Sample Job Advertisement (1)

    ‘PREFER A CAMPING TRIP TO A COCKLATL PARTY?’

    PATAGONIA has a new position open:

    Public Affairs Associate

    Job is based in Munich. Candidates must have substantial PR / press experience and strong writing skills. They must have serious proficiency in technical sports (skiing, kayaking, climbing ...) and outdoor experience. German mother tongue. Environmental background a plus. No glamour. It’s a gritty job!

    Patagonia is a Californian company which designs and distributes functional outdoor clothing.

    Send CV with picture to:

    Nathalie Baudoin

    Patagonia Gmbh

    Reitmorstrassse 50

    8000 Munich 22-Germany

    The interviews will be in Munich during the last week of February.

Sample CV (1)

    Personal details

     Fiona Scott

     52 Hanover street

     Edinburgh EH2 5LM

     Scotland

     Phone: 0131 449 0237

     E-mail: Fiona.scott@caledonia.net

Education

    1991-1992 London chamber of Commerce and Industry

     Diploma in Public relations

    1998-1991 University of London

     BA (Honors) in Journalism and Media Studies (Class II) 1981-1988 Broadfield School, Brighton

     A level in German (A), English (B), History (B), Geography (C)

Professional Experience

    1995-present Public Relations Officer, Scottish Nature Trust

     Responsible for researching and writing articles on all aspects of the Trust’s

    activities and ensuring their distribution to the press

     Editor of the Trust’s monthly journal

     In charge of relations with European environmental agencies 1992-1995 Press Officer, Highlands Tourist Board

    Preparation of promotional materials and brochures

     Co-ordination of media coverage

    Summers of

    1990-1991 The Glasgow Tribune newspaper

     Two three-month training periods as assistant to the Sports Editor

     Arranging and conducting interviews

     Preparation of articles covering local community sports events Skills

    IT Office 2000 and Windows NT, Excel, Internet, Powerpoint Languages Fluent German and proficient in French

    Additional Driving license (car and motorcycle)

    Activities Cross-country skiing, rock climbing and swimming

     Ski Instructor (grade II)

     Secretary of the local branch of ‘action’, an association organizing sports

    activities for disabled children

    Reference George Williams: Professor of journalism, University of London

     Brenda Denholm: Spots Editor, The Glasgow Tribune

Sample Job Advertisement (2)

    Lingua Franca

    Marketing and sales associate

    Lingua Franca is a leading developer of multimedia language training packages focusing on English for Spanish speakers and Spanish for English speakers. Our dynamic approach to language training was first marketed in

    1996, and is now being used by teachers in twelve states. We are planning our international market penetration focusing on five Latin American

    countries. We are looking for a recent college graduate with a background in International Marketing and knowledge of Latin American business cultures to join our team.

We can offer you:

    Training

    Exciting challenges

    Travel and possible relocation to a Latin American country

    Competitive salary and bonus based on performance

    Growth and promotion in a rapidly developing company with a

    market leading concept

We are looking for a college graduate with:

    Degree in Business Administration and /or Marketing

    Dynamic and outgoing personality

    Knowledge of both written and spoken Spanish

    If you would like to be part of a team whose goal is to become the market leader in multimedia language solutions, please contact our Head of Human Resources, Janet Avila, at Lingua Franca, 2050 Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 93015 or e-mail

Sample CV (2)

    Joseph Daniels

    2321 Park Drive

    Providence, RI 02908

    (401) 555-2365

    _____________________________________________________________________

Career

    Objective: A sales position in an international company where I can use my

    knowledge of languages and foreign cultures.

Education: University of Rhode Island, BA, 2002

     Marketing / Spanish

     ?3.25 GPA overall; 3.5 Marketing; 3.7 Spanish

     ?Dean’s List, four semesters

     ? Relevant Courses:

     International Marketing

     Marketing and Media

     Business Spanish

     The Business Culture of Latin America

Work

    Experience: Graduation Rings, Inc., 1998-present

     ?Marketed and sold rings, pins, and accessories on campus. Increased

    sales at URI by 25 %.

     ?Allowed me the opportunity to design and test marketing strategies.

    Promotions, Inc., Summers, 1997-1999

     ?Layout, paste-up, and camera. Gave me insight into designing and

    visual presentation of advertisements.

    Organizations: American Marketing Association, President, 1997-1998

     ?Arranged the career day and a guest lecture series for marketing

    students.

Special skills: Layout, paste-up, and camera

     Fluent in Spanish

     FORTRAN, Basic, Desktop Publishing