NSTP-CWTS 2 STUDY GUIDE 1– Career Planning

LEARNING LESSON PROPER

OBJECTIVES
MODULE 1- LESSON 4-
After studying this module, you will be able
Writing Résumés
to:

1. Identify appropriate elements of and I. INTRODUCTION

formatting choices in a resume
document; and There is a saying that "First impressions are
lasting ones." Your resume is the first
2. Write a professional resume paying
attention to both content and format. meeting between you and a prospective
employer more often now than ever. So,
how do you want to be remembered?
TOPIC Wrinkled and unorganized.? Neat and
OUTLINE structured? Long and boring? Precise and
interesting? Most companies do not have
1. Overview or Writing a Resume
the time to interview every applicant that is
2. Writing resume
interested in the job. They use an
a. Three steps resume process
eliminating process by choosing which has
b. Red flags for employer
well-written resume.
c. Planning your resume
In creating a resume your goal is to
d. Organizing your resume
get noticed by employers, you have to
e. Writing your resume
follow a few simple steps and best
f. Adapting to the Audience
practices. The main objective to keep in
g. Keep your Resume Honest
mind is to make your resume relevant and
h. Composing your resume
readable.
i. Completing your resume
j. Producing your resume
k. Common resume problems PRE ASSESSMENT
l. Digital Resume Format
m. Proofreading your resume
n. Printing your resume ACTIVATING BACKGROUND
o. Distributing Scannable Resume KNOWLEDGE

A. Think and Discuss

1. What is a resume?
OVERVIEW
2. What do you think is the purpose of
This module identify the elements resume?
needed in writing resume.

DISCUSSION

A. Viewing: Overview of Writing a

Resume

B. Writing Resume

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 LEARNING
ACTIVITY

Create your resume using an online

builder/ template. Then, upload your
accomplished resume ( pdf file/jpeg )
in the gclassroom/ UCU-ikonek2. (20
points)

You can use the following link to

download online resume template.

https://builder.zety.com/resume/choos
e-template

https://www.livecareer.com/build-
resume

SUMMARY
It is very necessary to have a
well-written resume not only to help
you get a job but also show the
employers the type of candidate you
are. It shows your strengths and
weaknesses. Remember that your
resume is one of the most important
pieces of your job application.

REFERENCES

Excellence in Business Communication 7e.

2007. Prentice Hall .p. 19-44.

https://www.careercast.com/career-news/7-
strategies-build-successful-career

https://www.comparebusinessproducts.co
m/briefs/15-most-important-career-
questions-ask-yourself

https://hbr.org/2015/02/how-to-build-a-
meaningful-career

https://www.indeed.com/career-
advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-
make-a-resume-with-examples

COMPILED BY:

Dr. Elisa C. Cristobal

Dr. Prescila Marcelo
Dr. May Rhea S. Lopez

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