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Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002 Exercise 18
Revising Janet's Résumé
One effective way to improve your writing skills is to critique and edit the résumé of someone else.
Your Task. Analyze the following poorly organized résumé. List its weaknesses, Your instructor may ask you to revise sections of this résumé before showing you an improved version.
OBJECTIVE
I would love to find a first job in the "real world" with a big accounting company that will help me get ahead in the accounting field
SKILLS
Word processing, Internet browsers (Explorer and Google), Powerpoint, Excel, type 30 wpm, databases, spreadsheets; great composure in stressful situations; 3 years as leader and supervisor and 4 years in customer service
EDUCATION
Austin Community College Lamar Center, San Marcos, Texas. AA degree Fall 2007
Now I am pursuing a BA in Accounting at TSU-San Marcos, majoring in Accounting; my minor is Marketing. Expected degree date is June 2009; I recieved a Certificate of Completion in Entry Level Accounting in June 2007
I went to Scranton High School, Scranton, PA. I graduated in June 2004.
Highlights:
• Named Line Manager of the Month at Home Depot. 09/2004 and 08/2003
• Obtained a Certificate in Entry Level Accounting, June 2005
• Chair of Accounting Society, Spring and fall 2007
• Dean's Honor List, Fall 2008
• Financial advisor training completed through Primerica (May 2008)
• Webmaster for M.E.Ch.A., Spring 2009
Part-Time Employment
Financial Consultant, 2008 to present
I worked only part-time (January 2008-present) for Primerica Financial Services, San Marcos, TX to assist clients in obtaining a mortgage or consolidating a current mortgage loan and also to advise clients in assessing their need for life insurance.
Home Depot, Kyle, TX. As line manager, from September 2004-March 2008, I supervised 50 cashiers and front-end associates. I helped to write schedules, disciplinary action notices, and performance appraisals. I also kept track of change drawer and money exchanges; occasionally was manager on duty for entire store.
Penn Foster Career School-Scranton, PA where I taught flower design, I supervised 15 florists, made floral arrangements, sent them to customers, and restocked flowers.
List at least six weaknesses in this résumé.
One effective way to improve your writing skills is to critique and edit the résumé of someone else.
Your Task. Analyze the following poorly organized résumé. List its weaknesses, Your instructor may ask you to revise sections of this résumé before showing you an improved version.
OBJECTIVE I would love to find a first job in the "real world" with a big accounting company that will help me get ahead in the accounting field
SKILLS
Word processing, Internet browsers (Explorer and Google), Powerpoint, Excel, type 30 wpm, databases, spreadsheets; great composure in stressful situations; 3 years as leader and supervisor and 4 years in customer service
EDUCATION
Austin Community College Lamar Center, San Marcos, Texas. AA degree Fall 2007
Now I am pursuing a BA in Accounting at TSU-San Marcos, majoring in Accounting; my minor is Marketing. Expected degree date is June 2009; I recieved a Certificate of Completion in Entry Level Accounting in June 2007
I went to Scranton High School, Scranton, PA. I graduated in June 2004.
Highlights:
• Named Line Manager of the Month at Home Depot. 09/2004 and 08/2003
• Obtained a Certificate in Entry Level Accounting, June 2005
• Chair of Accounting Society, Spring and fall 2007
• Dean's Honor List, Fall 2008
• Financial advisor training completed through Primerica (May 2008)
• Webmaster for M.E.Ch.A., Spring 2009
Part-Time Employment
Financial Consultant, 2008 to present
I worked only part-time (January 2008-present) for Primerica Financial Services, San Marcos, TX to assist clients in obtaining a mortgage or consolidating a current mortgage loan and also to advise clients in assessing their need for life insurance.
Home Depot, Kyle, TX. As line manager, from September 2004-March 2008, I supervised 50 cashiers and front-end associates. I helped to write schedules, disciplinary action notices, and performance appraisals. I also kept track of change drawer and money exchanges; occasionally was manager on duty for entire store.
Penn Foster Career School-Scranton, PA where I taught flower design, I supervised 15 florists, made floral arrangements, sent them to customers, and restocked flowers.
List at least six weaknesses in this résumé.
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