A resume or a curriculum vitae (CV) is a summary of your educational and academic background and is used for applying for a job (even for an internship). And it is your way on how you advertise yourself to your employer.
Resumes are very
important.
In reality, your resume only get as little as 30-60 seconds
by a potential employer. Most of the employers are actually looking
for reasons NOT to interview you. You need to have a resume that makes you stand out highlighting your
strengths, skills, and experiences. Allowing a single mistake in your
resume might be one of the reason why you will not be called for an
interview. Communicating your qualification through writing is not a
piece of cake so give it some time and effort. The purpose of your resume is to make a good
impression to your potential employer.
Resume's parts and how
to write them
Knowing
that your potential employer only reads your resume in about 30
seconds or less, you need to make your resume short and brief. It should only be one to
two pages. According to most sources, the best resume is only one page. We will be dwelling on each part of my own resume intended for a marketing position.
Application Information
-
this part of your resume holds your personal data: name, address,
contact details like mobile number and/or email address (if you
check it regularly), date of birth, age, gender, nationality,
civil status, and languages spoken. You could include more details
based on the qualifications being asked by your potential
employer. This is located at the top with your photo. Some sources say that you shouldn't include your age and your civil status. In the Philippine setting, I believe it is necessary since job postings usually specify the age bracket and civil status of the person they want to hire.
Career Objective/s
-
is this really necessary? YES is definitely the answer. It helps
your potential employer to know what you are applying for,
especially when he is hiring for several positions in their
company. Without your objectives, your resume might be discarded
by the screener because he doesn't know where to place you. This
is also essential if your trying to open yourself for a new career
path. Make your objective specific.
Work Related Experience/s
-
in this section it is
necessary to include ALL your work experiences but make sure that
they are relevant to what you are going to apply. You must include
the inclusive dates that you are employed, the company, your
position, nature of your job (part-time, full-time, temporary, or
permanent), and a brief description of your activities. Internship
or OJT's are not considered as experiences here in the Philippines
so don't include them. If you have nothing to place in this part,
just skip this part and focus on your skills.
Qualifications
-these
are your skills section that should be aligned with what your
potential employer is seeking. You can also place related skills
that might give you the edge among other applicants.
Educational
Background
-
this is one of the most necessary sections in your resume. This
helps your potential employer determine whether you are appropriate
for the job or not. Your educational background could also include
short-term courses that you have taken but make sure to highlight
your undergraduate program first. Take note that you should never forget to include your degree program with your specialization.
Achievements and Awards
-this section may give your potential employer the interest to read more; however, don't overload this with all your awards. Keep this section short and list only those awards that have the heaviest weight. 3-5 listings will do.
Leadership Experiences
-
this section can set you apart from other applicants since your potential employer would be able to know that you are really
involved in different extra-curricular activities. The applicant
that is more active and more involve is a valuable employee than those who have not. Just
include the significant leadership experiences that you have.
Trainings and Seminars
Attended
-this
section certifies your skills and your knowledge regarding the
position that you will be applying. Again, only relevant trainings
should be enlisted here.
Character References
-
one of the most important section in your resume. This part aids
your potential employer with your character, work ethics, and the
like. Take note, these individuals that you have listed as your
reference must not be from your family. One caution, contact first
the people you are going to list before listing them.
Resume's
format
There
are a variety of formats that you could employ in your resume. The
more creative you are, the more attention your potential employer
would give to your resume. The format I had given is just a general
format. There are also other parts of the resume that can be added
and you may refer to my references below.
References:
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