THE

RESUME

 a brief account of a
persons education,
qualifications, and
previous experience,
typically sent with a
job application.
* resume is a
summary of
background, skills
and qualifications,
which is sent to
employers for review
a summary.

OBJECTIVE OF A GOOD RESUME

To gain the employer's

attention and give them the
information they need to bring
you to the next step in the
hiring process, an interview.

TIPS FOR A GOOD RESUME

1.

HEADER :
BASICS

STICK WITH THE

Juan De La Cruz
juan_dlcruz@ yahoo.com
2225 A Concha St. Sta Ana Manila
0949 738
3708

2. CAREER OBJECTIVE :
BROAD BUT CLEAR
I am seeking a career using my skills as a
writer/editor/marketer with an innovative
organization that seeks to better reach and
communicate with their audience

3.

EDUCATION: SKIP THE DETAILS

4. WORK EXPERIENCE :
SPECIFIC AND RELEVANT
* One Social Media, Paseo Makati Social Media Project ,
Manager (1. 5 years)
- Created and implemented social media strategies for 20
clients
- Wrote and training manuals and best practices for clients as well
as
internal use

5. SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS :
SKIP THE GENERAL, BE HONEST
* Adept problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
* Clear and concise communicator
* Highly experienced with google suite (docs. analytics,
you tube, SEO etc.)

6 . COMMUNITY/ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION :

GET A LITTLE BIT PERSONAL

- Board Member (Marketing Specialist) Union of Marketers (1 year)

- Marketing Consultant - Beza Non profit Organization (3 years)
- De La Salle, Presidential Scholarship Recipient (4 years)

7. FORMATTING: STAY CONSISTENT

FONTS, PERIODS, SPACING ETC. EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE CONSISTENT

8. STICK WITH ONE PAGE (IF

POSSIBLE AND, MENTION THAT YOU HAVE A
FULL AND LENGTHIER RESUME AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST

9 . UPDATE YOUR RESUME ON A

QUARTERLY BASIS

COVER LETTER

IMPORTANCE OF A COVER LETTER

1. The cover letter allows you to target
the job and the employer in a very
specific way, leaving the resume to
market your skills, qualities and
experience as a part of the bigger picture
2. Many employers and recruiters read the
letter first. Some will not even consider
your resume until they are satisfied by
the content of your letter. So it is a very
important document

TIPS FOR A GOOD COVER LETTER

1. A great cover letter should not just
repeat your resume in a shorter form, but
should tell the employer what it is about
the job that is attractive to you and why
you want to work for that employer
2. It should be written in an engaging
style using keywords applicable to the job
3. It should give an impression that you have
a good idea and knowledge of the
company before going to an interview
4. It should show your enthusiasm to join
the company or business

THE PERFECT
RESUME PHOTO

1. The picture
should be high
quality. At best,
have a picture
taken by a
professional
photographer

2. The picture

should be a
portrait, taken
from the
front. Avoid
exaggerated
poses or hair
dues, as well
as glasses or
jewelry which
hide too much
of your face.

1. A colored

picture may better

reflect your hairand eye color,
athough black and
white pictures
often leave an
artistic impression.

4.

Avoid touch-up. The risk exists

that your picture doesnt look like
you anymore afterwards and also
that it might seem too artificial.

5.

Dont be
afraid to
smile. You
will be
taken
seriously if
you smile
in your
picture.

6. Try to

express your
personality
through the
pictures, but
dont
exaggerate.
.

7. Use
pictures
that have
been
recently
taken.

Dos and donts

of interview

1. Come on time, preferably 30minutes

before schedule
2. Greet everyone politely
3. Wait to be called and to be seated
4. Do not initiate a hand shake, but if
offered, do it firmly (not too tight,
nor too lazy)
5. Sit decently and with poise

6. Answer smartly, politely and to the

point
7. Listen accurately to questions and if
you need extra time to answer it,
simply paraphrase the question so its
not obvious that you are not too ready
for such a question.
8. Rehearse a little at home so youll
be able to prepare all best answers for
any question.

9. Do not give too personal opinions

about yourself or life story, focus
your answers as to how it exactly
relates to the job.
10. Do not forget to smile at all times
and always show enthusiasm
11. Do not giggle
12. Sit straight with your back
unsupported.
Do not slouch

13. Rest your hands on your lap, do

not rest it on the interviewers
table
14. Avoid unnecessary facial
expressions and gestures
15. Make a remarkable FIRST
IMPRESSION