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2 Rewrite these sentences using the words and phrases in the right-hand column in the previous exercise. Omit words such as I, if necessary.a. I helped the office staff with computer maintenance.__________________________________________________________________________

_b. I had responsibility for customer inquiries.___________________________________________________________________________c. I used a PC for word processing and spreadsheets.___________________________________________________________________________d. I am familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.___________________________________________________________________________

Before you send off a job resume, ask yourself these questions: Is it well organized? Is it easy to read? Are there any spelling mistakes?

Guide for Writing or Editing Your ResumeCapital Letters:Use capital letters (upper case):

1. at the beginning of a sentence: This is a pen.

2. for names of people, schools, and companies: Fidel Castro; Daegu Boy’s High School

3. for brand names and products: Starbucks; Samsung; Listerine

4. for a person’s title: Mrs. Ghandi; Dr. Winters; Prof. Ozaki

5. for some abbreviations: CEO; M.A.

6. for names of countries, places, and streets: Paraguay; Central Park; Elm Street

7. for the main words in titles of movies, books, songs, and magazines: Jaws; The Man from

Nowhere; War and Peace

8. for the days of the week, months of the year, and special days: Tuesday; Memorial Day;

Christmas; October

Addressess:

Correct Format:NameHouse # Street NameCity, State (or Province) Postal CodeCountry

Examples:Ms. Hyunah Kim

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Degrees and Titles:

B.A. Bachelor of ArtsB.S. Bachelor of ScienceM.A. Masters of ArtsMr. MisterMrs. Married womanMs. Woman (married or single)Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

3845 Evergreen RoadCambridge, MN 55008USA

Mr. Didier Drogba1515 Blues AvenueChelsea, London 48395UK

Mrs. Noelle MaruskaApartment 13288-8 Gunja-dong, Gwangjin-guJinju, South Gyeongsang Province 143-856South Korea

Choose one of the four jobs.Create your resume and tailor it to the job which you have chosen.

Make sure to use your own experiences.

Galaxy Hotels

Reception staffOrganization: Galaxy HotelsLocation: Rome, Berlin, Singapore

We are looking for people who enjoy working with others, and can communicate in English and at least one Asian language. Successful applicants will be based in one of the locations above and duties will include dealing with guests’ inquiries and organizing hotel events. Training is provided.

APEX Computers

DesignerOrganization: Apex ComputersLocation: California

We need a creative and enthusiastic person to join our award-winning design team. Experience in product design is not essential. The successful applicant will work on designs for a variety of products.

Music Maker

Music correspondentsOrganization: Music Maker MagazineLocation: London, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul

Each correspondent will be based in one of the cities above and interview visiting bands and musicians. Applicants must be able to write in English and have a wide knowledge of contemporary popular music.

World Aid

Aid workerOrganization: World AidLocation: Tanzania

We are seeking a young individual to work in Tanzania for two years as an assistant primary school teacher. The successful applicant will work at a number of schools and assist local teachers. Applicants should be hard-working and independent. Teaching qualifications are not essential, and the training will be provided.

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Degrees and Titles:

B.A. Bachelor of ArtsB.S. Bachelor of ScienceM.A. Masters of ArtsMr. MisterMrs. Married womanMs. Woman (married or single)Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

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