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【職場英語 專家教路】 寫出符合求職需求的履歷

履歷表(CV)通常只會被選擇性略讀,所以一份簡單、清晰、準確的CV是獲取面試機會的首要條件。僱主收到的求職信隨時過百份,當然不可能花上幾小時細閱每一份。拿起CV的頭幾秒,已決定了求職者的命運:看上去能符合基本應徵條件,就會納入考慮之列;條件不合或資料不清晰的,便沒有機會了。 僱主會著眼於求職者的學歷和工作經驗去決定是否符合職位的要求。你需要合理地編排資料次序,務求清晰準確並易於閱讀。因此,撰寫履歷表時最好參考特定格式。負責招聘的人事部通常十分眼利,能將錯誤一一找出,所以求職者切記要提高CV的準確性。建議大家撰寫履歷表時使用串字檢查,重覆細讀,甚至請其他人幫忙校對,以確保內容、文法及行文風格上都沒有出錯。 ...

Customising/tailoring your CV for the right job (Part 2)

Last week we talked about the importance of simplicity, clarity and accuracy, as well as the basics of how to organise your CV. We also mentioned the importance of clearly displaying your contact details at the top of the first page. How do I shape my CV to the job? ...

Customising/tailoring your CV for the right job (Part 1)

With any CV, you can be sure that it will be looked at both quickly and critically. Simplicity, clarity and accuracy are the keys to getting through the first door — but what is that first door? Employers do not have time to spend hours looking at every CV. Those first few seconds are crucial. What’s more, the first glance at your CV will be to see if you, the candidate, meet the essential requirements. If you do not demonstrate that you meet them or if your information is unclear, your CV will head straight to the recycling bin. ...