What is Resume?
A resumé is a personal brochure and essential document for job applications, featuring marketing abilities and background. Potential employers use this as reference to know better the applicant and assess his/her capabilities fit for the position applied.
Resume contents
- Name
- Address
- Contact Number
- Email
- Summary Statement
- Job Experience/On-the-Job Training
- Job Responsibilities/Held Positions
- Accomplishments
- Other personal data
A resumé prepares and initially provides assessment of the applicant's qualification for interview. The employer's attention needs be caught for higher chances of positive feedback or callback. Not all information are reflected in the resumé as these may be explained during interview.
For fresh graduates, you may list your accomplishments in school. Don't worry for having no experience related to applied position. Choose participated school activities and other accomplishments that show responsibility, reliability, a cooperative spirit, among others.
Personal References
Personal references may be provided upon request. It is discouraged to include your personal references in the resumé.
Note: Personal references expand on your background and experience, if any. Ensure that references:
- Know you well
- Aware of your application and purpose
- Has a copy of your resumé
- Know the possibility that they may be called
- regarding your application
Application Letter
Application Letter also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience to an employer. Your application letter is intended to provide detailed information on why you are an ideal candidate for the job.
Your application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, what makes you a strong candidate, why they should select you for an interview, and how you will follow up.
Effective application letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify the most relevant skills that qualify you for the job.
Application Letter should contain the following:
- Date
- Addressee: recipient of your resumé (commonly identified in the job advertisement or referral letter)
- Reference: source of information regarding your background and experience (example: if advertised – office, date, advertised position, and reference number, if any)
- Target position: explanation on the job or position you apply for or target
- Interview and start of work (if employed) availability
- Contact details (telephone, mobile number, and email address)
- Signature