in the body of a resume. Below are two examples of a job duty described with them (good), and without (bad). As you can see by the examples, being specific does not mean being lengthy.

你应该多用诸如%, $ 和 #以及总额,数字,百分数来突出你的简历。下面是两个具体的例子。通过例子可以看出,尽量使用具体的数据但要避免啰嗦。

Example 1
Bad: Account manager for advertising agency
Good: Managed 15 strategic accounts billing in excess of $15MM annually
错误表达:广告公司会计主管
正确表达:管理15个每年超过1500万美元的重要资金账户

Example 2
Bad: Sold widgets to clients located in the Midwest
Good: Increased sales by 17% in a 5-state territory
错误表达:向中西部地区的客户销售小商品
正确表达:在5个州的营业额增长了17%

4. Highlight your strengths
强调你的优势

Highlight your strengths, and what is most relevant to the potential employer. In-coming resumes are typically reviewed in 10-30 seconds, so put forth the effort and determine which bullets most strongly support your job search objective. Put the strong and most relevant points first where they are more apt to be read. This is your hook for the reader, the rest of your resume reels them in.


尽量强调你的优势以及潜在雇主最看重的那些方面。其实你的简历只有10-30秒的审查时间,所以尽量把对你得到工作有最大帮助的语句放在显着位置,使得那些最有用的部分最先被读到。就像钓鱼,你一开始就要用简历的开头当做诱饵勾住读者,再用简历剩下部分绕住他们。

5. Match the need they have
投其所好


Match the need they have - Review job postings online and in the newspapers for positions that interest you. Each position will usually have a brief blurb about the company and the position available. Use the keywords listed in these ads, and match them to the bullet points in your resume. Chances are that you have some of these as key points already, however if you have missed any, add them to your resume. Using a custom resume instead of a generic one will greatly increase your chances of an interview, as you will be a better match in the eyes of the reader.


投其所好也很重要。平时多浏览招聘网站和报纸的招聘版面上那些你感兴趣的工作岗位,每个招聘广告通常都有招聘单位的简短介绍。搜寻那些广告上的关键字,并尽量在你的简历上体现出来。机会只降临在那些有准备的人身上。为不同的工作制作不同的简历比那些千篇一律的简历可以获得更多的面试机会,因为有针对性的简历更能吸引招聘者的眼球。

6. Be positive
展示你的积极面


Above all in your resume and interview - you must be positive. Therefore, leave off negatives and irrelevant points. If you feel your graduation date will subject you to age discrimination, leave it off your resume. If you do some duties in your current job that don't support your job search objective, don't include them. Focus on the duties that do support your objective, and leave off irrelevant personal information like your race, weight, and height.


简历和面试中很重要的一点就是——你必须展示你的积极面。尽量忽略那些消极或者不相干的部分。如果你觉得你的毕业日期会使你受到年龄歧视,那就不要写进你的简历;如果你现在的工作中从事的某些职责对你获得新的工作没有帮助,就不要包括它们。你应该致力于那些对你获得工作有帮助的信息,同时忽略那些诸如种族、体重、身高等与工作不相关的个人信息。


7. White space is important
建立上留白


Ad Design 101 - White space is important. Open up the newspaper, and take note of which ads first catch your attention. Are they the ads that are jammed full of text, or are they ads that have a large amount of unused space ("white space"). This is done to grab your attention, as readers are always attracted to open areas. For this reason, don't worry if you are having a hard time filling the page with text; increase your line spacing to compensate.


简历设计上很重要的一点就是注意留白。请打开一份报纸,试着找找什么样的广告最能吸引自己的注意。是那些堆积了密密麻麻文字的广告,还是留有大片空白简洁干净的广告?答案显而易见,读者总是被后者吸引。同样的道理,不要担心你的简历写不满,相反,应该多留些空白。


8. Formatting Guidelines
注意排版


How long should my resume be? What size font should I use? - The font size should be no smaller than 10 point, standard serif or sans serif fonts. Don't use intricate fonts that are hard to read. Keeping your fonts standard will help combat conversion issues from PC to MAC and from one program version to another. The length of your resume should be 1-2 pages. Yes, you read correctly; you can use more than one page. But remember, keep it concise. It's ok to use two pages for your resume, however it is not necessary.

一般简历写多长才合适呢?应该使用什么样的字体?一般来说,字体大小应该小于10号,尽量不要使用难以辨认的字体。标准化的字体可以方便转化文档,比如从PC机转到MAC机,从一个文档程序转换到另一个。简历的长度应该控制在1-2页。你可以使用一页以上的纸,但是记住,保证简洁。2页以上的纸实际上没有必要了。


9. Get 3rd Party Advice
听取第三方意见


Ask a friend, and get an outside opinion on your resume before sending it off. - Have a friend or resume critique service review your resume. Since you are so close to your situation, it can be difficult for you to note all your high points and clearly convey all your accomplishments. Having someone subjectively review your resume can give you insight into how others will view your personal marketing materials - would your resume impress them? If not, why? Don't settle for - "it's good", and encourage them to ask questions. The questions of the reader can help you to discover items you inadvertently left off your resume. Take their comments into consideration, and revise your resume accordingly. In addition to adding in missed items, their questions can also point to items on your resume that are confusing to the reader.


在寄出简历之前,多听听朋友的意见。让你的朋友帮忙看一下你的简历。你作为当事人可能很难清楚的表达你想要表达的要点。让别人客观评价你的简历可以让你明白你的简历有哪些不足——我的简历吸引人吗?如果不能,那是为什么?不要满足于别人的赞美,鼓励他们多提题。这些问题可以帮助你发现你在简历中忽略的地方。仔细考虑他们的意见,并做出相应的修改。除了那些你忽略的内容,你还可以发现那些可能困扰读者的内容。


10. Start Applying
开始投简历吧!


OK, you're ready! Start applying - Apply for some jobs that appear to be above your qualifications, apply to positions that are a match, and apply to positions which may be below your level. Why? Perhaps the position below will turn out to be more than it appeared once you interview for them. Or perhaps once you have your foot in the door you can learn of other opportunities. If nothing else, interviewing more and more will increase your interviewing skills. Like anything else, repetition will decrease your nervousness, and increase your skills at attacking tough questions.


好了,你已经准备好了,开始找工作吧。申请的时候,应该找那些你符合要求的工作,并申请低于你的水平的岗位。为什么?也许当你面试的时候你会发现这份工作比它表面上有难度的多。同时因为你可以获得更多面试机会,你便有更多机会得到意外惊喜。就算什么都没有,越来越多的面试经历可以提升你的面试技巧。就像其它所有事情一样,重复练习可以降低你的紧张程度,增强你解决困难问题的能力。

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