UST Counseling and Career Office

You on Paper
(Resume Writing Tips for
Newbies)

What is a resume?
a marketing piece or an
advertisement of yourself
not an autobiography
not a Curriculum Vitae or CV

A Resume is not a CV
A CV is a detailed, lengthy and
structured outline of ones educational
background, publications, projects,
awards and work history
A CV is running up to 20 pages
A CV is used by educators and
scientists boasting extensive academic
and professional credentials seeking
positions in education or research

Purpose of a resume
Impress a potential employer and get
you an interview
Forces you to gather and clarify selfinformation
Lets you present yourself in the most
favorable way

Research
Know Yourself
Current Values, Interests, Skills,
Personality Traits and Personal Priorities

Explore Career Opportunities

Matching goals, transferable skills, and

personal needs to a career path.

Resume Requirements
Neat, professional appearance,
must be in typeface
No negative information is given
All words are spelled correctly
Brief content
Writing is clear, concise, and easy to
read
All information is true

Writing TIPS
Name, address, telephone number must
be written
A second telephone number may be
included
Email address (formal)
nerizapineda@gmail.com
X angprettyko@yahoo.com

Your name should stand out

capitalized or bold font

Writing TIPS
Career objective or cover letter?
o A career objective may be included in the
resume.
o The request for a cover letter usually
depends on the prospective employer.
Prepare one just in case.

Work history or education?

o It depends. Find out which will be more
impressive to a potential employer.

Writing TIPS
Education
o You can abbreviate your degree since most
are familiar with the common ones (ex. B.A.,
B.S., M.A. M.S., and Ph.D.)
o Degree or diploma, Major field of study
Name and location of educational
institution
o Begin with your highest degree
o Elementary and high school may or may not
be included

Writing TIPS
Employment
o Job or position title
o Employer name and location (exact
address is not necessary)
o Inclusive dates
o Brief duties and responsibilities

Writing TIPS
Affiliations
o List only those which are relevant
o Keep in mind that employers are
interested only in the ones that are
assets for the position
o Include licenses and certifications

Writing TIPS
Types of wordings to be used
o Telegraphic phrases
o Use specific action words
o Be consistent
o Do not abbreviate

Writing TIPS
References
o You may write
References available upon request.
References furnished upon request.
o Prepare 3-5 references

Name
Position
Employer / affiliation
Contact information (business telephone number,
cellphone number, email address)

*** Ask permission first.

Writing TIPS
Avoid:
o including personal data in the resume
o salary history or expectations
o reasons for leaving past job/s
o hobbies and leisure time activities unless
these are definite assets (if so, include
when listing skills or accomplishments)
o Social Security number
o using designed/perfumed paper

SUGGESTED FORMAT of UST

CCC

Thank you!