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Your Guide to Writing a Winning Resume

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants will
be able to:
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.

Outline of Topics
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Global Recruitment Trends

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Definition of Key Terms

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Comparison between a Resume and CV

IV

Types of Resume Formats

Parts of a Resume

VI

Writing your Resume

VII Common Mistakes in Resume Writing

Global Recruitment Trends

How far can your

resume go?

Global Recruitment Trends

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Global Recruitment Trends

Global Recruitment Trends

Global Recruitment Trends

What is a resume?
Concise document typically not longer
than one to two pages
Contains ones 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 CV?
Stands for Curriculum Vitae
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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 ones career
biography including publications,
research, presentations, awards, etc.

Resume vs. CV
RESUME
Length

Brief &
concise (1-2
pages)

CV
Long & detailed
(2 pages or
more)

Purpose Cover skills & Cover the

achievements career history/
biography
Layout

Customizable Static

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

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

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

Parts of a Resume
Personal Data
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Full Name/ Nickname

Present and permanent addresses
Landline and mobile numbers
E-mail address
Website/Career Page

Bad Personal Data Section

Good Personal Data Section

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

Bad Objectives

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

Bad Summary Section

Good Summary Section

Parts of a Resume
Experience

Company name
Dates of employment
Titles
Overview of responsibilities
Results and contributions made at
former jobs
Internship or On-The-Job experience

Bad Experience Section

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Good Experience Section

Parts of a Resume
Education

Academic background
Recognitions received
Extra-curricular activities
Thesis
Certification
Professional Development or
Continuing Education

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

Writing your Resume

Reminders:

Put the most important information on

top.
Custom-fit your resume to the
position/company youre applying for.
Associate relevant experiences to the
companys values.
Use numbers. Support your past
achievements with actual data.

Pitfalls to Avoid

Typos and grammatical errors

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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 youve got.
Writing available upon request on the
reference section

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.

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-recruitingexplained-by-the-numbers/#comment-1440612002

http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/best-resume-format-functionalchronological-or-combined/

http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/staffingmanagement/articles/pa
ges/global-survey-hiring-trends.aspx

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405297020462420
4577178941034941330

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/