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Resume, Cover Letter & C.V.
Review Your Resume /C.V.
- If English is not your first language you may need to pay particular attention to spelling, grammar, and using appropriate words.
- Have resume reviewed by a career specialist. Ask for explanations about necessary changes in order to ensure that the same mistakes will not happen again.
Selling Yourself
- Selling yourself and marketing your skills may be unfamiliar to you. If you do not feel able to do this, it is important to seek guidance from a career specialist who can help you to think about your experiences in this way.
- Use your status "an international student" as your unique assets when you demonstrate your qualifications in a Resume/ C.V.
Update Your Resume/ C.V.
- Update your resume periodically, so you can spend less time on preparing your resume/ C.V. next time when you need it.
- Maintain up-to-date copies of the resume in the format and language of native countries to serve as back-up for employment in home countries or to pass on to contacts.
Example of Differences between American and Other Countries' Resume/ C.V. Style
- Age: Many Asian countries prefer to have the applicant's age listed, especially those that respect seniority, e.g., Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Completion of Military Service: Required for male applicants in Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
- Race: Required by employers in Malaysia and India.
- Religion: Required by employers in Malaysia and India.
- Marital Status: Once required by most Asian countries, but not as important now.
- Hand written cover letter: Many European employers require hand written cover letters to accompany your resume.
ISCS Workshop PowerPoint- Curriculum Vitae
ISCS Workshop PowerPoint- Resume
Visit ISCS office for individual consultation on Cover Letter, C.V. and, Resume Writing