A Guide to Writing Resumes for Studying in the UK
Three formats of resume for studying in Britain
Chronological: This format emphasizes past work experience and lists all relevant work experiences in chronological order (recent) to show that you have enough experience to be qualified for the job or degree you are applying for.
Functionality: mainly emphasize your own strengths. This format is more suitable for people who have insufficient work experience or want to cross fields, so that past experience has little to do with what they want to do in the future.
Combination: As the name implies, this format combines the above two formats and is adopted by many people.
What should a resume contain?
The following items are common in general resumes:
First, the title
Include name, address and telephone number.
Second, objectivity.
This part should be written in one or two sentences to state the "purpose". You can specify the degree or job title you are applying for, such as "Assistant Buyer of a big department store" and "Master of Journalism"; You can also summarize your purpose, such as "a junior public relations position that will use my personal and writing skills".
Third, education.
List high school education or above, and add GPA to those with good grades.
Fourth, experience
List all the work experiences in chronological order and the special skills gained from them.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) school activities
List extracurricular activities that highlight your abilities.
Special skills of intransitive verbs
It can include language or unique special abilities.
Seven, personal interests
You can decide whether to add this part according to your preference.
Eight. refer to
List other reference materials sent together, such as transcripts.