RESUME
AND COVER
LETTER
RESUME
•
A one to two-page summary
of experiences and skills
relevant to the job applied
for
RESUME V.S
CURRICULUM
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LENGTH
RESUME – limited to 1-2 pages
only
CURRICULUM VITAE - has 2 or
more pages
PURPOSE
RESUME – highlight of your profession
and personal accomplishments.
CURRICULUM VITAE –
comprehensive history of your profession
and personal life.
ORGANIZATION
RESUME – tailored to a specific job
listing; can take on a variety of formats.
CURRICULUM VITAE – organized in a
reverse chronological order; remains
comprehensive.
Who needs one?
RESUME – most teachers or
workers around the country.
CURRICULUM VITAE –
teachers applying for position abroad
or in an academia.
1
ASSESS YOURSELF
1
ASSESS YOURSELF
• What are your talents and skills?
• What projects or activities have
I participated in?
• What am I good at? What else can
I do?
2
PICK THE ITEMS YOU WANT TO HIGHLIGHT
AND EMPHASIZE
2
PICK THE ITEMS YOU WANT TO HIGHLIGHT
AND EMPHASIZE
• Be BRIEF
• Be CONCISE
• Be RELEVANT
3 CREATE THE SECTIONS OF YOUR RESUME
3 CREATE THE SECTIONS OF YOUR RESUME
• Basic Information
• Education
• Experiences
• Skills and Interests
• References (Optional)
CREATE
SKILLS
SECTIONS
BASICAND
REFERENCES
EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION
INTERESTS
INFORMATION
OF YOUR
RESUME
BASIC
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
CREATE
SECTIONS
OF YOUR
RESUME
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
BASIC INFORMATION
NAME
ADDRESS
CONTACT NUMBER/S
E-MAIL ADDRESS
BASIC INFORMATION
BASIC
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
CREATE
SECTIONS
OF YOUR
RESUME
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
EDUCATION
SCHOOLS ATTENDED (WHEN?)
HONORS
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
EDUCATION
BASIC
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
CREATE
SECTIONS
OF YOUR
RESUME
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
EXPERIENCES
INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEER WORKS
EXTRACURRICAL ACTIVITIES
DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
ACCOMPLISHMENTS (ACTION WORDS)
EXPERIENCES
BASIC
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
CREATE
SECTIONS
OF YOUR
RESUME
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
LANGUAGES YOU KNOW
COMPUTER SKILLS
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
BASIC
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
REFERENCES
CREATE
SECTIONS
OF YOUR
RESUME
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
REFERENCES
FORMER PROFFESORS
TEAM LEADERS
FORMER EMPLOYER/S
REFERENCES
RESUME FORMAT
TYPE WRITTEN
KEEP IT SHORT AND NOT TOO CROWDED
USE FONTS THAT ARE READBLE
CENTER BALANCE ( 1” MARGIN)
MAKE HEADING AND NAME STAND OUT
DON’T PRINT ON COLORED PAPER
Anatomy of Perfect
Format
CATEGORIES
OF
Cover Letter
TEXT FEATURES
Cover letter
Formal document that states your
achievements, experiences, and
qualifications. Cover letter offers
a personalized introduction,
while resume provides factual
information.
CATEGORIES OF
TEXT FEATURES
Cover letter
Allows applicants to express
themselves freely and consice
way. It aims to convince the
employer to interview or hire you.
CATEGORIES OF
TEXT FEATURES
CONTACT INFORMATION
A
INTRO
B
HARD SELL
C
RESEARCH
D
ACTION
E
CLOSING
F
A. CONTACT INFORMATION
B. “INTRO” PARAGRAPH
C. “ HARD SELL” PARAGRAPH
D. “ RESEARCH” PARAGRAPH
E. “ACTION” PARAGRAPH
F. CLOSING
THANK YOU!!