Tools in Job Hunting 2

RESUME 1
It is one-of-kind marketing communication with a specific
goal to win an interview. It is usually attached to the
application letter; the former is usually placed at the latter.

It is a one- to two-page formal document submitted

to job recruiters as means of showing a list of an
applicant's work experience, education, and skills.
This document is designed to provide a detailed summary of
an applicant's qualifications for a particular job; it is not
usually meant to provide a complete picture.

A good resume gives the potential employer enough

information to believe the applicant is worth
interviewing.
Resume provides comprehensive background of the
application for the job. It tells about the applicant, his/her
background and experiences, and qualifications that the
employment needs.

It is unique because it is based on every person’s

background, skills, and experiences.
Application Letter 2
It is the “sales pitch” of the applicant. A letter of
application or an application letter is a personal letter that
is typically used to apply for a job.

It is merely another name for a cover letter, the

official business letter often included with a job
application and/or resume and sent to a prospective
employer.
Tips in Resume Writing 6
Format Your Resume Wisely "Do the Hiring
Managers" Work for Them 1
No matter how well written, your resume won't get a
thorough reading the first time though. Generally a
resume gets scanned for 25 seconds. Scanning is more
difficult if it is hard to read, poorly organized or exceeds
two pages.
Use a logical format and wide margins, clean type
and clear headings.

Selectively apply bold and italic typeface that

help guide the reader's eye.

Use bullets to call attention to important points

(i.e. accomplishments)
Identify Accomplishments
Descriptions
not Just Job
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Hiring managers, especially in technical fields like
engineering, seek candidates that can help them
solve a problem or satisfy a need within their
company.
Consequently, you can't be a solution to their problems
without stating how you solved similar problems in other
companies and situations.
Quantify Your Accomplishments

Q: What's the most common resume mistake?

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A: Making too many general claims and using too
much industry jargon that does not market the
candidate. A resume is a marketing document designed
to sell your skills and strengths rather than just portray a
bio of the candidate.
Include and highlight specific achievements that
present a comprehensive picture of your marketability.

Quantify your achievements to ensure greater

confidence in the hiring manager and thereby
generate interest percentages, dollars, number of
employees, etc.
Cater Your Resume for the Industry
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Unlike advertising and design professionals who have
greater creative license in designing their resume for
those fields, the mechanical engineering industry won't
be impressed and may be turned off by distinctive
resume design.
Err on the side of being conservative stylistically.

Your accomplishments, error-free writing,

grammatically-correct, clean, crisp type, and paper
will make the impression for you.
Replace your
Summary"
Objective" with a "Career
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A Career Summary is designed to give a brief overview
of who you are and what you do. Most objectives sound
similar: Seeking a challenging, interesting position in X
where I can use my skills of X, Y, and Z to contribute to
the bottom line. Not telling at all.
Grab a hiring manager's attention right from the beginning,
remembering you
only have 25 few seconds to make a good impression.

Spend time developing a summary that immediately

gets their attention, and accurately and powerfully
describes you as a solution to their problems.
Network. Network. Network.
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For unemployed candidates, handing out resumes should be
a full-time job. The majority of mid- to senior-level
positions are filled through networking, so contact
absolutely everyone you know in addition to recruiters who
are in a position to hire you or share insights. 
Networking can include:

Personal business contacts, people you've worked

for or who worked for you.

Vendors and sales representatives you have dealt

with in the past five years.
People listed in the alumni directory of your alma
mater.
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Types of Resume 2
Basic Resume 1
This type of resume is different from a curriculum
vitae as to its length and usage.

It is shorter and much more specific including only

important information about oneself that the employer
needs to know.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2
It is longer compared to basic resume that consists of
(two or more pages) and more detailed summary of
one’s life.

It is also a detailed summary of educational and academic

backgrounds, and relevant skills and experiences such as
researches, teachings, publications, awards, honors,
affiliations and the like.
Its usual purpose is to outline the credentials for an
academic position, fellowship, or grant.

The employers in Asian countries prefer a curriculum vitae,

while employers in western countries like the United States,
they prefer to receive a resume for most types of jobs.
It is usually used as part of the appendices of a
thesis or dissertation.
CV contains the detailed information of the following: a. personal
information, b. educational qualifications, c. employment history
and experiences, d. certificates and licenses, e. researches, papers,
and publications,
f. grants, scholarships and fellowships, g. honors, f. recognitions
and awards, h. professional associations and activities, i.
specialization, special trainings and skills, j. foreign studies and
travels, k. language competencies, l. technical and computer skills,
and m. other vital details or information about the researcher’s
experiences and feats.
Basic Resume Format 2
Chronological Resume 1
Your work history is listed in order according to dates. Begin with
your most current position and end with the earliest. Many
employers prefer this type because it gives them an overview of
your experience.

This basic resume type is best for those people with a

solid employment background who have no lapses in
their work history. It is also beneficial if most of your
experience coincides with the job you are interested in.
Generally, the last 10-15 years should be listed on the
resume. Start with the most current position and work
backward.

It is not etched in stone that only full-time jobs

should be listed. Include part-time positions,
volunteer work, or anything else that will emphasize
the skills you have to offer.
Functional Resume 2
Focuses on your skills and experience and de-emphasizes
your work history. Employment history is secondary to
the abilities you have to offer.

This basic resume type is preferable if you have

lapses in employment. The gaps could occur for any
number of reasons such as raising a family, illness,
or job loss.
It is also beneficial for new graduates who have limited
employment experience or people who are in the middle
of a career change.

Those who have had diverse occupations with no

focused career path will also find this basic resume
type helpful.
Combination Resume 3
You highlight both your skills and traits and provide a
chronological listing of your work experience.

This gives you a flexible platform to list your

workplace assets and show what kind of employee
you are.
List the most recent or advanced degrees first and work in
reverse order. If there are older courses that are more
specific to the position, list them first.

You don’t have to list graduation dates, but if you

graduated summa cum laude, or have achieved other
high scholastic honors, don’t be modest about listing
them. This will set you apart from other applicants.
Targeted Resume 4
This basic resume type is customized and specific to the
position you want. Your work history, abilities, and
education are reflections of the job requirements.

For example, if you were applying for a position as a

book editor in a publishing company, you could
emphasize your master’s degree in English and your
internship with an editor during your senior year. 
Study the job description of the position you want. It is
important to know what skills and abilities a prospective
employer is looking for in their applicants.

If the ad requires self-reliance and innovative

thinking, and these are traits that describe you, then
showcase your experiences that will exemplify these
traits.
Resume Contents 5
 NAME AND ADDRESS
1
The name is placed at the top center of the resume and is
highlighted by using a slightly large font size and in bold
typeface. The address and contact (i.e., phone number, fax
number, and e-mail address) are placed immediately
underneath the name. The presentation of this section
requires visual balance and symmetry.
 Cont’d.

JONREY Y. TORREVILLAS
129 Rolls Royce St. Sarphil Village, Agdao
8000, Davao City, Philippines
Contact No. : 0998-953-5627
Email Address : jonrey_torrevillas@umindanao.edu.ph
 EDUCATION
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A resume should list in reverse chronological order the list of the
degrees from college on, with the name of the institution and
date they were awarded. It should specifically state the name of
the college or institution, geographic location, degree earned or
expected, and graduation date including the GPA (Grade Point
Average), honors and awards if they can spark the interest of the
perspective employees.
It must be noted that this section (education) is one of the major attractions in
a resume.

Education

2005 Columbia University New York, NY, USA

M.S., Anesthesia; GPA 1.25

2016 University of Mindanao, Davao City

B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, Cum Laude
 WORK EXPERIENCES

A resume should include work experiences whether technical,

research, teaching, and other salaried professional engagement.
However, presentation of experiences depends upon the
requirements of the job being applied for. Work experiences can
be presented in reverse chronology starting from the most recent
job or functionally basing on the skills with their functional
significant for the job.
 WRITING ACTIVITY
Write your own JOB APPLICATION LETTER
indicating your intent on the position of your chosen
field. You can have your own inside address. Please
follow the correct format.

Please be guided.