流利英语是你找到理想工作的关键之一，但你必须首先了解申请工作的过程。快来看看我们一些好的诀窍，让你的履历从众人中脱颖而出。

Having excellent English can be the key to landing your dream job, but you have to get through the job application process first. Make sure your resume stands out from the rest with these terrific tips!

Resume or CV?

一份resume是求职者学历、技能和工作经验的一个摘要。在英国被称作CV或者curriculum vitae。

A resume is a summary of the job applicant¹'s qualifications, skills and experience. In Britain this is called a CV or curriculum vitae.

Executive or entry-level?

一份履历可根据你申请职位种类的不同而被分成几部分。一份executive(经理级别的履历跟一份entry-level(毕业后刚入职的第一份工作的履历完全不同。

A resume can be divided into different sections depending on the type of position you are applying for. An executive (management level) resume will also look very different from an entry-level (first job) one.

Objective

有时候加在履历的开头，用来描述申请者应聘的目标：他或者她希望得到的具体职位。

This is sometimes included at the beginning of a resume to describe the applicant's employment goal: the specific position that he or she is aiming for.

Personal profile

这将求职者的主要技能、个人特性和所获的成就总合起来，并在履历的开头处提供了一个简单的概要。

This is a summary of the applicant's main skills, personal qualities and achievements, and provides a brief overview² at the beginning of the resume.

Qualifications or education

这部分描述了你的教育水平和培训：你上了哪所大学、学了什么专业，及其它的专享业资格。

This section describes your education and training: which university you attended, your major subjects, as well as other qualifications that you have completed.

Academic awards

这部分指任何你在学术上所获得的honors(奖励，还包括经济上的奖励如fellowships，scholarships和grants。

This section lists any academic honors (prizes) you may have received. It can also include financial awards like fellowships, scholarships and grants.

Work experience or employment history

履历的这部分描述你先前的工作经验，包括衔头、工作职责、雇用的时期，以及所成就的主要业绩。

This part of the resume describes your previous jobs, including the job title, responsibilities, dates of employment, and your major accomplishments³.

Certifications and publications

一份专业的履历可能还需要包括你的certifications(专业考试或执照，publications(你出版的书或文章或affiliations(专业组织的成员资格)。

A professional resume may also include your certifications (professional examinations or licenses), publications (books or articles you've had printed) or affiliations⁴ (membership of professional organizations).

References

这部分列出了推荐人的名单，如你的老师或以前的雇主。

This section lists the names of people who are willing to recommend you for a position, such as teachers or previous employers.

Cover letter

仅仅一份履历还不能给人留下深刻的印象，务必准备一份求职信，来详细介绍求职者的背景以及申请有关职位的理由。

A resume on its own does not make a very good impression. It must be accompanied by a letter that introduces the applicant and explains why they are applying for the job.