10. Education Degree, Major Expected June 2012 National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan ★Spelloutthenamesofthedegreese.g.BA,M.Ed.,Ph.D., … Bachelor of Arts/Science MasterofEducation Doctor of Philosophy
11. =Example= Education Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature Expected June 2012National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
13. Work Experience Position, mm/yyyy- mm/yyyy Employer, city, country ★Accomplishment-driven Accomplishments explain and enlarge tasks performed on the job Use $, number, % and demography to describe your role, accomplishments, and contribution ↑Month/ Year List the most recent position first ↓ the oldest
14. Work Experience Position, mm/yyyy- mm/yyyy Employer, city, country ★Consider how you … made money for the organization saved money for the organization made things easier for the organization saved time for the organization ↑Month/ Year
20. Step 1. Please check the list of action verbs. Step 2. Could you find any category of action verbs which is relating to the skills of an assistant? Helping skills, Organizational and detail skills, Research skills... Possible action verbs are...
25. =Example= Work Experience Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer 06/2008-12/2009Mark Products, Tainan, Taiwan● Coordinated and prioritized the daily activities of the chairman of the board● Performed administrative functions in support of CEO● Arranged and interacted in board of directors meetings● Established and maintained an in-depth file system
26. =Example= Action Verbs Work Experience Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer 06/2008-12/2009Mark Products, Tainan, Taiwan● Coordinatedand prioritized the daily activities of the chairman of the board● Performedadministrative functions in support of CEO● Arrangedand interacted in board of directors meetings● Established and maintained an in-depth file system
27. QuantifyEmployers love numbers.Examples:• Increased sales by 50 percent over the previous year.• Produced total meal sales 20 percent higher than those of the other servers in the restaurant.• Supervised staff of 25.• Served a customer base of 150, the largest on firm's customer-service team.• Managed survey mail-out to 1,000 resident
31. Here's a checklist with some select experience you may possess, but may have forgotten: Technologically advanced equipment and tools Advanced writing courses Computer platforms, software, LAN/WAN capabilities Volunteer work, externship, and internship positions
39. Transferable Skills Communication: the skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and ideas e.g. Speaking effectively, writing concisely, listening attentively, facilitating group discussion, providing appropriate feedback, negotiating, persuading, reporting information, describing feelings,
40. Transferable Skills (Cont.) Research and Planning: the search for specific knowledge and they ability to conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting those needs. e.g. Forecasting, predicting, creating ideas, identifying problems, imaging alternatives, identifying resources, gathering information, solving problems, setting goals, defining needs, analyzing…
41. Transferable Skills (Cont.) Human Relations: the use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, relating to and helping people e.g. Developing rapport, being sensitive, listening, conveying feelings, motivation, sharing credit, counseling, cooperating, representing others, perceiving feelings, situations
42. Transferable Skills (Cont.) Organization, Management and leadership: the ability to supervise, direct and guide individual the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. e.g. Initiating new ideas, handling details, coordinating tasks, managing groups, delegating responsibility, teaching, coaching, counseling, promoting change, selling ideas or products, decision making with others, managing conflict
43. Transferable Skills (Cont.) Work Survival: the day-to-day skills that assist in promoting effective production and work satisfaction. e.g. implementing decisions, cooperating, enforcing policies, being punctual, managing time, attending to detail, meeting goals, accepting responsibility, setting and meeting deadlines, organizing, making decisions
45. Assignment: Resume DUE 10/18/2010 00:00 AM Write your first draft of resume and submit it on Moodle. Please refer to my lectures of Week 3 and 4 and all of the supplement materials when constructing your first draft of resume. ★ Please convert your word document (.doc) into a Portable Document Format (.pdf).
48. Download a Save-as PDF add-in from Microsoft Office website Go for online free PDF converters http://www.pdfonline.com/index.htm http://www.freepdfconvert.com/
51. “A cover letter introduces you and your resume to potential employers or organizations you seek to join (non-profits, educational institutions, etc). It is the first document an employer sees, so it is often the first impression you will make.” Angie Olson, Allen Brizee, Purdue University