The passage below is followed by some unfinished statements. Choose the best choice from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in recent years, enhanced by chronic personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent. Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language. When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one‘s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start. ●Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of “cross-border“ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. ●Pay attention to the resume format you use chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your “oldest“ work experience first. Reverse- chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. ●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as “tertiary education“ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.
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- A reverse chronological resume highlights your work history. You list your most recent or current position first. Then you work your way back in time to include previous jobs in reverse chronological order - hence, the name of this resume format. A: 正确 B: 错误
- If your most recent job is your most impressive, list your jobs in reverse chronological order. Otherwise, you may put the most impressive work experience first to attract the attention of readers. ( )
- A chronological resume gets its name because the writer lists his or her _______. A: past jobs in reverse-chronological order in the work experience section B: past jobs in chronological order in the work experience section C: educational experiences in reverse-chronological order in the education section D: educational experiences in chronological order in the education section
- A resume is typically a 1-2 page, reverse chronological, introduction and summary of your experience and skills.
- Which of the following statements are true about the chronological resume? ( ) A: It emphasizes a chronological listing of education and work experience. B: It is often used when your employment and education are directly related to your current employment goals. C: It is a better choice for most college students and persons new in their careers. D: It is often used when your education or employment history shows a steady progression with few or no gaps.