要英文寫作時，你永遠都面對著這三個困擾：
1. 我的文法對嗎？2. 表達得夠清楚嗎？3. 我寫得好不好？
只要融會貫通這三步驟，確實把握這些寫作訣竅，就能夠寫出道道地地，原汁原味的「英文作文」。
英文寫作的原則，如同人生其他的定理：原則不變，一以貫之！在求職或申請學校時，需要寫履歷自傳，但怎么寫呢？還是要回到英文的溝通習慣：重點先講，細節隨后！運用「三句話」原則，可歸納出寫履歷的三項基本要素：
ABC重要的話：求職的目標
ABC具說服力的細節：有利的學經歷
ABC令人印象深刻的總結：個人化的特點
ABC重要的話：求職的目標 （Objectives)
從雇主的角度來看一封履歷，ABC重要的話當然是你求職的目的是什么？要找的工作性質與內容是什么？是不是切合雇主的需要？因此在一開始交代姓名與基本聯絡資料之后，就可以直接說明申請工作的目標。因為是ABC重要的話，所以要簡潔有力，重點清楚，ABC不要超過三項，每項1-2行。
以下是一位出版社編輯的求職目標：
Objectives? Position sought: a Chief Editor’s role in a publisher where I can maximize my editorial and marketing experiences to develop integrated product portfolios for various language learning publications
? Job responsibilities: buying book rights from abroad, seeking potential writers,managing editorial process, writing copies for products, and creating marketing strategies
? Career goal: “to Bring World Languages to Taiwan and Bring the Chinese Language to the World.”
ABC具說服力的細節: 有利的學經歷（Education and Experiences）
既然有了清楚的求職目標，接下來就要提出有力的證明，詳細交代過去相關的學經歷，佐證自己是有能力完成工作的ABC人選。因此求職目標之下，可進一步說明相關的各項磚業經歷（Professional Experiences）。請注意，條列磚業項目的原則仍然是重點在前：ABC重要、ABC相關的先說！
各項工作經驗的說明，必須簡潔扼要，條理一致。先交代公司雇主、職位職稱、雇用時間之后，可以分項條列的方式凸顯重點。以下提供同一編輯的部分磚業經歷及學歷說明，作為範例。請注意，學歷和經歷相輔相成，兩者的先后順序可就申請的目標來決定。如果是申請學校，ABC要把學歷放在前面（請參考 14.1 節申請學校的說明）。
Professional Experiences
ABC Publishing Co., Taipei, Taiwan
Editor June 2009 –
? Propose and develop language materials for English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean,and French learning.
? Review and buy rights of foreign publications and create Traditional Chinese or bilingual editions.
? Work with book writers, editors and illustrators and create language learning materials for different levels.
? Manage book publication process, from editing, proofreading, publishing to marketing.
DEF Publishing Co., Taipei, Taiwan English Editor September 2007 – May 2009
? Translated articles and edited GEPT/TOEIC test preparation series.
? Planned and designed Freshman English and Freshman English Listening and Speaking textbook series for vocational colleges in Taiwan.
? Delivered presentations to school teachers and received adoptions from school.
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EducationGraduate School of Business, XYZ University, NY, USA July 2006 – June 2007
Master of Science in Marketing
? XYZ University Journal: VP of Communications, Editor, Reporter
? XYZ Marketing Association (XMA): Active member
? Ambassador of the university
UVW University, Taipei, Taiwan September 1997 – June 2001
Bachelor of Arts in English
? Recipient of the Honor Student Award
? Western Painting Club: President
? English Association Committee: Director of Publicity & Public Relations
? English Graduate Performance Committee: Publicity & Public Relations Officer
? English Playlet Contests: Stage Design Leader, Actress
? Arts & Culture Center, Exhibit Team: Volunteer
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