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lesley11
lesley11

Where can I find sample resumes to show someone who doesn't know how he/she should draft one?

If you are a highly skilled person (non-english speaking) but only have on the job experience what is the best way to explain your job tasks in the resume? 

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Posted by lesley11 on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 5:33 AM and tagged with business, how to write a resume.

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  1. amy-lepore Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    There are several sites online which will provide examples to you and your friend.  Follow the links below, or just search "free sample resume" in the search engine of your choice.  You may also go to the library for help.  I assume that if you are helping a non-native speaker, you may also be located near a college or university.  You could check with their career placement office for help, or visit the unemployment office.  Bookstores like Barnes and Noble or Books A Million will also have innumerable resources that you may peruse over coffee or purchase for an addition to your personal library.

    Many of these resources will also explain the best way to fill in the blanks on a resume to put yourself in the best light possible. It is best if you look in the category which most likely suits your friend's purpose than to receive a blanket answer on this.

    http://www.bestsampleresume.com/

    http://www.career-resumes.com/PAGE_free_sample_resumes.html

    http://www.sampleresumezone.com/

    Good Luck!

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/management-encyclopedia/resumes-cov...

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    Posted by amy-lepore on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 1:13 PM

  2. kjohnson8
    kjohnson8 Teacher
    Elementary / Primary

    You want your job experience to reflect the most important parts of your job.  It should briefly explain the things you did that would benefit the company you are trying to get a job with.  You need to sell yourself in a way and make yourself more attractive to your interviewer.  Try to stand out from everyone else so they remember you!  Explain the job tasks briefly and fairly general because when you meet with someone you can show off a portfolio or at least explain things in more detail.

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    Posted by kjohnson8 on Friday August 8, 2008 at 5:11 PM

  3. coachshera
    coachshera Teacher
    Vocational

    eNotes Editor

    I think the best choice is to find a professional skilled in working with non-native speakers of English to assist you with this process.

    It's important that a resume is not just a list of past or current job responsibilities/duties, but rather a  marketing piece that clearly shows the value, contributions, and accomplishments that you brought to each environment, even if it was a volunteer position or an internship.

    Hiring managers usually look at a resume for about 30 seconds- the upper third (your profile or highlights) needs to be written in an exceptionally compeling (but not exagerative) tone. 

     I've included some links to Resumes That Work-resume and  coaching services that I founded over 10 years ago to assist professionals and non-native speakers in career transition. 

     The Damn Good  Resume Guide is also a great resource, as are One-Stop Career Shops provided by the Employment Develpment Department in all counties throughout the USA. 

    Good luck! 

    Sources:
    http://www.sherylsever.com/ResumesTips.pdf

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    Posted by coachshera on Saturday November 1, 2008 at 2:42 PM