Global Resumes & Cover Letters: Thailand
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”
Global Resumes & Cover Letters: Switzerland
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
Global Resumes & Cover Letters: Sweden
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”
Global Resumes & Cover Letters: Spain & Portugal
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Date of Birth
2. Place of Birth
3. Marital Status
Education:
1. List high school/secondary school name, location and graduation date
2. Indicate if you studied abroad
3. Do NOT mention extracurricular activities
Professional Experience:
1. Use company descriptors
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills (proficiency: basic, middle, high or fluent)
2. Computer Skills
Volunteer Experience: Should be supplied
Interests/Hobbies: Briefly mention
Format: Personal information first, followed by education and experience
A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Length: No more than three pages; two pages is customary
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”
