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TIPS FOR SUCCESS. Template. 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;

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  1. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Template Your Guide to Writing a Winning Resume

  2. 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.

  3. 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 I II III IV V VI VII

  4. Global Recruitment Trends How far can your resume go?

  5. Global Recruitment Trends Template

  6. Global Recruitment Trends

  7. Global Recruitment Trends

  8. Global Recruitment Trends

  9. What is a resume? • 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

  10. 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. Template

  11. Resume vs. CV

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Parts of a Resume • Personal Data • Full Name/ Nickname • Present and permanent addresses • Landline and mobile numbers • E-mail address • Website/Career Page Template

  16. Bad Personal Data Section

  17. Good Personal Data Section

  18. 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

  19. Bad Objectives

  20. Good Objective Template

  21. 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

  22. Bad Summary Section

  23. Good Summary Section

  24. 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

  25. Bad Experience Section Template

  26. Good Experience Section

  27. Parts of a Resume • Education • Academic background • Recognitions received • Extra-curricular activities • Thesis • Certification • Professional Development or Continuing Education

  28. 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

  29. 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.

  30. 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 Template

  31. 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.

  32. 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/

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