R&W SKILLS-FINAL-W38-Professional Correspondence-Resume.pptx

Lesson

1. Professional Correspondence

2. Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to: Define and identify Resume as one of the written methods of Professional Correspondence through discussion. b. Write their own resume for future purposes. c. Show appreciation of resume by understanding its importance as they look for a job in the near future.

3. Correspondence is a commonly used form of communication in business.

4. In the past, correspondence was mostly exchanged through written physical letters or telegraphs. In today’s world, the definition of correspondence has expanded by the inclusion of digital media.

5. E-mails , text messages , documents exchanged through social platforms and digital agreements are new ways to deliver correspondence. The formal element embedded into these written methods of communication makes them appropriate to transmit important business information between businesses or from businesses to clients.

6. What is a Resume?

7. A resume is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications , including your relevant work experience , skills , education , and notable accomplishments .

8. Usually paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and hirable. The spelling of “résumé” actually originates from French, and means “summary.”

9. Resume should include the following sections: Contact details: include your first and last name, phone number, and email address. Additionally, you can add your LinkedIn profile if yours is up to date, and your mailing address if you want to prove you live near the place you’re applying.

10. Resume should include the following sections: Introduction: a concise overview of your professional background and key qualifications. Your introduction can be in the form of a resume summary, professional profile, resume objective, or qualifications summary.

11. Resume should include the following sections: Experience: list any relevant work experience you have. Include your title, the company you worked for, years worked, and a bulleted list of your key responsibilities and notable successes. Be sure to also include as many relevant accomplishments on your resume as possible.

12. Resume should include the following sections: Education: Include your school names, highest degree earned, majors and minors. Additionally, you can add your GPA and relevant coursework if you lack experience or it’s related to the position.

13. Resume should include the following sections: Skills: include any resume skills you possess that are relevant to the position. Be sure to use a strong mix of hard skills and soft skills to demonstrate that you’re a well-rounded candidate.

14. Types of Résumé Format 1) Chronological Format The chronological format is used to emphasize the applicant’s work experiences progress. It starts with the complete work experiences, followed by the educational background. It is best used if the applicant is applying for a job related to his previous experiences, and has ten to fifteen years work experiences.

15. 1) Chronological Format Heading Objective: Work Experience: Educational Background: Skills/Expertise: Voluntary Activities/Involvement:

16. Types of Résumé Format 2) Functional Format Functional format, on the other hand, focuses on the skills, not on the work history. It is best used if the applicant changed career or if re-entering the industry after a long absence. It is also used by the high school or college students entering the industry.

17. 2) Functional Format Heading --------------------------- Objective: Professional Summary: Work Experience: Educational Background: Skills and Expertise:

18. Types of Résumé Format 3) Combination or Hybrid Format Combination or Hybrid combines the chronological and functional format. It works best if the applicant is aiming for a career change or wants to present both skills and accomplishment.

19. 3) Combination or Hybrid Format Heading -------------------------- Objective: Professional Summary: Expertise and Achievements: Work Experience: Educational Background:

20. Basic features of a Resume 1) Heading The resume heading includes the applicant’s complete name, current address and contact details such as cell phone number or e-mail address. The heading can be written in the center or on the left-side. Make sure that the formatting style, especially the font type, looks professional. The heading contains basic information about the applicant.

21. 1) Heading Example: Alexa S. Cabido Fidel Bas St. Purok Malipayon , Brgy . Mohon , Talisay City, Cebu Phone: [phone] Mobile: [phone] e-mail: [email protected]

22. Basic features of a Resume 2) Objectives An objective also referred to as job objective or career objective, reflects the applicant’s career goals and intention for applying for the job . Remember to write a direct and specific objective that contains what you want to achieve in your career and what the employer could expect from you.

23. 2) Objectives Example: To land a job as hotel chamberlain, making every room a home of their own.

24. Basic features of a Resume 3) Professional Summary Professional summary, also referred to as ‘career summary’ or ‘career profile’, showcases your knowledge and abilities. It includes short recent job summary, together with your soft skills (e.g. problem-solving capability, adaptability to change, etc.)

25. 3) Professional Summary This example highlights the most valuable and recent job experience of the applicants. Good cleaner, a flexible and hardworking. Hotelier with one year experience in providing customer service, preparing beds and maintaining cleanliness of the hotel rooms.

26. Basic features of a Resume 4) Expertise and Achievement This also refers to the ‘professional skills’ and ‘qualification’ of the applicant. It includes personal and technical skills including the certifications and recognition received.

27. 4) Expertise and Achievement Example: Order Taking Skills Received recognition as best housekeeper dated October 2004 excellent in finishing room make up on time Explanation: This is the part where the applicant, with or without experience, can write a detailed description of his abilities and skills.

28. Basic features of a Resume 5) Work Experience This is also called "employment history," "relevant experience", or "work history." Work experience is a part of a résumé where the applicant states all 4 previous employment. If you have no work experience yet, write first the educational background, and include the optional part Training and Seminar Attended.

29. 5) Work Experience Example: Housekeeper Camiguin Highland Resort (August 2002- October 2005) Explanation: The example shows the applicant’s job title, the employer and the length of service.

30. Basic features of a Resume 6) Educational Background The educational background section can also be labelled as Academic, Academic Qualification or Education and Certifications. Write the degree together with your major, minor or concentration (if there is any), school and year attended.

31. 6) Educational Background Example: TESDA Camiguin School of Arts and Trades 2001-2002 Explanation: The inclusion of educational background from preschool to junior high school is not required in this part. Mentioning only the details on where and when the applicant got his senior high school and college degree would be enough.

32. 33 References Most employers will require references from people you know professionally who can vouch for your skills and abilities.

33. Why resume is important?

34. ‘’The best part for tomorrow, is doing your best today.’’