Resume

• Chronological

  • 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.
• Functional

  • 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.
• 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.
• Objectives


  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.
• 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.).
• Educational Background


  This 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.
• Full Block Format


  This is the most common layout used in writing cover letter. In this format, all parts are justified to the left.
• Modified Block Format


  is a type of format where applicant’s address, complementary close, signature and sender’s identification is shifted to the right side. Note that the first sentence in the body or in each paragraph is not indented.
• Semi-block Format


  The least used format is the semi- block. It is almost the same as the modified block format; however, the difference is that the first sentence in each paragraph is indented.