How to Write a Simple Resume 如何寫簡單的英文履歴表？

What is a resume?　
A resume is usually one piece of paper with a summary of your qualifications, experience and skills. A resume only has one purpose. You write it to get a job.
什麼是履歴表？
個人履歴表通常是一張A4紙大小，上面記載您的資歴、經驗、技能。履歴表的目的只有一個，就是要幫助您找到工作。

Should I include a picture in my resume?　
NO! Don't add a picture to your resume. You can include one in your email, but it must be professional!
履歴表要附照片嗎？
不要！不需要附上照片。您可以在電子郵件上附上您的照片，但記得一定要專業！

Should I write a different resume for every job?　
Yes. You must change your resume a little so that it focuses on what your new employer wants.
要用不同履歴表來應徵不同工作嗎？
是的，履歴表上的資訊必須稍做修改，才能精確地符合您新僱主的需求。


How should I organize my resume?　
Most resumes are organize as follows:
履歴表要怎麼寫呢？
大部份的履歴表的內容結構如下：

• Personal Information　個人資訊
• Objective　應徵職位
• Summary　摘要
• Education OR Career History　教育背景或工作經驗
• Career History OR Education　工作經驗或教育背景
• Additional Skills　其他技能
• References　推薦人

Which should I put first: my education or my work experience?　
It depends. If you went to a good university or you have very little work experience, put your education first. If you know the person is interested in your skills and experience, put your work experience first.
我應該先寫什麼？教育程度還是工作經驗？
都可以。如果您畢業於名校或工作經驗不多，就將教育程度放前面。如果您的專業技能和工作經驗相當吸引人，就把工作經驗放前面。

Here is an example of simple resume that focuses on education.
以下履歴表範本是以教育背景作為主角：

Josh Zhang
15 Green Road, Brisbane, Australia Phone: +61 (07) 4545-6781 Mobile: 0283-555-910 josh_zhang@emailnet.net	Marital status: Married Nationality: Australian
Objective A management role in the IT industry that requires my knowledge of computer networks and software, and my ability to communicate, to deal with corporate clients and providers.
Summary A hard-working and organized manager who is able to motivate and lead a team. I have the industry knowledge and hands-on experience needed to successfully build your company’s team of computer engineers and dramatically improve your relationships wit your clients.
Education 2002 – 2003    University of Sydney Masters of Management (Information Systems) 1993 – 1996    Australian National University Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Career History 2006 – Present           Micron Information Consultants     Sydney Product sales Manager Lead a team of 20 sales staff and technicians. Design, deliver, install and maintain new Computer Systems for medium-sized corporate clients. 2004 – 2005                Xtra Computer Systems                   Brisbane Information Systems Purchaser Negotiated purchasing and maintenance contracts Planned future computing needs. 1997 – 2001                Texpro Systems Incorporated        Brisbane Network Engineer Solved hardware, software problems for servers Working in a team, installed over 15 computer networks in large companies.
Professional Memberships Queensland IT Managers association 2004 - Present
Additional Skills Fluent Mandarin
References available upon request

What language should I use?　
Use short and simple sentences. Use clear verbs that tell the reader what you did, like:
有哪些英文字適合用在履歴表上呢？
使用簡單扼要的句子。使用意思清楚的動詞，告知讀者（=未來的老板）您做過了什麼，例如：

• accomplished　達成、完成
• collaborated with　與...合作
• encouraged　鼓勵、激勵
• established　建立、設立
• facilitated　促進
• negotiated　談判
• founded　創立、建立
• managed　管理、經營、營運
• exceeded targets　超越目標

How should I talk about my past work experience?　
Look at the example. There are NO subjects. Use short sentences in the past.
要怎樣提到過去的工作經驗呢？
在上面範例中，工作經驗的句子都沒有主詞！使用過去式動詞寫出簡短句子即可。

What about my present job?　
Look at the example again. There are still NO subjects, but keep the sentences in the present.
那現在的工作呢？
再看一次範例，工作經驗的句子還是都沒有主詞，但是動詞時態要改成現在式。

How do I write a good summary?　
We’ll look at this in another post.
漂亮的摘要怎麼寫？
下一回po文再告訴您！

We hope this helps you write that English resume for that new job you want!
學苑希望這次的英文履歴教學能幫助您找到想要的新工作！加油囉！