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Crafting a compelling resume can be challenging, especially when translating from different languages. To ensure your resume stands out, avoid awkward phrasing, be concise in your descriptions, and utilize strong action verbs to highlight your achievements. Additionally, eliminate typos and tailor your resume for each job opportunity to improve your chances of landing an interview. Remember, honesty is key—do not exaggerate your qualifications. These tips will help you present your skills effectively and professionally.
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Writing resumes-Tips #1: Translating from Chinese to English can result in awkward English. Don’t do that. These are real examples of how NOT to write: • “Attained the ability to cooperated with people effectively and efficiently, as well as the teamwork and communication skills.” • “Schemed and organized all kinds of forums” • “Fantastically interested in football” • “Like to change the actuality”
Writing resumes-Tips #2: State the main actions/tasks and eliminate unnecessary words: • Not concise: “Have a good knowledge of financial accounting; invested on China A share market and future market for many years; acquainted myself with the institutional details of the markets, fundamental and technical investment strategies, and have paid much attention to industry research.” • Concise: “Knowledgeable about financial accounting. Experienced investor. Familiar with market institutions, investment strategies, and industry research”
Writing resumes-Tips #3: Use action verbs: • Achieved 15% revenue growth • Analyzed potential of health care market segment • Assisted President in preparing for major speech • Attained8% profitability • Awardedindustry association prize for excellence • Developednew marketplace strategy • Grew client portfolio by 25%
Writing resumes-Tips #3: Use action verbs-continued: • Handled due diligence process • Initiated quarterly management reviews • Led team in developing new approach • Managed customer interaction effectively • Reached 80% customer retention rate • Resolved client problem • Supported team in meeting customer expectations
Writing resumes-Tips #4: Don’t let typos and spelling and grammar mistakes hurt your chances for an interview: • “Work Experience”—not “Work Experiences” (Here “Experience” is a collective noun, representing more than one internship or position.) • Pay attention to verb-preposition combinations, including: - verb+ about: learn about something - verb+ for: apply for something - verb+ in: participate in something, succeed in something - verb + of: take advantage of something - verb + on: agree on something - verb + to: agree to do something, relate to something
Writing resumes-Tips • #5: Tailor your resume to eachopportunity: Your “Overview” section enables you to highlight your talents and your objective; because reader will see this section first, he/she will be motivated to read the rest of your resume. • #6: Don’t lie!:American CEOs and academic officials have sometimes been caught and, as a result, have lost their jobs and damaged their reputations.