What do you know about Resume?

What is a resume?

• A self-marketing tool

• A summary of your accomplishments

• A summary of your qualification and skills

• Something that tells every single detail about your work history

What is the purpose of a resume?

• To get you a job

• To show off your accomplishments

• To get you an interview

• To go along with your cover letter

There are four basic resume types. What are they?

• Chronological, functional, combination, targeted

• Functional, logical, combination, time-based

• Targeted, logical, function-based, internship

• Chronological, time-based, functional, cross-section

A resume should have ____ number of pages

• One page, NO exceptions. (Even if you have to make the font smaller)

• Two pages are fine if you have relevant material

• As many pages as it takes to list all of your career accomplishments and duties.

How many resumes should you write?

• One, which you use to apply for every job

• One that you can tailor to each job you apply for

• At least 10, all in different colors and fonts

• At least 2, in case one is lost

What should be included in the personal information section?

• name, address, nationality, phone number, e-mail address

• name, address, I/C number, e-maill address, marital status

• name, e-mail address, nationality, religion, health

• name, address, I/C, phone number, e-mail address

___________________ are the names, addresses, and phone numbers of people who can describe your ability to do the job.

• Heading
• Objective
• Education
• References

The ____________ section of your resume includes all full-time, part-time volunteer work you have had.

• Employment experiences

• References

• Education

• Honors, awards & certifications

The school from which you graduated would appear under the heading__________.

• Extra curricular activities
• Work experience
• Education
• Volunteer activities

____________ are the clubs, societies and sports that you joined in high school.

• Honors, awards, achievement

• Education & Qualification

• Extra curricular activities

• Job objective