Even in an environment where many Taiwanese entrepreneurs and business persons are growing accustomed to globalized conditions, there are still traditional customs that are greatly appreciated that will help you to land that dream job or business deal.
CVs in Taiwan are fairly similar to the ones that you will have written back home, using a simple layout with clear language is the standard format.
It may sound like common sense to you, but addressing your future employer by their title i.e. Principal, President or Doctor etc followed by their surname is crucial. Additionally, surnames in Taiwan are normally written before christian names (e.g Mr Lee Yang-Shu would mean the surname is Lee).
When writing your CV, make sure you ask yourself the following questions:
Do bear in mind that if applying for a job at a large company, your CV will pass through the Human Resources department first. This means that on the first round, a company will usually look for the requirements such as qualifications and experience first rather than the stylistics of your CV.
Therefore, it is essential that your CV reads clearly as you may have all the requirements, but if your CV is illegible, it will instantly be dismissed.
If the Human Resources team has put you through to the next stage, an employer will then favour your application if it stands out.
You can make your application stand out by using the following techniques:
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