Resumes
Posted on October 18, 2008
Filed Under Essay Writing 2, Fall 2008, Listening & Speaking 2, Fall 2008, Literature in Multicultural Societies, Fall 2008, Multimedia English Education, Fall 2008
Some students have discussed the upcoming job seminar that will come after exams. If you’re looking for a guide to writing resumes, there are a few online. I recommend most students use a Skills-Based resume, because it lets you highlight your strengths (abilities) and deemphasize your weaknesses (lack of experience).
I can’t find the model resumes I have on file — they’re on a hard drive in a box somewhere, and I’m still moving from one apartment to another — but there are some good guides online.
- This is a (pretty) good model of a skills based resume, though I’d cut the references section.
- There’s a lot of information (and samples) here.
- Believe it or not, the Canadian government has a pretty good page up on resumes… with samples!
Remember, the #1 rule for resumes is putting yourself in a good light. It’s your tool for selling yourself, so always find a positive way to express everything on it.