3. The uses of resumes
Self-marketing tool tailored to your objective
First link between you and the potential employer
4. What is the purpose of a resume?
Focuses the interviewer’s attention on your strongest
points
Gives you full credit for your achievements
Presents a positive picture of your best qualities
5. Types of resume formats
Functional
Highlights skills pertinent to your job objective
Chronological
Combines all your experience and employment history
6. Similarities and differenced of the
two
Both display basic information such as:
Name, address, phone number, education experience
The information is presented differently
7. Information in a Resume
Name
Adress
Phone number
Career objectives
Professional profile
Educational information
Description of experience
Emplyment history
8. High Schools and Resume Usage
10%
Knowledge about
40% Resumes
30% Knowledge about
Writing a Resume
Knowledge about the
Purpose of a Resume
20%
Has used a resume
