A: I got my resume done.
B: Ready to go job hunting?
A: I think so. But I want you to go through my resume for me.
B: Let me take a look.
A: Okay.
B: Why do you put your age and sex on it?
A: Why not? We all do it in China.
B: Oh. This is America. If you do that, it can cause problems with age and sex discrimination.
A: Wow, I didn't know that.
B: Take them off. They will know you are female as your first name is Amy.
A: Right. What else?
B: Write your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
A: I have got all those.
B: Then your work experience, if any.
A: I do have some experience.
B: Summarize what you have accomplished with bullets.
A: Okay.
B: Use verbs to start your sentences, such as “Developed methodsfor process improvement”。
A: I should be consistent with all past tense to start my bullets.
B: Yes, unless it's something you're doing now.
A: Okay.
B: Then write your education, graduation year, degree, major andthesis.
A: Okay.
B: Put down any awards, honors, publications and presentations.
A: I get the idea. Thanks a lot, almost made a big mistake.
B: You are welcome. Call me anytime if you have questions.
A: Okay.
