Correcting an English CV translated from German

I'm correcting a CV for a German friend and was wondering if the term 'dato' can be used in English aswell? as in 199-dato ? Or should I put -present or something?
Also, how would you translate Werkstudent?
Thanks!

edit: one more thing... do brits spell specialization with a 'z' or an 's' ? thanks?

Werkstudent: I usually use working student, and that has been taken ok. But don't know if it's right.
Specialization: s for brits and z for Americans. As well as any other -ization word.
dato: to date.

present...with an s...

as far as I know dato isn't a term that is used. Yes I would use present


work placement


s

Thanks! Can you also help me with this paragraph? I'm really bad at things like this... here's what she wrote:

'I am a trustworthy personality who handles new tasks with a lot of interest. Especially the cooperation within a motivated team gives me pleasure. To be able to work under pressure and targeted work are my excellencies.' It all just sounds a bit awkward.

I cant help...every time i read it it sounds rude...

"Present" is correct, as already confirmed, or you could also put "1999 - to date".

what kind of job is she applying for

I would describe myself as trustworthy and reliable, and I have the ability to work independently or as part of a highly motivated team. Two particular strengths of mine are delivering under pressure and working with goal-oriented tasks.

It is awkward and sounds horrible (don't leave it in there like that). Don't have time to give you something better...maybe a bit later.

I know...it definitely sounds weird. Unfortunately she gave this to me on really short notice and needs it this afternoon... so far what boomtown said is better than anything I could come up with.

"as part of a highly motivated team."

Wouldnt put that in though...sounds like she NEEDS a highly motivated team to be able to work...

B_r's version is a great improvement but I'm not sure about the "delivering under pressure" bit (I would have kept "working").

I don't have any practical suggestions, sorry, I absolutely loathe CVs.

Edit: Try putting "highly motivated" at the beginning of the sentence (=to describe her, not the team), something to the effect that she is highly motivated whether working independently or as part of a team.

Edit 2: Wot b_r sed.

I am a highly motivated and reliable individual, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A particular strength of mine is working under pressure to achieve goal-oriented results.

(there may or may not a need for a hyphen in there, Kay will no doubt pipe up if it looks wrong )

I think the best word is - to date.
To clarify I am working with this company from Feb 02 - to date

Its strange, but this often seems to be the case. People have a habit of spending days/weeks on a document and then think that someone else
can turn it into perfect English at the drop of a hat - and prefferably without changing anything