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SEMESTER 2, 2019/20
Discussion
A. What is a resume?
B. Why is resume important in applying for a job?
C. What are the contents of a resume?
Activity 1
Sample Resume
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- Created 3D models, renderings and video
animations.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., History, University of Center City, 2018
• Dissertation: “Traveling West: A History of the Railroad, 1850-1900”
• Dissertation Advisors: William James (first reader), Tatiana Ayole (second reader)
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PUBLICATIONS
• "The Role of the Railroad in the Development of Philadelphia, 1840-1860.” Journal of American
History and Technology. Vol. 71, no. 8 (Spring 2018): 88-101.
• “Book Review: Michael Weston’s Travels through Philadelphia.” Philadelphia History Journal.
Vol. 71, no 2 (Fall 2017): 121-123.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
• “The Rise of the Easton Railroad Company.” History of America Conference. Philadelphia, PA,
2018.
• “The Railroad in American Literature.” American Railroad History Conference. Trenton, NJ, 2017.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
• President, University of Center City Graduate Student Association
Conference Organizer, Graduate History Conference, University of Center City
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Historians Organization
• Organization of American Technology
Languages
• Malay: Native Language
• English: Fluent, Advanced Reading and Writing
• Mandarin: Novice Speaker
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Based on the sample resume and CV above, discuss the differences between resume
and CV with your partner. Fill in the table below.
Purpose
Content
Layout
Types of Resume
Activity 2
Complete the table below with types of resume and their functions.
• ________________________________________________
• ________________________________________________
Chronological
• ________________________________________________
• ________________________________________________
• Focuses on skills
• Gives a quick view of your abilities and training
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• Displays key skills needed for the new position
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• ________________________________________________
• ________________________________________________
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• ________________________________________________
Discussion
What is the most suitable type of resume to be used by fresh graduates? Justify
your answer.
Activity 3
Complete the table below by providing the purpose of each component in a resume.
Career objective
Work experience
Educational background
Extracurricular activities
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Skills
References
Activity 4
2. Does a career objective have to be tailored according to the job position in the
advertisement?
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3. Read career objectives below carefully and discuss whether they are properly
written or not. Justify your answers and share your response with the class.
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effectively fill the Sales Associate role in your
company.
(c) My five years of sales, marketing and
management experience will add value to
operations.
(d) To apply knowledge and skills with an established
organisation.
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3. Based on the criteria you listed in question 1, write a career objective according to
the job advertisement above. Ask your instructor for feedback.
Work Experience
Activity 5
Choose two jobs related to your field of study. Fill in the table below. Describe its duties
and responsibilities.
2019 - Present
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Discussion
Activity 6
1. Is the usage of action verb helpful in resume writing? If so, how does it help to
improve your resume?
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1. Monitor 6.
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5. 10.
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3. Take note that tenses of action verb used in a resume describe the period of your
work experience. Complete the table below. You may use the verbs you listed
above.
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4. Based on Activity 5, rewrite the duties/responsibilities using appropriate action
verbs.
Period of Duties/Responsibilities +
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Working Action Verb
2019 -
Present
Discussion
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Activity 7
1. Read the skills below carefully and discuss whether they are properly written or
not. Justify your answers and share your response with the class.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Access) Adobe Photoshop, Multimedia,
(b) Internet Explorer, Open Office
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE:
MYOB, UBS, SAP and ACL
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2. Based on the sample job advertisement below, analyse the essential skills needed
for the job. Write sentences using appropriate action verbs to highlight your skills.
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Fill in the table below based on the sample job advertisement above.
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Activity 8
Analyse the following resume and answer the question that follows.
Sample Resume
RESUME
Rose Isabella
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan – May 2018 Telekom Malaysia (Melaka)
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To apply accounting knowledge.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
2018 Represent UPM for Quiz Juara Minda, organised by RTM
2018 Lead Board of Students Representative Council, UPM
2018 Participated in Kem Bina Negara Besut, Terengganu
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2017 Member, Outdoors Recreations Committee
2017 Treasure of ‘Project Anak Angkat Kubang Pasu’
2017 Facilitator of Orientation Programme (UPM / UUM)
2017 Fellow of Student Association at hostel level
2017 Fellow of Student Association at hostel level
2016 Secretary for Off-campus Students
2016 Board of Students Representative Council, UPM – KYM
2016 Participate in Kem Bina Negara Gunung Pulai, Johor
2015 Ketua Pustakawan, Sek. Men. Dato’ Mahmud Mat
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access) Adobe Photoshop,
Multimedia, Internet Explorer, Open Office
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE:
MYOB, UBS, SAP and ACL
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Spoken Written
English good good
Bahasa Melayu good good
French fair fair
TYPING SKILLS:
AVAILABILITY : IMMEDIATELY
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The sample resume above contains numerous errors. Analyse and identify the errors in
the resume. Use the space provided below to list out the possible errors. Provide
correction and justification.
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