How to make a resume

文章大意

这篇雅思听力Part2讲如何制作简历（CV/resume）和求职面试技巧。演讲者强调简历一页为宜，HR没时间看长文档；要写推荐人（references），通常是前老板或教授，不能用亲戚；投简历要附打印的求职信（cover letter）；简历排版要吸引人，可用不同字体或颜色，避免拼写和语法错误。

题目与答案

1. The speaker suggests that the students use the 11_____ when they begin writing resumes.

   答案：Internet

   原文定位：First of all, I cannot possibly tell you everything you need to know about writing a resume in the time we have. But let me tell you that there are dozens of great websites on the Internet. These will give you all the suggestions you need

2. The students should be sure not to keep the CV 12_____ .

   答案：too long

   原文定位：One is that your CV or resume should not be too long. A page is about right

3. A 13_____ cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included.

   答案：typed

   原文定位：Also, when you send that CV, be sure to include a typed cover letter

4. The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 14_____ .

   答案：layout

   原文定位：Another point about CVs is you should try to have an attractive layout, maybe use different type fonts or colors to highlight the information

   同义替换：「beautiful」↔「attractive」

5. The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 15_____ .

   答案：errors

   原文定位：Whatever layout you decide to use, however, avoid all spelling and grammar errors

   同义替换：「should not have any」↔「avoid all」

6. The words in a CV can describe your 16_____ .

   答案：training

   原文定位：In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid

7. Don`t forget t put down a 17_____ on the CV.

   答案：contact number

   原文定位：Finally, speaking of CVs, it's sad, but some people actually forget to provide a contact number

   同义替换：「put down」↔「provide」

8. What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview?
   • working hours
   • promotion prospect
   • salary range
   • pension contribution bonus
   • training
   • holidays

   答案：salary range,training,holidays

   原文定位：It is important, however, to get a feel for how much you'll be paid. You should make sure the salary range is commensurate with what you're worth;You should find out about what skills you must know for the job and what they'll teach you. In addition, if the company will provide training, you should find out how long the training period is and whether it is paid;Speaking of compensation, find out about holidays as well. Do you get paid vacation time? Are you allowed to take personal days? Do you have to work on national holidays

   同义替换：「know」↔「make sure」，「salary range」↔「how much you'll be paid」