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Part 13 Job Hunting Now you are ready to find a job. In the U.S. after graduation you are entitled to work as practical training for one year, without applying for a working visa. You should start looking for jobs half a year before graduation. It is rewarding both professionally and personally to find a good job. Topic 89 Writing a Resume Dialogue Amy: I got my resume done. Brian: Ready to go job hunting? Amy: I think so. But I want you to go through my resume for me. Brian: Let me take a look. Amy: Okay. Brian: Why do you put your age and sex on it? Amy: Why not? We all do it in China. Brian: Oh. This is America. If you do that, it can cause problem with age and sex discrimination. Amy: Wow, I didn’t know that. Brian: Take them off. They will know you are female as your first name is Amy. Amy: Right. What else? Brian: Write your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Amy: I have got all those. Brian: Then your work experience, if any. Amy: I do have some experience. Brian: Summarize what you have accomplished with bullets. Amy: Okay. Brian: Use verbs to start your sentences, such as “Developed methods for process improvement”. Amy: I should be consistent with all past tense to start my bullets. Brian: Yes, unless it’s something you’re doing now. Amy: Okay. Brian: Then write your education, graduation year degree, major and thesis. Amy: Okay. Brian: Put down any awards, honors, publications and presentations. Amy: I get the idea. Thanks a lot, almost made a big mistake. Brian: You are welcome. Call me anytime if you have questions. Amy: Okay. New Words and Expressions: discrimination: 歧视 bullets: 用圆点类符号排列分段 major: 专业 degree: 学位 resume: 简历Notice: 简历不能象中国人那样列出很多，如性别，身高，年龄等私人资料，这样做会带来麻烦。要参考书里和学校人才办公室里的简历的例子。大学和硕士毕业生的简历不要超过一页，博士生不要超过二页。人事处每天要看上千的简历，没时间看长的简历。 Additional Expressions: I see. 我明白了。 I understand. 我懂了。 I got it. 我知道了。 So do I. 我也是。 So am I. 我也一样。 Yes, please. 好的，请便。Yes, of course. 当然了。 Yes, I’d love to. 是的，非常乐