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Re: Kindly Reveiw Resume/CV for MD post

Clive — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:34:01 GMT

Hi,

Yes, I agree that my summary is too long, Shall I eliminate it and instead write a cover letter? I would just make it shorter and in point form. Think of it as a chance to highlight your strengths.

Is this summary suitable to be a cover letter? You could use parts of it, but focus on the purpose of a cover letter.

Say what job/kind of job you want

Introduce yourself and your skills briefly, in terms of why people should choose you for this job.

Ask for an interview or whatever action you want the agency to take

Do I need a cover letter for a recruiting agency after all? I don't know. I think it's probably a good idea.

What about the rest of CV? I've added a few comments.

There are also books etc. available that give sample CV's for professional people. Have you had a chance to look at such things? You should.

Best wishes, Clive

SH. O. GH.

175 between East 3-4 Ave. *** Street

Town, City, 654164, Country

+x 545 11431

s.x@gmal.com

SUMMARY

A highly motivated, determined, and dedicated 29 year old general practitioner (GP) with practical work experience in conducting evidence based medicine during my 16th month compulsory national service, when I was working as a GP in a health clinic handling most aspects of a GP responsibilities. My appreciation for importance of â evidence based medicineâ has led me to propose surveys and researches to gather appropriate data concerning most daily encountered medical problems. My commitment to humanitarian activities and my professional obligations led to a two-week voluntary work for Red Crescent during the very first days of catastrophic *** earthquake ( date), when I experienced working with the least equipment and facilities during a natural disaster of massive number of casualties and lots of emergencies. I spent two month of my internship and one month of my clerkship in a rural health clinic where I became familiar with the the country health system and policies in rural area while under supervision I was responsible for daily patient care and visits, handling and updating patients records, doing patients follow-ups, vaccination, pregnancy and pediatric routine cares, birth control, consultation, monitoring community health and addressing any health problem in the community. I proposed a survey during this invaluable experience of my internship to find out the results of failure of patient for following up their routing visits especially for pregnant women and juvenileâs which resulted in 23 percent increase in their attendance. The rest of my internship was in a large medical center in *** city during which we were trained for conducting a wide array of medical skills in all medical disciplines. I understand the value of research in medicine and have always been keen to conduct practical researches to solve some problems of community or bring new treatment to practice, which could be noticed from my research background. I have always been eager to connect my current knowledge to perpetual stream of new medical breakthroughs and practices through reading reputable medical journals, however my research background makes me to be critical to new article and research papers form content and methodology perspective. Playing Basketball has taught me the value of teamwork and to be more proficient in indispensable art of time management. I studied medicine in and graduated from a medical school listed in both WHO and IMED directory of medical schools.

WORK EXPERIENCE

*** Health Clinic, city, country ( 2006 - Jun, 2007)
General Practitioner (GP)
As a result of post graduation compulsory National Service, I served in the above health clinic having the full responsibility of a GP, handling primary health care issues , emergency settings, psychiatric cases, and being responsible for executing comprehensive patient workout, providing full medical and psychiatric consultation, figuring out patients diagnostic and therapeutic plan including: drug prescription, requesting x-rays and labs, referring to higher centers and appropriate specialties. My simultaneous enthusiasm for conducting evidence-based medicine in all aspects of my practice and medical research resulted to my proposition of carrying out problem-oriented surveys and local researches to promote comprehensive health care and patient management. As the result we decided to undertake some preventive and educational measures to reduce the number of patients with low back pain, knee pain, depression, peptic ulcer, headache altogether by 19 percent within an eight-month follow-up of the targeted population. I worked with three other doctors, seven nurses, and ten physician assistances, also being responsible for monitoring nurses and assistances work, coordinating personnel, and scheduling night shifts. Put it all in point form. Don't tell it like a story. eg

- responsible for this

- did that

- supervised these staff

- performed this kind of surgery

- etc. etc.

Ministry of Health and Medical Education, country (June, 2007) permanent medical Practice Certificate no.5683
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Medical Council, Country P.O. Box: 358454 (December, 2005)
M.C. no. 3842

Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Country (December, 2005)
Temporary Medical Practice Certificate no.617

EDUCATION

Name of University *** Branch, Town, City, Country (23 September 1997 - August, 2005)
Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
Medicine Cum. GPA: 16.75 (out of 20.00)
Thesis: *** association with *** Infection in pediatrics Grade: 20.00 (out of 20.00)

Internship: Name of Medical Center City, Country (23 September, 2003 â 25 August 2005)
Clerkship: Name of Medical Center, City, Country (February, 2001- September, 2003)

First National University Medical Congress (October, 2000)
Internet Application in Medicine Workshop

Name of Pre-University Center, Town, City, Country (1995 â June, 1996)
Pre-University Diploma
Experimental Science Cum. GPA: 18.58 (out of 20.00)

Name of High School, Town, City, Country (1993 â June, 1995)
High School Diploma
Experimental Science Cum. GPA: 18.39 (out of 20.00)

Very often, people with advanced degrees omit info about lesser things like High School.

Researches X Club P.O. Box: 454, Town, City, Country (2005 â present)
Researcher no. 23679

SKILLS

Language
IELTS Overall Band Score 7.5 Listening 8.0 Reading 8.5 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 (2007)

TOEFL Paper-Based Total Score 650 (out of 675) Test of Written English 5 (out of 6) (2006)

French Language Basic to Intermediate 12 month evening classes (2006 - present)

Clinical

Experienced in: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, IV line insertion-injection, IM injection, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, Paracentesis, Suturing, Tracheal Intubation, CPR, Nasogastric tube insertion (NGT).
Under supervision: Lumbar Puncture, Pleural Tap, and Plastering

Research

Knowledgeable in research methodology, Experienced with research proposition and proposals organization, Teamwork conscious.

Computer

Internet application in medicine, SPSS statistical software, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozila Firefox, Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus, PCcillin Antivirus. Familiar with: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft FrontPage.

Sports

Proficient in playing Basketball, Amateur Bodybuilding Experience, Experience with training bodybuilders

5th National Universities Student Games: Gold medal in Basketball (summer, 2000)

Name of University intra-university Basketball Games: Bronze Medal (winter, 2001)

Name of Youth Basketball Team: won several medals (nationally well-known basket ball team) (1993 - 1997)

VOLUNTEER WORK

*** Earthquake, Town, City, Country.
Name of Red Crescent Organization (200-)
Two-week voluntary work in earthquake-stricken name of town, Involved in on-the-field: Triage, Primary Medical Care and Services, Providing Basic Treatments, Assisting specialties in minor surgeries, Handling with emergencies, CPR, Cooperation with Foreign Aide Groups and connecting them to Iranian health authorities and services.

HONORS and AWARDS

3rd National Medical Congress of Young Researchers, Town, City, Country (December, 200-)
Best Article Award: Moderate Physical Activity in Female ...

Pre-Internship Clinical Knowledge Examination Nationwide (September, 200-)
Above 99 percentile nationwide, Ranked 3rd among *** University All branches Nationwide.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Playing Basketball from very young age has taught me to appreciate team work and self-sacrifice and be well versed in time management. Other interests: Reading., Table Tennis, Foreign Languages, world history and civilizations, Internet, Climbing, Hiking, Music, Computer.

University Interview

Hoefnix — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:28:03 GMT

I'm thinking about applying to university in the UK. I hope I get a offer for History. There is a possiblity that I have to take part in an academic interview, because the interview is part of the application. I've contacted the university and they "require" an IELTS 6 in speaking before the interview (arround December 2007). In August 2008 they expect an IELTS 7 in speaking, listening, writing and reading.

Does anyone have some tips or links that can help me? Is there also somebody who can give an indication what an IELTS level of 7 overall means. Is this level possible to achieve for somebody with only secondary school education?

I'm also seeking people who try to improve there English. Maybe we can exchange e-mail chat or skype and improve our English together.

Could you please review my movitation letter?

TactileHeartache — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:52:57 GMT

(Name)

(Address)

Tel

Mobile

Email:

(Company Name)

Human Resource Department

(Company Address)

Dear Ms. (***):

I would like to express my interest in Fund Accountants position with (Company Name). Throughout my job search, I have come to respect the professionalism that characterizes your firm and employees. In addition, I have had the pleasure to visit your website, and am very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I feel confident that my combination of education and business sensibilities would serve (Company Name) well in this position. On the other hand, I am sure that values and objectives of the (Company Name) team would highly complement my own strengths and enthusiasm.

I have been awarded the degree of (BBB) from (University's Name). My major is International Financial Management. My educational background in Accounting, combined with my internship experience, has been excellent preparation for the position at (Company Name).

You specify in your advertisement that you are looking for someone who is a team player with highly accurate and excellent communication skills in English and has affinity with investments and figures. I might be the right person you are looking for. During my placement in (Company Name 2) in Amsterdam, I had the opportunity to work closely with colleagues communicating with different travel agencies in Germany, France, Italy and China about the tour groupsâ hotels, meals and buses organizations in the Netherlands. As a result, I played an active role in the team and the management was very satisfied by the outcomes. In addition, as the manager assistant, I enjoyed taking the responsibility initiatively for the balance sheet; net income and cash flows at every ends of the month. Furthermore, I am confident with my verbal and written English. On (Date), I scored (Number) for the IELTS exam (acdemic) in Amsterdam which proves me a good English user.

(Company Name)'s Fund Accountants is very exciting. I believe my personality and ability will be qualified for the job position I am applying for in company. Attached please find my CV. Please do let me know if you need any further information. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. I will keep contact with you if you agree that my qualifications seem to be a match for the position. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time. Thank you for you consideration, and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

(Name)

Re: Please help me check this letter (ielts task 1)

Lil' Ruby Rose — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:08:44 GMT

As this is for a test, I have highlighted below some areas you need to look at again. Your letter also does not make it clear what you expect the person to whom you are writing to provide.

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is ABC, your customer, who supposed to take the train that was delayed this morning at 7.am. (Do you need to say 'this morning' and 'am'?) So I write this letter just to let you know about my situation (This doesn't sound quite right for a letter of complaint), and I wonder that you can help me deal with my problem.

This morning, I had an appointment with a company for a job interview. It is very important to me, so I decided to take earliest train this morning to get this appointmentâs place on time. But unfortunately, the train I have taken was delayed. So I canât afford to get there on time. That is why I need your help to deal with my situation. And the thing I would like to be helped is your confirmed letter that strongly submits my troubles. It is very helpful to me to get the companyâs understanding on that situation. Please send me your feedback as soon as possible. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

ABC.

Please help me check this letter (ielts task 1)

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:32:13 GMT

Hi all, I wrote this letter that is an ielts writing task 1. So please help me check it. Thank you all guys so much!

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is ABC, your customer, who supposed to take the train that was delayed this morning at 7.am. So I write this letter just to let you know about my situation, and I wonder that you can help me deal with my problem.

Best regards,

ABC.

The Business of English

Mkgenie — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 06:29:58 GMT

http://mkgenie.yculblog.com

Keen @ 2006-01-10

On December 24, 2005, some 5.3 million Chinese students sat for the College English Test, Bands 4 and 6, yet another strong indication that the business of English is well and truly catching on in China, to the pleasure of many who profit from it. But have things gone a little too far?

The study of English as an important subject of learning is not new in China. On November 28, 2005, activities were organized to mark the 90th birth anniversary of Xu Guozhang, one of China's most famous English educators and linguists.

While little has changed in terms of the importance placed on the study of English, much has changed as far as teaching methods and the pursuit for profit.

English as a business only made its indelible mark in China in the 1990s. Li Yang, described by Asiaweek as "China's most successful English teacher and a pop-cult figure" ("Pumping Up the Volume", July 30, 1999), is one of those who changed the face of English instruction.

According to a December 2005 issue of Oriental Outlook, Li is more a down-to-earth businessman than a passionate idealist, although he still doggedly promotes his "crazy" teaching model. Once a shy and introverted youngster, Li claims to have discovered a unique way to learn English after he failed an English exam in Lanzhou University. "Read out loud" and "Don't be afraid to lose face" are his more popular slogans. The result is students repeatedly screaming out English words and phrases during lessons; hence the term "crazy English" or "feng kuang ying yu" in Chinese.

Driven by the profitable prospect of helping 300 million Chinese people to speak excellent English, Li founded the Li Yang Crazy English Studio in 1994. His Crazy English methods have been embraced by over 20 million people in over 100 cities of China.

His lecture tours are likened to rock concerts. "He's like a rock star on the stage, and we're like fans who are inspired to shout English out loud," a part-time teacher told Oriental Outlook, but she admitted "we don't speak English like that in our everyday life."

Copycats soon followed, and some even more "crazy" than Li. David Specchio, an English teacher, and 30 Chinese students participated in what was described as a record-breaking "world's longest lesson," which began at 10:00 AM on September 9, 2005 and ended 72 hours later. The stunt was performed at the English First Training School in Shanghai. A doctor was onsite to ensure the physical well-being of the students. Also present were two independent monitors who logged the event, which will be validated by the Guinness Book of World Records. Participants were given a 15-minute break from their class every eight hours, and ate high carbohydrate foods like rice, vegetables and fruit. They reportedly completed three months worth of English lessons.

That the Chinese are "crazy" about English is not an overstatement. A report co-published by Sina.com, zexiao.com and China Radio International last January showed that there were more than 50,000 training institutes in the country. The report also found that the domestic English training market value hit 15 billion yuan by 2004, predicting a rise to 30 billion yuan by 2010.

As more Chinese people go abroad and more foreigners come to China for business, English has become even more important in recent times. To the Chinese, a working knowledge of English is a passport to graduation, the key to overseas study, and a decent job in a foreign enterprise.

Under China's national education system, English is taught in primary schools from the third grade, with numerous examinations along the way, whether as part of vocational training or selection for government-sponsored overseas study.

In addition, the private sector has put a premium on English, with many service industries insisting on some English skills from employees be they taxi drivers or hotel staff.

Of the various proficiency tests, the most influential are the College English Test Bands 4 and 6 (CET-4 and CET-6 respectively), administered by the Ministry of Education.

Millions sit these tests every year.

Before the system was reformed last February, the CET-4 and CET-6 were two of the most important tests a student of English could sit. A university undergraduate had to pass the CET-4 in order to obtain a bachelor's degree, or the CET-6 for a double or master's degree. CET-6 was important for Chinese companies hunting for talent. Whether or not the person would ever use English again either in his personal or professional life was beside the point.

This gave rise to a huge cheat market where test questions were leaked over the Internet for a fee, or where whole test papers could be purchased online.

In February 2005, Wu Qidi, vice minister of education, announced that the tests were voluntary and were not to be used as conditions for graduation.

But 16 of Beijing's universities felt differently. Tan Yuzhi, vice director of educational administration of China Agriculture University, said in an interview with Beijing Star Daily that proficiency testing will encourage the development of English education in schools, while most companies still consider good CET-4 or 6 test scores as a necessary gauge of their future employees' potential.

And so the business of English continues to flourish.

Institutes offer training for major international proficiency and qualifications tests including SAT, GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), GMAT (General Management Admission Test), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with TOEFL and GRE growing in popularity since the United States loosened its visa policy in 2004, allowing 26 percent more Chinese students into the country.

Three key players dominate the English training industry: the traditional institutes that are offshoots of the universities; foreign ventures including English First, and Wall Street English; domestic schools such as New Oriental, New Channel, and Li Yang's Crazy English.

These players target different sectors of society. Wall Street English, for example, charges students 7,000 yuan for each of its 17 grades of the training process.

English is undoubtedly big business. New Oriental reportedly made a profit of 700 million yuan in 2005. In addition to training, the publication of teaching materials is also a soaring trade. The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press reported sales of over 1 billion yuan in 2005.

But quite aside from the millions to be made in the English market, questions have been raised as to the reasons why English is so popular. Is it the love of the language and a thirst for learning, or is it really only to pass exams and get good jobs?

Further, doubts have been raised as to whether the training provided by institutes actually teaches English or merely examination skills.

Hu Min, president of New Channel School, highlighted three major challenges facing China's English training market: a lack of innovative and creative textbooks developed domestically; a lack of specialists who really know about administration and training; and a need for institutes to develop alongside changing proficiency and recruitment policies.

But for the moment, people continue to make money from the teaching of English; business owners, teachers and students. "Everyone's happy," said Zhou Wen, the owner of a small training institute."

Re: Was vs Were

just the truth — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 05:12:35 GMT

It is also important to remember that this form is not acceptable for the TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Eiken STEP, ACT or Cambridge Level Tests, for commercial correspondence, academic papers, essays, job interviews or many other formal situations.

>>>>>>>>>>>

Allowing, for the moment, that what you say is true, Mr M, why isn't there more outrage at the highly inaccurate 'rules' that have, for much too long, been passed off as how English actually works?

Regarding these tests you mention, active steps are being taken by all [most? many?] of these organizations to make their tests more reflective of what is real English. Expect to see fewer of these trick questions on exams such as those mentioned.

Expect to see informal conversations on TOEICs employ what is perfectly natural English. In actuality, they already do. Contractions are not for formal writing but no one would expect conversations to occur without contracted speech. Why should this abomination occur on tests. Shouldn't we strive to keep the informal out of tests? :s :s :s

Again, if teachers fail to set up a rich enough contextual situation in their test questions, that preclude all but the answer they seek, and they then mark a natural English response wrong, DEMAND that they defend their position.

It's truly a sad commentary on teaching that students are misinformed simply to satisfy erroneous test situations. As the CGEL states, students must learn all aspects of language if they are to function as natural users rather than like an inexpert person reading out of a book.

The amount of time that any one person spends in formal or test situations is miniscule compared to the time we all spend in life situations.

Regarding Eiken and the entrance exams that Japanese students are subjected to. These are not, in any meaningful way, tests of English. The president of one Japanese university, Gregory Clark [was it Tama?] abandoned them precisely because they were all but meaningless.

Re: Was vs Were

Mister Micawber — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 04:29:10 GMT

It is never poor grammar to use as a hypothetical or as a counterfactual.

Re: Are you a IELTS?

Elena — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:51:50 GMT

Talking in front of the mirror is not so strange. One of my teachers had to do that when she was preparing her access to EOI to become a teacher, I took that as a part of the study.
How is the preparation of your interview going?
Some of the incredible situations experimented by Don Quijote, yes, it will be worthy reading, when will it be continued?

Re: Are you a IELTS?

Toni — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:03:56 GMT

Hi Elena and everybody,

thank you for your numerous comments and advices. Yes! you're right. the most you practise, the best you "think english". Explain myself? An english teacher always said to his students: hey! if you want to talk english, don't think spanish before that! forget the spanish! imagine like you're a 1 or 2 years baby... how do babies begin to talk? that's the point! eureka! but for me, a 27 years baby, that's a little more complicated, isn't it? I will have an important interview at the end of January. The result of that interview will determine if I can receive a grant to study abroad... Improving my oral command in english is basic! I'm proving talking myself in front of the mirror! It sounds strange, isn't it? any suggestion?

let me see. as you probably know, Don Quijote de la Mancha, the best of Cervantes' histories, narrates the adventures and misfortunes of a old knight that turn crazy within the research of his adored Dulcinea, as he thought, the most beautiful lady in the world. Sancho, his faithful mate, accompanies Don Quijote all over the adventure.
Before leaving, Don Quijote was reading a lot of knights books. He believed everything the books narrated and, because of that, they turn crazy. They had different and incredible situations, but I'll write about them another day...to be continued...

kind regards for all of you
all corrections appreciatted (Elena's sentence)
Toni, from sunny Spain