Cover Letter and Resume

The major languages in Hong Kong are Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese and English. Most business people
are multilingual. If you do not know Chinese your resume may be English. The contents are quite similar
to resumes in European countries.

Personal information is listed at the top of the first page. Other personal details, such as age, marital status,
etc., may not legally be requested, but are often included in the resume. List details of your education, in
chronological order, with emphasis on your college and university studies. Add sections on extracurricular
activities, special training, professional memberships, and honors or awards. Under "Experience," list the
positions you have held, in chronological order, with an emphasis on responsibilities similar to those
required in the job you are seeking. Cite your achievements with supporting data. Also list any special
skills you may have, such as foreign language fluency and knowledge of computer languages and
applications. Letters of reference do not have to be included, but are brought to the interview.