HEADER

Your name should be at the top of the page and be very clear for the person reading it. Put your name in the top left and then put your personal data (i.e. Address, phone number(s) that you can be reached on, date of birth, etc.) in the top right.

SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES
Use dot points here to tell the employer your skills. Try to keep them relevant to the job you’re applying for. These CAN include hobbies and things; they are not just limited to apprenticeships, previous jobs or work experience.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Again, use dot points to describe this one. Try not to use single words like saying “Honest”. It is better to say a phrase that describes your value in the workplace like “Works well with team mates”. This section is essential or can be put towards the end before your hobbies. Other things like relevant training or employment can be put before this if it is better to highlight that about yourself. Try to use between three and six phrases. Some ideas for starters on your phrases could be:

• Hard working
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Punctual
• Team Worker
• Capable
• Cheerful
• Confident
• Courteous
• Creative
• Friendly
• Get along well with people
• Good listener
• Helpful
• Honest
• Out-going
• Organised
• Quick learner
• Self motivated
• Trustworthy
• Well organised
• Willing to learn
• Determined
• Conscientious
• Focused

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

When showing your education and training you should use the following titles:

Date:

• Year completed – document senior years and the last year’s subjects for schools.

Subjects:

• School
• dot pointed subjects
• Grades if they’re something to be proud of
• A lot of employers don’t understand or need to know about “units”
• If you’re part of a well known program or something you can explain quickly, write it here. (i.e. SHIP program [Students with High Intellectual Potential])

Repeat this for as many schools or courses that you are putting in.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Similar to the education and training but you use these titles: Date, Organisation and Duties.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Try using one of these examples or following them to make your own. Just fill in the blanks to suit you.

• I am a hard working and reliable person looking to gain trade qualifications in the __________ field. I have developed skills and knowledge of a range of areas including _____________. I am a mature and honest person who enjoys the challenges of problem solving. I am punctual and cooperative and work well in a team environment. I believe that my commitment and attitude will be an asset to the industry.

• I am a hard working and responsible person looking for employment where my aptitude for working with my hands and enthusiasm can be utilised. My career objective is to gain ______________ qualifications and develop my skills in this field. I have an excellent work ethic, team cooperation skills and I am very keen to learn. I believe I will be an asset to your business.

• I am looking for employment in the _________ field. I am computer literate, have a typing speed of ____________ wpm and have experience in filing and reception duties. I enjoy working with people and I am committed to the delivery of quality customer service. I believe my positive attitude and willingness to give 100% will be an asset to your business.

• I enjoy working with my hands and the challenges of problem solving. I have an excellent work ethic, team cooperation skills and I am willing to learn. I believe I will be an asset to your business.

• My career ambition is to pursue formal qualifications in the ____________ industry. I offer an employer a high level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment to work. I have strong interpersonal skills, customer service experience and a flair for working with people from a variety of backgrounds. I believe my positive attitude and ability to complete tasks to a high standard will be an asset to your business.
• I am a hard working and reliable person looking for employment, where my practical skills and enthusiasm can be put to use. I am cooperative and work well in a team and I am keen to learn new skills. I believe my positive attitude and dedication will be an asset to your company.

• I am currently looking for employment in the ____________ industry having recently completed Year _______. My interest in pursuing a career in this field stems from my studies in _________ and _________  at school. I enjoy ________________  and am good at working with my hands. I wish to gain qualifications in this area and believe I am beginning my career not just a job.

• I am looking for employment in the ______________ industry. I enjoy ______________ and have a good _______________ aptitude. My work experience has included _______________ work. I am enthusiastic and thorough in my work and believe that these attributes coupled with my hard working attitude will be an asset to your company.

• I offer a potential employer a high level of energy and enthusiasm and a commitment to Work. I am seeking to work in an environment where results count and performance is rewarded. My education and first hand experience have honed my skills and prepared me to make a significant contribution to your organisation.

KEY WORK SKILLS

Take a few of these and use them in this section. These should suit you and be relevant for the job. You can use your own if you wish; these are just pointers. These are only under a few headings. The type of work skill you will need will depend on what kind of job you are going for.

Administration and Clerical Skills

• Able to fill out orders and forms
• Able to use various office equipment including fax and photocopier
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of computer packages including MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher), Internet and E-mail
• Experienced in servicing and repairing computers
• Proficient data entry skills
• Typing and keyboarding skills
• Able to handle counter enquiries in an efficient and professional manner
• Highly developed literacy and numeracy skills
• Experienced in writing letters and other documents
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills
• Able to prepare invoices
• Experienced in general bookkeeping and record keeping
• Able to carry out general office functions
• Experience with the use of multi-line telephone systems
• Confident telephone voice and manner
• Able to perform tasks in an efficient and accurate manner
• Neat and legible handwriting
• Experience in maintaining petty cash systems
• Experienced in assembling and packing orders
• Able to complete and dispatch associated paperwork

Assembly and Production Skills

• Experienced in working on an assembly line
• Experienced in the production of wood, metal and plastic products
• Demonstrated manual dexterity at a rapid and continuous rate 
• Experienced in inspecting and sorting on an assembly line
• Gained extensive knowledge of soldering and assembling
• Packaging and soldering experience
• Experience working on a production line

Automotive Skills

• Experience in, and knowledge of general servicing of vehicles including changing spark plugs, oil and filters and rear main seals
• Experienced in general maintenance and repairs on cars
• Able to competently work on engines and car panes
• Experienced in panel beating on cars
• Knowledge of spray painting techniques including cutting and bogging
• Knowledge of mechanical components
• Ability to use various automotive machinery (eg hoist)
• Knowledge of and experience in fitting tyres including wheel balancing and rotation
• Able to carry out transmission services

INTERESTS / HOBBIES

• Dot point your hobbies
• Try to keep them positive and not silly
• Show what kind of person you are. Show things that are relevant to the job or show leadership/team spirit.

REFEREES

This one is the easy part. Try to list at least two referees (You need their permission to do this) who could be from another job, a teacher at your school, etc.  Use the full names as well as contact details and how you know the person. Try not to use family for this, this is frowned upon by potential employers.

That should just about do it for your beautiful resume. Happy applications! 

821010 Blk. 080910 EllaEllie Executive Village, Pampanga

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5500 Jacandra Court

Los Angeles, California

323.555.1212/ gabena@gmail.com

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of the Philippines College, Diliman, Philippines, May 2015Double Majors: English and American StudiesMinors: Spanish and Honors ForumOverall GPA 1.885; Highest Honors each semester

Study Abroad

Bath, England – January 2015; Madrid, Spain – Spring 2017

Relevant Experience

Marketing Assistant, Marketing and External Affairs, ABC

College                                            Summer 2015 •     Edited magazine articles, web content and other publications •     Created new web pages, edit old pages, and upload photos online •     Wrote brochures for lectures, gallery openings, etc. •     Attended meetings regarding magazine publication; viewed process of publishing magazines Editorial Assistant, Public Official Magazine, Technology and Government                      Summer 2016•     Wrote and published four articles for magazine website•     Write summaries of articles to post online•     Conduct research on events in government, current technology issues, etc.•     Copy edit magazine articles

Editorial Staff, Quill Literary Magazine, West Coast College                                                                  Sept. 2017 – present •    Write and submit poetry and prose, which have been accepted and published •    Review peer submissions and suggest revisions •    Collaborate on layout of magazine

Recruiting Assistant, Career Services, Adamson International College                                    Sept. 2016 – present•      Promoted from Career Services Assistant to Recruiting Assistant in fall 2018•    Nominated by supervisor as Adamson International College Student Employee of the Year based on outstanding performance  •    Telephone alumni to gather updated contact information•    Perform general administrative duties to support professional staff Literary Editor, Impressions Literary Magazine, Wilmington High School              Sept. 2018 – May, 2019•     Wrote and submitted poetry and prose, which were accepted and published•    Reviewed peer submissions and edited accepted pieces•    Organized magazine layout

Managing Editor, Jet Jotter School Paper, Wilmington High School                         Sept. 2017 – May, 2018 •    Assigned stories to staff and edited staff pieces •    Responsible for layout •    Wrote articles •    Received award for excellence on school newspaper

Northwest Young Writers’ Conference, 123 College, Eugene, OR

Other Experience

Circulation Desk Assistant at ABC College School of Law

SAMPLE LETTER OF APPLICATION

July 8, 2019

Ms. Haley Williams

Human Resources Director

Communications Weekly, Inc.

8888 Flower Street

Los Angeles, California

Dear Ms. Williams:

Good day!

As a multilingual Professional with an international background that enriches my Journalism skills, I feel I can make a positive contribution to your organization.

In addition to my Bachelor of Arts, University of the Philippines College, Diliman, Philippines, I have already worked for numerous institutions.

Additional capabilities are listed in my enclosed resume. In an effort to discuss this matter further, I will be calling your office within the next few days to see if we might set uo a time to meet.

If you have any questions, I can be reached by the numbers listed above my resume. Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Ena Blanca S. Agustin

I grew up thinking that if I worked hard in school and beyond that a job, a good secure job, would be waiting for me someday.  Turns out that I am the one waiting for it.

Out of college I didn’t need to earn much so substitute teaching for local high schools and being an assistant baseball coach at the university I graduated was “good-enough” pay.  Now that I want to start a family I would like a good, dependable job.  I always thought that I had a degree in that ever-so-promising dependable arena–education.  Nothing is dependable any more.

So where should I look for work?  (So where should you look for work?)

1. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job.  Your best chance of finding a job is found in the people who you already know.  This is often a difficult task, but a necessary one.

2.  Next, what do you love to do?  Maybe a career could be lurking just under your nose.  If you love to ride your bicycle…what about a local bike shope.  Love cars? Would you enjoy selling them?  Do you play a sport?  Coaches are needed at all levels.

3.  What skills/education do you have?  Did you earn a degree?  Has a prior job given you skills that other people might not have?  Are you capable of begining your own business (be advised that this takes a lot of planning and consideration, but go for it especially if it does not take much in start-up costs)?

Once you target some of these skills and loves of yours begin sending your resume to any related business or institution that is related to this skill.  This takes work but it’s worth it.

4.  Begin exploring additional education opportunities.  If you are not qualified to do the job you want to do, find out what it will take to be qualified.

5. Finally, don’t give up.  “Can’t” never did anything so don’t begin thinking, “I can’t find a job.”  You can!

While possibilities may open up for you, you may not only want to brush up your resume to land that interview, you may also want to be aware of the signs to look for to aid you in knowing, well, you did not have the stuff to land the job.

Here are the key signs that you need to keep pounding the pavement:

• If the interviewer extends you a hug, and typically, this will come via a female, just know that you screwed up the interview, like, really bad. Not only that, but know that she pities you and think you are pretty much going to screw up on your next interview because you were just that horrible. It really is up to you as to how you receive this nontraditional conclusion of an interview. If you are desperate, you may think she really liked you and the job is yours. Though, believe me, your feelings of desperation will wear off after about three days when that much expected call never rings your phone. Let me be the first to encourage you to keep your head up. At least you got a hug and you probably needed that more than the B.S. you may have had to put up with at that job.
• Should the question, “Have you applied anywhere else?” comes up somewhere in the interview, be assured that you will not be the candidate to fill the position for which you are interviewing. Not only is this an insensitive question, somebody’s mother did a poor job of raising that person who interviewed you and worse, this is the person who pretty much makes decisions within the company. How much etiquette can you envision within the company if someone is as tasteless as to ask a person who desperately needs an income whether they are still looking for employment? Do you not think that is a ridiculous question given the state of the economy? Is the interviewer some kind of narcissist to think they are so great that you would not have the intelligence to apply for positions at other companies? Should this be a question you are presented with, immediately question the professional etiquette of the company. Hold your head up high when you walk away. Someone who insults you is not worth holding your head down for.
• Do not be led into thinking you are such a strong candidate when the interviewer informs you the company will continue to interview. In some cases, it is all a numbers game. Companies are required to select so many prospective job hunters to give the perception of equal opportunity. In some instances, the company may already have a candidate in mind, perhaps a neighbor or somebody’s cousin named Bob Smith, from around the corner. Be suspicious of this kind of language and again, keep your head up. Chalk it up as experience you have gained in interviewing. The job will come that is right for the particular skills you have.

I do hope this has been an eye-opener for you. If in any way, you picked up on negative connotations, this is not to discourage you. In the meantime, write out a list of what your special skills are and match them with what your passion is. Either this should direct you on a different path for your job search or bring out the entrepreneurial spirit in you. Trust me, there is something you can do to bring in a source of income with what the universe has provided you.

Signed,

Somebody Who’s Looking Out

www.totsymae.com

The first thing you need to know is that a resume is not just about your past jobs. It’s about YOU and what you  can accomplish. One of the most common mistakes on a resume is leaving out your job objective. If you dont show a sense of direction employers will not be interested.

Here is how you can decide if you need a Chronological or a Functional resume. The Chronolgical format is widely preferred by employers, and is good if you are staying in the same field. A Functional format is if you are changing fields.

If you don’t have any work histroy then get some! Try to find a place that will let you do some volunteer work as soon as possible. You can volunteer for one day, a week, or a month just so you can get a little work history to put on the resume. Some people might ask why is there a gap in your work history. If you were doing anything valuable even if you were not getting paid you could insert that into your work history. It is never good to leave gaps in your resume. If you have a lot of jobs on your resume and do not want them to look at you as a job hopper then you can just drop some of the less important jobs. But do not drop a job if it has something to do with the job you are applying for even if it was a short peroid of time.

It is always good to put in Problem-Action-Results in the workplace. First you would put what the problem was, then describe what you did about it, and finally you explain the beneficial results.  If you are a persom who worked at the same place for 20 or 30 year that is actually kind of good because the employer can see that you are dedicated to your job, but to put in on a resume and make it look good just list all of the different positions you worked while being there. One more very good tip, never fold your resume, make sure it looks presentable.

Before you even start looking for a job, you need an idea. What idea? Idea of what you want to do, but you don’t have to limit to just one. In fact, the first job you wanted, you probably won’t get. 

After you have an idea, there are two other very important things you will definitely need…take a guess? A resume and a cover letter! Without them, there’s almost not a chance of getting a job. Since I’m not a professional at writing resumes or cover letters, my advice is to go on Google and search up tips and possible formats.

My tips for resumes are: 

• Try to be specific to each job, and make sure you’re on topic. For example, you don’t want to say something like “I’m good at doing anything”. Also, if you’re applying for a cashier’s position, you don’t want to say “I won a soccer award” because they’re not very related…
• Provide proof. For example, if you say “I excel at communicating and interacting” you should have some proof, for example a leadership/citizenship or other related award. 
• And you must have a cover letter to accompany your resume!!! A resume without a cover letter is like you without clothes (somewhat)!
• Oh, and i know a lot of people like being honest, but avoid telling your employer that you have absolutely no experience. Instead, you should expand on the experience you’ve had from volunteering. And if you don’t have any volunteering experience…then go get some!

Applying

So you’re applying for a job, eh? (yes I’m Canadian) There basically are two ways. Search online and go face to face…(the old fashioned way). 

Online. Many employers nowadays use this method since there are too many people applying. A great example of this is McDonald’s. They hire online. You just fill out their online application (usually found on their store websites) and play the waiting game…until they call you back…or reply with an Email.  

Face to face (in person). This is the easiest way to apply. Just go into every store at the mall and ask the clerk or cashier if they’re hiring. Usually, they will provide you with an application form, and all you got to do is fill it out. And don’t forget the resumes and cover letters! Attach them onto the application form and you’re all set to go. 

Good places to start: 

First of all, I recommend being at least around 15 years old before you start. For safety, and because employers don’t usually want to hire little kids…(also they don’t want to be convicted of child labour)

1. The best place to start is the public library. They usually have positions for teens, and if not they can keep your application form for a few months so that they’ll call you if they need anyone. 

2. Local grocery stores or department stores. You can apply for a job as the cashier or to work as a cleaner. 

3. Restaurants are good if you want to get a job as a waitress/waiter/busboy. However these jobs can be tiresome. 

4. If all else fails, you can go around the neighbourhood and see if anyone needs a babysitter/dog-walker/grocery-shopper. 

So, go outside into that big world and get a job! Good luck!

Did you know? It’s illegal for a teen under age 16 to work as a window cleaner. 

May Liu

566 Main Street

Dezhou City

China

+86 158 0682 1282

lhm_may@qq.com

Personal Profile

I am a recent college graduate looking for full-time job in the ## industry.  My long-term career goal is to become a Project Manager.

My strengths lie in my dedication to any work, team work spirit and genuine interest in the ## industry.

Key Skills

Team work

§ I was a team leader for a significant academic project during college years.  I had to work with the other prefects to ensure the smooth running of many events, as well as  motivate others to participate and succeed in these events.

§ I am an active member of the rugby team and know what it takes to make a successful team on the sporting field.

Time management

§ Tough deadlines with school work make me learn how to manage my time effectively and efficiently.

§ In my final year of college, I had a lot of extra curricular activities which taught me to make arrangements.

Academic achievement

§ I have been granted the degree of Mater in Economics.

§ I studied a broad range of subjects at college, including Mathematics with Statistics, Finance, and International Trade.

Focused and willing to learn

§ I have a very clear career goal to focus on and work towards.

§ I am very willing to learn from my workmates and to use that knowledge to get a better understanding of the building and construction industry.

§ I have experience of the ** industry through my work experience placement, so I know  it is where I want to be.

Reliable

§ Excellent attendance record at school over five years.

§ Always on time and ready to work.

Not аll jobs wіll need references; еѕресіаllу іf уоu аrе considering reference letters. Because thеу саn bе written bу аnуоnе, thеу аrе nоt аn authentic proof оf уоur раѕt credibility оr performance. Instead, many potential employers wіll bе looking fоr а live аnd self talking witness whо саn acknowledge уоur work experience.

Never include thе names оr contact numbers оn thе resume іtѕеlf. On thе job profile оnlу а sentence saying “references available uроn request wіll bе еnоugh. If thе employers require thеm, thеу wіll request уоu fоr thеm. You ѕhоuld nоt provide thеm оn уоur own. If thеу do, уоu ѕhоuld write thе names аnd contact numbers оn а separate sheet оf paper. Four tо five references wіll bе sufficient.

When уоu аrе choosing thе references, уоu need tо select thе people wisely. Mostly potential employers wіll bе looking fоr professional references rаthеr thаn personal оnеѕ. You саn include references оf уоur со-workers. However, more impressive оnеѕ wоuld bе оf thе people whо have played а supervisory role іn уоur career.

Moreover, уоu ѕhоuld nоt choose а particular reference just bесаuѕе thе designation looks impressive, оr just bесаuѕе thе person іѕ уоur friend. You need tо find people whо have bееn associated wіth уоur work, have supervised уоu, аnd know уоur capabilities, strengths аnd weaknesses wеll.

Before including peoples names аnd numbers, make sure уоu take thеіr consent. Ask thеm іf thеу аrе fine wіth уоu including thеіr names іn thе references. Many а times, people wоuld overlook thіѕ аnd еnd uр being embarrassed lаtеr.

You ѕhоuld аlѕо know thе person wеll. You аrе adding hіѕ/hеr reference іn уоur job profile, now уоu muѕt аlѕо know hіm/hеr personally. Being friendly wіth thіѕ person wіll mean thаt уоu аrе adding а positive reference tо уоur resume.

It might bе аn embarrassing situation tо have уоur new tо-bе employer call one оf thе references, аnd become frustrated bесаuѕе thе person wаѕ nоt available. To avoid ѕuсh аn awkward situation, make sure уоu give updated information. You muѕt give current email addresses аnd numbers presently іn uѕе.

Networking іѕ аn important task. After уоu have made thе references available, do nоt give uр оn networking. You nеvеr know whеn уоu might need references again. Make sure уоu stay іn touch, tо give аnd have thе latest updates.

Changing уоur job might prove tо bе helpful іf уоu аrе looking fоr а change. Your work experience аnd credibility might аlѕо bе appreciating. Make sure уоu find thе right people tо prove thіѕ acknowledgement tо уоur new boss tо-bе.

Thus, you accept to use the job finders to your advantage. Steer bright of all the ataxia on the internet and use the job seek sites accurately by afterward the beneath mentioned points:

• Use of Assorted Resumes: The accuracy is that there is no ‘perfect’ resume. The absolute resume is job and position specific. The best way to architecture a resume is by application the aforementioned keywords that the aggregation has acclimated in its advertisement to accord it an consequence that the applicant is actual austere for the job if accustomed a adventitious to prove himself. Having assorted resumes will advice you allowance the deal. The best way to do it to accept abnormally formatted resumes; resumes that back the aforementioned acceptation but with a altered access and structure.

• Decide and Focus: One needs to be actual focused and committed in case they are accustomed the job. In a case contrarily even, you accept to be specific about your expectations from the job and yourself amidst others. This will advice you assay the bearings in duke and again plan appear it accordingly. The aforementioned access has to be maintained if application an online job seek engine to your advantage.

• Awning Letters: Abounding job applicants and seekers overlook that this academic section of letter is one of the individual a lot of important affidavit why your employer accept to accord you a adventitious to prove yourself. Awning belletrist will advice you put your campaigning advanced to the employer. The awning letter should not accept locations of the aforementioned accent acclimated in the resume but something added than just the CV. The awning letter has to be abbreviate and absolute and should be basically like a exordium to your acumen of presenting your candidature.

• Proofreading: Proofreading will advice you accretion an top duke over the added candidates by alienated errors that ability accept crept into your resume. The errors can be annihilation at all, appropriate from simple grammatical mistakes to typos and even adulteration of claims! Stay bright of any controversies in your resume and amuse never aerate your credentials. The employer will eventually or after acquisition out aggregate about you. Do not resort to any arbitrary agency that may blemish your career in the future.

• Believe: Finally the best affair your can do to assure yourself of an aperture is to accept in yourself. Poor cocky admire alone works adjoin you. Holding yourself in top admire with aplomb will advice you accomplish something that not ability accept accessible easier. If you alpha assertive in yourself and footstep confidently, you will see a sea change in the attitude of humans appear you! Employers like assured candidates. But don’t over-blow your own trumpet!

CURRICULUM VITAE

B.Maheshwari                                             E-Mail: 

                                                                 Phone: 

________________________________________________________________________                                                                                            
 

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.

  EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  

1        Completed B.SC computers from OSMANIA UNIVERSITY 2008

2        Completed INTER M.P.C in 2005

3       Completed SSC in 2003

STRENGTHS:

1        Ability to work in a team environment and actively contribute to the team.

2        Ability to complete the task in the given time frame with best results.

EXPERIENCE:

Working presently as computer faculty

PERSONAL PROFILE

        Father’s name                  :       B.Suryanarayana

      Date of birth            :        28-5-1987

        Gender                            :        female

        Marital Status                  :        Single

        Nationality                      :        Indian

        Language Fluency           :        English, Hindi and Telugu

       Hobbies                   :        Shopping, Listening to music

      Address                 :    

                                                    .

DECLARATION

      I, hereby, declare that the details furnished here in are true to the best of my knowledge.

 Date:

 Place: Hyderabad                                           B.Maheshwari