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COVER LETTER AND RESUME WRITING SEMINAR August 2, 2012 11:30AM-1:00PM Engineering Theater
A Guide to an Effective Cover Letter Sample Cover Letter Rsums That Get Noticed Rsum Writing Tips Sample Rsum
You must exhibit the relevant qualifications. Put focus on your academics, and back it up with your experiences.
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Keep professional documents professional. A rsum may outline a few of your interests, but first and foremost must represent your professionalism. Be sure to spell out your addresses and other pertinent details. Make sure that the email address you use is appropriate for work, and viable to use in business. Brevity is the soul of wit. Shakespeare got it right, and it is as true for literature as it is in rsum writing. Keep it brief and concise. Only include the most relevant details in the selection of your experiences and skills. Too many extraneous details may distract the reader from the experiences you want highlighted. Experience brings validity. In listing your significant achievements, it would be well to be more detailed. This part should be edited to bring focus to the qualifications you possess, based on what a prospective employer may be looking for. Focus on the task assigned, and its method of execution and solution. Indicate for whom and with whom the task was performed, why, and how. A good accomplishment statement usually follows the Problem-Action-Result format. Identify the problem and the goal to be achieved. Explain the project at hand and elaborate on the steps taken to achieve the objectives. It must be clear why the project was undertaken and what the desired result was.
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Qualifications are priority. Your qualifications must especially be highlighted. Make sure to incorporate whatever skills possible, such as language and programming. DO NOT EXAGGERATE your proficiency. It would not be well to have the qualifications on your rsum exceed your actual skills when put to the test in an interview. Make an impression. Employers are not just aiming to get a position filled; theyre also looking for the proper person to fill it. It is good to list your experiences outside academia and work. A rsum should also be representative of the unique interests that define you. Employers will most likely be interested in more than ones qualifications.
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Be brief and concise. Try to use phrases instead of sentences, and avoid overly verbose descriptions. Do not lie or exaggerate. Customize your rsum depending on the position you are applying for. Bullet points can be good, but make sure they dont exceed two lines. Avoid using personal pronouns such as I or my. Quantify your achievements and experiences.
Begin your phrases with verbs. Do not modify previous job titles. Use only one font and a decent font size (10-12). Revise, revise, and revise. Eliminate all possible errors, grammatical or otherwise. Make sure your rsum looks professional, and clean. Do not get too creative with it.
Pedro C. Parker
21 New Mexico Apartments, Castro Street, Barangay Shield 1129 Permanent Address: 42 Webber Street, Marikina City 1621 +632 690 8080 (H); +63918 888 8888 (M) / pedroparker@gmail.com OBJECTIVE An engineering position that shall maximize my knowledge and leadership skills in setting a long-term career goal in the construction management industry.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2009 to present College of Engineering, University of the Philippines - Diliman Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Candidate for Magna cum laude [GWA 1.409] Candidate for Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Student (MOCES) 2012 2005 to 2009 Philippine Science High School - Diliman Consistent Directors Lister (GWA 1.5 above) for 4 years President of the Student Association 2008-2009 WORK EXPERIENCE 2011 to 2012 The Energy Department of Initiative Engineering, Inc. Specifically invited by Head of Operations Nicole Pury Was privileged enough to listen in on the committee for the reparations made to the damaged Bifrost Rainbow Bridge in Batangas. 2008 to 2009 Intern D.M. Consunji, Inc. Reported directly to the Project Manager and was assigned to 2 out of the 3 departments of the 3-hectare Construction Project: Construction and Procurement. Trained on Cost Estimation and Scheduling. Performed site inspections for quality control. Lectured on the organizational structure of engineering contractors and on site operations and procedures. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UP Career Assistance Program for Engineering Students (UP CAPES) Project Manager for Career Networking Event (July 2012-present) - Led a team of 20 members in organizing a dinner gathering for 150 top Engineering Students and Leaders, and over 10 companies. Member, Jobfair Logistics (July 2010-February 2011) - Prepared the booth layout across 4 floors for over 80 companies. Facilitated the storage and security of company items. UP Association of Civil Engineering Students (UP ACES) Co-head for Applications (June 2010-October 2010) - Facilitated 40 applicants in their fulfillment of their requirements to become a member of ACES. Vice President for Internal Affairs (January 2011-present) Handles the interpersonal relationships within the organization and oversees the dissemination of announcements to more than 100 members. UP Red Cross Youth (UP RCY) Head, Medical Mission (May 2010) Organized a Medical Mission in Zambales attended by 20 volunteers. Coordinator, Ondoy Relief Operations (September 2009) Gathered more than 50 volunteers and facilitated a relief operation in Barangay San Andreas, Novaliches. OTHER DATA Has excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Dev C++, and Java. Modeled for LOreal in 2008.
NAVIGATE
Career Path Orientation Seminar July 24: 1:00-2:30PM, Engineering Theater July 25: 1:00-2:30PM, Engineering Theater July 26: 11:30AM-1:00PM, EEE LC 2
TRANSCRIBE
Cover Letter and Rsum Writing Seminar August 2: 11:30AM-1:00PM, Engineering Theater
EQUIP
Workshop on Image-Building August 13: 8:00AM-12:30PM, Engineering Theater
TRANSMIT
Job Interview Talk and Simulation Seminar August 28: 11:30AM-1:00PM, P&G Room Simulation September 3-7
SALUTE
Jumpstart Your Career: Networking Event September 22