Posted By: Sheri (New Board: ForeignJobs) on 'ForeignJobs' Title: Developing your own resume/CV Date: Tue Sep 7 15:06:28 1999 Part 8. Self-Descriptive Words active discrete mature sel-reliant adaptable economical methodical sense-of-humor aggressive efficient objective sincere alert energetic optimistic sophisticated ambitious enterprising perceptive systematic analytical enthusiastic personable tactful attentive extroverted pleasant (will travel) broad-minded fair practical (will relocate) conscientious fluent in... productive consistent (foreign proficient in... constructive language) (computer creative forceful language) dependable imaginative realistic determined independent reliable diplomatic logical resourceful disciplined loyal respective Positions aide counselor laborer trainee apprentice demonstrator manager trainer assistant director receptionist worker assister employee representative clerk facilitator salesperson coach instructor secretary consultant intern specialist coordinator judge teacher REVIEW YOUR RESUME * Does it tell the story of your background? * Does it emphasize your strengths? * It is complete? sincere? honest? * Is it concise? appropriate? * Is information relevant? * Does it look neat? Is there sufficient "white" space? * Are spelling and grammar correct? * Have you shown your significant personal accomplishments? * Have you shown your major accomplishments in college? * Does it show how you stand out as better and different from others who may be competing for the same job? * Can a stranger skim it in 45 seconds and know the important information about you? SHERI'S WEB INTERNATIONAL ** Email address: sheri@sherisweb.com Web Address: http://www.sherisweb.com