Originally posted by sohguanh:
[b]These days, there are plenty of Uni grads who can't even
produce a simple letter. Let alone an appealing
Resume.
Depending on the post you are applying, being able to compose a
good resume does not indicate you are capable. Capable in
formulating good essay maybe but in technical work (if post is for
engineer)?
Tat is why nowadays smart employers actually have a written test on
the technical areas pertaining to the post. This is to sieve out
those english perfect writers and technically competent employees.
Engineers no need be good english writers but they better be
technically competent 
Company can't be paying good money for an engineer to write good
essay but cannot do the technical work? Assume company don't have
habit to outsource the technical work to others.[/b]
Your point of view is valid, and makes sense. However, I find it
idiotic that people go through years of studies in universities and
graduate to face problems with written communication in English?
What went wrong in the education system? DO they conduct
Engineering studies in Mandarin? Is there Computer Science in
Mandarin?
There exists two groups of people out there; first one, they
studied what they studied because their peers are in it, second
one, they studied what they studied because of their genuine
INTEREST in it.
Now, it is group two, that are more likely to yield competent
Engineers or whatever. But in terms of written English, it all
comes down to prefered choice of spoken language. I can't
understand why the need to insist on speaking in Mandarin at work
when clearly, no technical terms, components, and or formulas were
ever written in Mandarin? Is there a friggin BONUS for speaking the
most in Mandarin? If there is, I can come to grips with it.
And as for group one, this is the group we are likely to find
people with the most certifications/qualifications but when it
comes to practical work and common sense at work, all those paper
qualifications are as good as toilet papers!!
I know of someone who can learn or study anything by heart and
obtain the qualifications. But after that, he can't seem to recall
or apply what he learnt! Why? I asked him and he admits he don't
understand a lot of the things he learnt! OMG! He has a damn good
memory, but has no passion in anything. Can't find an
interest.
Therefore, I feel that in life, one needs PASSION in whatever you
pursue. Whether you have a uni qualification or not, your interest,
and attitude counts the MOST! As for Resumes, it all depends on
what position you are applying for. I hire people for my own
busines I know. One can only write or talk so much, but at work,
your color will show up.
Presentation and first impression counts as usual, but importantly,
the Resume must look like your character, and not look too
clinicallly written like from following some "template".
First I read you in writing from your Resume, then I see you and
talk to you. If you don't match your writing both in character, I'm
already half-hearted.
Originality is KEY.
