Curriculum Vitae (CV) vs.

Resume
 Curriculum Vitae (CV)

An in-depth document that can be laid out over two or

more pages and it contains a high level of detail about
a person’s achievements, a great deal more than just a
career biography. The CV covers education as well as
any other accomplishments like publications, awards,
honours etc.
 Resume

A resume, or résumé, is a concise document typically

not longer than one page as the intended the reader
will not dwell on the document for very long. The goal
of a resume is to make an individual stand out from the
competition.
 Three main differences
• Length
• Purpose
• Layout
 Basic Elements of a Resume
• Heading
• Objective (Optional)
• Education
• Experience
• Honors and Awards
• Skills / Highlights
• References (On a different sheet)
 Heading
• Name
• Address
• E-mail Address
• Phone number
 Heading
• Make sure that your name STANDS OUT by using
bold and enlarging font size of your name
• Use a professional email address
• Do not use email addresses such as:
crzyboi@yahoo.com, aryastark4life@gmail.com
 Objective

• One sentence declaration of the type of job a person

is seeking
• Placed just beneath the heading and should be AS
SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE
 Education
• List down all the Colleges/ University you have
graduated from along with their addresses, degrees
you’ve earned and date you attained them.
• If a degree is still on-going, specify the target date
and year of completion
• DO NOT INCLUDE SECONDARY LEVEL unless
beneficial to the position applying for
 Experience
• Refers to paid or unpaid jobs
• Should include job title, name of employer, address,
and dates/years of employment
• Summarize contributions to the position,
achievements and responsibility assumed
• Summarization is not of the JOB DESCRIPTION but
of the accomplishments and achievements. If none,
omit this section
 Honors and Awards
• Optional
• School or non-school related awards, honors and
recognitions
• Include date in which honor and award were
received
 Skills/ Highlights
• Inform the reader of any unique, relevant and necessary
skills that are not reflected in the other sections of the
resume

Example:

Foreign Languages (conversational, fluent and bilingual)

Computer Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 References
• This should be placed on a separate sheet that
MATCHES THE FONT AND FORMAT OF THE RESUME
AND COVER LETTER
• Good references include Instructors, Professors,
Mentors, Advisors, Employers
• DO NOT USE RELATIVES FOR REFERENCES
 Type of Resume
• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination
 Chronological

• Lists work
 experience 
from 
the
 most 
recent


backwards. 

• Simplest
of 
resumes
• Preferred 
by 
most 
employers
• Works 
 bests 
when 
you’ve 
had 

a 

long, steady 

work

history and 
promotions
that
you
want 
to
showcase.
 Functional
• Arranged around the person’s skills and abilities
• This is used by little to no work experience, or those
who change careers
 Combination
• Combines elements of Chronological and Functional
types of Resume to improve clarity or presentation
of a resume
 Resume Formatting and Tips
• Margin can be as small as .5 inches
• Font can be 10pt if necessary
• ALWAYS INCLUDE A COVER LETTER TOGETHER WITH
THE RESUME
• Use few abbreviations
• Use capitalization in highlighting job titles
• Use bullet points in emphasizing achievements
• Use appropriate action verbs
 11 Signs of a good resume
• Targeted
• Consistent
• Well written
• Concise
• SUMMARIZED QUALIFICATIONS
• Self-Promoting
• Accurate
 11 Signs of a good resume (cont’d.)

• ABBREVIATION FREE
• No personal information (Age, Height and etc.)
• GRAMATICALLY CORRECT
• GOOD PAPER (Clue: NOT PHOTOCOPIED)
 Cover letter
• Strictly follow the format of a formal letter
• Opening paragraph should state why you are willing
and how you became particularly attracted to this
particular company/ institution and position
• Middle paragraph should draw attention to your
qualifications and experiences that are relevant to
the employer
• Closing paragraph should indicate your desire for a
personal interview
 Cover Letter
• ALWAYS SIGN YOUR COVER LETTER
• Provide potential employer an ORIGINAL COPY of a
cover letter specifically formulated for them and not
a PHOTOCOPIED PRINTOUT.
 Top 10 pitfalls in Resume Writing
• Too long
• Typographical, Grammatical and Spelling Errors
• HARD TO READ
• Too Verbose
• Too Sparse
• Irrelevant Information
• GENERIC
 Top 10 pitfalls in Resume Writing (Cont’d)

• Too Snazzy
• BORING
• Too Modest
 Important Note:
Never let your resume to travel alone;
When providing information to a potential employer,
give them a Cover Letter, Resume and a Reference
Sheet.

Strictly in that order clipped together

Job Interview
 Preparation
• Research
• Make sure you know how to get to your interview
• Online image must be congruent with your actual
image
• Always bring a pen
• Present your most excellent Physical Image
 Attire for Women
• Business Casual Attire for women
• Solid color or conservative print
• Skirts should be knee length and should not be too
tight
• Slits to facilitate walking is good, slits to show off
legs is a No-No
• Accessories are acceptable provided that they are
not distracting
 Attire for Women (Cont’d)
• If you wish to wear a Hosiery, choose a neutral color
with no pattern
• WEAR SHOES THAT YOU CAN COMFORTABLY
WALK-IN
• No cleavage
• Bring a blazer instead of a hoody jacket
• No tank-tops, belly shirts, jeans, flip-flops,
sweatshirts and T-Shirts
 Attire for Men
• Button down shirts with matching dark or khaki
colored dress pants
• Avoid shirt with loud prints
• Belt and Dress shoes should match and be polished
• Wear socks that are dark in color and high enough to
cover the legs when seated
• Hair should be well groomed
• Be smart, Look smart
 The goal of the Employer
• Confirm your competence
• Assess your communication skills
• Determine the level of your motivation and interest in
the position as well as the Organization
• Observe your interpersonal skills
• Evaluate your problem solving skills
 How to answer
• Always listen carefully to the question, ask for
clarification if necessary
• Your resume will serve as a good guide when
answering interview questions
• Make your answer short, straight and concise.
Depending on the depth of the question, answers
should take approximately 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
 How to answer
• FOCUS ON STRENGTHS AND PUT A POSITIVE SPIN
ON ANSWERS FOR A NEGATIVE QUESTION
• Avoid, as much as possible, using slang and filler
words such us “uhm”, “you know”, “like”
 Important Reminder

The sole purpose of the interview is to narrow down

the pool of candidates.
 General Questions
• Tell me about yourself
• What are your key strengths and weaknesses?
• How do you handle stress?
• Why should I hire you?
• What two or three things that you considered important
to you in a job?
• Are you willing to be relocated?
• How do you see yourself after 5 years?
 General Questions (Cont’d)
• How do you see yourself in a team?
• What are your short term career goals? Long term?
• How do you generally handle stress? Pressure?
• What are the things you generally do during your
leisure time?
 Tip

Prepare for an interview by visiting the company’s

website, facebook page or read any literature
materials concerning the company
 Questions concerning Education
• Why did you choose the University of the Visayas?
• What were the circumstances that made you choose
your course? Major?
• What class did you like best? Least? Why?
• Do your grades accurately reflect your ability? Why
or why not?
 Questions concerning Experience
• What were the circumstances that made you leave your
previous employer?
• What are the things you have learned from your previous
job that you would like to bring and impart to our
students?
• If I’m going to be one of your subordinates, what are
your qualities that I should be wary/ impressed of?
• Describe your most rewarding experience from college/
your previous employer?
 Questions concerning Motivation
• What are the most important rewards you expect in
your career as a teacher?
• Among all possible career paths, why have you
chosen to become an educator?
• What salary are you looking for?
 Company or Organization Questions

• Why do you want to work here in our University?

• What do you know about our University?
• In addition to the different platforms we have
provided for advertisement, what other sources did
you use to find out about our company?
• What does it take to become successful here in our
University?
 Tip

If you’re not sure what qualities the potential employer

may focus on during the interview, REREAD the job ad
or the Job Description of the position before
proceeding to the job interview
 Phone/ Video or Web Cam Interviews

• Treat the interview as you would in an in-person

interview
• When scheduled, confirm the time zone of your
interviewer
• Prepare your skype area
• Give answers in a short, straight and concise
manner.
 Tip

Be positive espcially in seemingly innocent questions

such as “How are you today?”
 Situational Questions
• This is a new technique that focus on what
candidates would do in a specific situation
• This involves questions that are hypothetical in
nature based on challenging, real-life and job-related
scenarios
 Behavioral Interview Preparation
• Do not answer immediately, ask for clarification if
necessary
• Prior to the interview, think of an event wherein you
experienced stress and pressure – these two are the
common behavioral focus of an interviewer
• Response should be specific and detailed
 Behavioral Interview Preparation
(Cont’d)
Use one of these principles:

CAR – Challenge, Action, Result

STAR – Situation, Task, Action, Result
OKEYO – Overview, Key, Your role, Outcome
 Behavioral Interview Questions
• Describe an instance when you had to think on your feet
to resolve a difficult situation
• Give a specific example of a time when you used a good
judgment and logic in solving a problem
• Give me an instance when you could not make a
decision because you did not have enough information?
How did you handle the situation? What was the result?
• What will you do if a member of your team is not doing
his job/ not performing?
 Communication Skills Questions
• How will you make the Filipino/ English/ Math
subjects a lovable subject for students who are less
interested with these?
• Describe the most significant and creative
presentation you have ever made
• Describe a time when you have to communicate an
unfavourable information to someone? How did you
communicate the information?
Adaptability/ Stress Management
• By providing examples, explain how you can adapt
to the environment that we are going to offer you
• Describe a time when you have to face a very
difficult situation and how did you handle it?
• Give me a time when your schedule was
interrupted how did you handle the situation?
 Tip

You should prepare few questions for the employer –

this shows interest in the Organization
 Questions for the Employer
• Tell me about your institution/ university’s culture
• What is a typical day like in here?
• Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?
• What happened to the previous employee?
• What is the next course of action? When should I
expect to hear from you or am I allowed to call you?
Important Reminder

When all else fails,

Pray.
THANK YOU!