The document provides guidance on creating an impressive resume, including defining what a resume is, describing common resume formats (chronological, functional, and combination), and explaining the key components of a resume such as contact information, summary of qualifications, work experience, education, and references. The goal is to help individuals visualize their career goals and create a resume that accurately represents their skills and qualifications for prospective employers.
The document provides guidance on creating an impressive resume, including defining what a resume is, describing common resume formats (chronological, functional, and combination), and explaining the key components of a resume such as contact information, summary of qualifications, work experience, education, and references. The goal is to help individuals visualize their career goals and create a resume that accurately represents their skills and qualifications for prospective employers.
The document provides guidance on creating an impressive resume, including defining what a resume is, describing common resume formats (chronological, functional, and combination), and explaining the key components of a resume such as contact information, summary of qualifications, work experience, education, and references. The goal is to help individuals visualize their career goals and create a resume that accurately represents their skills and qualifications for prospective employers.
The document provides guidance on creating an impressive resume, including defining what a resume is, describing common resume formats (chronological, functional, and combination), and explaining the key components of a resume such as contact information, summary of qualifications, work experience, education, and references. The goal is to help individuals visualize their career goals and create a resume that accurately represents their skills and qualifications for prospective employers.
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Professional Development and
Applied Ethics
Creating an Impressive Resume
Toby Tyler M. Jose, MBM-BA
Instructor I Opening Prayer Reminders •Mute your microphone until you are requested to speak • Listen while other classmates are talking • Engage, Participate and Enjoy the activity Learning Outcome • Visualize themselves in a career in the 5 years • Identify their goals, achievement, abilities, and traits • Create and format their resume that accurately represents their abilities, skills, and knowledge. What is Resume A resume is a written document that summarizes your education, qualifications, work experiences, and credentials for a prosective employer. Types of Resume Formats 1. Chronological Resume – prioritizes your relevant professional experiences and achievements. This fits for candidates with rich and consistent professional experience. Types of Resume Formats 2. Functional Resume – Highlights your skills and experieces, rather than your work history. Thus fits for candidates, who are changing careers and have employment gaps, and whose work history is not directly related to the job. Types of Resume Formats 3. Combination Resume – Can be used if you have a few years of work experience afer college. Using this format will highlight the knowledge and skills you have acquired as an early career professional Components of Resume 1. Contact Information. ( Name, address, contact number, and email address ) 2. Summary of Qualifications. A summary of qualifications is a lists pf measurable accomplishments to prove that your quality for the job. This draws attention to relevant skills, your valuable achievements, and your capabilities 3. Career Objectives. A career objectives is a heading statement found in your resume, it describes your professional goals in the job you are applying for. A resume objective comprises of only 2-3 sentences and is placed at the top of your resume. Components of Resume 4. Relevant Work Experiences. Work experience section is one if the highlights of your resume. Employers review your professional experiences on what kind of work you are doing and how well you handle them.
Hard vs. Soft Skills
Hard Skills – are technical knowledge and competencies you gained through training, education, career and life experiences. Soft Skills – are your traits, and personal habits that shape how you work, and ability to work with other peope and various situations. Components of Resume 5. Certificates/Licenses. This are would help augment your qualification for the job. Some sectors in the employment industry require certification and licenses. 6. Educational Attainment. There is some basic information hiring managers are looking for in the education section. 7. References. References are not necessary unless otherwise stated in the job description.