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Resume Tips from Jobweb
Resumes for Students Who Want to Work in the United
States and Abroad
Generally speaking, there are major differences between resumes
for employers in the United States and resume formats for employers
in other countries. These differences do not apply to all countries
and do not attempt to account for individual differences or for
changes over time.
U.S. Resumes
- Concise, attractive marketing tool—summarizes jobs, skills,
accomplishments, and academic background relevant to employment
objective.
- One to two pages maximum.
- Does not include age, marital status, race, or religion.
- May or may not include completion of military service depending
upon whether it is relevant or makes the person a stronger candidate.
International Resume
- Sometimes two or more pages
- Sometimes includes age, marital status, race, and/or religion
- Sometimes includes completion of military service.
Resume Tips for International Students
- Introduce employers to foreign companies and schools by providing
a frame of reference. For example:
- A $10 million marketing firm.
- One of the top five universities in China.
- Second largest technology manufacturer in Europe.
- MIT of Turkey.
- Nigerian version of McDonalds.
- Emphasize strong English skills on the resume. For example:
"Translated written and spoken English on a daily basis
for two years."
- Ensure that writing skills are up to American standards by
taking courses that include writing.
- Make sure the resume is free from grammatical and spelling
errors as well as awkward use of language.
- Have resume reviewed by a career counselor. Ask for explanations
about necessary changes in order to ensure that the same mistakes
will not happen again.
- 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.
- Create a resume by following The Quick Resume Checklist.
- Meet with a counselor for a resume critique in order to achieve
the best possible display of skills and background.
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