应聘外企，一份高水准的简历必不可少，英文简历的构成：
一、说明信(Cover letter)
一封介绍性的信笺，介绍你自己以及你应征的目的，并有机会在其中概述你的技能和你能为公司做出的贡献，大多数公司除了要履历之外还要求附上一封说明信。(An introductory letter which introduces yourself，states your intent，and gives you an opportunity to summarize your skills and sell what you can offer to a company. Most companies require a cover letter in addition to a resume.)主要包括三部分：开场白(Anfang)、自我介绍(Selbstvorstellung)和结束语(Schluss)。
二、简历(Resume)
一个正规的个人鉴定，描绘出专业目标、工作经历和教育背景以及与某专业相关的其他的活动，或参加的专业组织，等等。这是一种向一个可能成为你老板的人推销你技能和专业技巧的手段。(A formal document which identifies a person，outlines professional goals，describes work history and educational background，and identifies other activities，memberships in professional associations，etc.，which are relevant to a career. It is a tool by which you market or sell your skills and expertise to a potential employer.)
