
Charles asks…
What is the song off the recent pergeot (sp) advert? (november 2006)?
i know its a french song and it has a girl with hobbies that change very often! urm she is a ballerina, a footballer, they go camping! and in the chorus it goes “wooooo” changing the pitch! that all i know but i want the name! please help!

Martin answers:
I think someone’s already asked this question and I’ve already answered it but here goes – Ca Plan pour Moi by Belgian rocker Plastic Bertrand. Originally released in 1978.

David asks…
Will these credentials get me into UPenn/UC Berkeley?
I want to get into either of these two universities and I would really appreciate any information or opinions you could provide me. Thank you!
GPA: I do the IB and my predicted grade is currently 38
SAT: 2150 (Math: 670, CR: 720, Writing: 760)
SAT II: Chemistry: 620, Biology (M): 670, Literature: 660
Class Rank: My school doesn’t do class rank but I have been asked to make a speech at graduation hence making me the “valedictorian” (this doesn’t carry the same importance that it does in American high schools)
Currently, on the IB I am predicted:
HL English: 6
HL Chemistry: 6
HL Biology: 6
SL Maths: 6
SL Psychology: 6
SL French: 6
Extra-Curriculars:
President of the Island School Student Union (ISSU)
Island School Prefect
House Prefect
Student Council student representative
Dance
Cross-country Team
Basketball Team M.V.P.
Captain of the Netball Team
Interim Week (camp) 2006 – Eco-Friendly Scuba Diving in Thailand
Interim Week (camp) 2007 – Volunteering at the Crossroads Foundation
Interim Week (camp) 2008 – Year 8 Camp Prefect
Interim Week (camp) 2009 – Katja House
Drama GCSE Award from Edexcel
Athletics team
Internship with a Paediatrician

Martin answers:
Very good! Im pretty impressed. You’ll probably get in

Ruth asks…
is this an ok cv? anything i need to add?
(my name and address)
Telephone number: ——
Email: —-
DOB: ——
Motivated teen seeking summer job for experience of the working world.
Education:
—– – 2006-2009
—— – 2009-present
I am currently in year 10 at school, studying English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Music, History and Latin at GCSE level, and my school have targeted me at A*’s in all of these subjects. Last year, I took GCSE Statistics and obtained a B grade.
I have been involved in many character building experiences, including concerts at The Royal Albert Hall in London, Disneyland Paris, and Notre Dame, as well as many concerts at local venues, such as The Grand Opera House, and at school. In 2006 I gained an examination prize at ——, and in 2008 I was offered an exhibition.
I am involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and am currently working towards my Bronze Award. This means I have done several hours of litter picking around the —– area, and am also planning to volunteer at Barm—— by Moor feast. I have been working to improve a physical skill for three months, and have been preparing for a singing exam for six months, and both of these activities count towards the award. In March, I went on my practise expedition, which involved walking from —– to ——, setting up a tent, making a meal, taking down the tent, and walking back to ——-. Our real expedition, a two day camping trip, walking approximately twenty miles, is scheduled for September.
As well as this, I am planning to participate in the Race for Life this year. When I was younger, I volunteered at the local riding stables, and helped at —– School swimming pool during the younger children’s swimming lessons. I babysit for two families in my village, and next month I am going to ——— for a week on work experience, where I will be doing mainly office based work. I play the violin and the piano, and I take singing lessons. I am in the school choir and the school orchestra, and I have dance lessons at —— College.

Martin answers:
Try not to start sentences with I I I all the time
Try saying things like… Having been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which I am presently working towards my bronze award, I have achieved experiences within helping the local community etc… It gives a less repetitive look and litter picking looks a bit pety whereas its NOT
Try… “my school have predicted me as having A*s…. Etc targetted sounds to me a bit negative
I babysit try a new sentence, and again with the start of violin.
Its great to see you making such an effort, and I hope you go far xx

George asks…
Is this a good resume? I need some feedback!?
Objectives
To obtain a full-time position or Part-time position that utilizes my skills.
Profile
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and always willing to help
- Responsible, highly self-motivated with strong communication skills
- Speak fluent English; Working French; Some Japanese
Education
Unionville High School 2004 – Present
-Currently Grade 12
Community Service
Coordinator 2005 – 2006
- Coordinated group of youths at Wesley Chapel. (K-1- Gr.2)
30 Hour Famine Organizer 2007
Unionville High School
- Helped to organize the event and operated sign-up booth
Achievements
- Kumon Commitment Award 2002 – 2003
- WilIiam Berczy Intermediate Achievement Award 2003 – 2004
Special Skills and Interests
- All Medias in the visual arts, Website and Graphic Designer
- Playing guitar, and singing/songwriting
- Mountain biking, Snowboarding, Camping, Basketball
- Working Skills in: Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
I’m actually wondering IF the objective is weak one or strong one???

Martin answers:
I feel it’s a bit too general – especially the objective. And stating you want a position that ‘utilizes my skills’ is a bit of an open door: of course you want to use your skills. It doesn’t really add anything.
When writing a resume, the resume and cover letter should be written with the position you wish to apply for in mind. Otherwise, the whole thing may read as too general, and not to the point. Visit you local library to skim over some examples of resumes and cover letters in resume writing books.
This may help as well:
http://www.scribd.com/search?query=resume+&x=0&y=0
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