Report and Technical Writing--ResumeDefinitionA resume is a short written account of one’s education and previous job that one sends to anemployerwhen looking for a job.It is an important tool careering as it helps make an initial impression on the potential employerIt is a brief summary of one’s life history or the main events of his/her life, and it gives a brief, factual summary of your qualification beginning with the writer’s birth and followed by a list of his/her education background, work experience, professional accomplishments and hobbies, while a resume cover letter explains your qualification to show well you can fit in the position.II. Types (or formats) of resumeYour resume format could make a considerable difference to the information that a reader derives.Keep in mindThere is no correct or standard resume formatYour resume format should be appropriate to your positionYour chosen resume format must not be seen as a method of concealing informationYou must follow a consistent format in all sections of your resumeThe following resume types (formats) are provided for the writer to choose1.Basic format（基本型）: It contains the most basic information such as education experienceas well as general personal information. It is the ideal format chosen by students who has had nowork experience2.Chronological format（经历型）: It is arranged in the order of time. More appropriately it isarranged in the reverse time order as you list the most recent education attainment and workexperience first.This format is by far the most popular kind of format. Aspiring business majorslooking for a job should use this format, unless they have worked in a wide variety of functionalareas.3.Functional format（功能型）: It is based on certain particular skills for a prospective job. Itpresents a good perspective on what you can do rather than on when you did it. Business studentswanting to show highly diverse work experience should choose this format.bination format（混合型）: Purely functional resume is not popular anymore. Many people prefer to use a combination of functional and chronological formats instead.5.Targeted format（目标型）: If you have a fairly single-tracked career so far and intend to remain on the same track, you can use this format. This means you can use language and key words that are local to your industry.A targeted format could be in the chronological format or in the functional format or a combination.Each format has various advantages and disadvantages, depending on the different background and purpose of the applicant. Applicants can add or delete some sections on the basis of the one of the above formats to design a very individual and special resume.III.Tips for writing a good resumeMost employers are busy people who normally just glance at a resume for only 10 to 20 seconds. They have got no time to read your resume. In other words, your resume is scanned, not read. So one’s resume must sufficiently catch their attention to pass the 10 to 20 second evaluation test. A resume must follow four basic principles for effectiveness1.C atch the reader’s (employer’s) attention2.P ersuade the reader of your benefits or value3.C onvince the reader with evidence4.M ove the reader to acquire the productTo follow these principles, a good resume should be effective in three aspects:1)Content （内容）a.C learly communicate your competence in relation to the employer’s needsThe information offered in the resume should be closely related to the objective. Try to convince the employer that you are the right person for the job and you can solve their problemsb.M ake statements with facts and figuresApplicants should keep in mind that facts and figures are more convincing than lots ofstatements of accomplishments. Try not to make statements you can’t document.c.Avoid exaggerationThe Chinese way of modesty will not be necessary, but honesty and integrity will still be adhered to. Exaggeration on a resume cannot be a lifelong tactic in job hunting. Be honest. That is the best policy.d.E xclude the irrelevant data and negative informationAll the information offered by a resume should be related to the work objective and communicate a positive image of the applicant.2)Language （语言）a.E asy to understandLanguage should be direct, concise, and expressive. Do not use lengthy sentences and wordy descriptions. Jargons should be avoided. Phrases and incomplete sentences are preferable to long complex sentences.b.K eep consistentDo not change verb tense. Try to use the same kind of phrases and structures.c.Positively toned rather than negatively tonedInstead of saying “never failed”, say “always did well”, or “always managed to”.d.D o not refer to oneself as “I”Too many “I’s” will leave an impression of being ego-centered. In today’s business world, the quality of team workmanship is very much valued as that means cooperation, communicativeness and coordination. Instead of saying “I am very communicative and performed well”, one would better use a phrase “communicative and with good performance”. Now you can see why phrases are preferable in resume writing now—not only because of the briefness but also the efficiency.e.D o check spelling, grammar, and punctuation carefully3)Layout （编排设计）a.S trongest point firstb.M aintain an eye-pleasing balancec.Do not make the resume cramped and crowdedUse ample spaces and highlights for achieving a neat appearance and an impression of being well organized and professional.d.G et it properly sizedOne page is the ideal length for a resume. If you produce a two-page resume, one of the best formats is to attach a single supplemental page to a self-contained one-pageresume.IV. Component sections of a resume1)Contact information and work objective2)Education (degrees majors, schools, dates, highlights, major courses, specialtraining)3)Work experience (including job titles, employers, dates, skills, accomplishments,duties and responsibilities)4)Skills/Qualifications5)Honors and awards6)Other information7)References (two to three references: their names, positions, addresses, telephonenumbers and E-mails)8)Personal data (gender, age, marital status, place of birth, height, weight, health)9)Personal strength (positive personality, willingness to relocate/travel. Otherinformation supporting the work objective)RESUMEZhang YangRoom 430, 563 Xu Dong Avenue, Wuhan 430000(027)xxxx3322 zy87@EDUCATION: B. A. degree, Hubei Technical College,1999-2003Wuhan 15th High School,1996-1999Major: MarketingMain courses: Marketing Theory and PracticeMarketing Department ManagementMarketing StatisticsBusiness CommunicationsHonors and Awards : First-class college scholarship (2001-2002)Third-price in college English Speech Contest (June, 2002)First price in College’s “Visual Art Competition” (Brush Painting) (2000) Certifications: CET 6 (Excellent)BEC Level 2 (achieved EXECELLENCE in Spoken English Exam)National Computer Rank Examination Certificate Grade 2SKILLS: Excellent written and spoken English skillsSkillful in operating Words, ExcelProficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OutlookKnowledge of and experience with Photoshop, FreelandWORK EXPERIENCE:Summer 2001: Sales Representative, Kuanta Food CompanyDuties: Sold food to retail customers. Conducted customer survey to obtain feedback and identify potential customer needs. Achieved good salesrecord through effective marketing.CHARACTER PROFILE:Outgoing, hardworking and team-orientedPERSONAL DATA: Age: 21 Sex: Male Health: ExcellentREFERENCES:John SmithProfessor of Tianjin University of CommerceMobile phone: 139xxxx5566Email: John smith @ Wang QianProfessor of the School of ForeignLanguages of Tianjin University of CommerceTel. 2372xxxxEmail: Wang Qian @ RESUMENAME：Zhang YangEDUCATION: B. A. degree, Hubei Technical College,1999-2003Wuhan 15th High School.1996-1999Major: MarketingMain courses: Marketing Theory and PracticeMarketing Department ManagementMarketing StatisticsBusiness CommunicationsHonors and Awards : First-class college scholarship (2001-2002)Third-price in college English Speech Contest (June, 2002)First price in College’s “Visual Art Competition” (Brush Painting)(2000)Certifications: CET 6 (Excellent)BEC Level 2 (achieved EXECELLENCE in Spoken English Exam)National Computer Rank Examination Certificate Grade 2 SKILLS:Excellent written and spoken English skillsSkillful in operating Words, ExcelProficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OutlookKnowledge of and experience with Photoshop, FreelandWORK EXPERIENCE:Summer 2001: Sales Representative, Kuanta Food CompanyDuties: Sold food to retail customers. Conducted customer survey to obtain feedback and identify potential customer needs. Achieved goodsales record through effective marketing.CHARACTER PROFILE:Outgoing, hardworking and team-orientedPERSONAL DATA: Age: 21 Sex: Male Health: ExcellentCONTACT INFORMATION：Address：Room 430，563 Xu Dong Avenue，Wuhan 430000Telephone: (027) xxxx3322Email:zy87@REFERENCES:Dr Wang Wenhua Dr Li YoulanProfessor of English, Professor of computer science,Nankai University Hebei Technical Collegetty@ (027) xxxx2269（新工艺、新装置、新技术、新产品）。