英文简历中不该犯的三大类错误_职场英语

英文简历中不该犯的三大类错误

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致命的大错：

"Finished 8th in my high school graduating class of 10."

"Qualifications: No education or experience."

"I am relatively¹ intelligent, obedient and loyal as a puppy."

"My compensation should be at least equal to my age."

"Reason for Leaving: It had to do with the IRS, FBI and SEC."

"Fired because I fought for lower pay."

"Size of employer: Very tall, probably over 6"5" .

" "Please disregard the enclosed resume-it is terribly out of date."

"Reason for Leaving: My boss said the end of the world is near."

"Reason for Leaving: The owner gave new meaning to the word "paranoia²." I prefer to elaborate privately³."

打字错误与语法错误

"Here are my qualifications for you to overlook."

"Strengths: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."

"I am a rabid typist."

"Work History: Performed brain wave tests,1879-1981."

"After receiving advice from several different angels, I have decided⁴ to pursue a new line of work."

"Accounting⁵ cleric."

"As indicted⁶, I have over five years of experience analyzing⁷ investments."

"Suspected to graduate early next year."

"Disposed of $2.5 billion in assets."

"Proven ability to track down and correct erors."

"Accomplishments⁸: Oversight⁹ of entire department."

"Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details."

"Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school."

不应有的幽默

"Note: Keep this resume on top of the stack. Use all others to heat your house."

"Assisted in daily preparation of large quantities of consumable items in a fast-paced setting." (Translation: Short-order cook.)

"But wait...there"s more. You get all this business knowledge plus a grasp of marketing¹⁰ that is second nature."

"I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."

"My fortune cookie said, "Your next interview will result in a job"-and I like your company in particular."

"Title: Another resume from the "Profiles in Excellence¹¹" series."

"Also Known As: Mr. Productivity, Mr. Clever, Mr.Fix-it."

"Trustworthy references available upon request-if I give them a few bucks¹²."

"Let"s meet so you can "ooh" and "ahh" over my experience."

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收听单词发音

1 relatively
adv.比较...地，相对地
参考例句：
The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。 The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

2 paranoia
n.妄想狂，偏执狂；多疑症
参考例句：
Her passion for cleanliness borders on paranoia.她的洁癖近乎偏执。 The push for reform is also motivated by political paranoia.竞选的改革运动也受到政治偏执狂症的推动。

3 privately
adv.以私人的身份，悄悄地，私下地
参考例句：
Some ministers admit privately that unemployment could continue to rise.一些部长私下承认失业率可能继续升高。 The man privately admits that his motive is profits.那人私下承认他的动机是为了牟利。

4 decided
adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的
参考例句：
This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。 There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

5 accounting
n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表
参考例句：
A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。 There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。

6 indicted
控告，起诉( indict的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
The senator was indicted for murder. 那位参议员被控犯谋杀罪。 He was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of murder. 他被大陪审团以两项谋杀罪名起诉。

7 analyzing
v.分析；分析( analyze的现在分词 )；分解；解释；对…进行心理分析n.分析
参考例句：
Analyzing the date of some socialist countries presents even greater problem s. 分析某些社会主义国家的统计数据，暴露出的问题甚至更大。来自辞典例句 He undoubtedly was not far off the mark in analyzing its predictions. 当然，他对其预测所作的分析倒也八九不离十。来自辞典例句

8 accomplishments
n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就
参考例句：
It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。 Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

9 oversight
n.勘漏，失察，疏忽
参考例句：
I consider this a gross oversight on your part.我把这件事看作是你的一大疏忽。 Your essay was not marked through an oversight on my part.由于我的疏忽你的文章没有打分。

10 marketing
n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西
参考例句：
They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。 He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

11 excellence
n.优秀，杰出，(pl.)优点，美德
参考例句：
His art has reached a high degree of excellence.他的艺术已达到炉火纯青的地步。 My performance is far below excellence.我的表演离优秀还差得远呢。

12 bucks
n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 )；钱；（英国十九世纪初的）花花公子；（用于某些表达方式）责任v.（马等）猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 )；抵制；猛然震荡；马等尥起后蹄跳跃
参考例句：
They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。 They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。来自《简明英汉词典》

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