Career Services

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Identifying & Exploring Your Choice of Employer

Nature of
Work

Industry

Education
Requirement

Working
Condition

Advancement
Opportunity

Personal
Satisfaction

Pay

Values

HOW DO I APPLY?

WRITE A RESUME

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER & RESUME?

- Self marketing tool

- Creates the 1st impression for YOU

- Designed to capture the INTEREST of

prospective employer

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER & RESUME?

Consider the following:

- Your BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCES
- The ORGANISATION & SKILLS required
- The OPPORTUNITY

THE COVER LETTER

THE COVER LETTER

The Format
[Date]
[Your Full Name]
[Your Correspondence Address]
[Managers Name]
[Designation/Department]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]

THE COVER LETTER

The Format contd
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Application for the Position of [position name]
[Paragraph 1: How you heard about the job]
[Paragraph 2: Brief overview of your qualification]

THE COVER LETTER

The Format contd
[Paragraph 3: Describe why you think you are a good
candidateyour strengths, personality & experiences]
[Paragraph 4: Mention enclosed resume & request for
interview]
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]

THE RESUME

The Perfect Resume

THE RESUME

Consists of the following:

1. Personal Particulars
2. Internship Objectives
3. Academic Background
4. Extra-Curricular Activities
5. Working Experiences
6. Skills
7. Language Proficiency
8. References

THE RESUME

Content
Personal Particulars
1. Full Name (as per IC/Passport)

2. Current Address
3. Current Contact Details Email & Mobile
4. Age / Date of Birth

THE RESUME

Content
Personal Particulars*
5. Marital Status
6. Nationality

7. Gender

(*optional)

THE RESUME

Content
Career Objectives
What you want to Achieve?
(in 3-5 years)
Eg: To pursue a highly rewarding career,
seeking for a job in a challenging and
healthy work environment where I can utilize
my skills and knowledge efficiently for
organizational growth.

THE RESUME

Content
Academic Background
List in reverse chronological order

1. Year Attended
2. Name of Institution
3. Qualification
(Example: BSc (Hons) in Information Technology)

4. Academic Standing
5. Deans List or Scholarship (if any)

THE RESUME

Content
Extra-Curricular Activities
List in reverse chronological order

1. Period of Involvement
2. Name of Club/ Society/ Student Body
3. Position Held
4. Responsibilities & Achievements
* Highlight involvements that demonstrates
leadership or teamwork
* Use action verbs & figures

THE RESUME

Content
Work Experiences
What are Work Experiences?
- Part-time / Temporary Jobs
- Full-time / Permanent Jobs
- Internships / Practical Training
- Volunteer Work / Community
Service

THE RESUME

Content
Work Experiences (contd)
List in reverse chronological order

1. Period Worked
2. Position Held
3. Name of Organisation
4. Responsibilities & Achievements
* Use Action Verbs:- Developed, Achieved, Designed
* Use Figures:- Target sales of RM10,000

THE RESUME

Content
Skills
Highlight important skills in todays
JOB MARKET
- Example: Planning & Organising, Time
Management,Report Writing
- State where you have learnt the skills
Technical Skills
- List of software/applications
/programming languages that
you are good at (Level of Proficiency)

THE RESUME

Content
Language Proficiency
Written & Spoken Ability
Highlight other Spoken Languages
- Include certificates if any

THE RESUME

Content
References
1 or 2 Referees should suffice
Referees MUST be of professional relationship
- Lecturer / Club & Society Advisor
- Former Employer
Always seek permission from referees first

THE RESUME

Content
References
Details required:

1. Name
2. Designation
3. Name of Organisation
4. Contact Details
Not necessary to insert into resume if it exceeds 2 pages
- Just state Available upon request

THE RESUME

IMPORTANT NOTE
1. STANDARDISE font type & size
- Arial font, size 11 preferred

2. Keep it SHORT & CONCISE

- Should NOT EXCEED 2 pages
3. PRESENTABLE & NEAT
- Use good quality WHITE A4 paper
- Avoid colored / scented paper

THE RESUME

IMPORTANT NOTE
4. Must be UP-TO-DATE
5. Avoid handwritten corrections on typed resume
6. Do not use correction fluid at all on misprints
-Retype and reprint on a fresh sheet of paper
7. Should NOT have SPELLING/ GRAMMATICAL ERRORS
8. Ensure CONTACT DETAILS are included
- Use appropriate EMAIL ADDRESS

THE RESUME

IMPORTANT NOTE
8. PHOTOS formal attire required
9. Prepare EXTRA copies of resume for the interview
10. Bring along your CERTIFICATES/TRANSCRIPTS
for the interview
11. DO NOT stretch the truth - OVERSELL

SAMPLE OF A BAD RESUME

SAMPLE OF A BAD RESUME

Useful sites, apps and bibliography

Top Sites on Google Search:
- http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes
- http://www.9resume.com/
-http://careerplanning.about.com/od/resumewriting/Resume_Writing.htm
-http://www.bestsampleresume.com/
IPhone App :
- Pocket CV (USD 2.99)
- resuMe Editor (USD 1.99)
- Resume Making Techniques (USD 0.99)
- Interview Skills (FREE)
- Resumes, Applications, Covers, For Jobs (FREE)
Top Reviewed Books on amazon.com:
- Unbeatable Resumes: America's Top Recruiter Reveals What REALLY Gets
You Hired by Tony Beshara and Dr. Phil McGraw (Jun 16, 2011)
-Resumes For Dummies by Joyce Lain Kennedy (Feb 8, 2011)
-Resume Magic, 4th Ed: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer
(Resume Magic Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer) by Susan
Britton Whitcomb (Jan 1, 2010)

Tip: You may

download resume
templates from
Microsoft Word as
well (FREE)

Appendix Sample Resume

Appendix Sample Resume

Appendix Sample Resume

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=0ZZcwOC9eyk#t=148

Content courtesy of TalentCorp

Content courtesy of TalentCorp

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Appointments and Inquiry:
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