Resume (AmE)/ Curriculum Vitae (BrE)

The word "resume" comes from the French for "to summarize," which is the purpose of a
resume: to summarize your personal information (education and experience, etc.) for your
potential employer in a way that positions you as a good candidate for a certain job.
Curriculum Vitae (BrE) Is a written record about one’s personal information, educational
qualifications, carrier experience and other experiences and skills. The document is sent to
prospective employer(s) when applying for a job
Prospective employers may receive hundreds of resumes for any one job, and their time is
limited. Therefore, you want to make sure that your resume will help you stand out among all
the other applicants as a good fit for the position by tailoring the information you include to
your audience and to the position description.
Your integrity is important, so make sure that anything you include on your resume is
accurate and will stand up to questioning in an interview.
Types of resumes
There are three different kinds of resumes: chronological, skills-based, and a combination of
the two. Each type serves its own purpose as explained below.
Chronological
The chronological resume lists past and present experiences in reverse chronological order.
Present experience is usually listed first, using present tense verbs, then all other experience
is listed in reverse chronological order using past tense verbs. This is by far the most common
type of resume.
Combined
The combination resume is the type of resume we most commonly see in the Writing Center.
Combination resumes might include some skills-based headings, but list experience in each
section in reverse chronological order. Combination resumes allow you to show your
audience your recent relevant experience, while also taking advantage of keywords, which is
good for online resumes that might be found via search engines.
Skills-based
Skills-based resumes base resume sections around specific skills related to the job. For
instance, if you are applying for a teaching job and you have relevant teaching experience,
plus other work experience unrelated to teaching that would make you a good fit for the job,
you might include a section on "Teaching Experience" and a section on "Other Work
Experience." This method helps clearly highlight relevant experience using section titles in
addition to job descriptions, and is a great way to pull out keywords
Skills-based resumes can also allow you to combine related work and other experience
through the skills-based headings. In the above example involving a resume for teaching, you
might list your extracurricular tutoring experience in the "Teaching Experience" section
instead of in the "Other Experience" section of a skills-based resume.
Skills-based resumes prioritize experience description order based on relevance to the job,
rather than chronology. Use a skills-based resume if your previous job experience does not
necessarily fit with the job you are applying for. The sections labeled with skills will help
show your employer how your past experience is relevant to the job.
SECTIONS TO INCLUDE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: James John
BIRTH DATE: November 26, 1933
SEX: Male
MARITAL STATUS: Married
NATIONALITY: Tanzanian
CONTACTS: [Link] 499, Arusha
Mobile Phone: + 255 787 110 002
Email: john@[Link]

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS [put the most recent first]

2010 –2012: Master of Arts in Linguistics (MA. Linguistics), University of Durban

2007-2010: Bachelor of Education (BEd), University of Aruba

2002-2004: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education: Kansas High

School. (HGL)
1998-2001: Certificate of Secondary Education: Saweni Secondary..
1991-1997: Certificate of Primary Education: Pareni Primary School in Kilimanjaro-
Tanzania

WORK EXPERIENCE [Write in reverse order; the most recent first]

October 2011 to date: Assistant Lecturer: University of Abuja (UoA_
Linguistics, English Language and Communication
Skills.

February 2014 to date: Head of Languages and Literature Department; UoA

January 2006 – August 2007: Instructor: Parane Mission High School –Kilimanjaro
English Language.

July 2004 – December 2005: Instructor: Kimala Secondary School –

Kilimanjaro
English Language and Geography.

SKILLS [list your practical abilities]

Languages: Fluent in English, Kiswahili and Chasu
Computer skills
Driving skills (you will need to attach a copy of license)
Bilingual translation and interpretation skills (mention languages)

INTERESTS
This section is to be short; include things like sports, creative and community activities you
can take part in. avoid vague statements like reading, traveling or all sports!

REFEREES [Names, Titles and Addresses]

At least two referees with their complete contact information

NB: Some prospective employers may require extra sections inserted between personal
information and education qualification, especially when the CV is sent without a
cover letter:
Objectives; state clearly why you are writing and sending the CV
Profile; use one sentence to describe yourself and your abilities in relation to the post
you are seeking.
Aim for breadth, not depth
Use action verbs

Memorandum
• A memorandum is a formal and brief kind of communication used internally between
executives and subordinates or between officers of the same level in a department/an
institution.

• The term is also used in its short form as memo.

• A memo can be used to:
(i) issue instructions to staff
(ii) communicate policy changes to the staff
(iii) give or seek suggestions
(iv) confirm a decision arrived at in official meetings
(v) act as a future evidence/reference

It should be noted that a memorandum is never used outside an organization and for complex
matters that involve lengthy discussions.

Format of a Memo
The following aspects should be included in a memo
(i) Firm’s name and address
(ii) The word/phrase: Internal Memorandum (bolded or capitalized)
(iii) Writer’s designation
(iv) Addressee or recipient
(v) Proper date
(vi) Subject
(vii) Content matter
(viii) Writer’s signature.

• NB: If more than one subject matter /points are to be dealt with, the ideas should be
put in separate

Memorandum specimen
Firm’s name and address
Memorandum
• Writer’s Title:
• Readers/ recipient
• Date
• Subject matter
• Body in paragraph(s)
• Writer’s signature
• Copy note (if necessary)

KINGPIN TOURS AND HOTELS COMPANY

P.O Box 2345, Arusha.
INTRENAL MEMORANDUM
From: Marketing Manager
To: Sales executives
Date: 3rd May 2018
Subject: Reduced sales
It has been noted that the sales have gone drastically down this season
despite the fact that our competitors seem to be doing quite well.
I am therefore reminding all sales executives to meet their targets
otherwise they will not receive monthly commissions.
Kemilembe (MM)

Cc: Executive Director, Managing Director, Accountant