RESUME

OBJECTIVES

1. Review
2. Quiz
3. Discussion Resume
4. Resume Writing
QUIZ – PREPARE FILLER
REALISTIC RESUME

• WHAT IS A RESUME?
• It recapitulates your education, achievements and job history for
possible employers and so it should be correctly written.
• Also called CV (curriculum vitae - a Latin expression meaning
'life story').
• It is usually sent with a cover letter.
HOW TO WRITE A RESUME

• First, let’s review what a resume isn’t.

• It isn’t a log of your job history.
• It isn’t a summary of skills.
• It isn’t going to automatically get you a job.

• “A guiding principle of the résumé writing profession is that there are no hard and fast rules.”
STEPS

• The first step to creating a high-impact resume is determining what you're trying to
accomplish. With a clearly defined career objective, you can write a resume that
conveys the experience, skills and training that best serve your overall professional
aspirations.

• Hiring managers are busy folks who can't afford to waste any time trying to figure
out what your career goals are. They won't take the time to do this; they'll just move
on to the next resume.
THINK OF YOUR RESUME THIS WAY:

•It’s an advertisement, and

YOU are the product.
Your goal is to get hiring managers to buy into
what you’re selling – which means giving you an
interview. To accomplish that, you need to see it as
your marketing tool. Without it you are powerless.
However, simply having one is not enough to get
you an interview.
HERE ARE STEPS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER IN DRAFTING YOUR
RESUME :

• Step 1: Choose From Three (3)Formats

• • Reverse-Chronological
• • Functional
• • Combination
STEP 2: HOW TO PUT YOUR INFORMATION IN A SEQUENTIAL MANNER

• • Contact Information
• • Resume Introduction
• • Professional Experience
• • Education
• • Additional Sections
STEP 3: HOW TO STYLE YOUR RESUME

• • Number of Pages
• • Font Sizes
• • Lines
• Think about it — everyone has advertisements. Why
should anyone buy into yours? Hiring managers have the
difficult task of wading through the ads to find the right fit
for their company. And because you want them to buy you
– YOU WILL PRESENT THE BEST VERSION
YOURSELF IN CONCISE WRITING.
• Much like the flashing neon signs along the busy streets of the Metro,
hiring managers are attracted to well-formatted resumes with
attention-grabbing details. Studies show that, “8 out of 10 resumes are
discarded with only a 10 second glance.” So in order to stand out from
the crowd it’s important that you market your skills in a way that
demonstrates that you can successfully perform the duties of the job.
RESUME TIPS

• Please note that there is no certified way to write one. There are
some who insist otherwise, but even certified professional resume
writers will admit that, “a guiding principle of the résumé writing
profession is that there are no hard and fast rules.”
• With that being said, below are some tips and guidelines to help
you write one that best presents your career goals.
STEP 1: CHOOSE FROM THREE (3) FORMATS

• So you are staring at a blank page on your computer wondering, “Where do

I start?” Hundreds ask this same question every day and the reason is most
likely due to the fact that there is no standard rule for formatting a resume.
• Your formatting decision comes down to three (3 ) choices: Reverse-
Chronological, Functional, and Combination. Each format has its own
advantages and disadvantages.
• Below, you will find which one is best for you.
I. REVERSE-CHRONOLOGICAL

• This is the more traditional format and is what

you are most likely to come across. Chronological
format is flexible and can be used for applicants
with any level of experience.
• This format is acceptable if you :
•  want to show a vertical career progression.
•  want to apply to a job in a similar field.
•  want to promote my upward career mobility

• You shouldn’t use if you:

•  have major gaps in my employment history.
•  are changing your career path.
•  You change jobs every few months.
II. FUNCTIONAL FORMAT

• While chronological places emphasis on career

progression, a functional format focuses on your
abilities and skills. Since it heavily emphasizes the
applicant’s qualifications, functional format is more
suitable for those with an expert level of experience.
• This format is acceptable if you :

•  have gaps in my employment history.

•  are changing your career industry.
•  you want to highlight a specific skill set.

• You shouldn’t use if you:

•  want to highlight my upward career mobility.

•  are an entry level candidate that lacks experience.
•  lack transferable skills
III. COMBINATION FORMAT

• As you can probably guess the combination format merges bits and
pieces from both chronological and functional formats. Like the
functional format, it focuses on specific qualifications, yet the
body of the document contains professional experience similar to
chronological format. This format is generally reserved for those
with a great deal of experience in a particular industry.
THIS FORMAT IS ACCEPTABLE IF YOU :

•  want to highlight a developed skill set within a specific career.

•  want to change your career path.
•  master a subject you are applying to.

• You shouldn’t use if you:

•  want to highlight your education.

•  lack experience.
•  are an entry level candidate.
STEP 2: THE ORDER OF INFORMATION

• Before delving into what information you should add, it’s

important to remember that the information you include
will largely depend on the format you choose. With that
being said, below is a general guide to what information
you should add and the order in which you should add it.
I. CONTACT INFORMATION

• The contact information section is pretty self-explanatory. This section does not require a label
(Contact Information or Contact Details). When listing your contact details you should follow
this order:
• Name (largest font on page, middle initial is optional)
• Mailing Address
• Telephone Number or Mobile Number ( Check if you have updated numbers)
• Email Address (make sure it’s appropriate, don’t use your bullybilly17@yahoo.com account.)
• Link to online portfolio (optional, ensure it is relevant to the position)
II. CHOOSE A RESUME INTRODUCTION

• Like formats, job seekers have three ( 3 ) choices for their resume
introduction: a qualifications summary, career objective, and
professional profile. The goals of all three are to gain the attention
of an employer by highlighting your skills and experience that
will help their company. However, the method through which
each introduction achieves this goal differs, as seen below:
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• With regards to format, the qualifications summary

is a bullet point list (ranging from 4 to 6 points) of
your most outstanding career achievements. Avoid
using generic statements and try to list your skills in
a way reflects your unique voice.
CAREER OBJECTIVE

• A resume objective, also referred to as a career

objective, is a 2-3 sentence statement that
provides an overview of your skills and
experience. This resume introduction is best for
entry-level candidates.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• The professional profile is a combination of both

the career objective and qualifications summary.
It is also the most flexible of the three styles as it
can be formatted as short paragraph of bullet-
point list.
RESUME FORMATTING: A QUICK GUIDE

• In addition to using one of the three resume formats above, it’s also essential to know how to
format the content of your resume. This includes things like length, alignment, fonts, and margins.
Below are a few quick tips to help you make sure your resume is not only formatted correctly, but
also visually amusing.
• 1. Left-Align the Content
• Generally speaking, the body of your resume should always be left aligned. Any other type of
alignment looks messy and can be confusing to read for hiring managers.
• When it comes to your contact information, however, it’s perfectly acceptable to center align the
text – especially if you want that information to stand out.
2. MAINTAIN A ONE PAGE LENGTH

• There are some unique circumstances when you might

need to create a resume that exceeds one page, but 99%
of the time it’s better to stick to one page in length.
• Maintaining one page keeps all your information
organized and easily viewable in one place.
• 3. Use .63″ by 1″ Margins
• A little trick developed by our experts is to use .63″ left and right margins and 1″ margins
on the top and bottom. Traditional resume formats use 1 inch margins all around, but by
modifying the left and right sides to be .63″ it allows you to include more content and
also makes your resume appear more robust by eliminating white space.
• It’s ok to use other margin lengths, but you should never go lower than .5″ or high than
1.25″ for any of your margins.
STICK TO A RECOMMENDED RESUME FONT STYLE & SIZE

• Recommended Font Styles:

• Bookman Old Style
• Georgia
• Times Roman
• Times New Roman
• Arial
• Avenir
• Calibri
• Helvetica
• Veranda
• Recommended Font Size:
• A general rule of thumb is to use a font size of either 11 or 12. That being said, depending
on the font style you use there is some leeway with the size, as some fonts appear bigger
(or smaller) than others.
• As long as the font is easy to read and clearly presented on the page once printed, don’t
be too concerned about going over or under the recommended size.
TASK :WRITE YOUR RESUME