HOW TO WRITE A

RESUME

Mark John F. Lazaro

 WHAT IS A RESUME?
• A resume is a one- to two-page formal
document submitted to job recruiters as
means to see a list of an applicant's work
experience, education and skills. The
document is designed to provide a detailed
summary of an applicant's qualifications for a
particular job. A good resume gives the
potential employer enough information to
believe the applicant is worth interviewing.

• https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/resume.asp#ixzz543wBaZ82
 WHY DO WE WRITE A RESUME?

A marketing tool
 To obtain an interview
 Required by many organizations
SECTIONS OF A RESUME
 THE HEADER
 Includes the:
Name
• Should be the in BOLD
Permanent and present address
E-mail address
• Should be formal and active
Telephone/Cellphone Number
Skype ID
LinkedIn Profile
Note: You may opt to put a latest photograph on your resume.
Should you be smiling on the picture or not depends on the
company you wish to apply.
 OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

• One or two sentences

• Specify the position you would like to find

• Emphasize how you will use your skills and

contribute to the company, not what you want
to gain
 EDUCATION

Includes:
Name of Institution and address
Name of degree and major
Date graduated
GPA (optional)
Note:
Education must only be your highest
educational attainment
List degrees in reverse chronological order
 EXPERIENCE

INCLUDES:
Full and part-time jobs
Self-employment
Volunteer work
Practicum, field, and cooperative
education
Information to include
Company name
City & State
Dates of employment
Job Title and responsibilities
 LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Use bullet points

Start of each line with an action verb
Present tense if currently employed
Past tense if no longer employed
Vary your choice of verbs
Tailor skills and experiences to the
position for which you are applying
Be concise while providing enough detail
 ELIGIBILITIES

Includes:
Certifications acquired

Note:
Order by dates
• Reverse chronological
Rank order by importance to the career objective
 HONORS & AWARDS

Includes:
Honors, awards and recognitions received

Note:
List according to dates
Reverse chronological
Rank order by importance to the career
objective
 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Order by date
• Reverse chronological
Rank order by importance to the career
objective
Emphasize your leadership roles
Spell out the organization’s name:
• Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
RESUME DOS AND DON’TS
 RESUME DOS

Use action verbs

Use short, concise sentences
Keep resume easy to read
Keep resume about one page
 RESUME DON’TS

Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.

Do not include references
Do not clutter your resume with nonessential
information
Do not use fonts with serif
Do not make any misrepresentations
Do not include personal information
 SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, etc.
THANK YOU