Communication for

employment:
The Resume

IRISH RAMOS | STUDENT TEACHER

 Do's and Don'ts
1. Including a picture of yourself.
2. Include salary expectation.
3. Format your experience in reverse chronological order,
from oldest to recent job.
4. Include highest degree attained and high school
information.
5. Include certification, seminars attended, and training.
6. Highlight skills and strengths.
7. Save and send resume as PDF file.
8. Use 5 or more types of fonts.
9. Use the word "I".
10. Use clear and short sentences on resume.
 Learning Objectives

At the end of the discussion, you are expected to:

Construct a well written and error-free resume.
Apply the appropriate resume format to use in the
future.
 What is a resume?

A persuasive summary of your qualifications for

employment. Together with resume is the
application letter or a cover letter.
To present a person's background, skills, and
accomplishments.
 Resume vs. CV

RESUME - summary of qualification or work experience

background relevant to the job you are applying.

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) - longer academic credentials

including your experience and certificates.
 Types of resume
1. PRINT RESUME - designed (bullets, italicized, bold and
other highlight), ready to be printed or sent by hand.
2. SCANNABLE RESUME - less designed (bullets are fine
but limited). Using single typeface. Simple text version.
 Features of a Resume

1. ORGANIZATION - may depend on your goal, experiences, and

qualification. You can organize a resume chronologically,
functionally, targeted, or combination.

2. SUCCINTNESS - resume must be concise. For print resume,

use action words (organized, designed) rather than nouns
(organizer, designer). For scannable resume, use nouns rather
than verbs in key words.
3. COMPREHENSIVENESS - must present all important
details but carefully choose words you use.

4. DESIGN - should be reader-friendly and professionally

packed. For print resume, use appropriate design and
format, thus Scannable resume shall have only one
standard typeface
 Resume Format

1. CHRONOLOGICAL FORMAT -
focuses on past experiences,
listing all your academic and
work experience from most
recent to oldest.

Ideal for:
Seeking a job similar to
previous position
student and entry level
academic resume
 Resume Format

2. FUNCTIONAL FORMAT -
prioritizes future potential;
emphasizes on skills and
qualities.

Ideal for:
creative jobs with portfolio
matter.
 Resume Format

3. COMBINATION FORMAT -
highlights the skills and
experience relevant to that
position.

Ideal for:
Seasonal Professionals
targeting specific position
Career cangers
 Resume Format

4. TARGETED FORMAT - written

for a specific job opening.
 How to make a Resume
1. Choose the right resume format.
2. add your contact information and personal details.
3. Start with a heading statement (resume summary or
resume objective)
4. List your relevant work experience & key achievements.
5. Reference your education correctly.
6. Put relevant skills that fit the job ad.
7. Include additional important resume sections.
8. Complement your resume with a cover letter.
9. Proofread & email your resume the right way.
 References

Wakat, G. et.al. (2018). Purposive Communication

(p.80-87). Pafte Project Write.
Nazaruk, A. (2023). How to Make a Resume: Step-by-
Step Resume Writing Guide.
https://zety.com/blog/how-to-make-a-resume
Case, A. (Nov 2022). Targeted Resume - Examples,
Template, & How to Write.
https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-
help/targeted-resume
Hanna, K. (Mar 2023). Resume Format Guide, Tips,
and Templates.
https://www.myperfectresume.com/resume/formats
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