新概念雙語：求職簡(jiǎn)歷忌冗雜：一頁紙就能打動(dòng)面試官

Should your resume be longer than one page, or should you try to condense it to keep it on a page? There isn't really a yes or no answer. The length of your resume depends on the type of candidate you are and your level of experience.

個(gè)人簡(jiǎn)歷的篇幅是否應(yīng)該多于一頁紙?還是該把內(nèi)容精簡(jiǎn)至一頁紙?這確實(shí)無法給你一個(gè)明確的答案。簡(jiǎn)歷的篇幅得視乎你的求職目標(biāo)以及個(gè)人的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)而決定。

How to Write a One Page Resume?

如何撰寫一頁紙簡(jiǎn)歷?

In general, most employers want a concise resume without a lot of extraneous information. They only spend seconds reviewing it, so the more compact it is the easier it will be for the hiring manager or recruiter to review.

一般來說，大多數(shù)的雇主都希望收到一份簡(jiǎn)潔明了、無多余信息的簡(jiǎn)歷。他們審閱的時(shí)間非常短，所以簡(jiǎn)歷內(nèi)容越緊湊明確就越能討得HR喜歡。

In addition, many employers use software to screen job application materials, so making sure your resume is focused on the job you're applying for will help you get chosen for an interview.

除此之外，許多雇主還會(huì)利用軟件來審查求職者的材料，所以保持簡(jiǎn)歷的重點(diǎn)突出，職位針對(duì)性強(qiáng)絕對(duì)能夠有利于被選進(jìn)面試階段。

In some cases, a longer resume might be in order. For example, graphic designers or visual artists might benefit from creating an illustrated resume, and academics, researchers, or long-time executives may need more than one page to capture the breadth of their experience. But, in general it's best to avoid overburdening busy recruiters with a resume that drags on and on.

在某些情況下，稍長(zhǎng)篇幅的簡(jiǎn)歷也能達(dá)到整齊美觀的效果。例如，圖像設(shè)計(jì)師或視覺藝術(shù)家就能通過設(shè)計(jì)圖文并茂的簡(jiǎn)歷獲得垂青，而老師學(xué)者們或是資深的行政主管還需要多于一頁的篇幅以列明個(gè)人的研究經(jīng)驗(yàn)。不過，總的來說還得盡量避免讓招聘人員在一份冗長(zhǎng)拖沓的簡(jiǎn)歷上花費(fèi)過多的精力。

How Long Employers Want Resume to Be

篇幅多長(zhǎng)才算合適?

Here are the details on what companies prefer, based on a Saddleback College Resume Survey:

下面的一些數(shù)據(jù)是從Saddleback College Resume Survey中所提取的，更討雇主喜歡的簡(jiǎn)歷篇幅：

• One Page Resume - 47.7%

單頁紙簡(jiǎn)歷——成功率47.7%

• Two Page Resume - 11.4%

兩頁紙簡(jiǎn)歷——成功率11.4%

• Depends on the level of the position - 34.1%

取決于招聘職位——成功率34.1%

• No preference - 6.8%

非特別偏愛型——成功率6.8%

Benefits of a One Page Resume

單頁簡(jiǎn)歷的好處

Especially if you're applying to a large company, there's a high likelihood that your resume will be printed out to be reviewed by multiple people, or at least shared electronically. Having a short and concise resume makes it easier on the hiring manager, and also increases your own chances of standing out.

采用單頁簡(jiǎn)歷，特別當(dāng)你正求職于一家大公司的時(shí)候，其中會(huì)有很大的可能性你的簡(jiǎn)歷將會(huì)被列印出來，傳遞給不同的人員審閱，或也有可能通過電子版的形式傳閱交流。所以如果你的簡(jiǎn)歷是簡(jiǎn)短精煉的，就能給招聘經(jīng)理減少不必要的麻煩，并且你被選中的機(jī)會(huì)也就大大增加。

Unless you are explicitly asked to submit a specific type of resume, sticking to a simple, single page is a surefire way to make sure that it will be able to be downloaded - or printed out - and reviewed by anyone who needs to look at it. It's much easier to read a single page resume than it is to review a multi-page document.

若你不是明確被要求提交一份特別樣式的簡(jiǎn)歷，那么你就毫不猶豫地采用簡(jiǎn)潔、單頁的簡(jiǎn)歷，這絕對(duì)能確保你的簡(jiǎn)歷能正常下載，或打印出來，然后傳閱給不同的負(fù)責(zé)審閱的人員。看單頁的簡(jiǎn)歷比看多頁的確實(shí)容易得多。

When to Use a Multi-Page Resume?

何時(shí)才使用多頁的簡(jiǎn)歷?

According to the survey above, most employers want a one page resume unless the position requires experience. If a job wants an employee with extensive experience, you can and should include all of your applicable experience on your resume (although most employers do not want applicants to include more than 10-15 years of experience).

根據(jù)本文所提及的調(diào)查表明，絕大多數(shù)的雇主都傾向于單頁簡(jiǎn)歷，除非你所選擇的職位有工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)的要求。如果某個(gè)職位要求應(yīng)聘者有豐富的經(jīng)驗(yàn)，而你具備這個(gè)條件那你就應(yīng)該把你所有合適的經(jīng)驗(yàn)涵蓋到簡(jiǎn)歷里(盡管許多雇主不希望求職者擁有多于10-15年的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn))。

There are also certain professions that are exceptions to the one page resume. For example, in academia, medicine, and international jobs, a curriculum vitae is often much longer than one page. Graphic designers or visual artists might also create an illustrated or graphic resume, which might exceed one page. However, these professions are the exception to the general rule that a one page resume is best.

當(dāng)然，也有個(gè)別的職位并不推崇單頁簡(jiǎn)歷。比如說，在學(xué)術(shù)領(lǐng)域，醫(yī)藥行業(yè)，以及國際性的職業(yè)，你的個(gè)人履歷就應(yīng)該遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)多于一頁紙。圖像設(shè)計(jì)師或視覺藝術(shù)家也有可能需要設(shè)計(jì)一份圖文并茂的簡(jiǎn)歷，這也很有可能多于一頁的篇幅。不管如何，在這些領(lǐng)域里，“單頁簡(jiǎn)歷”就不是求職的黃金法則了。

How to Cut and Trim a Resume

如何精簡(jiǎn)一份簡(jiǎn)歷?

Make sure everything you include in your resume is relevant to the position, down to your word choice. Because many employers use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen job application materials, try to use keywords from the application in your resume. This will increase your chances of making it past the first round of resume reviews.

首先你得確保簡(jiǎn)歷里的所有信息都是針對(duì)你的目標(biāo)職位，精細(xì)到用詞。因?yàn)樵S多雇主會(huì)使用申請(qǐng)人跟蹤系統(tǒng)(ATS)來審閱求職者的材料，然后使用一些關(guān)鍵詞來進(jìn)行簡(jiǎn)歷定位。通過這種方法就能大大提高你的簡(jiǎn)歷被選中的機(jī)會(huì)，從而進(jìn)入面試階段。

If you're struggling to pare down your resume to one page, start by creating an inventory of your accomplishments and work activities.

如果你還糾結(jié)于想把簡(jiǎn)歷縮減至一頁紙，那就從編寫一份個(gè)人的獲獎(jiǎng)經(jīng)歷以及工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)清單開始吧。

List your responsibilities and your achievements in great detail. Your inventory document might span as many as three or four pages. Try to include a diverse spectrum of skills that have led to successes in each role.

詳細(xì)描述你的職位責(zé)任以及個(gè)人所取得的成就。你的目錄也有可能延伸至三到四頁。可以嘗試以多種不同的技能類別把每個(gè)職位的成就分類。

Analyze each job that you are considering and circle the statements that correspond most closely to the requirements for that particular position.

分析每一個(gè)你正考慮的職位，然后圈出最貼近職位要求的經(jīng)驗(yàn)描述。

Piece together the most relevant statements into a shorter, targeted version of your resume.

把所有最相關(guān)的內(nèi)容匯集成一份更簡(jiǎn)短，更有針對(duì)性的簡(jiǎn)歷。

The first draft might be longer than one page.

初稿也有可能多于一頁紙。

If so, try to eliminate statements that provide less significant evidence regarding how you would add value in the role, until you get down to one page. Try to be as specific as possible with the information you list, and be as concise as you can in your writing.

如果出現(xiàn)這種情況，那就根據(jù)個(gè)人求職的實(shí)際情況把次重要的信息排除在外，直到刪減至一頁紙的篇幅。盡可能把信息列得越仔細(xì)、越簡(jiǎn)練越好。

Use a bulleted list and keep your job descriptions concise.

使用項(xiàng)目列表的樣式保持職業(yè)描述簡(jiǎn)明扼要。

Focus on your accomplishments, not your daily responsibilities.

重點(diǎn)關(guān)注個(gè)人成就，而不是日常職責(zé)。

Cut out any extra years.

刪減多余年份。

Even if you are an experienced candidate, you should include no more than 10 or 15 years of experience on your resume.

即使你是一名經(jīng)驗(yàn)豐富的求職者，你所提供的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)也不能多于10-15年。

Trim the education section.

精簡(jiǎn)教育背景描述。

You don't need to include high school education or continuing education classes unless it enhances your candidacy.

若不能增加面試機(jī)會(huì)，你就不必把高中學(xué)歷或繼續(xù)教育的課程寫到簡(jiǎn)歷里面了。

Skip the references.

省卻推薦信一步。

It's not necessary to say "references available upon request" on your resume. It's understood that you will provide references, if required, as part of the job application process.

沒有必要在簡(jiǎn)歷里附上“推薦信一旦貴公司要求，本人馬上提供”這么一句話了。大家也理解在求職的過程中，如有必要的話，你能夠提供推薦信的。

Provide Additional Information Online.

在網(wǎng)上發(fā)布額外的求職信息。

Of course, it's always a good idea to have more information available for connections or hiring managers who want a bigger picture of your background and qualifications.

當(dāng)然，能夠獲得更多可獲得的信息以建立聯(lián)系，或者招聘經(jīng)理想更深入地了解你的背景與個(gè)人資格的話，在網(wǎng)上發(fā)布更多額外的信息絕對(duì)是有利的。

You can streamline your resume by providing additional information online. Including links to your LinkedIn profile or personal website will allow you to leave that information off of your resume, saving you space.

你可以把簡(jiǎn)歷以外的信息序列化地呈現(xiàn)在網(wǎng)絡(luò)上。包括你的LinkedIn主頁的鏈接，或者任何可以瀏覽你的個(gè)人履歷的個(gè)人網(wǎng)頁，這能節(jié)省你的簡(jiǎn)歷篇幅。