В Великобритании, Ирландии и новой Зеландии для обозначения резюме употребляется слово CV (Curriculum Vitae), в США и Канаде резюме чаще называется Résumé.
Как правило, резюме содержит следующую информацию:
- Personal Information (Персональная информация)
- Objective / Employment (Должность, на которую претендуют)
- Education / Qualifications (Образование)
- Work Experience / History (Опыт работы)
- Interests (Интересы)
- References (Рекомендации)
В большинстве случаев помимо резюме требуется написать сопроводительное письмо (Cover Letter).
Cover Letter Format
Your Contact Information
Name
Address
City, State, Post Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Date
Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Post Code
Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
Leave one blank line after the salutation.
First Paragraph - Introduction
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.
I am writing to express my interest in the ............... position that is currently available with your company which was recently advertised on the www.....com website.
I was very excited to see your vacancy for a ..............,. which was advertised yesterday in the latest issue of the ...
I am writing to express my keen interest in your vacancy for a project manager which was recently advertised ...
I would like to propose my candidacy for your position of.............. which was advertised ...
Middle Paragraph(s) - Main Body
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for.
Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
Final Paragraph - Conclusion
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.
I am available for an interview at any time, and should you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact me. In the meantime I thank you sincerely for taking the time to read my application.
I would like to thank you for your time and consideration./ Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Thank you for the time you have taken to consider my application, and I eagerly look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to calling you in a few days time to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time.
Greater details of my accomplishments and achievements can be found in my attached CV. I am available for interview at any time and can start work at short notice.
Complimentary Close
Yours sincerely, (if you know the person's name)
Yours faithfully, (when you don't know the person's name)
Follow the closing with a comma. Then, on a new line, put then your name. If you're sending an email, you can add your contact information below your name. For example:
Handwritten Signature (for a hard copy letter)
Typed Signature: First Name Last Name
(Email Address
Phone Number)
