NYJC Career & Education Guidance

A NYJC PCCG Project

Resume April 19, 2007

nycareerguidance @ 5:01 am

misc1.jpg Resume preparation can be a daunting task, especially for a fresh graduate. However, our resumes are often crucial as they help form our future employer’s first impression of us.

With a professional resume in hand, students will be able to pitch their potential and skills appropriately and stand out from the masses.

 

The following tips may help craft a better document:

Always use quality white paper.
Font should be no smaller than 12 point.
Use sub-headings as this will help employers decipher information. They include:

 

Personal details: (Name, gender, address, telephone number, marital status,  nationality, ethnicity)

 

Employment history:
 

  • Always commence with your present or most recent employer
  • Include the name of your ex-employer
  • State the job title and length of your employment
  • Very quickly, give an overview of your previous duties.
  • Mention your achievements and give evidence. However, this should be brief.
  • If you are a fresh graduate, highlight your achievements in school instead.
     

 

Education qualification: (Your academic achievement, college, year you attained the qualification)

 

Annex: (This may include copies of your certificates and testimonials)
 

  

Action words to use in your resume: Some of these words include:

 Wrote

 Formed

 Prepared

 Improved

 Organised / co-ordinated

 Motivated

 Negotiated

 Led

 Planned

 Handled

 Contributed

 Awarded

 Executed

 Achieved

 Implemented

 Hit the target

 Exceeded

 Co-operated
 

 

How to package your resume: It is always better to send out your resume in an A4 size envelop and avoid folding  it. Proof reading is a must to avoid mistakes and rejection.
Remember your resume should be no more than 2 A4 pages and customise your resume to suit your employer.
 

Checklist for your resume:

  • Have you included a recent and presentable passport size photograph of yourself?
  • Have you kept your resume short and direct?
  • Have you attached a cover letter?
  • Have you included your telephone number or email address?
  • Have you stated your most recent job first?
  • Have you personalised your resume to suit the company?
  • Do not send in more than one application for the same position.
  • Do not use fancy, coloured and perfumed paper.
  • Do not use liquid paper.
  • Do not exceed 2 pages.
     

Some resources:

CV Tips
http://www.cvtips.com/

How to Write a Resume
http://www.how-to-write-a-resume.org/