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

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

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. How far can your resume go? Global Recruitment Trends

5. Template Global Recruitment Trends

9. 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 What is a resume?

10. Template 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.

11. RESUMECV LengthBrief & concise (1-2 pages) Long & detailed (2 pages or more) PurposeCover skills & achievements Cover the career history/ biography LayoutCustomizableStatic 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. Template Parts of a Resume Personal Data Full Name/ Nickname Present and permanent addresses Landline and mobile numbers E-mail address Website/Career Page

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. Template Good Objective

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 nameCompany name Dates of employmentDates of employment TitlesTitles Overview of responsibilitiesOverview of responsibilities Results and contributions made at former jobsResults and contributions made at former jobs Internship or On-The-Job experienceInternship or On-The-Job experience

25. Template Bad Experience Section

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. Template 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

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/pa ges/global-survey-hiring-trends.aspx http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405297020462420 4577178941034941330 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/resume-writing-tips/