Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
MALAYSIA
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Marital Status
2. Age
3. Gender
4. Personal Interests
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Format:
Information can be provided chronologically, reverse chronologically, or in a functional format; begin with education followed by experience, then ending with a list of references
Length:
No longer than two pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
Length and Format: No more than one page; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Date of Birth
2. Place of Birth
3. Nationality
4. Marital Status
5. Family Size
6. Resident Number (if you are Korean)
7. Whether you’re the eldest in the family (if you are Korean)
8. Include a photo
Education:
1. Include secondary/high school information
Professional Experience:
1. Explain all employment gaps
2. Include short term employment
3. Achievements and awards are listed in chronological order; work experience in reverse chronological order
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Military Experience (include):
1. Exact dates
2. Unit
3. Duties
4. Leadership Responsibilities
Hobbies/Interests: Include to show what you do to counteract stress from your job
Format: Personal data, education, experience, other (languages, special courses, etc.), usually in reverse chronological order (except for accomplishments)
Length: No longer than two to three pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
Length: No more than one page
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
JAPAN
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include for English-style resume):
1. Nationality
2. Age
3. Marital Status
Personal Information (Include for rirekisho (Japanese)-style):
1. Nationality (if non-Japanese)
2. Age
3. Marital Status
4. Gender
5. Family Members
6. Hobbies
7. Club Memberships
All of the below pertains to the English-style resume:
Professional Experience:
1. Include company descriptors
2. Specify if work was full or part time
3. Include all teamwork experience
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills (especially Japanese)
2. Computer Skills (specify PC or Mac)
Length: One to two pages long
Cover Letters are generally NOT a part of an application for a job
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
ITALY
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Date of Birth
2. Place of Birth
3. Marital Status
4. # of Children
Education:
1. Include secondary/high school information
2. Grades received
3. For university studies, include thesis title and professor you worked with; also if you graduated within minimum amount of years (four)
4. Study abroad, including when, where, and length of time
5. Mention relevant extracurricular activities, steering clear of religious/political references
Professional Experience:
1. Dates: Month/Year you started job; Month/Year you left job
2. Include company descriptors, including if its national/multination company, headquarter location, # of employees in your division, and turnover rate.
3. Explain gaps in employment
4. Specify if employment was part time or contract
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills (Levels of Expertise)
2. Computer Skills
Length: No longer than two pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
Format & Length: Handwritten letters are preferred; no longer than ½ page in length
