Question

Write your own resume following one of the three formats described in this lesson. 1. provide clear and purposeful information and address the intended audience appropriately. 2. Use the correct levels, patterns, and types of language to achieve intended effects and Aid comprehension. 3. Modify your tone to fit the purpose and audience. 4. Follow the conventional style and use page formats, fonts and spacing that contribute to the readability and impact of the document.

Answer 1

This is an example of what a professional resume looks like:

CURRICULUM VITAE

John Adams

Educational Background :

• Graduated from Harvard with Honours Bachelor of Arts (Journalism). 1984
• Graduated from Sunnyview High School, California. 1979

Professional Background:

• Editor at Random House. Los Angeles, California. 2010-2019
• Publisher and co-editor at Editorial Planeta, Madrid Spain. 2000-2010
• Private author and publisher. Los Angeles, California. 1987-2000
• Collaborator at The Times Gazette. Los Angeles, California. 1985-2000

Other qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish, English and Italian.
• Certified ESL Teacher (CELTA certification).
• Proficient in MS Office.

Answer 2

CURRICULUM VITAE CRISTINA ORTIZ C.

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To enroll in a company or institution where I can have the opportunity to perform in a challenging and rewarding position that at the same time represents a benefit and development for my employer as well as a personal and professional improvement.

APTITUDES AND ABILITIES: Translator, Specialist in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). Administrative assistant in multinational companies. Thorough knowledge and coordination of Board of Directors and Shareholders meetings. Relationship with Chamber of Commerce. Travel and special events organization. Public and corporate relationships. Review of the issue of all official documents both in Spanish and English. Teaching English to executives in different companies as an Associate Teacher of CAFAM, as well as private students. Revision and production of written material for the marketing of a family travel agency.

EDUCATION: - TRANSLATOR. University “Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca”, Bogotá, Colombia. 1972 - SPECIALIST IN “TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE” (TESL). Lasalle College of Montreal, Canada. 1998 - CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH. Anglo World School of Languages. Cambridge, England. 1994

- OTHER LANGUAGES: Italian (80% written, 60% oral)