TYPES OF RESUME
1. Chronological
2. Functional
3. Combination/Hybrid
Format
1. Chronological
◦ This presents the experiences of the applicant
arranged in time sequence.
◦ This reveals work stability and promotion
record of employment
2. Functional
◦ This focuses on the skills and accomplishments
of the applicant relegating to the side-line the
broken record of employment.
3. Combination
◦ This combines the features of the first two
kinds of resume. As such, this highlights job
history as well as capabilities.
Contents of all Resumes
PERSONAL INFORMATION
◦ Includes age, sex(gender), civil status, birthday,
birthplace, citizenship, nationality and others.
◦ Career objective or a short sentence describing
what you hope to attain can also be included
here.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
◦ Can also be labelled Academic Preparation or
Professional Training
◦ States the degrees obtained and the schools
where these degrees were obtained
◦ If you graduated with honors, specify them
Employment Record
◦ Must start with the latest employment
◦ Mention job tittles and their nature, and
responsibilities required, accomplishments and
promotions as well as the inclusive dates of
employment
Summary of Skills
◦ This can also be called Skills and Abilities,
Special Skills, Highlights of Skills
◦ Special skills such as computer know-how are
mentioned here
◦ Mention here the seminars of trainings you
underwent in connection to your special skills
Other pertinent miscellaneous information
◦ Membership and Officership in Organizations
◦ Language or dialects spoken
Character References
◦ As courtesy, be sure to ask permission from
people you will use as your character
references, ideally three or four credible
individuals who may be your past instructors
and employers who know what type of person
you are, and who are familiar with your work.
1. Make a list of information regarding you.
2. Create a rough draft with special
consideration format, other entries should be
divided into distinct sections with appropriate
headings.
[Link] the resume, Proofread carefully. Be
consistent in your style, font size and others.
Polish and refine it.
Important Reminders in Writing a Resume
Arrange the parts of resume according to your
purpose.
The content must be thoroughly checked to
avoid errors.
Do not use the pronoun “I”.
Do not write the word “Resume” in the heading.
Avoid using humor and anecdotes.
This is primarily used when applying for an
international scholarship, scientific or research
position or when applying for a fellowship or
grants.
Like a resume, it includes your name, contact
information, education, skills and experience,
publications, professional associations and
licenses.
Curriculum Vitae and Resume
Length – Curriculum vitae is longer, more
detailed synopsis of background and skills.
Content- Since a curriculum vitae is more
detailed and comprehensive, it is longer.
Purpose- Curriculum vitae is used in applying for
an international scholarship, and the likes while
resume is more on plying for a job.
Pointers
Words/Morphemes
Fragments and Phrases
Clauses
Sentences
- kinds of Sentences (Structure)
Basic Sentence Patterns
Business Letter Writing
Application Letter
Resume
