template tips for success your guide to writing a winning resume
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TemplateTIPS FOR TIPS FOR SUCCESSSUCCESSYour Guide to Writing a Winning Resume
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Recognize global hiring trends;
Define what a resume is;
Distinguish a resume from a CV and evaluate when to use each;
Decide what resume format to use on different occasions;
Plan on how to write their resumes; &
Recognize what common mistakes to avoid in resume writing.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
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Outline of Topics
Global Recruitment Trends
Definition of Key Terms
Comparison between a Resume and CV
Types of Resume Formats
Parts of a Resume
Writing your Resume
Common Mistakes in Resume Writing
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How far can your resume go?
Global Recruitment Trends
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Global Recruitment Trends
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Global Recruitment Trends
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Global Recruitment Trends
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Global Recruitment Trends
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• Concise document typically not longer than one to two pages
• Contains one’s personal background, educational background, professional experiences, credentials and achievements
• Serves as a personal marketing communication
• Goal is to make an individual stand out from the competition
What is a resume?
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What is a CV?
• Stands for Curriculum Vitae• Latin translation is “course of life”• In-depth document that can be laid out
over two or more pages• Contains a high level of detail about
your achievements• Goal is to document one’s career
biography including publications, research, presentations, awards, etc.
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RESUME CVLength Brief &
concise (1-2 pages)
Long & detailed (2 pages or more)
Purpose Cover skills & achievements
Cover the career history/ biography
Layout Customizable Static
Resume vs. CV
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Types of Resume Formats
Chronological• Commonly used by job hunters; preferred by
most recruiters• Shows your employment history in reverse
chronological order, with your current position at the top of the list
• Works best when you have stayed consistent with your career
• Contains the ff: Objective, Summary, Experience, Education, References
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Types of Resume Formats
Functional• Highlights what you can do,
achievements and key competencies• Works best when you want to draw
attention away from your work experience due to job hopping, employment gaps, shift in career, etc.
• Contains the ff: Objective, Accomplishments, Capabilities, Experience, Education, References
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Types of Resume Formats
Combined• Gives you the best of chronological
and functional formats• Works best when you want to shift to
another career while having some relevant skills for the new field
• Contains the ff: Objective, Summary, Accomplishments, Experience, Education, References
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Parts of a Resume
Personal Data
• Full Name/ Nickname• Present and permanent addresses• Landline and mobile numbers• E-mail address• Website/Career Page
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Bad Personal Data Section
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Good Personal Data Section
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Parts of a Resume
Objective• States a general description of the work
and work environment you want to focus on• Use behavioral verbs when writing
objectives in different domains:- Cognitive - Affective- Psychomotor
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Bad Objectives
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Good Objective
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Parts of a Resume
Summary• Number of years of professional
experience• Areas of expertise and career highlights• Unique skills and competencies• Other information underlining your
particular qualifications for the job• Objective of this section is to tell the
employer what you want and what you can do
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Bad Summary Section
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Good Summary Section
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Parts of a Resume
Experience• Company nameCompany name• Dates of employmentDates of employment• TitlesTitles• Overview of responsibilitiesOverview of responsibilities• Results and contributions made at Results and contributions made at
former jobsformer jobs• Internship or On-The-Job experienceInternship or On-The-Job experience
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Bad Experience Section
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Good Experience Section
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Parts of a Resume
Education
• Academic background• Recognitions received• Extra-curricular activities• Thesis• Certification• Professional Development or
Continuing Education
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Parts of a Resume
References• Customize references depending on the
position applied for• Include the updated and complete contact
details• Seek the approval of your references
before writing their names down
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Writing your Resume
Reminders:• Put the most important information on
top. • Custom-fit your resume to the
position/company you’re applying for.• Associate relevant experiences to the
company’s values.• Use numbers. Support your past
achievements with actual data.
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Pitfalls to Avoid• Typos and grammatical errors
• Incorrect contact details
• Leaving off important information
• Printing on legal-sized papers, board papers or scented sheets
• Using highfaluting words
• Lying or exaggerating. Stick to what you’ve got.
• Writing “available upon request” on the reference section
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Pitfalls to Avoid
• Getting your resume visually busy with graphics, layout, varying fonts and colors
• Listing down all the seminars, organizations and work experiences
• Going on too long or cutting things too short
• Defining responsibilities instead of highlighting accomplishments
• Including irrelevant information – photos, religion, sexual preference, political affiliation, etc.
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References
• http://lnkd.in/GlobalRecruitingTrends
• http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/
• http://career-advice.monster.com/
• http://www.ere.net/2013/05/20/why-you-cant-get-a-job-recruiting-explained-by-the-numbers/#comment-1440612002
• http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/best-resume-format-functional-chronological-or-combined/
• http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/staffingmanagement/articles/pages/global-survey-hiring-trends.aspx
• http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577178941034941330
• http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/