Communication for Employment — The Resume Flashcards
(14 cards)
is a persuasive summary of your qualifications aimed at convincing employers that you are a prepared and organized candidate for a job. It focuses on relevant skills and experiences tailored to the position you want.
resume
More detailed and extensive.
Includes full academic credentials and professional experience.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
More concise.
Contains only skills and qualifications related to the specific job.
Resume:
Printed on paper.
Use bold or italic fonts to highlight key information.
print resume
Designed for computer scanning.
Use a simple, uniform typeface without bold or italics
Scannable Resumes
ypes of Resumes
Scannable Resumes
printed resume
Resume Organization Formats
Chronological:
Functional:
Targeted:
Lists academic and work experiences from most recent to oldest.
Chronological:
Focuses on different types of experience or skills, minimizing dates.
Functional:
Clearly states the job objective near the top and selectively includes relevant information.
Targeted:
Succinctness:
Keep entries brief and use parallel phrasing rather than full sentences.
Comprehensiveness:
Choose words carefully and match key terms used in job advertisements when they apply to your qualifications.
Design:
Ensure the resume is reader-friendly and professionally presented.
Key Features of a Good Resume
Keep entries brief and use parallel phrasing rather than full sentences.
Succinctness:
Choose words carefully and match key terms used in job advertisements when they apply to your qualifications.
Comprehensiveness:
Ensure the resume is reader-friendly and professionally presented.
Design:
