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parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

Hi all -

for those that remember me, im back in states for six weeks.

im planning a trip to china (tourism) and indeirectly scout a job. Yunan, Sichuan, Tibet, Western China -and then on to Nepal, Paki and into India.

ANYWAY....I'm in states do time to rework the resume. Nearly all the ESL/EFL resume samples I have seen online are very lame. I could use any-everyones help to locate a good format and essential tips.

My experience is in Technology + EFL teaching Korea/Thailand/Cambo 2 yrs. California teaching credential 2000-4/

My resume is very technical and well written, I fear the English in much of it too advanced -so I should dumb it down?

Should I go with a chrono or skillset resume or a combo? I read on this board not to even detail jobs that are not ESL teaching. Maybe:

HIghlight teaching above
List chrono balance of all jobs
Miscellaneous addendum

I could really use some help here. If anyone has links to good solid resume for those with x-over careers in aprticular. Post the link or email me your resume.

mighty thanks and if anyone is interested in the above trip - email me, i think ill be landing in yunnan july1-10.

brasilstu · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 271 Location: China

Is this for a job in China? If it is then 'I am a lao wai.' hand-written on toilet paper should do the trick.

No-ones even ever asked to see mine.

Talkdoc · Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 696

Functional resumes (those highlighting skill-sets) are typically recommended for career-changers and for those with a very diverse job history.

Click here for an example - http://www.resume-resource.com/exfunctional.html

But, as the previous poster correctly pointed out, if you will be applying mostly to private English language schools as a spoken English practice teacher, it really doesn't make any difference what your prior work experience is in. Keep your resume to a page and, if applying to universities (and in any case), make sure you highlight your education and whatever teaching/training experience you might have.

Good luck,

Doc

brasilstu · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 271 Location: China

Talk Doc concurred with me! I am finally moving up the ESL Cafe heirachy! This is a day to remember.

deezy · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 3:50 am Post subject:

Absolutely agree with TD. Less is best. If they want to know more, they'll ask. Degrees, quals, brief experience, where, etc. That's enough. I hate wading through 'War and Peace'. Be concise.

parvati_overdrive · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 69

thanks for advice. actually, im leaning toward the uni's - had two of two bad experiences (korea) with the language mills.

Yu · Joined: 06 Mar 2003 Posts: 1219 Location: Shanghai

Unis all ask for my resume... so I have found I needed it. Mine is not so good, so I see no need to post it.