RESUME SERVICE NOTE

What is resume?

A resume is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications,

including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments.
Resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and
hirable.

What is CURRICULUM VITAE [CV]?

A curriculum vitae, often abbreviated as CV, is a document that job applicants use to showcase
their academic and professional accomplishments. It is used to apply for positions within areas
where a person’s specific knowledge or expertise is required. A curriculum vitae is usually
longer than a resume and must include the information that the recruiter needs to verify the
skills, experience, and educational qualifications of an applicant.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESUME AND CV?

RESUME CURRICULUM VITAE [CV]

1. 1-2 PAGES Long {More Than 4 pages and above}

2. SUMMARIZE YOUR SKILLS AND Cover Your Entire Career

EXPERIENCE

3. NO FORMAT RULE Has format rule

4. HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE Static

Purpose of a resume and cv;

Purpose of a resume is to provide a full overview of a professional history. The goal of a resume
is to convince employers you’re worth interviewing. To that end, A resume is the valuable tool
you can use to highlight your experience to prospective employers.
TYPES OF RESUME:
There are FOUR MAIN TYPES OF RESUME
1. Chronological Resume
2. Functional Resume
3. Targeted Resume
4. Combination Resume

Chronological Resumes
A chronological resume opens with an introduction, and then provides an overview of your
professional history in reverse-chronological order (meaning your most recently held position is
listed at the top). The chronological resume format is the most common type of resume used by
job seekers today and is suitable for candidates with a variety of different experience levels.\
Functional Resumes
A functional resume is formatted to focus on your skills and abilities, rather than your
chronological work history. It’s preferred by professionals who want to draw attention away
from their traditional work experience, such as those who are changing careers or have
significant gaps in their work history.
While like other resume formats, functional resumes are unique a few keyways:
• The resume introduction and skills section are longer and more detailed than usual.
• The work experience section is de-emphasized.
Targeted Resumes
A targeted resume is a resume tailored for each position you apply to. This means highlighting
any highly relevant skills and experience you have and writing your resume to focus on these
qualifications.
To write a strong targeted resume, scan through the job listing for the position you want to fill.
Typically, hiring managers include the skills, responsibilities, and traits that they want candidates
to possess in the job description. Then, highlight these qualities on your resume to demonstrate
that you’re an ideal fit for the position (if you have them).
Combination Resumes
A combination resume is a format that (true to its name) combines the best aspects of a
functional resume and a chronological resume. While a chronological resume focuses heavily on
experience and a functional resume emphasizes skills, a combination resume typically leverages
both work history and skills equally to demonstrate your qualifications. Combination resumes
are ideal for candidates who have extensive experience or a highly developed set of skills that
they want to showcase.
OTHERS TYPES OF RESUMES INCLUDE
➢ Resume with profile
➢ Non-traditional resume
➢ Infographic resume

KEY SECTION TO INCLUDE IN A RESUME;

The information include in the CV may vary from one applicant to another, since some
applicants may choose to include only the information that is relevant to the job they are
applying for. The following are the typical components of a curriculum vitae:
1. Personal information
At the top of the curriculum vitae, write your full name and contact information such as phone
number, registered mail address, home address, social media links etc. Below the contact
information, include information that describes who you are.
2. Summary
A resume summary or career profile is a brief statement at the top of your resume. If you are a career
changer or have many years of experience, craft a powerful summary to highlight your accomplishments
and skills. Show the employer, at a glance, why you're qualified for the job!
3. Skills

If you possess certain skills and you have not mentioned them in the other sections in the
curriculum vitae, list them here. The skills may include language skills, computer skills, driving
skills, advanced software skills, skills related to the aspiring position etc. They should be
relevant to the job you are applying for and be precise.
4 Work Experience

The work experience section requires you to list your recent work experience that is relevant to
the position you are applying for. For each position you’ve previously held, indicate the name of
the employer (company), your specific roles, and the duration of the employment.
Also, make sure to give a summary of the duties you performed at each company and any
accomplishments/awards given by the employer. List the relevant work experience starting from
the most recent positions you held.
5 Education

Education information includes a list of the education programs you pursued and the years and
name of the institution you attended. Ideally, you should include information on college,
graduate school, and post-graduate schools you attended, the courses you pursued, and the year
when you started and graduated from the school.
OTHERS SECTION INCLUDE:
❖ Honors and Awards
❖ Publication and Presentation
❖ Membership in professional Bodies
❖ Certifications
❖ Academic Projects
❖ Internship Project
❖ Languages/Hobbies/Interest
❖ Volunteers Experience

HOW TO FORMAT A RESUME OR CV?

The following are some of the rules that you should follow when formatting your curriculum
vitae:
1. Length
The CV should not be too long and not too short. The length of the CV depends on the education
and working experience you have amassed over the years. For entry-level positions, the CV
length can be one to two pages, while the length can go up to 10 pages for positions that require
higher qualifications and more experienced personnel.
2. Font size
When writing a curriculum vitae, use a font that is easy to read and apply it to the whole
document. The recommended font styles include Arial, Calibri, Cambria and Times New Roman
(mostly used). The font size should be between 10 to 12 points. The headings should be boldened
to distinguish them from the other information and make the CV organized.
3. Proper grammar and spelling
Sending a CV that has spelling, tense, or grammar errors would only serve to spoil your chances
of getting shortlisted for an interview. Before sending the CV to your prospective employer,
make sure to check it several times to correct any errors. Alternatively, ask a friend to review the
CV for any errors.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROFESSIONAL RESUME

Short Paragraph Targeted Resume LinkedIn Profile URL

Branding Profile High Impact Performance Core Competencies

Profile
Strong Work Experience/ Keyword (ATS) Education
Length of Work Experience

DON’T IN RESUME WRITING

• Don’t mispresent your education or job experience.

• Don’t give reasons on why you leave each job.
• Don’t get too personal.
• Don’t worry about the exact date Use the month and year.
• Don’t use a quirky format.
• Don’t list your past salary information.
• Don’t mislead employee with your GPA, skills or abilities.
• Don’t go over two pages.

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?

A cover letter is a one-page document that you submit as part of your job application (alongside
your CV or Resume). Its purpose is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional
background. A cover letter let you show a personal side and demonstrate why hiring you is a smart
decision.

PURPOSE OF COVER LETTER

• The main purpose of cover letter is to provide additional, more personal Information, something
difficult to GRASP reading resume
• Cover letter will aim to convey the employee because you are a great candidate to hire.

IMPORTANCE OF COVER LETTER

• Primary Importance is to land you an Interview

• For communication Because it is written in a tone of direct, Unassuming and convey Enthusiasm
• Express Your Interest in the Position
• Makes You Stand Out from Applicants
• Show how your skills and Expertise can help the Company
• Proves you Understand the needs of the company
• Talks about your promotions, gaps or why you offer 2 jobs at a time

CONTENTS OF COVER LETTER

❖ Information About you
❖ Date
❖ Contact person name, Title, Employer and Address
❖ Salutation
❖ Opening Paragraph
❖ Middle Paragraph
❖ Second Middle Paragraph
❖ Contact Information and Closing

SECTIONS OF COVER LETTER

THE OPENER

This is where you will briefly introduce yourself, say where you find it and Where it Interest you
THE BODY

This is main part of the letter Highlighting your skills and showing why you are the right person
for the job

THE GAP

The section where you talk about why you quit job for some times

THE CLOSING SECTION

This section Contain of Two things

1. The CTA
2. The Sign Off

TYPES OF COVER LETTER

Application Cover Letter

This is the standard cover letter used alongside a resume during a job application. The
application letter is geared toward a certain job, and it is tailored to the skills and specifications
listed in the job posting.
Prospecting Cover Letter
Like the application cover letter, the prospecting cover letter is written by a job seeker to a
company of interest. However, this type of cover letter inquiries about open job positions in
general. It is not a response to a specific job posting.
Networking Cover Letter
The networking cover letter is the black sheep of the cover letter family. This type of cover letter
is the most casual and tends to be the shortest. It still comes from the job seeker, but rather than
being sent to a company, it is sent out to former colleagues, mentors, friends, and other contacts.
It informs the recipient of the person’s status as a job seeker and asks them for help in their job
search.
DON’TS IN COVER LETTER

• Don’t start a cover letter with to whom it may concern

• Don’t submit generic cover letter
• Don’t summarize what you wrote in resume into cover letter
• Don’t make confession
• Don’t go over one page

WHAT IS LINKEDIN
A LinkedIn is a social network that focus on professional Networking and career development
WHY IS LINKEDIN IMPORTANT

Your LinkedIn Profile Builds Trust and Credibility

A well written LinkedIn profile will give you credibility and will establish you as a trustworthy
potential employee. Every time a recruiter contacts you, you can be sure that they've looked at
your profile.

Benefit OF OPTIMIZING YOUR LINKEDIN

• Help the recruiter understand that you are an expert in your field of work
• Make you stand out from the group of employees
• Boost your professional brand
• Establish relationship with recruiters and build more trust.

WHAT IS INDEED PROFILE

Indeed is American worldwide employment website for job listing

HOW TO OPTIMIZE AN INDEED PROFILE

❖ Use Your headline and summary to stand out
❖ Research on what employers are looking for
❖ Include Relevant Keyword (Resume)
❖ De

WHAT IS A THANK YOU LETTER?

Thank you letter is a letter, which is used when person/party wishes to express appreciation to
another

BENEFIT OF THANK YOU LETTER

 Help you stand out from the group of employees and demonstrate your interest to the role or
organization
 Keeping you fresh in the interviewer mind that you are the best candidate to hire
 Demonstrate common courtesy and respect
 Demonstrate your skills with written communication

WHAT IS FOLLOW-UP LETTER

A follow up letter is a letter sent after initial contact with a person, company or organization. The
purpose is to address any request or to thank the recipient

BENEFITS OF FOLLOW-UP LETTER

 Reconfirms your interest in the position and allows you to check the status of your application
 Provide the hiring with further detail on how your skill set align with the roles
 Give opportunity to address some information which wasn’t discussed during the interview.