Summer Work Program How To Write A German CV
Summer Work ProgramHow to write a German CVIntroduction . 1STEP 1 – Get your English resume in top shape! . 1STEP 2 – Get Started! . 2Key Differences between American and German CVs . 2GPA Conversion Chart . 3CV Templates . 4STEP 3 – Translate your English resume into German . 8Translation Tips and Resources . 10STEP 4 – Get feedback early! . 10German Action Verbs. 11Action Verbs: German English . 11Action Verbs: English German . 14Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-2019
IntroductionAre you ready to write a German CV? For your Summer Work Program application, you will create two CVs:one in English and one in German. Some internships will accept an English CV, but most require a Germanone. A quick overview: English and German CVs have different formatting conventions! The sample CVs below will help youget started. German Universities report grades differently, too – which is why you will need the GPA conversionchart as well. Writing a German CV requires more than just translating the language. You also have to considercultural differences. What exactly does a “co-chair” of do? What is a “Triangle Club?” You may needto explain your relevant experiences and skills.Your CV is your first impression for German internship hosts – take time & make it count!STEP 1 – Get your English resume in top shape!Your English-language CV is your starting point for your German CV, so make sure it is polished andpresentable by consulting the resources at Princeton Career meCheck out their comprehensive resume guide or schedule an appointment in person with one of their staff!Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20191
STEP 2 – Get Started!Key Differences between American and German CVsTake a look at this sample CV. Right away, you will notice a number of key differences between English- andGerman-language formatting for resumes:High-resolution Passport-size photoFor yourmailingaddress attop, list yourFrist Campusmailboxnumber – notyour homeaddress!Birthplace,birthdate,citizenshipIf you do not have (much) previous formalwork experience, you can combine thesections “Berufserfahrung” and“Praxiserfahrung” under a single heading:“Berufs- und Praxiserfahrung”“Additional qualifications” includelanguages and computer skills, i.e.“Elektronische Datenverarbeitung”Be strategic in your inclusion ofextracurriculars under “SonstigeTätigkeiten” – what personalqualities or skills are you trying tohighlight here? How would thesebe an asset in the work place?Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20192
Look closely at the Studium section:StudiumBachelor-Studium an der Universität PrincetonPrinceton, NJ USAVoraussichtlicher Abschluss: Juni 2018HauptfachZertifikatNotendurchschnitt: 3,3 (USA) 1,7 (Deutschland)AuszeichnungenExpected date of ”? German and US-university systems differ in how soon student declare a major, and internshiphosts will expect to see something in this field – even if you have not officially declared! If you have notdeclared a major and/or certificate, list your intended major instead. Use the chart below to report your GPA.GPA Conversion ChartUSADeutschlandLetter GradeGPANoteBeschreibungA 4.31,0A4.01,0A-3.71,3B 3.31,7B3.02,0B-2.72,3C 2.32,7C2.03,0C-1.73,3D 1.33,7D1.04,0ausreichendF0.05,0nicht ausreichendsehr gutgutbefriedigendSummer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20193
TIP: If you have more than one page,include your contact info on the secondpage as a header.Student Name student@princeton.edu Tel: 1-609-555-5555.Sonstige Tätigkeiten(hobbies, sports, clubs, fraternities, etc.)Role in organization. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2011- 5.2012CV TemplatesChoose one of the CV Templates below – and make it your own! Use an easy-to-read, uniform font, such as Times New Roman, Calibri, Corbel, etc. Keep your fonts in black. List most recent positions, experiences, etc. first.Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20194
QualifikationsprofilStudent nameTel / Mobil:Adresse:[passportphoto/headshot] 1-609-555-5555Frist Center 0000, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 USAPersönliche udiumHauptfachZertifikat / NebenfachAuszeichnungenNotendurchschnitt: 3,3 (USA) 1,7 (Deutschland)Berufserfahrung (all work experience, including unpaid internships)9.2011- heuteJobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2012-12.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationPraxiserfahrung (leadership positions on or off campus, volunteer work, charity etc.)9.2011- heuteJobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2012-12.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationZusatzqualifikationenSprachenEnglisch: MutterspracheDeutsch: B2 (gemäss Europäischem Referenzrahmen)EDV-KenntnisseMicrosoft Office: fundierte KenntnisseR (Programmiersprache): gute KenntnisseSonstige Tätigkeiten (hobbies, sports, clubs, fraternities, etc.)9.2011- heuteRole in activity. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]
[passport photo /headshot]Student nameAdresse: Frist Center 0000, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 USA.Tel: 1-609-555-5555.Persönliche QualifikationsprofilStudiumBachelor-Studium an der Princeton Universität. Princeton, NJ, USAVoraussichtlicher Abschluss: Juni 2018HauptfachZertifikatNotendurchschnitt: 3,3 (USA) 1,7 (Deutschland)AuszeichnungenBerufliche ErfahrungenJobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2011- 5.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2011- heutePraxiserfahrung (leadership positions on or off campus, volunteer work, charity etc.)Jobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2011- 5.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2011- heuteSonstige Tätigkeiten(hobbies, sports, clubs, fraternities, etc.)Role in organization. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]EDV-KenntnisseMicrosoft Office: fundierte KenntnisseR (Programmiersprache): gute KenntnisseSprachenEnglisch: MutterspracheDeutsch: B2 (gemäss Europäischem Referenzrahmen)9.2011- 5.2012
Student nameFrist Center 0000, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 USA.Tel: 1-609-555-5555.Persönliche ALIFIKATIONSPROFILStudiumBachelor-Studium an der Princeton Universität. Princeton, NJ, USAVoraussichtlicher Abschluss: Juni schnitt: 3,3 (USA) 1,7 (Deutschland)Berufserfahrung9.2011- heuteJobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2012-12.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationPraxiserfahrung9.2011- heuteJobtitle. Organization. LocationTätigkeiten: [Description of work]9.2012-12.2012Jobtitle. Organization. LocationZusatzqualifikationenSprachenEnglisch: MutterspracheDeutsch: B2 (gemäss Europäischem Referenzrahmen)EDV-KenntnisseMicrosoft Office: fundierte KenntnisseR (Programmiersprache): gute KenntnisseSonstige Tätigkeiten9.2011- heuteRole in organization. Organization. Location[passport photo /headshot]
STEP 3 – Translate your English resume into GermanIn their Resume Guide, Princeton Career Services recommends the ACE approach to crafting bullet points foryour resume:“Start with an Action Verb to show you did something. Then provide the Context for thataction using quantitative and qualitative terms. Lastly, demonstrate the End Result of youractions to show the value of your contributions!”Of course, writing action-oriented accomplishment statements in a foreign language is an additionalchallenge, since these sentences are the kind your German instructors hate: fragments!Take a look at these examples in English (courtesy of Princeton Career Services Resume Guide):Allocated 1,500 budget to promote 2017 National Coming Out Day rally, increasingparticipation 25% over previous year.Coordinated three fundraising events for local shelters, raising 8,000 and greatlyimproving community awareness.Notice how in both examples (1) there is no grammatical subject ( implied subject is “I”, i.e. YOU), (2) thewriting is dense, (3) additional clauses are tacked on for more information or context, and (4) tense matters alot, i.e. is this work you are performing in your present position, or are you describing past activities.Start with your action verb and direct object (if applicable):Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20198
When selecting from multiple dictionary entries, pay attention to accompanying context or notes, idiomaticphrases, frequency (i.e. more frequent words appear higher on list), and special forms: click on the Germanword to see a full list of forms, and alternate translations into English. In German we might write the aboveEnglish sentences like this:Stellte ein Budget von 1500 zugunsten der 2017 National Coming Out DayVersammlung auf, mit der Folge, dass die jährliche Teilnahmequote um 25%gestiegen ist.Organisierte drei Spendenaktionen für örtliche Notunterkünfte, wodurch 8000eingesammelt und Aufmerksamkeit in der Gemeinschaft für diese Initiativengesteigert wurde.Notice too how this is not a word-for-word translation from the English, that is: the meaning is preserved, butstructures and vocabulary may be changed to accommodate German conventions. Hello, passive voice!TIP: You can also formulate sentences as a list of tasks with an infinitive instead: “ein Budgetaufstellen,” “drei Spendenaktionen organisieren,” “Aufmerksamkeit steigern,” etc.Finally, German can do something that English finds inelegant: turn any verb into a noun! This gives youadditional options for expressing the sense of any action in German, either as a verb or a noun:Aufstellung eines Budgets von 1500 zugunsten der 2017 National Coming Out DayVersammlung Organisation von drei Spendenaktionen für örtliche Notunterkünfte Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-20199
Translation Tips and Resources Use a trusted dictionary (we recommend dict.cc or dict.leo.org) and cross-check for context! If you are looking for examples of a word or phrase in context, linguee.com can pull examples from acrossthe web for reference -- but note! their dictionary function is less reliable as a primary resource. Consult the list of German action verbs below! Say it in your own language: if you are struggling with a phrase or formulation from English, try starting inGerman rather than translating.o How would you describe your activity or job with the words you do know?o Trouble translating a tricky clause? Make it into a new sentence, or sentence fragment! A word of warning: action verbs and nouns are both great choices for your German CV, but each requiressome grammatical gymnastics.o Verbs: Pay attention to tense, irregular conjugations, verb-noun or verb-preposition pairings;o Nouns: Pay attention to case and gender, noun-preposition or noun-verb pairings, etc.STEP 4 – Get feedback early!A CV is like any piece of writing: it takes multiple drafts to get it right. Almost all German CVs requireextensive editing! Send your first draft to the SWP Assistant Director by the deadline. Due to a steady increase in applications over the last few years, we can no longer guarantee individualsessions for CV editing. The SWP receives over 50 applications in December, so be pro-active aboutgetting feedback. German companies are very strict about the winter holidays. If you miss the campus deadline, youmay not get a response from Germany until the end of January. Incomplete CVs containing spelling or formatting errors will not be considered. If you start early, you may even enjoy the process – and you will have a great Qualifikationsprofil tobuild on in the years to come.Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201910
German Action VerbsWhen describing your past work and practical experience, you want the right verb for the job! Not everyEnglish word works the same in German, and vice versa. Here’s a list to get you started!Action Verbs: German Englishachten auf (AKK)to watch out for; to pay attention toaktualisierento upgrade; to updateanalysierento analyzean leiten zu (DAT)to train sb. (AKK) for sth. (DAT)an setzen (eine Frist, einen Termin, einen Preis)antizipierento set (a deadline, a date, a price)auf stellento arrange; to compile; to formulate sth.aus führenbauento implement sth.; to perform, carry out sth.; torealize (a plan)to buildbearbeitento treat sth.; to revise, editbeaufsichtigento oversee; to supervisebefragento survey; to interview; to poll; to debrief sb.begrüssento greetberatento adviseberechnento calculate; to compute; to work outbestellento order; to book sth.bestimmento determine; to define; to assigndienen alsto anticipateto serve as; to function asdokumentierento documentdurch führen (eine Umfrage, ein Interview)to conduct (a survey, an interview)ein richtento arrange sth.; to set upein setzenempfehlento apply sth.; to introduce; to put sth. to useengagierento engage the servicesentwerfento design; to sketch; to outline; to conceptualizesich engagieren fürto be active insich engagieren in (DAT)to get involved inentscheidento decide; to determineentwickelnto developerhaltento maintain (i.e. a list, a website); to receive sth. (i.e.training, funds)to explainerklärento recommend (to sb. DAT)Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201911
erleichternto facilitate; to make easiererreichento reach; to accomplish (i.e. a goal)ersetzento replace sth.; to take over from sb.erstellen (eine Liste)to compile (a list); to create sth.; to prepareerweiternto expand; to extend; to broadenevaluierento evaluatefördernto support sb./sth.; to promote; to encourageformulierento formulate; to draftforschento research; über X forschen: to do research on Xfüllento fill sth.generierento generate (i.e. contacts, leads)helfen (DAT)identifizierento help; jdm. bei etw (DAT) helfen: to help sb. withsth.to identifyinformierento informinstallierento installinterpretierento interpretinventarisierento inventarizekommunizierento communicatekontrollierenkoordinierento check; to monitor; to inspect; to test (i.e. forquality)to coordinatelehrento teach; to instructleitento oversee; to run sth.; to leadliefernto deliver; to supplylösen (ein Problem)to solve (a problem)machento make; to domessento measurenach prüfenordnento review; to check; to verifyorganisierento organizepflegento maintain sth.; to care for sth./sb.planento planpräsentierento presentprogrammierento programrecherchierento research; to do research; to investigaterekonstruierento reconstructrekrutierento recruitreparierento repairto put in order; to tabulate; to arrange; to organizeSummer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201912
sammelnto collect; to gather; to compileschaffen schuf geschaffeto create, executeschaffen schaffte geschafftto manage, to accomplishschreibento writesensibilisieren fürto raise sb.’s awareness forsteigernto increase; to enhanceteil nehmen an (DAT)testento take part in; to participate inüberprüfento review; to check; to monitor; to testübersetzento translateum setzenunterrichtento implement (i.e. a plan, a decision); to convertunterscheidento distinguish; to discern; to make outuntersuchento examine; to investigate; to explore; to studyverändernto changeverbessernto improvevereinfachento simplifyvereinheitlichento unify; to standardizeverfassento write; to draft; to prepare; to composeverkaufento sellveröffentlichento publishverstehento understandverteilento distribute; to dispense; to give outvor bereitento prepare; to prep; to arrangevor schlagento recommend; to propose; to suggestvor stellen (AKK)to introducevor tragenzählento present; to communicate sth. to sb. (DAT)zeichnento draw; to sketchzeigento show; to demonstratezu hörento listen tozusammen fassento summarize; to condensezusammen stellento assemble sth.; to arrange; to composezu weisento allocate sth. (i.e. a budget); to allot; to assignto testto instruct; to teachto count; to checkoffSummer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201913
Action Verbs: English Germanto adviseberatento allocate sth. (i.e. a budget); to allot; to assignto analyzezu weisenanalysierento anticipateantizipierento apply sth.; to introduce; to put sth. to useein setzento arrange sth.; to set upein richtento arrange; to compile; to formulate sth.auf stellento assemble sth.; to arrange; to composeto be active inzusammen stellensich engagieren fürto buildbauento calculate; to compute; to work outberechnento changeverändernto check; to monitor; to inspect; to test (i.e. forquality)to collect; to gather; to compilekontrollierento communicatekommunizierento compile (a list); to create sth.; to prepareerstellen (eine Liste)to conduct (a survey, an interview)to coordinatedurch führen (eine Umfrage, ein Interview)koordinierento count; to checkoffzählento create, executeschaffen schuf geschaffeto decide; to determineentscheidento deliver; to supplyliefernto design; to sketch; to outline; to conceptualizeentwerfento determine; to define; to assignbestimmento developentwickelnto distinguish; to discern; to make outunterscheidento distribute; to dispense; to give outverteilento documentdokumentierento draw; to sketchzeichnento engage the servicesengagierento evaluateevaluierento examine; to investigate; to explore; to studyuntersuchento expand; to extend; to broadenerweiternto explainerklärento facilitate; to make easiererleichternto fill sth.füllensammelnSummer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201914
to formulate; to draftformulierento generate (i.e. contacts, leads)generierento get involved insich engagieren in (DAT)to greetbegrüssento help; jdm. bei etw (DAT) helfen: to help sb. withsth.to identifyhelfen (DAT)to implement (i.e. a plan, a decision); to convertum setzento implement sth.; to perform, carry out sth.; torealize (a plan)to improveaus führento increase; to enhancesteigernto informinformierento installinstallierento instruct; to teachunterrichtento interpretinterpretierento introducevor stellen (AKK)inventarisierento inventarizeto listen toto maintain (i.e. a list, a website); to receive sth. (i.e.training, funds)to maintain sth.; to care for sth./sb.identifizierenverbessernzu hörenerhaltenpflegento make; to domachento manage, to accomplishschaffen schaffte geschafftto measuremessento order; to book sth.bestellento organizeorganisierento oversee; to run sth.; to leadleitento oversee; to supervisebeaufsichtigento planplanento prepare; to prep; to arrangevor bereitenpräsentierento presentto programvor tragenprogrammierento publishveröffentlichento put in order; to tabulate; to arrange; to organizeordnento raise sb.’s awareness forsensibilisieren fürto reach; to accomplish (i.e. a goal)erreichento recommend (to sb. DAT)empfehlento present; to communicate sth. to sb. (DAT)Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201915
to reconstructvor schlagenrekonstruierento recruitrekrutierento repairreparierento replace sth.; to take over from sb.ersetzento research; to do research; to investigaterecherchierento research; über X forschen: to do research on Xforschento review; to check; to monitor; to testüberprüfento review; to check; to verifynach prüfenverkaufento recommend; to propose; to suggestto sellto serve as; to function asdienen alsto show; to demonstratean setzen (eine Frist, einen Termin, einen Preis)zeigento simplifyvereinfachento solve (a problem)lösen (ein Problem)to summarize; to condenseto support sb./sth.; to promote; to encouragezusammen fassenfördernto survey; to interview; to poll; to debrief sb.befragento take part in; to participate into teach; to instructteil nehmen an (DAT)lehrento testtestento train sb. (AKK) for sth. (DAT)to translatean leiten zu (DAT)übersetzento treat sth.; to revise, editbearbeitento understandverstehento unify; to standardizevereinheitlichento upgrade; to updateaktualisierento watch out for; to pay attention toachten auf (AKK)to writeschreibento write; to draft; to prepare; to composeverfassento set (a deadline, a date, a price)Summer Work Program German Department Princeton University Version: 20-Sep-201916
word to see a full list of forms, and alternate translations into English. In German we might write the above English sentences like this: Notice too how this is not a word-for-word translation from the English, that is: the meaning is preserved, but structures and vocabulary may be changed to accommodate German conventions. Hello, passive voice!
work/products (Beading, Candles, Carving, Food Products, Soap, Weaving, etc.) ⃝I understand that if my work contains Indigenous visual representation that it is a reflection of the Indigenous culture of my native region. ⃝To the best of my knowledge, my work/products fall within Craft Council standards and expectations with respect to
Spring Volume 22 Number 3 Summer Volume 22 Number 3 Convention Volume 23 Number 1 1988 Winter Volume 23 Number 2 Spring Volume 23 Number 3 Summer . Spring Summer Fall 2015 Winter Spring Summer Fall 2016 Winter Spring Summer Fall 2017 Winter Spring Summer Fall 2018 Winter Spring Summer Fall . Author: Joan Thomas
Summer Camp Program Design and Ideas 20 Program flow 20 Summer camp activities 20 Icebreaker ideas 21 Behavior modification 21 Summer camp letters to parents 21 Guarantee the Well-Being and Safety of Campers 23 Summer camp menu planning 23 Hygiene and sanitation musts 24 Summer Camp Staff Selection Process, Management and Evaluation 25
SUMMER RISING PROGRAM ADDRESS (may be different than the school year address) Zip Code SUMMER RISING PROGRAM (GRADES K-8) WHAT TO DO NEXT? 24Q128 P.S. 128 The Lorraine Tuzzo, Juniper Valley Elementary School Elementary, Middle School 69-10 65th Drive 11379 The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. Search for your program and then apply!
Pleasant Hill Preschool Summer Camps 2022 Dear families, Thank you for your interest in Pleasant Hill Preschool's summer camps! Our summer program is for children aged 2, 3, 4, and 5-years-old. Your child must be 2-years-old by June 1st to be eligible for summer camp. Please feel free to share our summer camp information with family and friends.
Summer Camp 2021 Welcome to Cornerstone Christian School's Summer Camp. The Summer Staff and I are excited for all this summer has to bring. Our summer program is perfect for kids entering K through 7th grade. We have tons of great activities planned that will encourage your child to use their imagination, build friendships, and have
Summer 2013 Career Plans Survey Rising Juniors—Class of 2015 Summer 2013 Survey of Rising Juniors (Class of 2015) p. 4 SUMMER POSITIONS BY INDUSTRY IN SUMMER 2013 Note: 17% of the summer positions listed above were with startups. SUMMER POSITIONS REPORTED BY MAJOR IN 2013 (includes all respondents—full-time and part-time; paid and unpaid)
Summer Math Packet 2018 According to the National Summer Learning Association, “ students lose about two months of math skills over the summer months!” This is known as summer slide! Stop the slide and practice over summer break! Thi
