RWS Mod12

Writing a
Resume
Module 12
What is Resume?
A resume is a written compilation of your education, work
experience, credentials, and accomplishments. Most
professional positions require applicants to submit a resume
and cover letter as part of the application process.
In many cases, your resume is the first document a hiring
manager will look at when reviewing your application, and
therefore is a true “first impression.” Accordingly, it’s
important to put time and effort into developing and
maintaining an updated, accurate resume.
Purpose
For employers: To examine a job
T h i ng s t o applicant’s educational and professional
consider when backgrounds if he or she would be suitable
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to the job position.
resume
For job applicants: To secure an interview
with the company they are applying for
Components of a
Resume
Contact Information
•  Include your name, address, contact number, and email
address. Make sure your email address is professional; you can opt
to create a new email address for job applications. Refrain from
using juvenile e-mail addresses such as i-love-
unicorns_4ever@yahoo.com or mwa_Mwa-
tsupTsup@gmail.com.
•  Do not include marital status, height, weight, religion, name of
parents, and color of eyes and hair. These pieces of information do
not have much relevance to your credentials.
•  Increase the font size of your name and write it in bold face for
emphasis. You may use font size 15 for your name and font size 13
Components of a
Resume
Summary of Qualifications
•  Use this when you have at least five years of professional
experience.
•  It should consist of one to four strong sentences that will
highlight your
experiences and accomplishments.
•  It should be written in the third person and in active voice.
Example:
Fifteen years of teaching experience in the tertiary level and with
strong rapport with professional organizations and practitioners.
Trained more than 1,000 teachers across the country.
Components of a
Resume
Objective Statement
•  It is an optional part of a resume that includes job
title, function, industry, and what you can offer to
the company.
•  Objective statement is appropriate for recent
graduates.
Example: Seeking an associate editor position on a top
publishing company such as C & E Publishing where my
expertise in textbook editing will be employed
Components of a
Resume
Employment History
•  Never put anything that is not a hundred
percent true.
•  Begin with the most recent experience.
•  Each job mentioned must include the name
and address of the
employer, the inclusive dates (month and
year), and brief job description.
Components of a
Resume
Education
•  Start with the most recent educational attainment.
•  Include the name and address of the school, years attended or year
of
graduation, degree, and specialization. You may start with the name of
the school if it is very prestigious.
•  Omit high school educational background after a year of graduating
from college.
•  Include your GPA, it it is at least 3.0 of 4.0 (2.0 of 1.0 in other
schools).
•  List academic honors, scholarships, and extracurricular
activities.
Components of a
Resume
Skills
•  Show your skills through past events.
•  Be clear with your strengths and communicate them well.
•  Include transferable skills, such as the following:
 >managerial skills (motivates others to reach team goals)
 >professional qualities (understands professional and technical
aspects of work)
. >personal qualities (adapts to changing demands and
conditions)
 >entrepreneurial qualities (understands commercial and
business
principles)
Components of a
Resume
Training
•  Include only trainings that have a
bearing on the job position you are
applying for
•  Include the title of the training,
organizer, date, and venue.
•  Start with the most recent training.
Components of a
Resume
Organizations
•  Include professional and civic affiliations. As much as
possible, do not include religious and political
organizations unless you are applying for a job that
requires such affiliation.
•  Include the name of the organization, your position,
and inclusive dates.
•  Start with the most recent affiliation.
Components of a
Resume
Professional Licensure and Certification
•  Include the name of certification, rating (optional for
low ratings), date issued, and place of issuance.
Honors and Awards
•  List your recognized achievements.
•  Never list achievements that have nothing to do
with work.
•  Include the title of the award or honor, inclusive
date, sponsor, or award giving organization.
Components of a
Resume
References and Signature
•  Preferably, the list of references should not be
included in the resume. Simply state “References
available upon request.”
•  If you decide to put them, do not exceed to three
references. Include their name, position, company, and
contact details (preferably the business contact details).
•  You do not have to sign your resume.
Types of Resume
1. Reverse Chronological
2. Listed in reverse chronological order, which includes company and job
title, dates of employment, responsibilities, and accomplishments
3. Commonly favored by employers, as it is very straightforward
4. Best for applicants with steady career progression, in business, in government, and whose employer
is a respected name
5. Functional résumé
•  Consolidates skills and responsibilities by describing them in a general
way under headings that represent different areas of expertise instead of job titles. In short, it focuses
on skills and not just on job titles.
•  Best for job-hoppers, career changers, new graduates, or people with minimal work
experience.
6. Combined Format
• Contains both the features of the reverse chronological and functional type.
• Length
-One page may be ideal for fresh graduates.

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