Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
THAILAND
Resume Guidelines
Education:
1. University: include data about student training work/thesis projects stating length of time and references.
2. Secondary school/high school – state major subjects studied; provide details on specific courses and programs. Indicate if you’ve studied abroad.
3. Include extracurricular activities
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Professional Experience:
1. Explain all gaps in employment
2. If employed part time, indicate why you did not choose full time work
Military Experience: Include details, including military service status
Interests/Hobbies: Briefly mention
Format: Begin with personal information, then academic achievements, additional information (training, professional associations, hobbies), employment record (reverse chronological order), and references.
Length and Format:
No more than two pages, three is the max; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. What job is being applied for, why, and how you found out about it (newspaper ad, etc.)
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
3. Address to person in charge of recruitment
Length and Format: No more than one page; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
SWITZERLAND
Resume Guidelines
Format:
1. Education
2. Awards/honors
3. Additional education/specialized training
4. Detailed work experience descriptions (reverse chronological format)
5. Achievements/accomplishments
6. Special skills (especially languages)
7. Interests/hobbies
8. Personal information
Format: A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Length: One to two pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. State current position
2. Position you’re applying for and why
3. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
4. Career goals
5. Geographical preferences
6. Ability to relocate
7. Salary range
8. State if currently unemployed
9. Address letter to specific person
Length: One page
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
SWEDEN
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Photo
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Education:
1. Provide focus areas during upper secondary school/high school (i.e. specific courses/programs)
2. Indicate if you studied abroad
Professional Experience:
1. Indicate whether it was full or part time work
2. Explain gaps in emp loyment
3. For part time work, explain why you didn’t choose full time
Military Experience: Include with focus on training, field of responsibility, and managerial positions. List dates and location of service.
Interests/Hobbies: Briefly mention
Format: Begin with education, followed by professional experience
Length: No more than two pages
Other: It’s important you have your resume/CV “attested” or “verified.” Ask someone who can verify information’s validity (i.e. a parent, teacher or good acquaintance). Have them sign final page of resume/CV, references, grades, etc.
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
3. Include when you started current position, work content, field of responsibility, organizational level/reporting structure, name of employer.
4. Personal data: Include marital status, ability to relocate, availability to travel for business
5. Recent volunteer experience, longer periods of foreign travel, your future professional goals
6. Indicate if you’re presently unemployed
Length and Format: No more than one page; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
SOUTH AFRICA
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Date of Birth
2. Marital Status
3. Nationality
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills (include level of proficiency)
2. Computer Skills
3. Public Speaking
4. Specialized Training
Education:
1. List high school/secondary school name and graduation date
Professional Experience:
1. Use company descriptors
2. Explain gaps in employment
Formats:
1. Brief profile: Summarized version of comprehensive resume that includes personal data, educational background. Professional experience is not elaborated. Current or relevant positions are detailed. Brief profiles are submitted initially.
2. Comprehensive CV: Includes specifics in each position you’ve held. Begin with personal data, then education, followed by experience. Chronological, reverse chronological or functional formats are all acceptable
Length: No restrictions
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Include qualifications and area of expertise
2. Name current employer and describe your position
3. If applying to a job posting, list the reference and job title at top of page
4. A work permit is required if you are not a South African
5. Explain why you are not presently employed
6. Specify availability to interview
Length: No more than one page
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