1. American resume (see attachment)
2. Italian CV (see attachment)
3. Write a brief comparison of the two styles.
American and Italian style resumes are very similar. They both ask for personal information, skills, education, work experience, and etc. Also both American and Italian resumes should be no longer than two pages. However, in Italian resumes, at the end of your resume, you have to add your agreement for your personal information treatment according to Italian law. Italian resumes also want to know your specific skills in any languages you know, they want to know your listening, writing, speaking and reading capabilities in those languages.
4. (a) Find an internship in your target country that you would be interested in.
World Endeavors Fashion Internship in Florence, Italy
(b) Give the job descriptions for the internship.
Overview: Fashion intern positions are available at several fashion companies. Duties vary according to the experience and skills of the intern as well as the needs of the company. Specific responsibilities could include help with research for future inspirations and designs, help with samples and some administration work. Interns must be able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work effectively independently as well as within a team, flexibility is required especially as the team is preparing a collection.
(c) Why did you choose this internship? In what way, would your experience from the internship help you become more competitive?
I chose this internship because it would give me more experience in the fashion industry, it will help me build my credentials, and it would also set me apart from other prospective job candidates applying for the same jobs as me. This internship also gives me an opportunity for language and cultural learning as well as a personal and professional growth.
5. (a) Find a job in your target country that you would be interested in. Look for jobs based on personal interests and skills: coffee shops, clothing stores, tour guides, jobs teaching English.
Recruit Students for Design and Photography College in Italy
(b) List the job descriptions and qualifications. What would be required of an applicant to get the job?
Design and Photography College in Italy requires young, vibrant applicants to recruit new students for the College. Recruiters with access to high schools, tertiary institutions or any social groups who are able to market the College's various courses on offer. Recruiters are encouraged to recruit from high schools, Universities and Colleges. General student demographic is mainly 17 - 30 years of age. All information and marketing material is supplied to the recruiter. No expenses need to be incurred by the recruiter. The job is part-time and you work on your own time, your own pace and you can work from home. The salary is € 1,000.00 per placement.
(c) What skills, knowledge, ability, experiences, etc. do you think you need to get hired? How can you acquire them?
No experience or qualifications are needed for the job. The applicant must provide a resume and written application. Some skills I would need to get the job would be good communication skills, lots of free time, good knowledge of the English and Italian language, general knowledge of the college, and etc.