Hi, any sample of CV and resume?

I only have ones from jobstreet, not sure if its format widely accepted or i just need to follow 1 general format.. Is there such thing called "general format-resume"?

hi guys, I've a question how should I mentioned in my CV / resume if I am still waiting for the final year's result. In my current CV, I stated as below:

GPA: 3.5 (second year), awaiting for final year's result
Honors: Awaiting for final year's result

is it looks non sense? but I think it is better than I just leave it blank. What can I write in my CV / resume if I am still waiting for the final result?

This post has been edited by heavensea: May 27 2014, 03:07 AM

Ur progress on the second year is good ma y bother

Exactly. I also included all the curricular activities and all the honours in. Seems stupid

I m at penang seeking a sale job.

Dear All,

I have originally posted here in the forum https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3248966

I am planning to write a series of tutorials on how to write a good resume. And for this reason, I would really appreciate if you could provide me with things that you want to know or learn in writing a good resume. I will try my best to answer and/or to include all your concerns in the tutorials.

From my humble experience, I have seen many resume and CV which has got lots of words but actually 'empty'. Many of us are more concentrated in the format, layout but forgot the content of the resume itself.

A good and outstanding resume should be able to speak out the personality and true identity of the person.

I would like to share these tips with everyone of you, but in a series of tutorials. And it will be available for free.

Writing a good resume is not rocket science, so no black magic tricks are required. It will just require few days of your precious hard and smart effort.

So, any questions that you think need to be answered or highlighted or anything in the tutorials, please do not hesitate to email me. My email is available here in my website www.bestresume.my

Many thanks!

u just put yr current pointer result.
while for the hons. , just dont mention it.

yr pointer will say it for you.

resume is just like a namecard.

you dun have specific format in order to introduce yrself.

generally, u have to make sure yr resume reflects yr skills best.

so as long as the contents are well arranged, with emphasizing keywords, u will attract the eyes of the interviewer~~


go google for multiple formats of resume; some of them are usable, but never decorate yr resume to be over-creative..

i could give you someadvice on yr resume~

i think, for any resume writing norms, its ALWAYS less is better.
here it means, u get to deliver yr skills in a compact way.
no bombastic jargon, just straight to the point~

no-photo rule is actually originated in US, where they have this policy to forbade the employers to have a biased selection towards employment.
so i'd say it depends on culture. in msia, i think most employers would still like to have a first look at candidates' face.
(unless u look like criminal,no offence bro~)

there are few things that most ppl put; where in actual these sections are just a waste of space.
1.objective-
generally speaking, all objectives lead to ultimate goal:hire me. so why waste few sentences just to point it out?
instead,write a summary, a summary of yr skills n yr strengths( i mean the honest strengths, not like standard keywords eg: team player,blablabla)

2.personal particulars-
only contact info is needed. who bothers about your religion,race,gender,IC no, age?
a contactable phone number plus email should already do well.

3.hobby-
actually i think its okay to include it;but only include hobbies that could indirectly relates u to the job or shows that you are suitable for the job. some ppl even wrote watching movies,music,etc.
Which brings you no advantage.

in short, write yr resume like an attractive namecard; bear in mind that a resume is not necessarily an application form.

always remember that.

Just sharing.
I am a fresh graduate and my resume is just 2 pages. I like it so far although it might not be the best. haha.
What do I include?
1st page - profile, achievements & skills, experience and education
2nd page - extra cocurricular activities and referee.

It took me some time to turn all these infos to 2 pages.
For certain big company, they have special website just for recruitment and they have these field or aspects to be filled. So those are what I include in my resume.

thanks for the reply, do you mind if I ask 1 more question? What can I do if the online application for a job that required to attach the academic result (I guess I need to "scan" it with scanner, but I do not have scanner.. thus I just open the university's website and print screen all of my academic results)

I knew this sounds kind of silly, but would this work? (perhaps the HR would rejected my application immediately after they see those pictures..)

This post has been edited by heavensea: Jun 9 2014, 02:23 AM

usually the online application will only recognize the following formats: doc,pdf
jpg,gif,tiff format i'm not so sure....

its best to attach doc or pdf, do u have transcript in those formats?

hi, quick question - on my resume/cv, do I put my graduation date as my last day/date of my course or the time where i got the notification of my award for the course?

thanks

Do you have past jobs that you can include in your resume?

Use Headers to highlight the Titles, typography can do wonders to your resume.

Actually jobstreet also can already for ready-made resume but if you wanna go something more unique, then its better to create your own resume layout.

Also add in a passport photo if u missed that out.

3 pages should be max. Your interviewee probably wants your resume as easy-to-read and straght to the point when he/she reads through your resume during your interview. o-ob

Graduation date because that's the official date you are leaving your course.

7 Reasons This Is An Excellent Resume For Someone With No Experience


SOURCE : http://www.businessinsider.my/resume-for-j...erience-2014-7/

Writing your very first resume can be a daunting process. And it doesn’t help to know that recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing a resume before they make the initial decision on candidates, according to research conducted by TheLadders, an online job-matching service for professionals.

“Many students don’t know what should and should not be included in their first resume,” says Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TheLadders. “While there are no hard and fast rules when writing a resume, it really depends on what content you have to work with, there are some preliminary guidelines all students or new professionals should follow.”

She says the most important things to think about when you’re creating your first resume are your job goals and your audience. “Ask yourself: If I handed the resume to someone who knew nothing about my college major or career direction, could they easily identify the type of role I’m targeting and why, within the first 30 seconds?”

To get a clearer picture of what makes a resume great, we asked Augustine to create a sample of an excellent one for someone with little to no experience.

While your resume may look different, depending on the industry you’re in, the one below should serve as a useful guide for entry-level professionals with very little work experience:




What makes this an excellent resume for someone with no experience? Augustine outlines the following reasons:

1. The layout is clean and easy to read.
The same font type is used throughout the document. Dates and locations are consistently represented, so it’s easy to scan and pick out the important information. “In addition, the headers and main sections of information are centered on the page, which TheLadders eye-tracking study revealed is how recruiters tend to scan resumes,” she says.

2. It includes a link to the job seeker’s professional profile.
While it may seem a little premature, it’s important for students to develop good social media habits from the get-go. “Create one professional profile dedicated to your future career,” she suggests. “If you’re studying to work in a more creative field, consider developing an online portfolio to display as part of your contact information. In addition, increase the security settings on your personal accounts so they’re hidden away.”

3. The job seeker’s goals are clear.
Maria’s professional title and summary at the top of the resume clearly indicate her interest in securing an internship in advertising or public relations. “If her resume was passed along to someone by a friend, the reader wouldn’t have to guess,” Augustine says. “While Maria’s personal brand is still under development, her summary references the value she already brings to the table: the relevant degree she’s pursuing, her experience using social media, and her writing skills.”

4. It plays up the job seeker’s selling points.
Maria is pursuing her first internship and doesn’t have any relevant work experience to speak of. “As a result, we’ve shifted around the components within her resume to showcase her strengths: her relevant coursework, leadership activities, achievements, and skills,” Augustine explains. “Her work experience is moved to the bottom of the resume because it’s not directly tied to her internship goals.” However, it’s important to include this information because it demonstrates Maria’s work ethic and skills.

5. It includes some references to high school.
If you’re pursuing your first internship, it’s alright to incorporate some information about your high school career. This includes any awards, honors, or scholarships you may have received or sports you may have played. If you were valedictorian or salutatorian of your class, or you held an office in an honor society or relevant club, include it in your first resume, Augustine says. “This information paints a picture for the reader of a well-rounded student who was active in and out of school.”

6. It lists her social media skills.
“If you grew up with Facebook and other social media channels, it may seem silly to add these to your resume (doesn’t everyone know their way around Instagram today?),” she says. “But the reality is that this knowledge is an asset to many employers, and not everyone in the job market possesses it.” If you’re targeting internship opportunities in marketing, public relations, advertising, journalism, or even customer service, include these skills in your resume. Many employers are looking for interns to help manage their online brands; adding these skills to your resume will help them find you.

7. It doesn’t include a list of references.
You do not need a line at the bottom that reads: “References available upon request.”

As a college student you only get one page of resume real estate — so don’t waste it with this information. “Employers don’t ask for that information until you make it to a face-to-face interview, and they know you’ll provide it if they request it,” she says.

It’s important to remember that experience isn’t everything — and, luckily, employers filling internships don’t expect you to have much of it just yet, Augustine says. “However, they do want to see an active student who has demonstrated a genuine interest in their position.”

So, when you sit down to write your first resume, try to think about your previous jobs in a new light. “If your experience seems unrelated to the internship you want, think about what skills you’ve practiced or learned that could be applicable,” she says. “For instance, as a waitress you’re sure to develop skills in customer service, sales, and multi-tasking, all of which could be very valuable to a potential employer.”

This post has been edited by insightone: Jul 3 2014, 08:39 PM

Hi guys, just a quick newbie question. I've prepared my 2page resume and I'm ready to send it out via mediums such as jobstreet, jobsdb, etc. Do I still need to attach a cover letter along with my resume? If not, then in what situation should a cover letter be attached along with my resume? Thanks.

if u are applying for a specific post, a cover letter is a must maybe, but if for open applications the cv would just be enough, just my two cent

hmm, how about using a colored a4 paper, urs will be different from the rest