The document provides guidance on different resume formats including chronological, functional, and combination formats. It also outlines the key components of a resume such as the heading with contact information, objective, professional summary, qualifications, work experience, and education. The chronological format emphasizes work history starting from most recent. The functional format focuses on skills rather than job history. The combination format includes elements of both.
2. CHRONOLOGICAL FORMAT
The chronological format is used to
emphasize the applicant’s work experiences
progress. It starts with the complete work
experiences, followed by the educational
background. It is best used if the applicant
is applying for a job related to his previous
experiences, and has ten to fifteen years
work experiences.
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4. FUNCTIONAL FORMAT
It focuses on the skills, not on the
work history. It is best used if the
applicant changed career or if re-
entering the industry after a long
absence. It is also used by the high
school or college students entering
the industry.
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6. COMBINATION or HYBRID FORMAT
It combines the chronological and
functional format. It works best if
the applicant is aiming for a career
change or wants to present both
skills and accomplishment.
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8. HEADING
The resume heading includes
the applicant’s complete name, current
address and contact details such as
cellphone number or e-mail address. The
heading can be written in the center or on
the left-side. Make sure that the formatting
style, especially the font type, looks
professional.
10. OBJECTIVES
An objective also referred to as job
objective or career objective, reflects the
applicant’s career goals and intention for
applying for the job. Remember to write
a direct and specific objective that
contains what you want to achieve in
your career and what the employer could
expect from you.
11. EXAMPLE:
Seeking an entry level in bar
waiter position with a focus on
serving alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverage, up selling
the drinks and taking order from
guests.
12. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional summary, also referred to as
‘career summary’ or ‘career
profile’, showcases your knowledge and
abilities. It includes short recent job
summary, together with your soft skills
(e.g. problem-solving capability,
adaptability to change, etc.).
13. EXAMPLE:
Good communicator, a flexible and
reliable Service Crew with two years
experience in providing customer
service, preparing food and
maintaining cleanliness of the store.
14. EXPERTIES AND ACHIEVEMENT
This also refers to the
‘professional skills’ and
‘qualification’ of the applicant. It
includes personal and technical
skills including the certifications
and recognition received.
16. WORK EXPERIENCE
This is also called "employment history,"
"relevant experience", or "work history."
Work experience is a part of a résumé
where the applicant states all previous
employment. If you have no work
experience yet, write first the educational
background, and include the optional
part Training and Seminar Attended.
18. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The educational background section
can also be labeled as Academic,
Academic Qualification or Education
and Certifications. Write the degree
together with your major, minor or
concentration (if there is any),
school and year attended.
