1. Listen to the Human Recourse manager speaking about what to include in a resume. Check ü the items that should be included and mark with a û those that should not.
q address
q age
q all your education
q consenting references
q e-mail experience
q interests
q marital status
q religion
q volunteer work
In pairs, take turns summarizing the advice offered in the previous exercise. Use expressions from the box.
| You have to … It is advisable to… You shouldn’t … We advise you to…
Your resume should be… Make sure you… You should … You do not have to …
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Reading
Read this extract from an advertisement for a job at a large banking organisation. Then read through the two resumes and decide which applicant is better suited for the job.
| Responsibilities:
Work as a part of a team to ta
Ø ke ownership of all HR functions within a bank including staff development, training and all issues concerning staff welfare.
Ø Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave and sick benefits.
Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.
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| Applicant 1
Qualifications:
1982-1984 Community College Diploma in business
On-the-job short courses in various aspects of HR and computer programmes
Experience:
1996-2006 Rights General trading Human Resource manager
Ø Responsibility for all HR staff management
Ø Recruitment supervisor
Ø Adviser on all staff development issues
1984-96 RFC Food Co.
Human Resources Support Assistant
Ø Recruitment
Ø Employee contracts
Ø Organisation of staff PD
| Applicant 2
Qualifications:
2003-05 University of Birmingham M.A. in Human Resources Management
2000-03 University of Cincinnati B.A. Business Administration – special focus on finance
Experience:
2005-06 More Mortgages Co.
Assistant in HR Department (temporary)
Ø Preparing documents and maintaining files on all applicants
Ø Sending letters of invitation to interview to short-listed applicants
2003-05 Library Support
Ø Afternoon duties at circulation desk
Ø Organising books on shelves
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Listening
I. Listen to two people from the Human Recourse Department discussing the two applicants. Check ü the positive points for each applicant.
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| Applicant 1
| Applicant 2
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| overall qualifications
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| specific courses
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| years of experience
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| range of responsibilities
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| experience related to finance
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| flexibility
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| team player
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