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We recommend you to read
and understand the resume objective first before attempting writing
yours
Purpose:
To illustrate skills
relevant to the type of work you are seeking.
How to write a
Resume
Treat your resume as your
own personal advertisement / promotional brochure.
Highlight those things about you that are the most interesting, the
most impressive, the most unique
It should be an accurate
reflection of who you are and portray you to your best possible
advantage.
5 STEPS to writing an effective resume:
1. Taking an inventory of your skills and experiences
2. Finding a suitable employer
3. Choosing the right format
4. Writing your C.V.
5. Customizing your C.V. for each application
FORMAT
It depends on a variety of
factors. Refer to your skills, achievements and interests and
consider the chart below:
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CHRONOLOGICAL |
FUNCTIONAL |
COMBINATION |
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PROS |
Emphasizes
relevant work experience, continuity and career growth |
Highlights
skills not apparent in job descriptions or acquired in other
ways
Good
for beginning or changing career paths
A
way to bring together disjointed employment experiences |
Highlights
both skills and experiences
Most
detailed and comprehensive format
Good
for targeting a specific job or industry |
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CONS |
Exposes gaps in employment
history
Skills
may not be readily apparent |
Fails
to provide support for the skills highlighted
Does
not represented a clear career path |
Can
be confusing if not well written
Can lose focus |
General guide how to write your
resume, click
here
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