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To Write anTo Write an

Effective ResumeEffective Resume

Tai Tran

www.taitran.com

Composed April 2004

Updated November 2008
http://www.taitran.com/http://www.taitran.com/


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AgendaAgenda

What should be in the resume

Hints

Resume process


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OverviewOverview


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ObjectivesObjectives

To give a brief introduction to resumewriting

To save time for you as an applicantand save time for your potentialemployers recruitment executives inprocessing your application


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ResumeResume

Curriculum Vitae


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What is a ResumeWhat is a Resume

Description of your objective, skills,education, accomplishments, andexperiences

A marketing piece

Purpose: to win you interviews


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What is Not a ResumeWhat is Not a Resume

DO NOT

Include your relatives information

Write as a letter

SHOULD NOT INCLUDE Interests, hobbies unless relevant to the job

NEED NOT INCLUDE

Age, Birthday


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Types of ResumeTypes of Resume

1. Reversed-Chronicle order

2. Skill-Based

3. Creative


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Reversed-Chronicle ResumeReversed-Chronicle Resume

Contact: Full Name, Email, Phone, Address, Hint ofGender

Objective(s)

Skills

Experience

Latest relevant job Position

Responsibilities

Details of what you did

Second latest relevant job

First relevant job

Summary of published research/articles

Education

References

Additional Information


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Skill-Based ResumeSkill-Based Resume

Contact: Full Name, Email, Phone, Address, Hint ofGender

Objective(s)

Skills

Relevant skill 1Job 1 that helped you improve skill 1

Job 2 for skill 1

Relevant skill 2

Relevant skill

Summary of published research/articles

Education

References

Additional Information


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Creative ResumeCreative Resume


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Write the ResumeWrite the Resume


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Where to startWhere to start

Research your target organization: businessdomain, market, technology focus

Review all relevant skills, knowledge andexperience

List all abilities and skills you have developedthrough your education, work experience, andcommunity activities

Make a second list of you major accomplishments,

with personal traits that helped you achieve them Consider the two lists. Decide which of the traits

and abilities you definitely want to use in your nextjob


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Write the Resume (1/3)Write the Resume (1/3)

Objective: short term the position you want; longterm what you plan to be in 3-5 years time

Experience section: name of organization, location,start and end dates, work experience,

responsibilities and achievements Education section: degree, major(s), institution(s),

dates of attendance, minor(s), special projects,theses, dissertations and outstanding coursework

Skills section: list your skills in categories Reference: name, position, organization, email,

phone


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Experience goes before Education

Interests, activities, organizations and hobbiesshould only be included if relevant

Most significant on top

Include grade point if its high: 3.5+ / 4 or 7.5 / 10

Use professional terminologies and popularkeywords


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Start each phrase with a strong, action word Manage, Direct, Develop, Organize, Establish, Supervise

Shorten the phrases when possible

Quantify when appropriate

Sell what the employer is looking forTell how your values would benefit the company

Verb tense: simple past for jobs you no longer doand simple present for jobs you are doing

Be consistent with word form Lead a team of 5

Tookresponsibilities for managing group budget

Conducted a seminar on Brand Management


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Example 1Example 1

Objective

Short-term: To apply for the position of a Software Engineer

Long-term: To become a Software Architect

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology, University of Technology,

2001-2006 Did a thesis on Artificial Intelligence

Developed 2 client-server applications using J2EE and PHP

High school for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh City

Experience

Built an e-commerce website for a flower shop, 2005 Consulted at Nguyen Hoang information systems for 8 months,

2006. Communicated with customers. Organized thewarehouse


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Example 1 (cont)Example 1 (cont)

Skills Programming: C#, Java, PHP, CGI, Perl

Software: RUP, UML, Design

Database: SQLServer

Server: IIS, WebSphere, Apache

English: TOEFL 500

Reference

Mr. Duong Anh Duc, Dean of IT Department, University ofNatural Sciences,

Ms. Tran Thi A, Product Manager, FPT Elead,


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PresentationPresentation

Clearly separate sections and emphasizesection titles

More bullet-points than lengthy

paragraphs. No ending periods forbullets points

Avoid Italic. Sometimes it weakens the

wordsClear font, text color and background

color

One-page resume is appropriate for


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PitfallsPitfalls

DONT

Include skills which you are not confident that youcan handle interview questions on the subject

Use first-person words I, me, my

Put non-relevant information

Spelling, typo, grammar mistakes

Write sentences. Use phrases instead

Use colors and too fanciful decorators, unlessyoure a designer

Use exquisite and flowery words

Refer to salary information


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Review your workReview your work

Read through several times

Eradicate spelling, typo and grammarmistakes. Use spell-checkers

Ensure consistency between sectionsHave your mentor checked it

Look at your resume, assume that you are

the employee, see if you can immediatelyget what you expect in less than 15s


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Advanced (1)Advanced (1)

One page rule? No if your experience has been enriched

Reflect your traits by using experience Instead of Have leadership potentials, use Lead many

groups in Young Union to complete charity projects Use Action-Benefit statement

Managed a group of 10 software engineers to complete 3projects, increasing the companys reputation

Use synonyms rather than repeating words Are you recognized in the industry? Include the

information


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Advanced (2)Advanced (2)

If your potentials employer search for you viasearch engines or read your blogs or see yoursocial networking profile, what information willthey obtain?

Choose a professional email address Avoid these kinds of email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Should include Name. No birthday. Avoid numbers

If your names taken, include the industry youre in.Example: [email protected]


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Example 2Example 2

Fair Better Reason

I can code Java andC++

Programming Skill:Java, C++

- Avoid I

- Should not writesentencesStudy at Aptech for 2

years

Diploma in

InformationTechnology,FPT Aptech, 2004

- Emphasize the

qualification- Include the time

I have organizationskill and leading skill

Organized 2 culturalfairs at college.

Lead 3 software

groups to complete 5projects

- Clarify experienceand the experienceshows your skill

- Use strong, actionverbs: organize, lead


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Make it Works for youMake it Works for you


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Publish your ResumePublish your Resume

Send directly to your target companies,even when they dont announce vacancies

Send your resume to head hunters

Publish on employment portals likemonster, jobstreet, vietnamworks, LinkedIn

Your own website, blog


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How recruiters process resumeHow recruiters process resume

HR executive scans your resume One person may have to read through hundreds of

resumes per day => make yours distinctive

Resume at a glance: 15 second rule How do you fully sell yourself in 15 seconds?

HR do reference check with your old companiesand colleges

They may Google your name. They may read yourblog. They may view your Facebook profile


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More than a ResumeMore than a Resume

Most important: networking works!

A cover letter

A well-prepared job application

Knowledge of the job

Knowledge of the industry

Information on the company


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A standard job applicationA standard job application

Cover Letter Resume

Letters of reference from previous employers,academic coordinators

Transcript of grades

Certificates (CFA, MCSD)

Foreign language certificates

Health examination result & other required legaldocuments

Should submit e-copy for their convenience


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What if I am a fresh graduateWhat if I am a fresh graduatewithout experience?without experience?

List your social activities, voluntaryactivities

Emphasize your academic

achievementsShow that you are a quick learner and

that you are willing to be trained

Be confident as companies, at times,look for fresh graduates


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BibliographyBibliography

Resume helphttp://www.jobwerx.com/resources/ResumeHelp.ht

How to make a standard CVhttp://www.bdjobs.com/career/resume1.htm
http://www.jobwerx.com/resources/ResumeHelp.htmlhttp://www.bdjobs.com/career/resume1.htmhttp://www.bdjobs.com/career/resume1.htmhttp://www.jobwerx.com/resources/ResumeHelp.html


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Thank You & Good LuckThank You & Good Luck

Marketing is being honestabout selectedfacts ofthe truth

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