2. Uses of Resume
Self-marketing tool tailored to your objectives
First link between you and the potential employer
3. What is the Purpose of a Resume
Focuses the interviewer’s attention on your strongest
points
Gives you full credits for achievements
Presents a positive picture of your best qualities
5. Two Basic Types of Resume
Formats
Functional resume and chronological
Functional resume is selective and only highlights
those skills pertinent to your job objective.
6. The Chronological Resume
Is used to combine all your experience and
employment history simply written in order by date
starting with the most recent position and working
backwards.
7. The Functional and
Chronological Resume Offer
Name
Address
Phone Number
Career Objective
Professional Profile
Educational Information
Description of Experience
Employment History stating the dates of employment
8.
9. High School and Resume Usage
Knowledge About Resumes
Knowledge About Writing a Resume
Knowledge About the Purpose of a Resume
Has Used a Resume
10%
40%
30%
20%