RÉSUMÉ

FORMATS
Résumé Formats
Three types of resume format
• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination or hybrid.
Chronological Format
• is used to emphasize the applicant’s work
experiences progress.
• it starts with the complete work
experiences, followed by the educational
background.
• It is best used if the applicant is applying
for a job related to his previous
experiences, and has ten to fifteen years
work experiences.
Functional Format
• focuses on the skills, not on the work
history.
• It is best used if the applicant changed
career or if re-entering the industry
after a long absence.
• It is also used by the high school or
college students entering the industry.
Combination or Hybrid Format
• It works best if the applicant is
aiming for a career change or
wants to present both skills and
accomplishment.
Writing a Resume
Heading
• The resume heading includes the applicant’s complete name,
current address and contact details such as cellphone number
or e-mail address. The heading can be written in the center or on
the left-side. Make sure that the formatting style, especially the
font type, looks professional.
Example:
Ryan Portollano
2159 Road 2 Fabie Subdivision, Sta. Ana, Manila
Phone: (02) 123 4567
Mobile: (+632) 912 3456
e-mail: ryanportollano@gmail.com
Writing a Resume
Objectives
• referred to as job objective or career objective, reflects the
applicant’s career goals and intention for applying for the
job. Remember to write a direct and specific objective that
contains what you want to achieve in your career and what the
employer could expect from you.
Example:
Seeking an entry level in bar waiter position with a focus on serving
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, up selling the drinks and
taking order from guests.
Writing a Resume
Professional Summary
• also referred to as ‘career summary’ or ‘career
profile’, showcases your knowledge and abilities. It
includes short recent job summary, together with your
soft skills (e.g. problem-solving capability, adaptability to
change, etc.).
Example:
Good communicator, a flexible and reliable Service Crew
with two years experience in providing customer service,
preparing food and maintaining cleanliness of the store.
Writing a Resume
Work Experience
• This is also called "employment history," "relevant
experience", or "work history." Work experience is a part of a
résumé where the applicant states all previous
employment. If you have no work experience yet, write first
the educational background, and include the optional
part Training and Seminar Attended.
Example:
Service Crew
HappyBee Inc.
(June 2013 to July 2015)
Writing a Resume
Educational Background
• This section can also be labeled as Academic,
Academic Qualification or Education and
Certifications. Write the degree together with your
major, minor or concentration (if there is any), school
and year attended.
Example:
Bachelor of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Xavier University
2012 – 2016
Tips
• Pass the resume with a cover letter. A cover letter
gives the employer an overview why they are
receiving the resume, job posting the applicant is
applying for and the matching skills related to the
position.
• A resume is used to apply for a job that contains a
summary of an applicant’s personal information,
educational background, skills and work
experiences while a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is used to
apply for an academic training or grant that
contains a detailed description of a person’s
educational background, academic credential, and
achievement.
• It is optional to include the following sections on the
resume: Training and Seminars Attended, Activities
and Honors and References.