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