HOW CAN WE MAKE AN

EFFECTIVE RESUME?
Inspired by: Miguel David Castillo Alarcón

Teachers: Martha Lucía Quiroz Rubiano

Miguel David Castillo Alarcón

Universidad Central – Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales y Jurídicas

Seminario de Negocios Internacionales

2021
 Why do you need a resume?
 

1. Because there's a lot of competition in the job market.

2. Jobseekers need to create a resume that

 really shows their qualifications to an employer.

A great resume is really important for this main reasons.

 
a. A great resume will get the attention of the employers and show why you are a
good match for the job.

b. You need a great resume is that it communicates your

 strongest skills and accomplishments to a future employer.

c. You should need a great resume is that it gets you an interview.

  
 RESUME
SECTION WHAT IT TELLS THE READER

This section helps the reader decide if they should

1. Top part of
keep reading. It should give an overview of your
resume (first
background. You want the reader to want to read
third to half)
more.

2. Header
(name and The header tells the reader your name. It also
contact explains how to get in touch with you.
information)

This part tells the reader what type of job you're

looking for. It explains or "sums up" why you are
qualified. It should be a quick overview of you. You
3. Headline and want the reader to know what makes you the right
Summary person for the job. Experts say you should use a
headline and summary instead of an "Objective."
An "Objective" is similar. Many now think it is
outdated, though.
 This section lists your skills. It helps the reader quickly
4. Skills.
match your skills to those needed for the job.

5. Work Experience
or Professional This part tells the reader what you have done in past
Experience or jobs. It lists the things that you can do well. It should also
Employment show how your past work relates to the available job.
History.

This section tells the reader about your education. It

6. Education. should say where you went to school and what you
studied.
7. Continuing
Education, This is where you add any other training you have done. If
Professional you took a class related to your job, list it here. This section
Development, or shows that you are excited about learning. It shows the
Additional reader that you are committed to your work.
Training.

This is where you mention any other important

information about yourself. For example, you may want to
8. Other
list a job-related group you belong to. You can list any
Information.
awards you have won. These final details may help
convince the reader to hire you.
 SELECT THE BEST FORMAT
Different resume styles highlight different types of experience. Before you start writing, think about
what format might be best suited to highlight your qualifications.

There are two basic resume formats:

Chronological format: Highlights your employment

history. This format can work if you have a solid work
history in a particular job or field and you’re planning on
looking for a similar position.

Functional format: Highlights your skills. Use this format

to show what you’re capable of doing, even if it’s not
directly related to your work history. It’s the best choice if
you’re changing careers.
ALSO YOU COULD COMBINE THE
TWO WAYS !!! CHECK IT OUT. !!!

The best resumes are

usually a combination
of these formats. They
communicate your
strongest qualifications
while providing
employers with
relevant information on
your employment
history.
Examples:
 USE KEYWORDS EFFECTIVELY

"Keywords"

Are the words you type to find

information. One example of a
keyword is "Sony flat-screen TV."

Your resume is a list of the jobs you have had. Companies use certain
keywords to say what they want in a new worker. It is important to use
these same keywords in your resume. You should use them in your resume
because they:
 REASONS…
Show that you might be good for the job. It is
very important to use keywords no matter what.
Use them on the paper copy of your resume.
Also use them in the online resume you post to
websites.

Make your resume more believable. Name

software, like Microsoft Office. This is better
than saying "strong computer skills" because it
gives more information.

Show that you’re part of the team. You should

“speak the language” of people in the job you
want. It makes you sound like someone who
belongs on the team.
EXAMPLES OF KEYWORDS

Keywords are like the special language of a

job field. Here are examples of keywords
that might come up in a posting for a sales
job. They are in bold:

 Name/Title of the job (sales assistant – retail)

 What they need done (sales order processing)
 Responsible for (analyze sales order data)
 Skills (strong analytical skills)
 Degrees (associate degree in business)
 Computer skills (SAP Sales)
 Companies (Google)
THE BASIC FORMAT FOR YOUR RESUME
 NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Write your given name first followed by your

family name. –Or your full Name--bold letters

Current postal address.

Write your contact information. Telephone number.

E-mail address.
Example
The Headline

Summary

Strengths and experience

Skills - keywords
 WORK EXPERIENCE
3. The years of employment 2. He lists the job title, the employer and the location
together

1. Job seekers list their experience in

reverse chronological order.

4. Verb phrases that clearly describe

what he does or did. -a brief
description of the job duties.
ACTION VERBS: MORE SPECIFIC VERBS
 EDUCATION
1. Major or subject area 2. Degree Received

3. Location and Name of School 4. Year of Graduation

5. Education sometimes include those awards in this

section. Like the work experience section of a
resume. Job seekers list there
educational history in reverse
chronological order. Beginning with the
most resent or current degree program.
Thank you…
 WHAT IS A RESUME?
It is very easy to understand what is a resume. We are going to see it in the next video…

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRONOLOGICAL
AND FUNCTIONAL VERSION

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO USE THE
KEYWORDS?

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 HEADLINE AND SUMMARY

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 EDUCATION
This part of the resume is very important for current students, recent university graduates, or people
with little work experience.

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