Lesson 15: Communication for Employment (The Cover Letter and the Resume)

chronological

A _______ résumé is not recommended to job seekers with gaps in their career summaries.

Applicant Tracking Systems

Larger employers use _______ to search, filter, and manage high volumes of résumés.

résumé

The ______ is usually one of the first items, along with a cover letter and sometimes an application for employment,

Reverse chronological résumé

This is most commonly used by professionals who are taking advancements in the same vertical

Cover letter

is where you can show your passion for the position and the company, and highlights your most relevant qualifications.

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

used for employment purposes in the UK (and in other European countries) is more akin to the résumé

Combination résumé

- As the term suggests, this combines the features of the first two kinds of resume. As such, this highlights job history as well as capabilities.

Functional résumé

- This is used to focus on skills that are specific to the type of position being sought. This format directly emphasizes specific professional capabilities and utilizes experience summaries as its primary means of communicating professional competency.

Functional résumé

- This works well for those making a career change, having a varied work history or with little work experience.

Reverse chronological résumé

A résumé that lists a candidate's job experiences in chronological order, generally covering the previous 10 to 15 years

Functional résumé

A résumé that lists work experience and skills sorted by skill area or job function

summary

A typical résumé contains a "_______" of relevant job experience and education.

NOTE

Acronyms and credentials after the applicant's name should be spelled out fully in the appropriate section of the résumé, greater chance of being found in a computerized keyword scan.

Infographic, video and website résumés

As the Internet becomes more driven by multimedia, job-seekers have sought to take advantage of the trend by moving their résumés away from the traditional paper and email media to website résumés or e-résumés

a. Personal Information b. Educational Qualifications c. Employment Records d. Summary of Skills and Abilities e. Membership/Officership in Professional Organizations f. Character References

Combination résumé should contain:

· Highlight Your Relevant Qualifications · Customize your Letter · Explain Anything -Edit Your Cover Letter

In Cover letter Remember to:

biodata

In South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, _______ is often used in place of a résumé.

1 or 2 A4 or letter

In many contexts, a résumé is typically limited to___ or ____ pages of size ___ or ____ size, highlighting only those experiences and qualifications that the applicant considers most relevant to the desired position

NOTE

Many employers require cover letters as part of the job application process. However, even when an employer does not explicitly ask for a cover letter, you should send one. A strong cover letter can make your application stand out from the others

1. Do not write the word RESUME in the heading. 2. Arrange the parts of the resume according to your purpose. 3. Keep sentences brief yet informative. 4. Check the contents to avoid errors. 5. Edit you work for clarity of thought and correctness of grammar 6. Avoid the first person pronouns "I, me or my"... 7. Try not to have "character references available upon request" 8. Be emphatic by using more than one font type, but never overuse them. 9. Use appealing font style with readable size. 10. Properly format headings, margin and spacing. 11. Affix your signature to authenticate its content. 12. Include your latest photo. 13. Use high quality paper for printing.

Reminders in Writing Resume

Reverse chronological résumé Functional résumé Combination résumé Online résumés Infographic, video and website résumés

Résumés may be organized in different ways. The following are some of the more common résumé formats

Online résumés

The search for employment has become more electronic, Nowadays, it is common for employers to only accept résumés electronically, either out of practicality or preference. This has changed much about the manner in which résumés are written, read, and processed

resume

______ can be used for a variety of reasons, but most often they are used to secure new employment.

Job ads

______ may direct applicants to email a résumé to a company or visit its website and submit a résumé in an electronic format.

Cover letter

_______ serves a vital purpose: it presents the case for why you should be hired and distinguishes you from other candidates.

résumé or resume

is a document used and created by a person to present his/her background, skills, and accomplishments.

functional résumé

is also preferred for applications to jobs that require very specific skills or clearly defined personality traits.

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

is longer version of resume as it contains a more detailed track of one's academic and professional background.