Learning to write good CVs: Students at Faculty of English Language (HUTECH) are ready to land great jobs

13/12/2023

To help students make a strong impression on employers from the very first step, the Faculty of English Language at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), in collaboration with HEC Club, has organized a workshop titled "Writing for Career Success: Perfecting Your CV" with many useful skills provided for the participants.

The event, held at Saigon Campus, attracted a large number of interested students.

At the workshop, the two speakers— Mr. Huỳnh Thanh Quang (M.Ed.), Head of the HEC Club, and Ms. Phạm Thanh Tố Mai (M.Ed.), a faculty member—provided students with essential tools to prepare for internships and job interviews after graduation.

The program began with lively performances and the game "Guess the famous people by the CVs," which involved identifying celebrities based on the information in their CVs. This activity helped energize the workshop and created an enthusiastic atmosphere for the students.

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 20

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 25

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 27

Students actively took part in the workshop activities.

After the performances and game, Ms. Phạm Thanh Tố Mai discussed the differences between a résumé and a CV. The speaker explained that the way to write a résumé or CV varies depending on the job position. Since recruiters typically spend only about 15 seconds reviewing a CV, students must ensure that their documents are well-organized, concise, and include all necessary information, such as a personal profile, educational background, work experience, and soft skills.

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 36

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 41

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 43

Ms. Phạm Thanh Tố Mai shared many valuable tips on how to write a résumé and CV with the students.

Mr. Huỳnh Thanh Quang focused on the essential components of a résumé or CV in English, including Summary, Objective, Education, Work/Voluntary Experience, Skills, Interests, and References. The speaker also emphasized the importance of using correct English verbs and applying proper grammar when writing a CV or résumé.

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 53

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 58

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 60

Mr. Huỳnh Thanh Quang discussed how to effectively use English to create a grammatically correct CV or résumé.

Towards the end of the workshop, the speakers introduced two AI tools that are very useful for students in completing their application documents. These are the website "The Job For Me," which specializes in analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of CVs and offers job suggestions, and "interviewsby.ai," which provides and suggests interview questions and answers tailored to specific industries.

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 73

Học kỹ năng viết CV “xịn”, sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh HUTECH sẵn sàng tìm việc tốt 70

The students had their questions answered by the speakers, equipping them with the necessary tools to prepare themselves for the future.

The workshop equipped HUTECH Faculty of English Language students with the essential skills to design a CV or résumé that reflects their unique personality. This will be a powerful "weapon" to help them secure suitable jobs in the future.

Report: Thanh Trúc

Photos: Anh Khoa

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