UNIT 3: WRITING A CURRICULUM VITAE

Task 3.1

1. You should include in your resume your UPSR and PMR results F
2. You should list your latest work experience first. T
3. ‘Internet savvy’ means ‘able to use the Internet’. T
4. Extra-curricular activities refer to your academic results. F
5. It would be a good idea to put your parents/relatives as referees because they would give a good report about you. F

Task 3.5 Understanding the text

1. Appointed Vice-President and Country Manager of Motorola Malaysia.

2. Appointed Principal Consultant to the Chief Executive Officer of Motorola International’s Paging Products Group in Florida

3. Appointed Motorola Director of Human Resources for Asia Pacific South.


4. Appointed Motorola Regional Training Director for Asia Pacific.

5. Studied for an MBA degree in Nova University, Florida

6. Appointed Principal Consultant to the Chief Executive Officer of Motorola International’s Paging Products Group in Florida

7. Appointed Executive Assistant to the General Manager in Motorola plant in Penang.

8. Worked in the government sector.

Focus on Language
1 A 2. B 3. A

Task 3.8
Correct the following sentences. (Each item contains more than one error)

1. My responsibilities at the company included:
• trouble-shooting production equipment and preparing reports
• managing monthly operational budgets and designing covers for the company’s magazine.
• keying in / monitoring / adjusting data in automated programs such as UBS accounting system
• handling full-sets of accounts (including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets & Financial Reports)
• typing forms, correspondence and reports in proper format, and maintaining central filing system

2. Extra-curricular Activities:
• A committee member of the English Language Society
• Represented the Perak State in the 100m and 200m events during the 2000 MSSP
• Secretary of the Business Mathematics Club – handled correspondence and minutes of meetings

3. Career Objective:
Marketing position using previous experience in promoting consumer products and well-developed interpersonal skills

4. The following persons have agreed to provide any additional information regarding my qualifications and character:

5. SPM Grade One – obtained distinction in Physics and Statistics
6. Skills / Strengths:
• Can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Independent and self-motivated
• Able to use standard financial management computer software such as UBS accounting system
• Knowledges of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure that transactions are properly recorded