Interest in pursuing international careers has soared in
recent years, enhanced by chronic (长久的) personnel shortages that are causing
companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.
Professionals seek career experience outside their home countries for a variety
of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new
challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages
creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another
culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language. When
applying for a job, one usually has to submit a résumé or curriculum vitae (CV).
The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one or two page document
describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience.
However, guidelines for preparing a résumé are constantly changing. The best
advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate culture, the
country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The
challenge will be to embrace (包含) two or more cultures in one document. The
following list is a good place to start: Educational
requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of
"cross-border" job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an
adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any
related experience. Pay attention to the résumé format you use:
chronological or reverse chronological order. Chronological order means listing
your "oldest" work experience first. Reverse chronological order means listing
your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences
about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the
general preference is for the reverse chronological format. If
you are submitting your résumé in English, find out if the recipient (收件人) uses
British English or American English because there are variations between the two
versions. For example, university education is often referred to as "tertiary
education" in the United Kingdom, but this term is rarely used in the United
States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your
contains errors. When it comes to résumé writing, it is advisable to ______.
A.take cultural factors into consideration
B.learn about the company’s hiring process
C.follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting
D.find out the employer’s personal likes and dislikes