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parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

this is my first post to this part of the board. many thanks in advance...

a few questions regarding the cv:

1. ive read attachments/pdf files are not a good idea due to download times and virus issues. seems like best way to keep formatting. if one does send simple text in email - just organize/format as easily as one can for presentation?
2. how snazzy should it (can it) be? small photos (1-2), pdf file or down and dirty text in an email? what about putting the cv all purdy like on the web with links?
3. what about links with the cv for transcripts, diploma, work verif, awards-honors...
4. include hobbies, interests, photo link (im a good photographer)
5. how important (i think very) is the fact that ive lived in and outof asia for about 13 years.
6. dumb it down? simple words/sentences. less reliance on 'action verbs' and typical us high power prof resume format/style?

thanks SO much china-dudes

Professor Moriarty · Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Posts: 39 Location: The Overlook

I do not know about Taiwan, but for China at least all one requires is a pulse and a desire to be but a foreign serf, not a snazzy CV.

7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

if its not relevant to the job being applied for, leave it out is the general rule.

Nauczyciel · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:29 am Post subject:

More than a few tips for formatting etc. can be found in the thread "How NOT to write your CV" on the General Forum. Despite the negative title there are some positive tips on how to make an impression on the employer with your CV.

parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

hey, i looked for the thread "How NOT to write your CV" on general forum and asia forum as well as doing a search - do you have a link??? sorry. it sounds like it will address many of my questions. ill keep looking!

parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

i used a different search option, came up straight away -sorry.

shenyanggerry · Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 Location: Canada

One thing that will definitely impress employers is investing in a keyboard with a 'shift' key.

parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

gerry:

comes from years spent in i.t. bangin' keys. well aware i should use the shift and perhaps a bit of punctuation when corresponding with potential slaveholders, er... employers. on most boards its a non issue, but i guess the nature of this board - teaching english, might get me to mend my ways. thanks for the keen insight and epiphany.

shenyanggerry · Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 Location: Canada

Parvati_Overdrive, I also spent all too many years as a programmer and analyst working in an asembler macro language. I use capitals when appropriate as a courtesy to my fellow posters. It is only a petty annoyance when others don't.

Errors like this just like spelling errors (of which I commit my more than my share) lower the validity of opinions in most eyes, especially on a board dedicated to teaching CORRECT English. Your call!

7969 · Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5782 Location: Coastal Guangdong

Gerry.... you didn't capitalize "shenyang" nor leave a required space in your handle..... :>)