Resume Building Global Academics University of British Columbia Table of Contents Part A Cultural Influence Part B Basic Resume Rules Part B Components of a Resume P

							  Resume Building



     Global Academics
University of British Columbia
      Table of Contents



Part A: Cultural Influence
Part B: Basic Resume Rules
Part B: Components of a Resume
Part C: Sample Resumes
            Cultural Influence

   How do you create a resume in your home
    country?

   What is the most important information?
    Why?
              Cultural Influence

   How do you think the Canadian style
    differs?

    • Focus on skills
    • Focus on Accomplishments
    • Trying to “sell yourself” to the employer
    • Always created in Microsoft Word
         Basic Resume Rules


Rule #1: No Errors

Rule #2: Consistent Style

Rule #3: Appropriate & Effective Language
        Basic Resume Rules

Rule #1: No Errors

  • Use spell-check

  • Use grammar-check

  • Ask an English speaker to proofread
    your resume
         Basic Resume Rules

Rule #2: Consistent Style
   • Font
     • „Arial‟ (10 – 11 point font) or „Times New Roman‟ (11-
       12 point font)
   • Formatting
     • CAPITALS, Bold, Italics, Underline (etc) are
       consistent
     • Spacing and margins are consistent
   • Point-Form
     • Short sentences with bullets
          Basic Resume Rules

Rule #3: Appropriate & Effective Language

   • Avoid Personal Pronouns
     • Avoid words like „I‟, „my‟ and „me‟
     • Instead, begin sentences with action-verbs
   • Use Action Verbs
     • i.e.: “supported managerial team by…”
     • i.e.:“ coordinated and administered program budgets…”
        Basic Resume Rules


• Accomplishment-Based
  • In addition to describing your duties, focus on the
    accomplishments of your various experiences
  • Example:
     May 2007
     Pusan International Performance Art Festival (Pusan, Korea)
     House Manager
     • Responsible for lighting and technical support at the Yeno Theatre
     • Improved English communication and skills in international relations
      Components of a Resume

Name
Contact Information
Education
Work Experience
Extracurricular Experience
Skills / Accomplishments
Optional Information
                     Name


   Use larger font size (20-25 point) and bold

   List both Korean and English names
      Example




Kim Ji Young (Corey)
          Contact Information


DO:
 • Center your address on the page
 • Use the same size font as the rest of your resume
 • Include your full Canadian address, telephone number, and
   email address


DO NOT:
 • Include information such as your photo, birth date, gender,
   ethnicity, age, martial status
              Example



#231-334 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 3T9
   Home: 604-263-7990 Cell: 604-458-7784
             corey@hotmail.com
                  Education

DO:
 • List all universities and colleges attended in
   chronological order (most recent at the beginning)
 • Include the time period attended, school name and
   location, and degree / program name
 • Use bold to highlight university name

DO NOT:
 • List high school or elementary school information
                        Example
July 2008 – Present
University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)
Global Academics Internship Program

September 2004 – Present
Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea)
Education (major), English Literature (minor)

June 2006 – August 2006
Australian Language Institute (Sydney, Australia)
Intensive English Communication program
            Work Experience
When position was held
   • i.e.: March 2006 - Present
Company name and location
   • i.e.: Korea Chamber of Commerce (Seoul,
     Korea)
Position name
   • i.e.: Assistant Examination Supervisor
Descriptions of experience
   • Describe your responsibilities /duties AND any
     skills you gained / accomplishments you made
     during this experience
                        Example
March 2006 - Present
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Seoul, Korea)
Assistant Supervisor of Examinations
 Supervised test applicants during examinations held by Korea
  Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 Provided instruction regarding examination room procedures
 Developed leadership and responsibility as supervisor


August 2004
International Language Institute (Seoul, Korea)
Administrative Assistant
 Supported the teachers to correct students‟ grammar and mark
   examination papers
 Implemented computer skills by inputted grades and attendance
   records into an excel file
 Developed responsibility and learned self-awareness
       Extracurricular Experience

   Include any volunteer, club or other
    extracurricular experiences

   Use the same style and formatting as the
    „Work Experience‟ Section
                           Example
January 2004 – January 2005
Seoul National University Singing Club “Hot Tunes” (Seoul, Korea)
Club Leader
 Organized rehearsals and enforced club standards and rules
 Designed and implemented regularly scheduled performances while
   collaborating with club members
 Developed leadership, relationship-building skills, responsibility, and
   a sense of independence while conducting club

September 2004 - November 2004
National Library of Korea (Seoul, Korea)
Volunteer Library Assistant
 Arranged data and books of National Library.
 Guided participants to their proper books.
 Gained sense of self-worth by supporting an important national
   institution
                    Skills

• List skills and qualifications that employers
  are looking for in intern candidates

• May include technical skills (computer skills,
  computer programs etc), language abilities,
  licenses, etc.
                        Example



   Languages: Korean (Fluent), English (Advanced), Chinese
    (Beginner)
   Computer Skills: Word, Power Point, Excel and Photoshop
   Certificate in Graphic Design
   International Driver‟s License
               Optional Information

Accomplishments:
•   If you have any special accomplishments such as prizes or
    awards, you can include them on your resume
•   This information can be included in the „Skills‟ section of your
    resume


Personal Interests
•   If you have any personal interests that are related to your work
    skills (i.e. photography, creative writing, teaching, etc.) you can
    include them on your resume
Sample Resume
Questions?

Thank you!