Resume and Cover Letter Writing

The article that caught my attention the most was the one on writing resumes and cover letters for foreign businesses. There were several key points that I found interesting. The first thing I noticed was they did not refer to the document as a resume, but rather a curriculum vitae (CV), a document similar to ours used by job hunters. It begins by being much more personal than our resumes, as you mention a lot more about your personal life. The main point that I found of interest dealt in giving job descriptions. They said is was crucial to emphasize how you contributed to the team effort, rather than your individual tasks. It is best to use nouns rather than verbs in this case.

The other article I found of interest was the one on video resumes. This area is beginning to expand as posting videos on the web is gaining popularity. It is important to keep these videos short, to two or three minutes. It is also necessary for the video to maintain a professional feel, or else the cause will be lost. It is suggested that if you are going to try using a video, make sure it is pertainent to your field, and do not use it to replace a paper resume, but to supplement it.