How to write CV

Follow these steps below, if you write CV for the first time. I will attach the sample with the explanation. It could be very helpful when you make your CV.


1. At the top of your CV

-Name
-Address, Nationality, Zip code
-Email Address
-Phone number

2. Objective

You should write the job and the position what you apply clearly.

3. Summary of Qualifications
Write your core ability concerning about the job and the position you apply.
(It would better to refer to job description of the company)

4. Experience

-Company name that you are working or worked before
-Position at that time
-Service period
-primary works and results

5. Major projects

Write major projects and good results while you are working at the company.

6. Education

-Bachelor's degree, name of university, graduation year, major, minor
-Master's degree, name of university, graduation year, major

7. Professional training/ Education experience

Write about experience if you have professional training or education experience. ( the subject, institution, period)

8. Certificate/ License

Write your certification that woul be helpful for the position
(Name of certification, publishing office, date)


9. Additional information

-The faculty of speech
-Computer skill
-Military service










CV is important thing that company can evaluate your identity and ability very briefly, so you have to make CV accurately and carefully.

English test

As I said earlier in last posts, English grade is necessary for recruitment since English skill are essential in today's global era. Even in the position which is not needed to use English, applicant's English skill is important skills requisite for a job. Therefore, in this post, I will let you know what kinds of English test we have to consider.


1. TOEIC

The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is "an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment."
There are different forms of the exam: The TOEIC Listening & Reading Test consists of two equally graded tests of comprehension assessment activities totaling a possible 990 score; the newer TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test comprises tests of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, overall coherence, and structure (organization of sentences) totaling a possible 400 score.

An examination fee : 42,000 won


2. TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL, is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.
TOEFL is a trademark of ETS (Educational Testing Service), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. The scores are valid for two years; then they are no longer reported.

An examination fee : $ 170


3. TEPS

The Test of English Proficiency or TEPS is an English proficiency test created by Seoul National University's Language Education Institute to evaluate South Korean test takers' English language skills. TEPS has been administered nationwide since January 1999. It consists of 200 questions which are divided into four sections: Listening (60 questions, 55 minutes), Grammar (50 questions, 25 minutes), Vocabulary (50 questions, 15 minutes) and Reading (40 questions, 45 minutes). TEPS scores are divided into the ten ratings ranging from 1 + to 5. It is designed to test applicants' communicative English skills and to minimize test-taker reliance on certain strategies such as rote memorization. A study of the test indicated that it is valid and fair.
TEPS score is valid to be converted into TOEFL score and this conversion is used throughout many universities in the United States.

An examination fee : 36,000 won


4. IELTS

The International English Language Testing System is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, the British Council and IDP Education Pvt Ltd, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the TOEFL.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:
-The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
-The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

An examination fee : 225,000 won


5. OPIC

Oral Proficiency Interview - computer (OPI-c) is a computerized test of English-usage skills developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and Language Testing International (LTI). It is a computer-based version of the OPI. OPI-c is a kind of test business interview. The one-hour test is a series of recorded questions which are accessed by computer. The test scores have seven levels. The evaluations are done by ACTFL professionals in the United States. The interview is recorded and scored by the interviewer as well as a second certified tester using the following scale: Superior, Advanced High, Advanced Mid, Advanced Low, Intermediate High, Intermediate Mid, Intermediate Low, Novice High, Novice Mid, Novice Low.

An examination fee : 78,100 won


6. GRE

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardised test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. Created and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in 1949, the exam aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based exam administered at Prometric testing centers.

An examination fee : $ 195


Even though there are lots of English tests above this, these are internationally authorized English tests. Especially, toeic, toeic speaking and opic are considered as necessary tests. Find the test that is the best form of learning English of you, and try to get a good grade!

8 SPEC (2)

I will continue the post of 8 spec where I left off.

5. Award winning career

 

These days, there are lots of contest about idea, design, public relations and so on. By doing this, companies get an idea concerning about new business and applicants get an opportunity to demonstrate their ability and originality. Therefore, with award winning career, companies evaluate their ability and originality.


6. Language study abroad

 

Most of students go abroad for language training for about 6 - 12 months. However, if you go studying abroad just because of following what others do, it can be only a waste of time and money. It is important to set up a one's purpose of studying abroad, then it could be not only improving one's ablity in English but very special experience.


7. Volunteer activity

Seventh one of 8 spec is volunteer activity. The situation that volunteer activity is belong to 8 spec looks ironical and makes it less meaningful. However, companies try to evaluate this part to mark the difference because there are so many applicants who have similar qualifications. It would be better to be a profound moral obligation not ready for a job preparation.


8. Internship

 

I think it is a key point of 8 spec, internship. It is an experience that you work in the company for 3 - 6 months in advance. By doing this, you can acknowledge whether you are suitable for the position or not and learn about working process. Therefore, it is good for both you and the company. In fact, lots of companies prefer to employ a person who has internship experience, so it can be a key point of 8 spec.


Until now, we examine closely about 8 spec (qualification) of applicants. It is not essential points for application, but it can be a shortcut to recruitment. Therefore, prepare your qualification in a calm and orderly way.
Every cloud has a silver lining. ;)

8 SPEC (1)

 

There is a word 'Spec war'. As we are facing one of the worst job markets in years, applicants try to improve themselves continuously. Furthermore, people even make 8 spec (qualification) and spend lots of time on making preparations for 8 spec. So, in this time, let's see what 8 spec mean dividing into two posts.

 

 

1. Educational Background

 

 

 

 

Educational background is first one of 8 spec. Even though companies try to remove academic factionalism, it is still important part in Korea. However, as companies have expanded range of recruitment to employ local students and even employee with a high school diploma, it can be overcome if applicants make their own story.

 

 

2. Credits

 

With educational background, credit is second one of 8 spec. Through evaluating credits when applicants are university student, companies try to make a decision about applicant's sincereness and single-mindedness.

 

 

3. Toeic

 

 

 

 

The third one of 8 spec is TOEIC. Since English skills are essential in today's global era, English grade is necessary for recruitment. Even though the position is not needed to use English, they want to evaluate applicant's English skill because most of the companies are planning to extend their business abroad. Therefore, you have to prepare to get a good grade in TOEIC.

 

 

4. Certification

 

 

 

 



Fourth one of 8 spec is certification. To prove practical business fitness, applicants get certified such as computer certificate of qualification or other professional qualifications. When you try to get some certification, knowledge of position have to take precedence. I will post more information about certification later.

 

This 8 spec continue in my next post !





Application procedure

Companies utilize many ways to recruit new employees who are suitable for the right people of their companies. Even though there are various procedures of recruitment, I made a picure of general procedure is down below.

 

 

1. Screening Test

The first step is screening test. Applicants propose their own resume and a letter of self-introduction. With applicant's resume, companies select persons who are suitable for the position based on their educational backgrounds, credits, language skill and so on. This is because there are so many applicants that human resources team cannot manage all their letters of their introduction. And then with the letter of self-introduction, each department which is in charge of recruitment evaluates documents and select persons as the number of fixed successful applicants in this step.

 

 

 

2. Personality & Aptitude Test

 

The second step is personality & aptitude test. The test is divided into two parts, one is personality test that evaluates human behavior and emotion pattern and the other is aptitude test that evaluates lanaguage, mathematics, space perception, knowledge of job and so on. This personality & aptitude test has entered into general use, so you can practice workbooks in the bookshop.

 

 

 

3. First and Second Interview

The third step is Interview. Usually, first interview is done by working gruop and then second interview is done by board members. Also, there are many kinds of interview such as personality interview, presentation interview, debate interview and so on. It is depending on each company, so you have to search which interview the companies do. Later, I will post interview tips like proper posture and expected question and so on. 

 

 

 

 

You can get an opportunity of physical examination if you pass all procedure before. In this step, you just get a very basic examination and then selected as a final applicant.  

 

 

All these processes are very difficult to ready and pass, and it would be a long, hard fight.

However, remember 'No gains without pains'.

There will be a light at the end of the tunnel! ;)