Writing Your Resume

[darkcircles]

ngayon pa lang ako maghahanap ng trabaho, at ngayon pa lang personal na magsa-submit ng resumé. papano ba dapat i-present ito kung may kasama pang ID? naka-staple? naka-paperclip? naka-bind sa folder? naka-enclose sa envelope?

pasensya na sa concerns ko. nako-conscious kasi ako at medyo nine-nerbiyos pa :redsmile:

[darkcircles]

sana po may sumagot ng tanong ko. seryoso naman ako, e

[Leigh]

what i did before was i pasted the 2x2 picture on my resume...white background, the most recent the better, tapos, naka business attire sa picture....

check and recheck your resume for typo.

hmm...if you are a walk-in applicant, i remembered my college professor told me to use special paper, not bond, either with texture or different type of light colored paper, para when they stack the resumes...there is a chance that the HR will get to pick yours. :)

[KuyaDanny]

I agree with Leigh, our resident expert on job hunting. ;)

Paste the picture onto the resume. Why? Stapling it will puncture the picture (hey, I like the sound of that), and you risk your picture getting "unattached" if you used a paper clip.

As to the rest of the resume, staples are optional. If I mail it in an envelope, I don't staple. If I hand it out personally, I do.

[Guy_Matrix]

Guys please help me naman! i want to make my resume but i dont have any idea on how will it look good! i know that the content matters most! but please help me design a resume! if you have some samples please show me! thanks in advance!

[workaholic]

Hi,

This first happened in the March 2001 issue of JobsDB's Career Diary. Since the link to our site is not working, thought I'd post it here.

Hope ithelps.

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CAREER CORNERSTONES
WRITE THE RIGHT RESUME!

Imagine this: a tired, harassed HRD (that’s Human Resources Division) Manager, sifting through piles of brown Manila envelopes on her cluttered desk. It’s a habit by now: cut-envelope, drop-paper, scan.

Of if she’s using an online recruitment site like ours (JobsDB.com), she’ll click on to one application, read, click again.

Eighty-percent of what she reads goes into the dustbin. Only twenty out of a hundred – or two out of ten – are called for an interview.

And get this: a seasoned HRD officer takes only two seconds to read one single resume.

Before you shout “Unfair!”, ask yourself this question:
First of all, should the HRD manager look at your resume longer than necessary?

Bear in mind the CARDINAL RULE in writing a resume:
“It should scream, `I’M THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB!’”

Do it right – and you get the HR Manager’s attention, and a possible job interview. Do a sloppy job – and be prepared to be relegated to the obscure and unimpressive.

To write your resume right, take the following tips from long-time HRD consultant Patricia Pascua:

1) YOUR RESUME SHOULD STAND OUT. Too many resumes have the same format---and every HRD officer has seen them several times over. If your resume looks like the run-of-the-mill, expect no more than the usual two seconds scan.

2) BE CREATIVE. Add a touch of class and elegance, and get the stuffiness out. using paper with light, but still dignified color. Experiment with fonts. Use the eye-catchy, midnight-black Impact rather than the done-to-death Times New Roman.

3) BE CONCISE. HRD officers don’t have time to read a novel. Keep your resume to two pages at the most.

4) CREATE A CLEAR CAREER OBJECTIVE AT THE START OF YOUR RESUME.
A career objective indicates that you have foresight, ambition, motivation, and a sense of organization. It implies that you have a set direction in mind, and that you’re not another job drifter swept by the tides of necessity.

A career objective, basically, outlines your goal at this particular moment in time. It also states what you hope to accomplish in the company that you wish to enter.

A clear, concrete career objective can sound like this:

“To establish a niche in the Marketing field by networking with related organizations and formulating business strategies that will enhance the promotions coverage of the company.”


5) MAKE SURE YOUR TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RESUME FOLDER. This is especially true of new grads who don’t have experience to back up their skills. Grades and credentials do help. At the very least, your performance in school show your strengths and weaknesses, e.g. good in Math but average only in English.

6) HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.

Show your stuff and what you’re capable of. HRD officers can overlook lack of experience in favor of potential. Make sure that you include the following in your resume:

a) Clubs and organizations like your college newspaper, ROTC, or Business Management clubs

b) Positions in said organizations and your responsibilities

c) A visible body of work: a newsletter you helped publish, a website you created, a stage production you production, a marketing campaign that brought necessary funds to your club.

d) Seminars and workshops that you attended during college.


7) COVER LETTERS ARE IMPORTANT BECAUSE THEY SHOW YOUR ORIGINALITY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

a) In the cover letter, make sure that you can show how your abilities can fulfill the expectations of the job.
b) Explain how you can become an asset to the company. This will mean researching its mission, vision, and history.
c) Make sure your grammar and spelling are FLAWLESS. There is nothing like a poorly constructed cover letter to turn an HRD officer off. Write several drafts if you have to. Ask your older brother/sister or teacher to look them over, if you have to.

[This article was published in the March issue of Chalk Magazine, an ABS-CBN publication.]

[workaholic]

You can also try filling on online resume at jobsdb.

It's two birds in one stone. You get a resume online and the experience might provide a guideline on how to do a resume.

Click at

http://www.jobsdb.com/PH/EN/MyJobsDB/PersonalProfile.asp?PN=Create&EP=Resume

[bongskidudel]

SWAK!

[Guy_Matrix]

Hey workaholic! that was a very informative post! thanks for the advices! my HR teacher also told me about those things! i really have to make my resume a very comprehensive one and it must look like something different! not enough for 1-2 second scan!;)

[Jasper]

What should and should not be included in your resume?

If you’re base in US, here are the following:

*Should*
full name, address, home/work phone, objective, highlights, work experience (if any), education, references (optional), etc.

*Should not*
social security no., marital status, nationality, religion, etc.


I am pretty sure there are more out there so I’d let you guys and gals to go ahead and fill this page. Thanks!

[tina11]

*should*
computer skills, projects you've led

*should not*
height & weight :shakehead:

[Guy_Matrix]

should
......................... work experiences!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

should not
.......................... sex experiences!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jack_lucas_ph]

motto & hobbies.

[Maven]

hey there! just want to find out how to write that to-hire-for resume. :) been putting off writing mine because i dont know how to go about it.

hope you guys can help. thanks!

[raven23]

1. First off, skip the fancy fonts, graphics, layout and colorful paper -- unless you're a real hot-shot creative designer. But even then, a more "professional" resumé is preferable.

2. Your resumé should show your important details & contact info at hand and clearly. Home address, phone, work phone, mobile number, SSS & TIN. Spare your employer from having to ask for them.

3. Start with an executive summary. If you're a new grad, this will be mainly what you think your personality and work-ethic is, and what your goals and your job "ideal" is. If you have considerable experience, your ES should reflect accurately your work / management style and experience, highlighting previous accomplishments.

4. List your work experience, latest first. For each, provide as accurate dates as possible. If possible, too, list down contact information for each job. This tells your employer you're not afraid of them getting in touch with your previous employers. You're not afraid, right?

List down the job title and specific, but succint job description. Highlight your major accomplishments, e.g., as a district sales manager grew sales by 30% in first year alone, or, as a marketing manager saw promotional response grow 20% without increasing budget, or, as a senior programmer co-designed and co-developed the company's e-commerce Web site, etc.

5. List your educational history, but sparingly. Employers don't need to know you won the oratory contest in high school. They'll be looking more at your college accomplishments. List down awards and commendations. If you're a new grad, though, this is a way to 'pad' your resumé. Employers will want to know as much about your extra-curricular activities (orgs and special projects) as much as your grades.

6. Keep it short. As a personal rule, I try not let my resumé reach longer than 3 "Letter" (short bond) pages. Anything shorter may not be enough for all relevant details. Anything longer is just too long. You can also try having a 'short' (1-2 page) resumé, and a comprehensive (3-4 pages) resumé. Did this before but it was too tedious keeping both in sync.

Anyway, that's all I have for now. Search the Web, there are lots of other good resumé writing tips.

[NakeD]

your resume is not a slum book.

get rid of those hobbies, sports, etc...

[Tushie]

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God bless you in your career!

:wave:

[supered]

Try to answer this simple questions when writing your comprehensive vitae... not your biography.

1. Did it make me gasp when I first saw it?
2. Do I wish I had thought it myself?
3. Is it unique?
4. Does it fit strategy to position applied?
5. Could it be used over and over again?
6. Did it sell you?

Tips: to make it more impressive and interesting; mailed it in RED envelope.

Actually theres a rule when writing a resume.

1. There's no rule.
2. If there are, break them as many as you can.

Go get a job!
Feed backs at yehmond@yahoo.com

[Mymnosene]

hello, raven23, it's me again. :wave:

I just had to ask - isn't the executive summary called something else? "Executive summary" sounds so much like a case study.

hope you can enlighten me on this. am trying to find a new job and need a kick-a$s resume. thanks.

[raven23]

Hey, Mymnosene.

I just got used to calling it an 'executive summary' because of all business plans I used to read.

Whatever you call it, "Me in a nutshell" or just "Summary", it is essentially a prologue or preview of the rest of the resumé -- it's meant to draw the potential employer into reading the other parts.

For new grads, it may be more appropriate to start with an "Objectives" section as the summary.

Good luck in finding a new job!

[vroom22]

Can anyone create a link showing a sample of a killer resume?
Kayo pano nyo ginawa? I dont want to get a format from Micro. Word. I think a lot of people has been using these formats

[BLue{}FairY]

ito simple lang...click here (http://bluefairy.cjb.net) nde ko lam kung ano dapat baguhin kung may suggetion kayo just pm me... check mo na lang resume ko...

[omar21]

What do you think about including the following information on one's resume? Civil status, height, weight, age, religion, photos, scratch 'n sniff sticker.

[heymikey]

If the work you are interested in applying requires your civil status, height, weight, religion, age, etc. (which, by the way, I think is illegal), then put it down. If not, don't bother.

[jtan]

put those if the job you are applying for requires it. usually mga steward/stewardess sa airlines need those and other jobs that requires physical fitness and good height.

[omar21]

I just noticed that some schools -- such as AdMU -- make it a requirement to put this information in the resume book. Some people say it's better to use this space for more relevant data -- like job descriptions. Others say it's actually inappropriate to put down personal information like this if it's irrelevant to the job, and most jobs don't seem to need minimum/maximum height/weight requirements.

[Leigh]

Based from what i remember from school:

Height, weight and other information are not that important in a resume specially if the job you're applying for don't require this.

what are the jobs that need these information: in airlines, in the hospitality industry, sales related jobs and a few others.

i usually write a short description of myself at the end of my resume, where i add my birthday/age and some a list of the skills i currently have but not my height and weight.

[KuyaDanny]

Originally posted by omar21
Civil status

Doesn't bother me.


height, weight


I don't include these items. But a company is bound to find out anyway. They'll get an idea of your height/weight when they see you, and they will get confirmation of this information from your medical exam.


age, religion


I don't include these either, although my age can be inferred from other items in my resume (such as the date of my first job).


photos


I don't include this on my resume.


scratch 'n sniff sticker.


This is expensive. Which part of my body did they want to smell? :lol:

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[ina]

scratch 'n sniff sticker.

ooh, i like. used to collect those when i was a kid. does that mean that i have to put it on my resumes from now on? :D


:angel:

[omar21]

Originally posted by ina


ooh, i like. used to collect those when i was a kid. does that mean that i have to put it on my resumes from now on? :D


:angel:

Depends. If the scent it has is relevant for the job, then, I guess you should.

Whatever happened to those scratch n' sniff stickers anyway?

[ohmy]

mas importante yun skills mo and the experiences.. if am hiring, that will be my main consideration.

as with height, weight and width (or even vital stats), will leave that part sa go-see or interview na lang..

unless models yun hanap ko, or sales person, di naman importante yun eh.. pero sympre, dapat pleasing to look at :D

[crazychick]

sabi ng iba wag daw lagyan ng pic kc bka mdiscriminate pero a lot of companies are asking for pics when u hand them ur resumes.. ano ba ****?

[Pin@tubo]

dito lang ata sa pinas humihingi ng picture eh. natatawa nga yung amerikano kong boss pag may inaabot akong resume sa kanya na may picture. ultimo mga application forms sa pinas discrimminating. itatanong pa kung ano religion mo, civil status, ilan anak at mga pangalan nila. pati interviews discrimminating din. pag babae kang may anak, tanong agad kung sino mag-aalaga pag nagkasakit anak mo. pati trabaho ng asawa mo itatanong pa eh wala namang kinalaman sa trabahong inaapplyan mo.

pag nagaapply ako i don't attach a pic in my resume. I just keep one handy just in case the company requests for it.

[Dunedain]

Originally posted by Pin@tubo
ultimo mga application forms sa pinas discrimminating. itatanong pa kung ano religion mo, civil status, ilan anak at mga pangalan nila. pati interviews discrimminating din. pag babae kang may anak, tanong agad kung sino mag-aalaga pag nagkasakit anak mo. pati trabaho ng asawa mo itatanong pa eh wala namang kinalaman sa trabahong inaapplyan mo.

Some actually get into personal details as if they too live underneath the same roof with you, pay the bills, and share the same food on the table. There are those who'd even doubt some in the workforce who had the opportunity to work outside the country even if proof is at hand like passport and ID. They post ads on what they need and if the qualifications are actually met, they say: "You're over qualified". Some are even as funny as: Wanted - experienced this and that, new graduates preferably. It's like: For Sale: Fresh Frozen Chicken. The irony of it all, they call themselves "professionals". No wonder a lot of folks wants to or already left the country. Employers don't really know what they are doing and what they want.

[h04x]

I have my picture printed on my resume.. gwapo naman ako eh. :D

[crazychick]

i guess i'll do the same as pinatubo narin :)

nax ho4x lakas ng self-confidence :)

[h04x]

Originally posted by crazychick
nax ho4x lakas ng self-confidence :)
:king:

[racho]

I don't put personal details on my resume unless I think they're a good plus. aka, pogi points.

I also don't put my picture because they can see me if they ask me to come over for the interview. Besides, I have to attach a picture or have it printed together with the resume and it makes the paper look ugly. Or the resume becomes expensive if I use a color printout just for the picture.

All my resumes are original laser-printed on substance 90 paper (basta it's a bit thick bond paper, but not as thick as cardboard). Don't go with anything less. Plain, black and white. Nothing too fancy. I limit mine to a maximum of two pages. Plus a separate page with references if they ask. It doubles as a scannable OCR-able resume as well, which is important with high-tech companies. You can copy & paste to any online jobstreet or monster or whatever dot com.

I don't need to send out resumes, but I keep mine updated anyway... just in case I actually need to get a job; I run my own business now.

It's my opinion that if the company discriminates by asking for your picture, it's not worth applying to that company. There are exceptions to this rule, but I'm not in the fashion industry or a model, or some cute person to be a bank teller. I could be, gwapo din naman ako, hehe - but that's not the issue here.

I've applied to a lot, and I pick the companies I send my resume to. I actually rejected a company at a job fair once, because the recruiter was an a$$, wanted me to fill up an app, and I said everything is in the resume, just give it to your HR or boss. I can understand the company policy but she didn't have to be arrogant about it. Sabi nya, kung ayaw mo, di wag. Sagot ko, ok, fine, wag na. I went to the next booth. (I also observed that company, it didn't seem to get too many applicants that day.)

The next booth I got the job.

Big, multinational companies think like Americans. They don't ask for your picture, we are an equal opportunity employer, etc etc. If you want to get accepted into those types, be professional and act like one = intentionally omit your picture, and cut out that crap I see in a lot of resumes "Objectives: to be successfull, to provide for my family, to blah blah."

As Peter Drucker would say "Differentiate or Die." Everyone wants to be successfull, everyone wants to provide for their family, everyone wants a career for self-fulfillment, everyone wants to be the best in the company. I attach a nicely worded cover letter to my resumes and that explains in a paragraph what I can do.

I do have a picture in my pocket just in case. Usually they want one for identification purposes. I stick mine that is wearing a coat and necktie.

If you do have to get employed, pick a job you love; you will never have to work a day in your life.


That, or start your own business.

[simoen]

I work for an American company, who just established there last July 2003. I was involved in the hiring of employees. One of the Americans siad that it was kinda funny that Filipinos send pictures with their resumes. But I guess that practice started because some people would hire other people to take the company exam in their behalf just so they'd pass the test. So, I guess submitting your picture depends if it's an American or an Asian company. Good luck!

[heymikey]

Sending pictures is probably a way for employers to scout their next mistress.

[KuyaDanny]

If you are handsome or pretty, send your picture. You need every advantage you can get.

On the other hand, if your phone number and address are in there somewhere, you might attract stalkers/secret admirers. :lol:

[Pin@tubo]

I would understand if a company is an agency for models, flight attendants, guest relations associates, etc. they normally require pictures to be attached in the resume. hindi lang 2x2, minsan whole body pa.

i also don't include personal details in my resume.

[h04x]

2x2 na whole body? hehe

sorry.. couldn't resist.. :cool:

[Pin@tubo]

kurutin kita jan eh. :D

yung sis ko kasi pinagpasa ng whole body at close-up, 4R. hehe.

[bishop]

Originally posted by KuyaDanny
If you are handsome or pretty, send your picture. You need every advantage you can get.


exactly.

if you are attractive (not feeling attractive), then by all means include your picture. pero kung pangit ka, with crooked teeth or pimples, umm wag na lang.

remember, between two applicants (with everything equal except for looks), the more attractive one will get the nod.

it's always nice to have beautiful people in your workplace. being an HR practitioner, i make sure of that. haha :D

[powerpuff]

sa states pag nag lagay ka pic, tatawanan ka. they'd ask bat may pic e d nila kelangan yun. based on qualifications **** dun.

sa pinas dapat may pic ka.pag wala kang pic tatapon lang resume mo. nagsasayang ka *** papel n ink :p

[froshie1]

Originally posted by crazychick
sabi ng iba wag daw lagyan ng pic kc bka mdiscriminate pero a lot of companies are asking for pics when u hand them ur resumes.. ano ba ****?

para sa akin wala yan sa pic nasa sa company yan. minsan maski maganda ang skills ng isang tao eh hindi nakukuha dahil maraming factors silang kinoconsider. kaya kung ako sa iyo wag mo ng alalahanin kung may pic or walang pic. alalahanin mo kung paano mo sasagutin iyong mga tanong sa interview at syempre bago ang interview eh alalahanin mo muna na dapat marami kang nalalaman.

[Leigh]

I am not a big fan of pictures on the resume except if you're applying for a sales-related job.

i think there are different ways on how to deal with it:
1.) if i send it via e-mail, i don't include my picture.

2.) via snail mail or walk-in i put a picture and make sure it's pasted well on the sheet with white background (shirt with collar).

3.) during an interview, i bring a copy of my resume with picture so that the person will associate me with the interview.

[KuyaDanny]

What Leigh does not tell us is she gets a lot more interview invitations than the average person (picture or no picture). :lol:

[the_BuGs]

Originally posted by bishop
exactly.

if you are attractive (not feeling attractive), then by all means include your picture. pero kung pangit ka, with crooked teeth or pimples, umm wag na lang.

remember, between two applicants (with everything equal except for looks), the more attractive one will get the nod.

it's always nice to have beautiful people in your workplace. being an HR practitioner, i make sure of that. haha :D

guilty ata kami dito ah :lol:

[Alt+Ctrl+Del]

I always forget to include my photo on my resumes, though pumapasa pa rin naman. Baket kaya?

[Assassin_Mage]

true, there is a difference for asian and western type of companies. some japanese companies like to see pictures of their applicants as they want to get an idea of your presonality..

My take on this is..

If you can make your resume interesting enough without putting in a picture, then dont put a picture. by not doing so, it will pique the interest of the HR personnel.. who will want to see the face that goes with the skills.

But if you cant make it interesting enough.. well put in a picture.. as kuyadanny said, you need every advantage you can get..

[isaachayes]

it all depends on the company, if they REQUIRE it OR NOT

[seeker89]

Originally posted by powerpuff

sa pinas dapat may pic ka.pag wala kang pic tatapon lang resume mo. nagsasayang ka *** papel n ink :p

Kahit may picture ka sa resume, pag di ka feel ng maghahire sa yo, itatapon din yun.

A friend of mine does not attach any pic on her resume, but she gets interviews from companies she submitted her resumes to.

[Assassin_Mage]

if she gets interviews, then that means that she has one hell of a resume :-)

[dalawa_puso_ko]

Our BA teacher always reminds us: "Show your assets, not your liabilities."

[seeker89]

Originally posted by Assassin_Mage
if she gets interviews, then that means that she has one hell of a resume :-)

Well, she has good credentials. And ideally, that's what really matters.:)

[ichi]

Your credentials can speak, a picture cannot... well, not unless youre applying as an entertainer...

[ShadeClaw]

Pls. help...

[Hulk]

Fresh grad ka ba? If you are, then limit it to 2 pages. If you can fit everything in one page, better.

1. Basic info: Name, Address, Contact nos. and picture

2. Career objective - companies want to see that you have a plan in life

3. Academic achievements - College and HS only. List down your significant academic achievements. Please avoid listing mediocre accomplishments, it further highlights the lack of accomplishments of the applicant. You could also integrate here any professional licenses that you have or any government exam that you have passed.

A good example is:
University of the Philippines Diliman 1999-2004
BS Mechanical Engineering
Graduated Cum Laude
1st Place ME Board Exams 2004

Passed Civil Service Exams

4. Extra-curricular activities - list down significant positions in organizations and highlight specific accomplishments. Companies are more interested in accomplishments than in good-sounding officer titles.

A good example is:
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
VP-Finance
Conceptualized and produced "Hot & Dirty Babes," a concert and sporting event featuring the nation's best female entertainment group. It made a net income of P1MM, making it the most profitable financial project of the organization in its 50 year history.

5. Skills/Interest
You could list down the languages that you speak, computer softwares that you can use, licenses that you have and hobbies that you enjoy.

For example:
Knowledgeable in MS Windows and MS Office
Fluent in Mandarin, English, French and Filipino
Possesses a driver's license

6. References - just write "Available Upon Request"


:frank:

[KuyaDanny]

Originally posted by Hulk
Conceptualized and produced "Hot & Dirty Babes," a concert and sporting event featuring the nation's best female entertainment group.

Hey! When is "Hot & Dirty Babes II"? I want to buy tickets. :lol:

[Hulk]

Meron "Horny and Dirty Old Men!" Wanna buy tickets? :lol:


:frank:

[KuyaDanny]

:rotfl:

[Windangel]

as stated above to have some ideas on writing a good resume thank you in advance =)

[beefnmushroom]

marami kang mahahanap dito: www.google.com

[xxtoyxx]

My friends and I often argue if we are supposed to put references on the resume. My take is always not to put them and just say "Available upon request."

I got this idea from a seminar I attended about writing resumes, kasi they said na medyo "rude" and "assuming" kapag naglagay ka ng sangkatutak na references kung di naman hinihingi. Come to think of it, me sense nga, kasi it all boils down pa rin sa qualifications mo (kung ikaw ba ang "best fit" sa job)... di ka naman dapat i-hire dahil reference mo ay isang obispo sa simbahan, or heneral ng AFP, or secretary sa gabinete etc. (Too bad may mga unqualified na naha-hire dahil sa influence ng may mga position [lalo na sa gobyerno], pero that is a totally different topic.)

Pero ano ba talaga? Tama ba na i-hold ang info na ito, or dapat meron na agad na references sa resume?

[tidus1203]

I also have my references just say "Available upon request".

[KuyaDanny]

Another reason for making references "available upon request" is to enable you to choose the references you want to give out. You may not necessarily want to have the same set of references for each application.

[mr. yotsuya]

ngayon pa lang ako maghahanap ng trabaho, at ngayon pa lang personal na magsa-submit ng resumé. papano ba dapat i-present ito kung may kasama pang ID? naka-staple? naka-paperclip? naka-bind sa folder? naka-enclose sa envelope?

pasensya na sa concerns ko. nako-conscious kasi ako at medyo nine-nerbiyos pa :redsmile:

i suggest you not staple or use paper clip. panget tignan. it looks like minadali mo paggawa.

[Battousai1]

pwede ba ilagay sa "work experience" yung mga free-lance activities like "Buy and sell" free-lance computer hardware assembly? kung hindi pwede saan ba nilalagay yung mga free-lance activities such as "buy and sell" and free-lance computer hardware assembly?

[Battousai1]

pwede ba ilagay sa "work experience" yung mga free-lance activities like "Buy and sell" free-lance computer hardware assembly? kung hindi pwede saan ba nilalagay yung mga free-lance activities such as "buy and sell" and free-lance computer hardware assembly?

anyone? and saang section ba pwede ilagay yung work na nagawa mu sa thesis?

[Milliardo]

pwede ba ilagay sa "work experience" yung mga free-lance activities like "Buy and sell" free-lance computer hardware assembly? kung hindi pwede saan ba nilalagay yung mga free-lance activities such as "buy and sell" and free-lance computer hardware assembly?

if it's relevant to the job you're seeking. For instance, buy and sell would be relevant for a sales position since you have experience in selling. If you're applying for a tech position, then go for the free lance computer hardware assembly one. I have 2 sets of resume: one is for companies and corporations and the other for auditions (I'm also into acting, though it's been awhile since I last auditioned for a role). They're different from each other; the one for corporate jobs highlight my work experience in companies while the one for auditions highlight my acting experience. I make it a point to add my acting experience and acting workshops I've attended as part of my resume in both cases to show that I can communicate with people very well (acting involves communication, basically), which is relevant to the job I am in right now.

[shiftbackspace]

if one was in the dean's list, but NOT consistent, would it still make sense to be included in the resume?

bit off topic:
if an application form asks for research experiences, should one include the college thesis?

[Battousai1]

Is it important to put the address of the companies in your work experience? or is it ok just to put th ename of the company only?

[orange18]

kelangan bang may picture ang resume?

may nabasa kasi ako na dapat daw wala unless it is specifically asked for o kaya kung *** inaapplyan mo eh newscaster, model, actor etc. dapat mag include ng picture.

pero may nagsabi nmna na kelangan may picture para di ka paghinalaan nung employer mo.

mas ok ba *** wala? kasi tingin ko mas presentable *** resume.

thanks.

[PinoyExch@nger]

I've been asked several times kung kailangan ba talaga ng pic sa resume, palagay ko depende pa rin talaga yan sa inaapplyan mong trabaho. Example, yung skill talaga ang kailangan (technical skill, etc) tapos ikaw yung employer.. meron kang 2 candidates na almost same ang qualifications tapos may pic, aminin mo man o hindi mas preferred mo yung mukhang maaayos o desente, na palagay ko ay one form of discrimination lalo pa at hindi naman based sa hitsura ang mismong trabaho. Kung walang pic pipiliin mo talaga yung tao based on the qualification at hindi yung panglabas na anyo, kung ikaw yung nasa position nung hindi napili dahil mas gwapo/maganda sayo yung kakumpitensiya mo ano rin naman mararamdaman mo diba?

[mike168]

mas maganda ata if meron, lalo na kung maganda or gwapo ka.

[jtff7]

Mas maganda walang picture. Unless employer specifically states na kelangan ng picture.

[Viva La Tigresa]

Di ako naglalagay ng photo sa resume unless I apply for a tv reporter position. :D Sayang ang picture kung di ka din naman matatanggap. Baka gawin pang panakot sa daga yun. :)

[mike168]

^ i usually print my picture sabay ng resume

[council]

Unless I am hiring for a frontline or sales position, I would not even consider the picture of the applicant.

[Cookie_Mobster]

Depends.. kung maganda ka or gwapo lagay mo..
but if not.. err.. wag na lang

[dujon]

is it advisable to include your picture or will it just be a distraction?

[asy0000]

In my opinion, it is not advisable to put in a picture... cause looks should'nt matter in deciding if the person is suitable for the job.
And also to avoid racism...

[superbad]

In my opinion, it is not advisable to put in a picture... cause looks should'nt matter in deciding if the person is suitable for the job.
And also to avoid racism...

i place my picture. the kind of picture though would depend on the position, company, industry. i have placed a mere id pic looking fresh and all, to a version that made me look old, to a funny one flashing a toothy/fishy grin. :D

[faolafini]

i have two resumes :may picture and wala;
minsan depende sa trip ko pero like asy0000 said .. di talaga maiwasan tumingin sila sa istura ... :P kung presentable ka naman ... why not..

[mazdamazda]

DO NOT put a picture unless the company you are applying to asks for one.