RÉSUMÉ

WRITING
WI09 – Work Immersion

Prepared by: RMGabatin

 Important Elements of
a Résumé.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Many modern resumes rarely present an - For applicants who are more experienced, they
objective. might write something like this:
- Instead, traditional work objectives are - Marketing professional with five-year
replaced by a Professional Summary. background in social media marketing
campaigns, with an average of PhP 2.5
- A professional summary typically includes million in new marketing contracts every
specific skills, qualifications, or background year.
that bring you to the job.
- For fresh graduates, or for someone who has
no experience yet might write something like
this:
- Business major with digital marketing
specialization, particularly on social
media channels.
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 Important Elements of
a Résumé.
CONTACT INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Select contact information that you prefer. When listing your education, use reverse
Refrain from presenting multiple addresses or chronology. Meaning, list the most recent, first.
emails.
List your degree/major first. Your degree and/or
Include both your home and mobile number. If major is more important than your
you have multiple phone numbers, only include school/institution.
the one that you can be easily reached.
Include any noteworthy accomplishment or
When including your email, make sure to create recognition in each education level.
one that is professionally- or formally-sounding
(if you don’t have one yet).

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 Important Elements of
a Résumé.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- List your jobs in reverse chronological order.
Meaning, start with your current job (or the
most recent), and then work your way down.
- If you have no work experience yet, you may
include volunteer work or internship (on-
the-job training) experiences under this
category.
- If you have lots of experience, focus on the
jobs that are relevant to your potential
employer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- If you are still connected to your employer, use
present tense when referring to your work.
Otherwise, use past tense.
- Current: Facilitates training for near-
hires.
- Past: Facilitated training for near-
hires.
- As you write your work experience, emphasize
skills and accomplishments that match the
position you are applying for.
- Avoid overused phrases like “problem solver”,
“hard working”, “team player”, etc. Instead,
demonstrate them through your
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 Important Elements of
a Résumé.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- This section is more common on specialized
fields. The goal, here, is to list certifications,
programs attended, qualifications gained, or
abilities that fit the job you are seeking.
INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
- This section is often optional. Employers
aren’t usually interested in your hobbies or
extracurricular activities because they seldom
relate to the job.
- However, for fresh graduates who has no work
or volunteer experience, you might list
interests and activities.
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 Important Elements of
a Résumé.
REFERENCES
- If you are to include references, make sure that - Certain items shouldn’t be included in your
the person you include in your résumé is
aware and agreed to be listed as a reference.
- Be selective. Choose only professionals who
can objectively vouch for your skills and
character.
- Do NOT include friends and family in your
reference.
OMMISSIONS
- Irrelevant jobs and activities
résumé because they aren’t needed to - If you are applying for
determine your qualifications. More professional positions and
importantly, they may create bias against you. you already have a few
- Age and marital status years of experience, your
summer job or part-time
- Expected salary or “Salary negotiable”
job is likely no longer
- Salary negotiation normally relevant.
happens when employers are
ready to hire you. Prove
yourself, first.
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THANKS!

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Learning Task
Create your own resume. You can make it as visually appealing as
you can as long as you include all the “Important Elements of a
Résumé” . You may use online templates or the ones readily
available in MS Word.
30 pts.