A conventional resume is typically written in reverse chronological order. It usually highlights your educational background, work
experience, and other activities, with your most recent achievements listed first.
A standard resume generally includes the following sections (*indicates the core components of a resume):
1. Personal Information – Such as contact details
2. Educational Background
3. Work Experience*
4. Extracurricular Activities and Social Practices
5. Personal Skills
6. Hobbies and Interests
7. References
This format allows employers to quickly locate relevant information and presents a candidate's profile clearly and comprehensively.
However, keep in mind that you can modify section headings based on the position you are applying for. For example, if you are
applying for a teaching position, you may rename "Work Experience" to "Teaching Experience." If you lack significant work experience,
you can emphasize volunteer work or contributions made through student organizations or societies.
Details of Each Section:
Personal Information
1. Name: Displayed prominently, preferably at the top of the resume.
2. Contact Information: Ensures employers can easily reach you.
Educational Background
3. List the time period, school name, relevant coursework, GPA rankings and descriptions, and overseas study experiences in reverse
chronological order.
4. Highlight projects or papers related to the position you are applying for.
5. For non-standard degrees, provide equivalent conventional qualifications.
Work Experience
6. Include details of jobs and internships, specifying the company name, position, and time period.
7. Tailor the title of each experience to suit the job you are applying for (e.g., Teaching Experience, Volunteer Work).
8. Elaborate on experiences most relevant to the job with greater detail.
9. Personalize descriptions of achievements and skills gained from each experience.
Extracurricular Activities and Social Practices
10. List activities, including the organization name, position, and time period.
11. Quantify the impact of your involvement (e.g., number of participants or contributions made).
Personal Skills
12. Clearly state your proficiency in languages, IT skills, and other areas.
Hobbies and Interests
13. Use this section as an additional opportunity to showcase abilities relevant to the position.
References
14. Provide referees' contact information (with their prior consent) and aim to keep this section concise, ideally within a single line.
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