Lesson on How to Write a Resume for Employment

Basics of Writing a Resume

1. BIODATA / RESUMé

2. What is a resumé? A resume tells the employer about your work experiences, skills, and trainings. Your resume should be properly formatted with a simple font so it is visually appealing to the reader. The content of your resume is as important as the presentation. It is important to personalize your resume so it reflects your skills and abilities and connects them with the jobs for which you are applying.

3. Essential parts of the resume Heading Objective Personal Information Educational Background Work and Related Experiences Skills / Abilities Character References

4. Heading The heading consists of the full name of the applicant and contact information which include complete address, telephone number/s, and email address. Example: MARQUEZ, JOANNA MARIE BORJA 1036 Padilla St., San Miguel, Manila Telephone Number: 7612345 E-mail Address: [email protected]

5. OBJECTIVE Objective is an optional part of a resume. The objective highlights your intention for applying for the job. If you decide to include an objective, specify the type of position you are seeking. Example: To seek a challenging career in a prestigious company where I can utilize my skills and abilities in the field of Office Administration.

6. PERSONAL INFORMATION It includes general information of the applicant such as name, date of birth, gender, parent’s name and occupation, religion, height, weight, etc. Example: Date of Birth : August 2, 1994 Place of Birth : Manila Civil Status : Married Religion : Roman Catholic

7. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND It is where you show the employer your academic achievements. List the colleges you attended, the degrees you attained, and year graduated. Example: Bachelor in Secondary Education Holy Rosary College Tala, Caloocan City 2018

8. WORK AND RELATED EXPERIENCES It is the list of work experiences from present to past which includes the position held, name of the company, address of the company and exact year of employment including internship. Example: Cashier KFC Nagtahan Branch Nagtahan , Sampaloc, Manila July 10, 2018 - June 20, 2019

9. SKILLS / ABILITIES This part of your resume includes the skills and abilities that are related to the job for which you are applying. Include skills that are relevant to the position you are interested in, such as computer skills, software skills, and language skills. Example: Excellent knowledge in using the computer (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other software application.

10. CHARACTER REFERENCES Also called personal references provided by someone to attest the applicant’s character and abilities. Example: Dr. Marina S. San Pedro Principal Metro Polytechnic College (MPC) Camarin Road, Caloocan City Tel. No. 3459871

11. Additional Information: Examination/s Passed Hobbies and Interest Trainings / Seminars Attended Awards / Recognition Received Membership in Organization / Association

12. ACTIVITY Using the Microsoft (MS) Word application, create your comprehensive resumé and letter of intent . Assume that you are already a holder of a Bachelor’s degree and have experience in a company. Save your work as Surname_BSOA1A_Resume Surname_BSOA1A_LetterOfIntent L etter -sized paper (8.5 x 11) 1” on all sides - margin