Curriculum Vitae

Group 7
Arguelles, Cabrera, Ching, Chu,
Jovillano, Melo

Resume
Document used by
persons to present their
background and skills

Contents of a Resume
1. summary of relevant job experience and
education
2. cover letter

Types of Resume
1.
2.
3.
4.

Functional Resume
Combination Resume
Resume with Profile
Targeted Resume

What to put in your Resume

Heading

Name
Address
Telephone number
Provincial Address
Other contact details

What to put in your Resume

Education
- Include only COLLEGE and HIGH SCHOOL
educational information.
-

Name of school
Degree
Term of graduation
Academic awards and recognitions or school-based
awards.

What to put in your Resume

Education

Work Experience
-

Inclusive of year/s employed

Job title
Employer (name of organization)
Results and accomplishments on the job
-

quantify results achieved.

what was achieved?
what was changed?
what was improved?

Work Experience

Co-curricular Activities
- Inclusive of year/s of participation
- org position title
- name of the organization and results and
accomplishments on the job
- what was achieved?
- what was changed?
- what was improved?
- participation in contests and competitions should
be included here

Co-curricular Activities

Seminars Conducted/Attended
- Month and Year
- Title of the seminar
- Name of the sponsoring organization
*This portion can be split into two if possible

Seminars Conducted/Attended

Research paper prepared

- Year and title of paper
- Paper related to Major subjects should be included
(do not include papers in high school and those in
minor subjects)
- If applicable:
- name of publisher
- Location of publisher
- issue number
- series number
- page number

Research paper prepared

Personal Background
-

Date and place of birth

languages spoken
computer skills
other special skills
hobbies & interests

Personal Background
Do not include
- Height & Weight
- Name of parents
- senseless hobbies (watching TV, eating, sleeping..)
- Marital Status
- No nationality (Unless specific for requirement)
- Religion (Unless specific for requirement)
- Country of Origin
- Health

References
-

Name/s
Position
Organization
contact number of person/s
General Resumes can indicate Available Upon
Request

Cover Letter

Understand Employers
Why is it important?
- Screening Process
- Used to eliminate those who are not suitable for
interview.
- Tools: CV and Cover Letter

Understand Employers
- Know who you are writing to
- Never use Dear Sir/ Madame: Find out who you
are writing to, personal contact is key.

- Be Unique, Be specific

Understand Employers
What employers are not looking for:
- Dear Sir / Madame, Dear Recruiter, To whom it may concern
- Incorrect Title: Ex. Human Resources Manager & Director
- Spelling Mistakes - Name & Company name
- One single spelling mistake makes a big difference and
there should be no spelling mistakes.
- Stains on documents are not acceptable

Employers Read Resume before Cover Letter

- Respond to the AD.
- Cover letter should prove your achievements
specific to the job you are applying for.
- no feelings, not to be emotional
- not personal, must be professional
- nothing about feelings unless you can prove it.

- Keep it short, Keep it simple!

Employers Read Resume before Cover

Letter
- 1 paragraph = 1 idea
- Limit the letter to 3
paragraphs = 3 ideas
- Should be 1 page
- Should just write a
lettre de motivation
split into 4
parts/paragraphs

- Do not use a form letter

- no letters from books
- never repeat data on
resume in your cover
letter
- Shoudld not exceed 4
paragraphs unless
asking for a resume de
carriere

1st Paragraph
A. Purpose of the letter
- Remind the reader where you found the AD. When
and where?
- The position you are applying for.
- The purpose for this letter, what job do you wish to
apply for; where did you learn about the position?

2nd Paragraph
B. Reasons
- Why you wish to apply for the position in x company.
- start with them then express your desires
1. Why you wish to apply for the company?
2. Why you wish to apply for the position?
- It is important you put it in this order. VALUE THEM FIRST
THEN EXPRESS YOUR DESIRES.
- Otherwise, you compromise your adaptability as a new
graduate, gives the impression that you are career oriented.

3rd Paragraph
C. YOU
- Qualities, Goals,
Objectives,
interpersonal skills.
- Start with career
perspective (Goals)
then say 1 or 2 things
of your qualities to
match the goal stated.

Interpersonal skills
1. leadership
2. Team spirit
3. Adaptability
4. Creativity
5. Motivator
6. Committed

4th Paragraph
D. Action
- Ask for an interview.
- Indicate that you are working
- Indicate how an employer can get in touch
with you.
- Indicate your special phone number, if it is
only other than what is on your CV

Summary
1. Purpose for this letter
- What job do you wish to apply for and where did you
learn about this job?
2. Reason
- Why you wish to work for this company and why are
you applying for this particular position

Summary
3. You
- What are your qualifications and qualities that will
show that you are one person for this job
4. Action
- Mention your wish to attend an interview, and let
recruiter know that he/she can get in touch with you
for further information

Sources
- Resume writing and recruitment training
by: Prof. M. David Christopher Moriez from Micheal Page.
Contact him through Claire Souvigne
- http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/osa/occs/occs-resume-format.pdf