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FAQ之七:common resume mistakes

[日期:2005-02-26] 来源:ChaseDream论坛 作者:chipmunk [字体: ]

--  作者:chipmunk
--  发布时间:2003-6-25 17:59:00

--  FAQ之七:common resume mistakes

Dear MBA applicants,
After reviewing hundreds of resume that get submitted for review through my website, I have seen a pattern of common mistakes. I thought that I should put them here so that people can avoid the same mistakes in their resumes.
1. Resume is for highlighting your achievements and not to list whatever you did in your jobs. Most people do not get this. They use this important tool to talk about their day-to-day activities on the job. Please understand that your resume is your chance to sell yourself in the best possible way. Do not list the mundane details of your job and waste invaluable space which you can use to highlight your abilities.
2. Another common mistake is to use vague and generic language in your resume. B-schools (or anybody who is reading your resume) want to know what specifically was your contribution in terms of cost savings or increase in revenues or better process etc. Mention specifically what was your role and give them concrete numbers to make your point with emphasis.
3. Many people use very dry words instead of using strong action words in their resumes. Words like \'participated\', \'coordinated\', \'helped\' etc are very weak. Use strong words like \'Build\', \'Created\', \'Improved\', \'Reorganized\' etc to give due credit to your work. If you just participated, its not a big achievement, think about something more than participation.
4. Use clear bullet points rather than writing your achievements in a big paragraph. Paragraphs bury your achievements and kill the purpose of your resume.
5. Prioritize what you want to sell. Resume should not exceed one page. In their quest to say everything in one single page, people crowd their resume with so much detail that the reader gets turned off just by looking at the resume. Please know what is really important and say only that. Use white spaces to give effect to those important points. Don\'t bury them in a lot of words.
6. Avoid your industry jargons. This is most common with people applying with IT backgrounds. People on the adcom do not know what is \'middle layer OO design". Keep it to yourself. Please simplify what you did for them in their language and more importantly - give them results.
For more information about MBA admissions, resume and essay writing, visitwww.askshabz.com
The website also offers free resume and essay reviews, take advantage of it.
Good Luck

 


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--  作者:lewis
--  发布时间:2003-6-25 18:31:00

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几个今年的录取人一致认为RESUME在MBA申请中至关重要.
resume就象是一个职业人士的着装;如果拉力邋遢, 别人和你谈事情的心情首先坏了.
CBSF的奥斯汀MBA admit: feifeifeifei就认为她能成功申请并获得数万美刀的奖学金,在很大程度上归结于通过RESUME给admission officer留下深刻的印象.
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--  作者:k2
--  发布时间:2003-6-26 1:14:00

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thanks. very helpful.
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--  作者:victorcorleone
--  发布时间:2003-7-30 10:32:00

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resume有什么格式要求吗?
或者谁有一个比较好的模版,参考一下!
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--  作者:speter
--  发布时间:2003-8-2 2:53:00

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非常实用~谢谢!
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--  作者:catherinecwang
--  发布时间:2003-8-26 7:25:00

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Hi Steper,

Looks like you are looking for a good resume template as well. Have you found one yet?

cc
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--  作者:lewis
--  发布时间:2003-8-26 10:00:00

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以下是引用catherinecwang在2003-8-26 7:25:00的发言:

Hi Steper,

Looks like you are looking for a good resume template as well. Have you found one yet?

cc

Here it is:


8月3日更新:
申请MBA用的RESUME样本数据库 (12.8M)  点击下载 (感谢SinoBoy提供的宝贵资料!)
注:包括237名MBA学生的RESUME!

 

https://forum.chasedream.com/dispbbs.asp?boardID=33&ID=5917


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--  作者:catherinecwang
--  发布时间:2003-8-31 21:06:00

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以下是引用lewis在2003-8-26 10:00:00的发言:

Lewis,

Sorry for the late response. I just got a chance to have the Darden resume downloaded, it works. Thank you very much.

cc
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--  作者:lewis
--  发布时间:2003-8-31 21:09:00

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以下是引用catherinecwang在2003-8-31 21:06:00的发言:

Lewis,

Sorry for the late response. I just got a chance to have the Darden resume downloaded, it works. Thank you very much.

cc

Welcome. There are some Chinese students in the data base. Have you noticed that? The resumes in the data base are very useful.

Good luck to your application!
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--  作者:moonhawk
--  发布时间:2004-3-30 18:02:00

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看看
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--  作者:rolling
--  发布时间:2004-4-6 13:25:00

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very good!!
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--  作者:great_tian
--  发布时间:2004-8-5 10:11:00

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thanks a lot. it\'s so useful for me
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--  作者:essaywriter
--  发布时间:2004-8-5 12:09:00

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以前见过CD上面的Darden中国学生的resume,没发现有什么突出之处啊?
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--  作者:mumuwa
--  发布时间:2004-11-20 13:46:00

--  如何写MBA的RESUME-----from EssayEdge.com
附件是从EssayEdge.com上摘下的一个MBA申请者的简历样本,关键看以下EssayEdge.com对原简历不足之处的评述,有很多可以借鉴之处,划线部分是我认为的重点:

A Critique of Your Resume:

Dear Will ~

Given your intent to use this resume for admission to an MBA program, I chose a “Professional” format to best display your skills and qualifications. This style employs the Times New Roman font resulting in a document that’s elegant and well organized.

As one admissions director recently wrote:

“Your resume should portray your work and educational history in the way you would present them to a prospective employer…”


Keeping that in mind, I began your resume by placing your most important contact information (phone number and email) flush left and flush right, respectively.

In the body of the resume, I began with a Qualifications summary that briefly summarizes and emphasizes all that you have to offer an MBA Program. In this short paragraph, I described you as analytical and results oriented, “…with proven success in streamlining procedures, improving inventory control, and increasing department efficiency by implementing effective business plans.” (Believe me, this is what hiring managers love to hear). I then wrote, “Currently seeking admission to an MBA program to hone skills that also include research analysis.” I ended this paragraph by listing your technical proficiencies.

I next listed your Professional History. Although you’re a recent graduate, MBA admissions directors are most concerned with proven job performance in their candidates. You have that with Nations Waste Management, Inc.

In that and the Ralston listing, I began each bullet point with the strongest action verb possible, while also revising text for clarity, conciseness, and maximum impact.

For example, you wrote:

“Managed company procurement activities resulting in an improvement in supplier relations and inventory control.”

I revised that to read:

Improved supplier relations and inventory control by effectively managing procurement activities.

You’ll note that I first listed what you did (“Improved supplier relations and inventory control..”), then how you did it (by effectively managing…”). Hiring managers and admissions directors want to know what you did, then how you did it.

In another example, you wrote:

“Analyzed competitive practices and products being developed by the public and private sector, resulting in concrete data on how the Firm’s products compared to any alternatives.”

I revised that to read:

Compiled concrete data on how firm’s products compared to competitors’ by analyzing practices and products being developed by others in the public and private sectors.

Again, what you did (“compiled concrete data…”) should be listed first, then how you did it (“…by analyzing practices and products…”)

I ended your resume with the education section. I listed your Miles Garrison Scholarship here. If that’s incorrect, please let me know.

I did not include any of your extracurricular activities. In a business resume (which admissions directors advise using), interests and activities are rarely, if ever, included.

Your work at Nations Waste Management and Ralston speaks volumes as to your capabilities, including leadership and teamwork. Too, if I had included your activities, the resume would have run to two pages. In the industry, only seasoned professionals with decades of experience are advised to have more than a one-page resume.

All decisions to modify or exclude data were in keeping with the guidelines and standards set forth by the Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW).

With this resume, you now have a powerful tool that’s well organized and filled with pertinent data, while also being aesthetically pleasing.

It was a pleasure serving you, Will.

Good luck in all your future endeavors.

ResumeEdge Editor

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

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--  作者:janeyujing
--  发布时间:2004-11-29 9:44:00

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非常有用!!!~~~

 


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