TemplateTIPS FOR TIPS FOR SUCCESSSUCCESSYour Guide to Writing a Winning Resume

Recognize global hiring trends;

Define what a resume is;

Distinguish a resume from a CV and evaluate when to use each;

Decide what resume format to use on different occasions;

Plan on how to write their resumes; &

Recognize what common mistakes to avoid in resume writing.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, the participants will be able to:

Outline of Topics

Global Recruitment Trends

Definition of Key Terms

Comparison between a Resume and CV

Types of Resume Formats

Parts of a Resume

Writing your Resume

Common Mistakes in Resume Writing

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How far can your resume go?

Global Recruitment Trends

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Global Recruitment Trends

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• Concise document typically not longer than one to two pages

• Contains one’s personal background, educational background, professional experiences, credentials and achievements

• Serves as a personal marketing communication

• Goal is to make an individual stand out from the competition

What is a resume?

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What is a CV?

• Stands for Curriculum Vitae• Latin translation is “course of life”• In-depth document that can be laid out

over two or more pages• Contains a high level of detail about

your achievements• Goal is to document one’s career

biography including publications, research, presentations, awards, etc.

RESUME CVLength Brief &

concise (1-2 pages)

Long & detailed (2 pages or more)

Purpose Cover skills & achievements

Cover the career history/ biography

Layout Customizable Static

Resume vs. CV

Types of Resume Formats

Chronological• Commonly used by job hunters; preferred by

most recruiters• Shows your employment history in reverse

chronological order, with your current position at the top of the list

• Works best when you have stayed consistent with your career

• Contains the ff: Objective, Summary, Experience, Education, References

Types of Resume Formats

Functional• Highlights what you can do,

achievements and key competencies• Works best when you want to draw

attention away from your work experience due to job hopping, employment gaps, shift in career, etc.

• Contains the ff: Objective, Accomplishments, Capabilities, Experience, Education, References

Types of Resume Formats

Combined• Gives you the best of chronological

and functional formats• Works best when you want to shift to

another career while having some relevant skills for the new field

• Contains the ff: Objective, Summary, Accomplishments, Experience, Education, References

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Parts of a Resume

Personal Data

• Full Name/ Nickname• Present and permanent addresses• Landline and mobile numbers• E-mail address• Website/Career Page

Bad Personal Data Section

Good Personal Data Section

Parts of a Resume

Objective• States a general description of the work

and work environment you want to focus on• Use behavioral verbs when writing

objectives in different domains:- Cognitive - Affective- Psychomotor

Bad Objectives

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Good Objective

Parts of a Resume

Summary• Number of years of professional

experience• Areas of expertise and career highlights• Unique skills and competencies• Other information underlining your

particular qualifications for the job• Objective of this section is to tell the

employer what you want and what you can do

Bad Summary Section

Good Summary Section

Parts of a Resume

Experience• Company nameCompany name• Dates of employmentDates of employment• TitlesTitles• Overview of responsibilitiesOverview of responsibilities• Results and contributions made at Results and contributions made at

former jobsformer jobs• Internship or On-The-Job experienceInternship or On-The-Job experience

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Bad Experience Section

Good Experience Section

Parts of a Resume

Education

• Academic background• Recognitions received• Extra-curricular activities• Thesis• Certification• Professional Development or

Continuing Education

Parts of a Resume

References• Customize references depending on the

position applied for• Include the updated and complete contact

details• Seek the approval of your references

before writing their names down

Writing your Resume

Reminders:• Put the most important information on

top. • Custom-fit your resume to the

position/company you’re applying for.• Associate relevant experiences to the

company’s values.• Use numbers. Support your past

achievements with actual data.

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Pitfalls to Avoid• Typos and grammatical errors

• Incorrect contact details

• Leaving off important information

• Printing on legal-sized papers, board papers or scented sheets

• Using highfaluting words

• Lying or exaggerating. Stick to what you’ve got.

• Writing “available upon request” on the reference section

Pitfalls to Avoid

• Getting your resume visually busy with graphics, layout, varying fonts and colors

• Listing down all the seminars, organizations and work experiences

• Going on too long or cutting things too short

• Defining responsibilities instead of highlighting accomplishments

• Including irrelevant information – photos, religion, sexual preference, political affiliation, etc.

References

• http://lnkd.in/GlobalRecruitingTrends

• http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/

• http://career-advice.monster.com/

• http://www.ere.net/2013/05/20/why-you-cant-get-a-job-recruiting-explained-by-the-numbers/#comment-1440612002

• http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/best-resume-format-functional-chronological-or-combined/

• http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/staffingmanagement/articles/pages/global-survey-hiring-trends.aspx

• http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577178941034941330

• http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/