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Career Services Student Services Department
Industry
Education
Requirement
Working
Condition
Advancement
Opportunity
Personal
Satisfaction
Pay
Values
HOW DO I APPLY?
WRITE A RESUME
THE RESUME
THE RESUME
THE RESUME
Content
Personal Particulars
1. Full Name (as per IC/Passport)
2. Current Address
3. Current Contact Details Email & Mobile
4. Age / Date of Birth
THE RESUME
Content
Personal Particulars*
5. Marital Status
6. Nationality
7. Gender
(*optional)
THE RESUME
Content
Career Objectives
What you want to Achieve?
(in 3-5 years)
Eg: To pursue a highly rewarding career,
seeking for a job in a challenging and
healthy work environment where I can utilize
my skills and knowledge efficiently for
organizational growth.
THE RESUME
Content
Academic Background
List in reverse chronological order
1. Year Attended
2. Name of Institution
3. Qualification
(Example: BSc (Hons) in Information Technology)
4. Academic Standing
5. Deans List or Scholarship (if any)
THE RESUME
Content
Extra-Curricular Activities
List in reverse chronological order
1. Period of Involvement
2. Name of Club/ Society/ Student Body
3. Position Held
4. Responsibilities & Achievements
* Highlight involvements that demonstrates
leadership or teamwork
* Use action verbs & figures
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Content
Work Experiences
What are Work Experiences?
- Part-time / Temporary Jobs
- Full-time / Permanent Jobs
- Internships / Practical Training
- Volunteer Work / Community
Service
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Content
Work Experiences (contd)
List in reverse chronological order
1. Period Worked
2. Position Held
3. Name of Organisation
4. Responsibilities & Achievements
* Use Action Verbs:- Developed, Achieved, Designed
* Use Figures:- Target sales of RM10,000
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Content
Skills
Highlight important skills in todays
JOB MARKET
- Example: Planning & Organising, Time
Management,Report Writing
- State where you have learnt the skills
Technical Skills
- List of software/applications
/programming languages that
you are good at (Level of Proficiency)
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Content
Language Proficiency
Written & Spoken Ability
Highlight other Spoken Languages
- Include certificates if any
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Content
References
1 or 2 Referees should suffice
Referees MUST be of professional relationship
- Lecturer / Club & Society Advisor
- Former Employer
Always seek permission from referees first
THE RESUME
Content
References
Details required:
1. Name
2. Designation
3. Name of Organisation
4. Contact Details
Not necessary to insert into resume if it exceeds 2 pages
- Just state Available upon request
THE RESUME
IMPORTANT NOTE
1. STANDARDISE font type & size
- Arial font, size 11 preferred
THE RESUME
IMPORTANT NOTE
4. Must be UP-TO-DATE
5. Avoid handwritten corrections on typed resume
6. Do not use correction fluid at all on misprints
-Retype and reprint on a fresh sheet of paper
7. Should NOT have SPELLING/ GRAMMATICAL ERRORS
8. Ensure CONTACT DETAILS are included
- Use appropriate EMAIL ADDRESS
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IMPORTANT NOTE
8. PHOTOS formal attire required
9. Prepare EXTRA copies of resume for the interview
10. Bring along your CERTIFICATES/TRANSCRIPTS
for the interview
11. DO NOT stretch the truth - OVERSELL
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