On September 19, a Jobs Fair for Marikenyos will again be held. I was told by an organizer from a barangay in District 2 that among the weaknesses they observed with applicants in their jobs fair was the way they treat and write their resumes. Many of the resumes were handed in a mess and poorly written.
Since resumes are very important part of the application process, let me help you prepare and hand it over with success.
Since resumes are very important part of the application process, let me help you prepare and hand it over with success.
GUIDES IN WRITING THAT WINNING RESUME
1. A resume should look like a resume, not a computer printed biodata. Whatever your academic background is, you can prepare a good looking and professional resume. Do not just copy the format of a template biodata from a school supply or grocery.
2. Your resume need not be too lengthy nor too short. It should be the right length containing the best and important information about you that would woo future employer. A one page resume is not enough to make an impressive impression nor a 10-page resume that may make the reader bored or sleepy.
3. Organize your resume and make it easy to read. An effective resume starts with your accomplishments and credentials that would make an impression to the employer that you can be considered or even qualified for the job. If you have an impressive employment background, start with it. Don’t forget to write your accomplishments in your work or your duties and responsibilities. Next would be your academic background and other academic achievements. Highlight your special skills and qualifications that would convince the employer you’re the one for the job!
4. Proofread your resume. Make sure there are no typographical errors, wrong spelling, or grammatical errors in it. If you’re not very sure of your command in English, let a friend or family check it for you.
5. Do not put information that are not relevant to the position you are applying for. For instance, you need not put your affiliation to organizations nor your hobbies that would not backup your application in that company.
6. Very basic and important: take care of your resume. Put in a folder, do not fold it, present it neatly and crumple-free. You are your resume. How it look like represents you.
2. Your resume need not be too lengthy nor too short. It should be the right length containing the best and important information about you that would woo future employer. A one page resume is not enough to make an impressive impression nor a 10-page resume that may make the reader bored or sleepy.
3. Organize your resume and make it easy to read. An effective resume starts with your accomplishments and credentials that would make an impression to the employer that you can be considered or even qualified for the job. If you have an impressive employment background, start with it. Don’t forget to write your accomplishments in your work or your duties and responsibilities. Next would be your academic background and other academic achievements. Highlight your special skills and qualifications that would convince the employer you’re the one for the job!
4. Proofread your resume. Make sure there are no typographical errors, wrong spelling, or grammatical errors in it. If you’re not very sure of your command in English, let a friend or family check it for you.
5. Do not put information that are not relevant to the position you are applying for. For instance, you need not put your affiliation to organizations nor your hobbies that would not backup your application in that company.
6. Very basic and important: take care of your resume. Put in a folder, do not fold it, present it neatly and crumple-free. You are your resume. How it look like represents you.
Whether you’re eyeing that position in a company in Marikina or those high-paying Boston jobs, these guides to writing that winning resume would surely help.
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#1 by Mrs. Yolanda C.Cudal on September 15th, 2008
Mam Mhel,
#2 by Yolanda C. Cudal on September 15th, 2008
Mam Mhel,
Thank you for posting your Schedule of Job Fair on Sept. 19, 2008.I hope this will enable more graduates of young men and women who are seeking jobs for so long time.Thanks for your column and it will help a lot for those seeking good jobs.Sana po ay monthly po kayong magpost ng schedule for job fair sa Marikina.Salamat po at More Power and GOD BLESS YOU!
#3 by Yolanda C. Cudal on September 15th, 2008
Mam Mhel,
Thank you very much for your column especially your staff in posting job fair in Marikina.I hope this will be of great help for those graduates in seeking their greener pasture in life.Again, more power and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
#4 by mhel on September 16th, 2008
hi yolanda!
thanks for your wonderful words.
we hope we’ll be able to help more people through this blog and through the jobs fair.
mhels last blog post..Mobile Passporting in Marikina this October!
#5 by alvin baldago on October 10th, 2008
im alvin baldago from marikina.im now working here in macau china as a security officer in hotel casino.im going back home this coming oct 16 and im planing to look for a job,,hope you can help me
#6 by mhel on October 14th, 2008
hi alvin!
thanks for writing. what i can suggest is simply check this blog from time to time to see if there are job opportunities that matches your skills.
good luck!