Chronological Format / Хронологическое резюме

Charles Carey

Accounting manager

 2223 August Square Road

Barrington, Il 60093

PROFILE:

– More than 8 years in accounting, including responsibility for department procedures, budget, and computer operations.

– Plan and conduct audits and variance analyses, process payroll and payroll tax reports and filings.

EMPLOYMENT:

10/2005 – present               Scarpendous Displays, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

                          Senior Accounting Manager.

– reduced accounting payroll costs 41 % through automation

– successfully directed conversion from an IBM system to a Novell Network

1/2002 – 9/2005               Lancer Systems, Chicago, Illinois. Accounting Manager.

– trained 6 employees in accounting department

– analyzed and interpreted forecasts

– successfully negotiated a credit line

5/2000 – 1/2002             Coopers & Lybrand, Chicago, Illinois. Senior Accountant.

– performed detailed financial audits and recommended improvements in system procedures

6/98 – 5/2000          U.S. Riley Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. Cost Accountant.

– assisted in budget forecasting,

– developed cost data and variance analyses

EDUCATION:

Ridgetown college, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Bachelor of Science: Accounting (1998)

References: Furnished Upon Request

Targeted Format / Целевое резюме

BARRY LISTER

Address before May 7, 1999

House G, Erindale Campus

University of Toronto

Mississauga, Ontario

L5C 1C6

(416) 826-3000

Address after May 7, 1999

24 Kilbarry Street

Ottawa, Ontario

KOB IKO

(613) 6322150

Job objective:        Junior of a survey crew, with the ultimate goal of becoming an Ontario Land Surveyor.

Education:

2011 –              Will complete 2 year of a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Toronto. Major: Survey Science. Grade average: B. Major courses: Introduction to Surveying Science, Land Planning, Survey Law

2008 –           Completed one year of Architectural Science at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (Grade Average: B)

Work experience:

Summer, 1998 –           Tree planter for Roots Ltd., British Columbia.

Summers, 1996-97 – Groundsworker for Hillsview Golf Club Ltd.

Other activities:

Captain, Erindale hockey team

Treasurer, Survey Science Club

Personal information:

          Birth Date: September 30, 1978

Functional Format / Функциональное резюме

SUSAN HERTZ

16 Osler Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 2T1

Tel: (614) 741-0329

Job Objective: Public relations trainee.

Profile:             An energetic and skilled communicator, with a record of leadership and initiative.

Communication Skills:

B.A., Honors, in English, Queen’s University, 2001; B + average.

Entertainment editor for Queen’s Journal, 2001-02.

Debated regularly as a member of Queen’s Debating Society.

Gave public presentations as guide at Huronia Village, Summer 2003.

Described background of historic site to groups of visitors.

Leadership:

Elected to Student Council in my last year at Richmond High School.

Introduced new students to university life at Queen’s University.

Elected Vice-President of English Club at Queen’s, 2002.

Planned and chaired monthly seminars.

Initiative:

Founded my own home-baked cookie business, Susan’s Cookies, when still at school. Baked, sold and kept accounts, earning enough to pay for my first year at Queen’s.

References:

1. Prof. Michael Hughes, Queen’s University, Department of English, King ston, Ontario, K7L 3N6.

2. Mrs. Mable Williams, Administrator, Huronia Village, Penetanguishene, Ontario, LOK 1P6

COVER LETTERS / СОПРОВОДИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ПИСЬМА

CL 1

31 Lonbard Drive

Edmonton, Alberta T6H 1C3

March 1, 2011

Mr. R. Jones

Personnel Director       

Computer Systems Inc

Dear Mr. Jones:

Since Computer Systems is a fast growing company you are likely in need of young and energetic people with a good knowledge of computers. In one month I will be graduating from University of Alberta with a Computer Science degree and would like to join your company as a programmer.

In addition to my university courses I have had work experience in programming and operating computers. Last summer I implemented programs for the design of loudspeakers at Nortek Industries.

At you convenience, I would like to meet you to discuss how my qualifications could benefit Computer Systems. Next week I will call you to try to arrange an interview (to set up an appointment).

Yours sincerely,

Helen Graham

Encl.

CL 2

452 South Rockline Avenue

Seneca, New York 11290

tel. 315-421-1890

January 23, 2000

Ms. Sandra Breuer

Curator of Impressionist Art

Museum of Modern Art

11 West 53 Street

New York, NY 10020

Dear Ms. Breuer,

I recently read in «Art Forum» that the museum is planning a large Van Gogh exhibit next winter, with the cooperation of Amsterdam’s two major museums.

I have recently graduated from Washington Square College at New York University. While attending I was fortunate enough to spend one semester abroad I be came very involved with Amsterdam mainly in the art I spent many afternoons at art museums there and I now possess an extensive knowledge of their collections.

I feel that my knowledge of Van Gogh’s work, the city of Amsterdam and my general background in arts could be of value to you in promoting this exhibit to young people. I would like to meet with you to discuss some ideas on the subject and I will call you in a week to ten days to set up a meeting.

Yours truly,

Ken Tyson

Encl.

CL 3

Nelly Nickleby

225 Hartman Drive

Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 555-4606

January 22, 2001

Mr. Howard Speller, General Sales Manager

Speller Automobiles, Ltd.

315 Rolling Woods Highway

Dover, NH 03723        

Dear Mr. Speller:

I am a recent college graduate with a B.A. Degree in Automotive Marketing & Management. I have also been part of a family-owned distributorship for nearly all my life, so cars are my life!

I noticed your advertisement for Automotive Sales and Marketing Assistant in the June l4th edition of the Dover Star, and have submitted my rйsumй for your consideration.

You mentioned in the advertisement that the successful must have:

1) A Bachelor of Arts degree                            I do

2) Excellent communication skills                  I do

3) Ability to work well with people at all levels I do

4) Eagerness to learn and “pay my dues”              I am and I will

This is the job that I believe was made for me. I am available immediately and can offer you competence, dedication, and a good work ethic. If you don’t mind, I will call you next week to see if a personal interview can be scheduled.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you next week.

Sincerely,

Nelly Nickleby

INTERVIEW / СОБЕСЕДОВАНИЕ

An interview can be described as a planned discussion with a specific purpose. How does a selection interview differ from a conversation, a chat about a job?

A business manager needs to gather information that provides evidence about applicant’s ability to do the job, and to fit in with the work team.

But interviewing is a mutual exchange of information. It is an opportunity to give an applicant as much information about the job as possible so that they can decide whether or not they want to take it if it is offered.

A company wants people who accept job to be motivated to work for the business. Treating them with respect is important too.

The interviewer’s questions set out to get the candidates talking about their experiences and their lives in general. The answers can reveal whether they can do the job, plus their motivation and adjustment and give some indication of how they cope in a variety of situations – including those they are likely to be under pressure and stress.

The questions that are most effective in this regard are «open ended» questions. What..., why..., when..., how..., where..., and who... words help to keep questions open. Phrases such as «How did you do the stock-taking?», «Tell me about...» or «Can you explain...» should give a great deal of useful information.

The interviewees are to reveal their ability, experience, motivation and adjustment, they, not the interviewer, must do most of the talking. The best ratio is 60:40.

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Here are some common questions you are likely to be asked in an employment interview. Look through the sample answers to some of them and write your own version of a good answer to each of the questions:

1. Tell me about yourself.

Give a brief answer: no more than a minute. Tell something about yourself that relates to the job.

2. Why do you want to work for us?

We suggest a sincere answer: «My personal goals and the company goals and values are the same, and I want to be part of it».

3. What would you do for us?

Don’t presume to tell the interviewer exactly what you would do because you don’t know their «problems». It’s better to know enough about the organisation to relate an experience of yours which represents successful solving of a past employer’s problem.

4. What are your strong points?

It’s a good idea to relate your good points to the company when possible.

5. What is your biggest weakness? (A look-for-the-reaction type question.)

When you are asked for your biggest weakness, you’ve got to appear mortal! The idea here would be to give a weakness, which from the interviewer’s point of view isn’t much of a weakness. «Well I really don’t feel I have a weakness which affects my working ability. I think at times I have a tendency to be impatient and push people too hard to get a job done. Patience isn’t my strongest point».

6. Tell me one of your working experiences.