Strategic Management
How to Write a Resume by: Miss Mandy Low
16 May 2011
What is a resume?
• Pronunciation of “Résumé” [rézzǝ mày]
• As per dictionary resume is defined as “A brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application.”
• Also called “Curriculum Vitae (CV)”
What is it used for?
• To tell a potential employer about yourself
– Your personal particulars (address, phone)
– Your work experience
– Education background
– Skills
– Strengths and weaknesses
• A marketing tool of why the potential employer should employ you
Main Components of a Resume
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Career objective
Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Co-Curricular Activities (optional)
Skills/ Special Knowledge/ Language
Awards/Achievements
References
1. Career Objective
• What do you want to do? This should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customised objective that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition.
• Sentence should start with “To...”
• Eg. “To seek a front office position in the hospitality industry where my people skills and educational knowledge in hotel and hospitality management can be put to good use”
2. Qualifications
• A customised section of your resume that lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes.
• It highlights your relevant experience and strengths and let the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create a resume that shows how you are qualified for the job.
3.Education
• In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honours you earned
• In descending order, beginning with the most current education (Republic Polytechnic)
• If not yet graduated,
16 May 2011
What is a resume?
• Pronunciation of “Résumé” [rézzǝ mày]
• As per dictionary resume is defined as “A brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application.”
• Also called “Curriculum Vitae (CV)”
What is it used for?
• To tell a potential employer about yourself
– Your personal particulars (address, phone)
– Your work experience
– Education background
– Skills
– Strengths and weaknesses
• A marketing tool of why the potential employer should employ you
Main Components of a Resume
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Career objective
Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Co-Curricular Activities (optional)
Skills/ Special Knowledge/ Language
Awards/Achievements
References
1. Career Objective
• What do you want to do? This should be a sentence or two about your employment goals. A customised objective that describes why you are the perfect candidate for the job can help your resume stand out from the competition.
• Sentence should start with “To...”
• Eg. “To seek a front office position in the hospitality industry where my people skills and educational knowledge in hotel and hospitality management can be put to good use”
2. Qualifications
• A customised section of your resume that lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experience relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes.
• It highlights your relevant experience and strengths and let the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create a resume that shows how you are qualified for the job.
3.Education
• In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honours you earned
• In descending order, beginning with the most current education (Republic Polytechnic)
• If not yet graduated,