节目资讯
刊物:空中英语教室
日期:2013-04-20
难易度:High
关键字:generic, portfolio, applicable, sparsely, quick response code [QR code],
replica
So far today we've talked about some things that you probably should not include
on your resume.
And the first one is your objective.
Because if it's too generic, it means nothing.
And if you list what you want, then the employer should already know that,
especially if it matches with the job that you want.
Another thing that you should probably not include is a photo of yourself unless
you're pursuing a modeling career,
or acting or something that requires a good appearance.
Well, we're going to continue learning with tip number seven.
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Should I Put This on My Resume?
7. Quick response code:
QR codes are growing in popularity as a tool to connect employers with a
candidate's portfolio or LinkedIn profile.
If you're submitting it online, skip the QR code, but if you're handing out hard
copies - at a career fair, for example - including one might help you stand out.
And don't just include a QR code for show - it should link to something
interesting and applicable.
Connecting the employer to an online replica of your resume or a poorly written
and sparsely updated site won't score any points.
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The last piece of advice in our article today talks about the quick response
code, or the QR code.
This is a very new piece of information that you can include on your resume, or
maybe you shouldn't include it on your resume.
And we will read about that in a minute.
But Gabe, what exactly is a quick response code?
Quick response code, it has a lot of information in it.
Actually it just looks like a little square with a bunch of little lines, kind
of like a maze on the inside.
But when you scan it or when you have an instrument that can show you more
information, then you can see everything that it represents.
So actually, if you use a QR code, you could put a lot of information on there
to talk about yourself.
And I know a lot of businesses are starting to use quick response codes, these
QR codes,
at their place of business so that customers can find out lots of information
about them quickly and easily.
A lot of them put these little QR codes on their business cards so that you can
use your "smart" device to scan it,
and then you are quickly linked to their online profile.
It's very convenient.
Well, we're learning all about QR codes here.
The sentence here is:
QR codes are growing in popularity as a tool to connect employers with a
candidate's portfolio or LinkedIn profile.
So if something is growing in popularity, or growing in something, that means it
is becoming more and more.
Growing in popularity, that means it's becoming more and more popular.
It's becoming more popular.
That's right.
You could also say that something is "growing in number," means that the number
of that thing is increasing.
So that's always a good thing.
And here we see that QR codes are growing in popularity and that they can
connect your prospective employer to your portfolio.
And that's a really great word that we want to look at today: portfolio.
If you have a portfolio, it's usually a collection of documents or information
about yourself.
And a lot of times I think of an artist's portfolio contains the work that the
artist has done or copies of their work.
Mmhm. Or maybe I think of an actor's portfolio.
And you would include a picture of yourself in your portfolio if you are an
actor.
It's a cover shot.
Maybe it's right there on the front so that people can see exactly what you look
like.
So what kinds of things do you include in your portfolio?
You might have an online portfolio where people can go there and figure out more
about you there.
Now there's another word mentioned here.
It's actually two words put together: LinkedIn.
And this is actually a company. Right, Carolyn?
Yes.
So LindedIn is an online website that tries to help people maintain their online
portfolio so that if they want to connect with different people who are offering
jobs,
or they have a job opportunity, it's very easy to exchange work information.
That's right.
Well, we continue with our lesson.
If you are submitting it online, skip the QR code, but if you're handing out
hard copies - at a career fair, for example - including one might help you stand
out.
Well, Carolyn, have you ever been to a career fair?
I have been to a career fair, but it was kind of a long time ago.
And QR codes were not very popular then.
So this is very interesting and new information for me.
That's right.
And having one of these things, a QR code, if you're at a career fair where you
meet different companies and representatives from companies,
and they're talking about their businesses and maybe trying to get new people to
come and join their companies.
Now if you're going there, you want to stand out.
You want to be or sound like someone special.
That's right.
And we see continuing in the article:
And don't just include a QR code for show - it should link to something
interesting and applicable.
And we see a great phrase here: for show.
If something is for show, then it's not really useful.
It's there, and it looks nice.
It has a nice idea about it.
It looks good, but it's not actually usable.
That's right.
What is for show?
Well, maybe you didn't really need to bring those fancy things, but you brought
them just for show.
It looks very nice.
Well, we continue with our lesson.
It should link to something interesting and applicable.
"Applicable" is from our Word Bank.
And if something is applicable, that means it is helpful or you can use it in a
certain area.
It's applicable.
How else might you use that word, Carolyn?
Well, you do want to make sure that the information you provide is applicable.
And maybe something isn't applicable.
Oh. Well, that's a good idea, but it's really not applicable here.
Well, let's look at the end of that sentence again.
It should link to something interesting and applicable.
"Applicable" is a good key word here.
If something is applicable, it is helpful.
You can apply it to your life or to what you need to do in your job.
That's right.
So it is important to include information that is applicable in your resume so
that your employer knows what you can do.
Well, continuing in our article we see:
Connecting the employer to an online replica of your resume or a poorly written
and sparsely updated site won't score any points.
And we see a great word there: sparsely.
"Sparsely" means not very often or things that are very far apart.
So if you sparsely update your online resume, then you very rarely update the
information.
And you could use the word like this:
The houses in that neighborhood were sparsely located.
That means they're not right next to each other.
There was space in between.
Think of another way that you can use that word today.
Right now it's time for us to continue by enjoying a review skit.
And then we'll go visit Michelle in the Language Lab.
Hello, hello, and how do you do?
I'm back for another interview.
So you're back again.
Yes. And here's my new resume.
I'm sure you'll be really impressed.
I hope so.
Let's see.
I added my home address.
Since you're a legitimate company, I don't mind sharing it.
What about references?
I will include those unless I really want the job.
I see you participate in activities for the disabled.
Yes.
I have skills, experience and unique perspectives to bring to the table.
I... don't see your GPA.
Well, I am not a recent graduate.
And besides, my GPA isn't that great.
So why include it?
And now, what is your objective concerning this job?
To get this job, and the paycheck!
And where is your photo?
My photo?
Well, as long as I'm qualified, it doesn't matter what I look like, does it?
OK. Is... is there anything else?
Yes. I included a QR code.
What's that?
A quick response code.
Use that and connect to my portfolio online.
I'm impressed!
Yes. But it's not just for show.
It's linked to interesting and applicable information.
You're hired.
Yay!
OK.
(Chinese).
And now let's get back to our teachers.
The past three days we've learned a lot of great things about what we should and
should not put on our resume.
And I wonder if there's any other information or some other tips, Gabe, that you
might be able to give us.
Well, I just think it's good to also show what you are interested in, maybe some
things you are talented in.
Especially if you are going into a job that is about entertainment, it might be
good for people to know what talents you have.
That is some great advice.
And we hope that you will join us again on Studio Classroom.
See you next time.
See you next time.