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A resumé is a concise document summarizing an individual's qualifications, experiences, and skills aimed at securing a job interview. It typically includes essential parts such as contact information, work history, education, skills, and references, and can be formatted as either a reverse chronological or functional resumé. Key rules for writing a resumé include using formal font styles, maintaining a maximum of two pages, and ensuring the layout is clear and professional.

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Lesson-7_-Resume

A resumé is a concise document summarizing an individual's qualifications, experiences, and skills aimed at securing a job interview. It typically includes essential parts such as contact information, work history, education, skills, and references, and can be formatted as either a reverse chronological or functional resumé. Key rules for writing a resumé include using formal font styles, maintaining a maximum of two pages, and ensuring the layout is clear and professional.

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Creating an

Impressive
Resume:
Showcasing Your
Skills and
Writing a
●Resumé
In applying for work, your cover letter or application letter
is sent along with a resumé

● A resumé is a brief document containing a summary of an


individual’s qualifications, experiences, and skills with the
purpose of securing a work interview and ultimately,
getting hired for a particular job position.

● The keyword here is summary. The resumé should be


concise so that its reader, typically the employer who is
going to hire you, is able to determine your skills with
ease and without much confusion.
Purpose of Resumé

· introduces you to your prospective


employer;
· provides a snapshot of your career;
· impresses your prospective employer;
and demonstrate your communication
skills
Essential Parts of a
Resumé
1. (in order)
Heading
2. Contact Information
3. Work History*
4. Educational qualifications /
achievements*
5. Skill set list*
6. Relevant certificates and/or awards
7. References and their contact
details
Types of
Resumé
A. Reverse Chronological Resumé
· starts with the enumeration of
work history, beginning with the most
recent work experience
· most employers prefer this type
because it allows them to see the last
work experience quickly (the most
recent job positions are given more
importance).
show example
B. Functional Resumé
· most appropriate for fresh
graduates
· put the emphasis on one’s
educational background, skills, and
training experiences
· it is used when you are
changing career or if you have gaps
show example
Rules for Resumé Writing

1. 8 ½ x 11” (letter) bond paper


2. 1 ½ inches formal bust photo on the upper right corner
of the resumé
3. 1-inch margin on all sides
4. Font size 12
5. Formal font style (Arial, Century Gothic, Times New
Roman, Bookman Old Style, and other like styles)
6. Black font
7. Conspicuous section headings (font style for
section headings should be bigger than the rest)
8. Maximum of two pages
Information Found in Resumé
1. Your name should be the very first item on the résumé, arranged
attractively at the top- where it will stand out in the recruiter’s mind.

2. Job Objective
The job objective is a short summary of your area of expertise and career
interest. You should be aware that an increasing number of large corporations
have begun scanning the résumés they receive into their computer systems
and then searching this computerized database by keyword. Be certain,
therefore, that the title of the actual position you desire and other relevant
terms are included somewhere in your resumé.

3. Education
Unless your work experience has been extensive, fairly high level, and
directly related to your job objective, your education is probably a stronger job
qualification than your work experience and should therefore come first on the
resumé.
4. Work Experience
Any work experience is a definite plus. It shows the employer that
you’ve had experience in satisfying a superior, following directions,
accomplishing objectives through team effort, and being rewarded for
your labors. If your work experience has been directly related to your
job objectives, consider putting it ahead of the education section,
where it will receive more emphasis.

5. References
A reference is a person who has agreed to provide information to a
prospective employer regarding a job applicant’s fitness for a job. Your
references should be professional references than character references.
The best ones are employers, especially your present employer.
University professors with whom you have had a close and successful
relationship are also valuable references.

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