Business Communication and

Professional Speech
Presented By:
Kinza Ashfaq
Roll No:
LCM-4065
Topic:
Reading and Writing Resume and Letter of Application
What is a Resume?

Resume, meaning summary, comes from French. A resume (also spelled résumé) is a
formal document that serves to show a person’s career background and skills. In most
cases, it’s created in order to help a candidate to land a new job. A traditional resume
consists of a professional summary, work history, and education sections. It works like
your job hunt marketing document.
What is the purpose of a Resume?

The purpose of a resume is to introduce yourself to employers, present your

qualifications, and secure an interview. The goal of writing a resume is to
showcase your experience, education, and skills in a standardized format which
is easy for recruiters to read.
How to write a Resume?

➢ Choose a resume format

➢ Personal Information
➢ Career Objective or Summary
➢ Add your education, certifications, and any other relevant information
➢ Work Experiences
➢ Skill, Strengths or Interests
➢ Tailor your resume and optimize for applicant tracking systems
➢ Polish up your grammar and formatting
1. Choose a Resume Format

There are three standard resume formats: chronological, functional, and hybrid
(sometimes called a combination resume). For most job seekers, a hybrid resume format,
which puts equal emphasis on skills and work experience, is the best choice. However, in
some cases, a chronological or functional resume might work better.
2. Personal Information

The top of your resume should include the following information:

➢Name
➢Phone number
➢Location (City, State, Zip Code)
➢Email Address
➢LinkedIn profile URL
3. Career Objective or Summary

A sentence or two outlining your skills and your work ambitions. If you’ve recently left
school or university and don’t have much professional experience yet, begin your resume
with a career objective .
4. Add your Education, Certifications and any
other information

List your latest education experience first and work backwards, this includes courses or
qualifications you’ve completed at university or other institutions that relate to the role you’re
interested in applying for.
5. Work Experiences

It’s where you tell your career history. Your job titles, company names, duties, and years
worked. Place them in order with the most recent job first. Under each job, use bullet points
to give a brief overview of your responsibilities and achievements, weaving in the skills you
used. You can also mention relevant internships and volunteer work in this section.
6. Skills, Strengths or Interests

Job-related skills that may be of value to your prospective employer. Well-crafted key skills
sections can boost your chances of getting a job.
7. References

Most employers will require references from people you know professionally who can vouch
for your skills and abilities. You could include contact and company details for a former
employer, manager, or an academic advisor if they agree to be your referee, or you might
wish to write “references available on request”.
 Cover Letter

A cover letter is a one-page document that introduces a job seeker’s work history,

professional skills, and personal interest in applying for a job.

The main purpose of a cover letter is to support the content of your resume. Your resume

focuses on your qualifications and achievements, and your cover letter expands on those

achievements, showcases your personality, and explains why you’d be a good fit for the

company.
How to write a cover letter?

Here’s how to make a cover letter in six steps:

1. Write out your contact information (and the employer’s details)

2. Address the hiring manager (ideally by their name)

3. Put together a clear, targeted opening paragraph

4. Write informative, relevant body paragraphs

5. Finish with a concise, direct closing paragraph

6. Sign off (“Sincerely,” and your name below)