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STI STANDARD RESUME TEMPLATE

2” X 2” picture with
Name white background
Address
Telephone Numbers
Email Address

OBJECTIVE: One to two sentences long that describe the type of job you want, the type of
organization you prefer, and how you can contribute to the position or organization.

EDUCATION: Includes college and high school information only. Do not forget to put the name of
school, degree, term of graduation, academic awards/recognition or other awards sponsored by the
school.

(Year Covered) STI College (Branch)

20__ - 20__ Degree/Diploma
Awards:
20__ - 20__ ______ High School
High School Diploma
Awards:

WORK EXPERIENCE: This includes employer (name of organization), number of year/s employed, job
title, and results and accomplishments on the job. For a stronger resume, avoid simply listing your
responsibilities, quantify the results achieved.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: This includes a detailed list of programming languages, operating systems,
applications and other computer/technical skills and level.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Includes the name of the organization, duration of participation,

position, and results and accomplishments on the job. As much as possible, quantify results achieved.
Participation in school contests and competitions is included in this portion.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND: This includes the languages you speak and other special skills, such as
typing, records filing, driving, etc. For non-IT students, list down computer/technical skills and level like
MS Office - intermediate; MS Access - beginner; Visual Basic - beginner. Do not include height, weight,
nationality, and name of parents. Do not include non-relevant hobbies such as watching TV, listening to
music, chatting, surfing the internet, or hanging around with friends.

REFERENCES: Include name/s, positions, organizations, and contact number of person/s. For general
resumes, it is acceptable to indicate “Available upon request.” If you must write your references, make
sure to write it in a separate sheet of paper. Also, please do not forget to inform the people that you
have included them in your list of references.

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COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Your Contact Information

Include information on how the employer can contact you. If you have contact information for the employer,
include that. Otherwise, just list your information.

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, Province, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address
(space)
Date
(space)
Employer Contact Information
His/Her Name
His/Her Title
Company Name
Address
City, Province, Zip Code
(space)
Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
(space)
First Paragraph
Include information on the position you are applying for, including the job title.
(space)
Middle Paragraph/s
Describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention why you are qualified for the job and how your
skills and experience are a match for the position for which you are applying.
(space)
Final Paragraph
Conclude by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will
follow up.
(space)
Closing
Sincerely yours,

(double space)

Signature
Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

(double space)

Typed Signature

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