Cover Letters / Resume (CVs), One Stop For ALL
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 Sep 3 2009, 12:58 AM
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38 posts Joined: Jun 2008 
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Hi, ive just graduated w a 3rd class llb....if i'm applying for a management programme trainee in some companies, do i need to send a cover letter along w my resume? send by post or email better?
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Sep 3 2009, 09:26 AM
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3,651 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Fort Canning Garden Status: Dog Fighting  
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3rd Class? Better keep mum on your academic qualification. Furnish them with your curricular participations/achievements more. If you have none of these, I have nothing to say but wish you Good Luck.
Regards, Joey p.s: Try to offset your setbacks with something else. That ought to do some workings on your CV. |
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Sep 8 2009, 08:30 PM
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1,042 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Malacca  
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May i know, usually when u complete resume, u "stapler" them or how? can any give advise?thx u
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Sep 26 2009, 04:44 AM
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939 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: ~~ GGTherapy ~~
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emmm useful stuff, since i ready to change job d
 thx |
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Oct 3 2009, 03:45 PM
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104 posts Joined: Jun 2007
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I am looking for intership for 3 months in diploma computer system.I list my kokurikular in my resume but i have no proof and certificate that i am a member. So, can i list the kokurikular in my resume ?
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Oct 3 2009, 05:32 PM
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3,651 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Fort Canning Garden Status: Dog Fighting
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Yes. You may do so.
Regards, Joey |
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Oct 4 2009, 08:16 AM
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8 posts Joined: Mar 2005 From: PeeJay
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Hello and good day to everyone...
I have been pondering and searching about this matter for a veery long time. How do you make a cover letter to send in a resume to a company if no vacancy has been advertised? This is assuming that you are initiating contact with an employer to inform them of your skills and availability, and to suggest that they consider you for any vacancies that arise. I do hope someone could enlighten me on this matter. Thanks a lot for any feedback. |
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Oct 7 2009, 02:01 PM
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169 posts Joined: Jun 2005
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hi everyon...wanna ask are Resume & CV 2 different things??
from what i know resume is an American term where as CV is a British term.. previously i've sent the employer a letter attached with a CV..but then he request for resume..does that mean i have to prepare a resume (short & brief CV compared to the CV that i have prepared earlier) correct me if i'm wrong.thanks! |
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Oct 7 2009, 05:07 PM
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3,651 posts Joined: Jan 2009 From: Fort Canning Garden Status: Dog Fighting
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What's the difference between a resume and a CV?
The primary differences are the length, the content and the purpose. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing your qualifications. A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. Regards, Joey p.s: Excerpt from about.com This post has been edited by Joey Christensen: Oct 7 2009, 05:07 PM |
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Oct 10 2009, 01:43 AM
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169 posts Joined: Jun 2005
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is it neccessary to include reference/testimonial?
if i dont have any..how should i answer them in a better way if they ask/request for it.. |
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Oct 16 2009, 05:40 PM
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830 posts Joined: Jun 2006 From: AOR <-> PJ
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i'm going to apply for my internship soon and i'll have to write resume & CV. i know we should try to 'sell' ourself the best we can to out future employer which means letting them know our specialities, accomplishments, etc.
but i have one problem here. i'm currently in my final and i'm just the normal and average type of students. my CGPA is 3.26 and i'm not active in uni's activities. for me, i think my result is just average. well, maybe the only thing that i can be a bit difference is i took japanese language class in uni and passed JLPT 4. that's it. so, my question is, how can i make my resume & CV looks good, can be convincing/confidence enough to get the attention of the future employer? |
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Nov 24 2009, 12:37 PM
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1 posts Joined: May 2008
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good thread..keep it up guys!!!...
This post has been edited by ltwkluv: Nov 24 2009, 12:40 PM |
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Nov 24 2009, 12:45 PM
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32 posts Joined: Nov 2009
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hi guys...i have been working for 3mths + and now intend to apply for O & G companies...i was wondering shud i state the 3mths + experience in my resume or jz say i m a fresh grad?...will the 3 mths + experience be an advantage or jz will ruin my chance for an interview??...somebody pls giv me sum advice,really confuse nw...btw i m currently working in a construction company as an electrical engineer...thank you...
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Nov 25 2009, 04:23 PM
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4,277 posts Joined: Jun 2007 From: 地獄だ
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QUOTE(Topace111 @ Aug 18 2009, 04:28 PM) I hear that one should submit resume, cover letters or CV in Words format but I have a dilemma here. Well... what about scanning your certs & results then attach them as pdf? Its because I am a young professional qualification holder & its grading system is very different than degree, which it is papers based. Companies in UK or US recognised these problem but when I look at Malaysia companies its all about CGPA & education history. Those can be easily formatted in words but my Prof Cert comes in respective papers with grading marks & sessions attemped attached. So a tabling format is more convenient & systematic & there is no problem when I send hardcopies directly but certain org only accept online. So my main enquiry is can I use Excel for the tabling format or I should stick with Word for safety. Damn long with words but only minutes in excel & way more systematic too but since everyone use words but they are degree holders so,...... please advice. Thank you.  QUOTE(Wai @ Sep 8 2009, 08:30 PM) May i know, usually when u complete resume, u "stapler" them or how? can any give advise?thx u How else you want to attach them if it's hard copy? Use paper clips?  QUOTE(iwanong @ Nov 24 2009, 12:45 PM) hi guys...i have been working for 3mths + and now intend to apply for O & G companies...i was wondering shud i state the 3mths + experience in my resume or jz say i m a fresh grad?...will the 3 mths + experience be an advantage or jz will ruin my chance for an interview??...somebody pls giv me sum advice,really confuse nw...btw i m currently working in a construction company as an electrical engineer...thank you... Why are u leaving after only 3 months? Might as well not mention you're working there if it's 3 months. If you're to list a company in your resume, do make sure you're serving there for at least 1 year. |
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Nov 25 2009, 09:51 PM
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652 posts Joined: Feb 2009
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How about you've already join and working in this company for 3 months now. You have an interview from another company. They want your latest 3 months payslip. Do you have to show them your current payslip, or your previous payslip? In the resume you don't mention your currrent work because its just 3 month only. How do you clarify on this issue?
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Nov 26 2009, 12:31 PM
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32 posts Joined: Nov 2009
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Why are u leaving after only 3 months?
Might as well not mention you're working there if it's 3 months. If you're to list a company in your resume, do make sure you're serving there for at least 1 year. [/quote] Erm...act all this while wan to join o & g bt bored of waiting so long for their reply, so decided take up a job 1st n cont applying...i was thinking the 3 mths xperience might giv me sum slight advantage...dont they? |
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Nov 27 2009, 03:05 AM
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4 posts Joined: Nov 2009
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i'm a multimedia+marketing student, soon graduating, how do i include my portfolio which includes a working website i made for my client, 3D animation, game interface, flash advertisements and 3 minute videos as well as corporate video i made for an investment bank, should I throw them all in cd and submit it along with my resume or just write them down in resume ?
scared ppl think i kiasu put cd along with resume, haha thanks in advance This post has been edited by AJfredo: Nov 27 2009, 03:13 AM |
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Nov 30 2009, 05:15 PM
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1,080 posts Joined: Oct 2008 From: Brunei, Ipoh (hometown)
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QUOTE(AJfredo @ Nov 27 2009, 03:05 AM) i'm a multimedia+marketing student, soon graduating, how do i include my portfolio which includes a working website i made for my client, 3D animation, game interface, flash advertisements and 3 minute videos as well as corporate video i made for an investment bank, should I throw them all in cd and submit it along with my resume or just write them down in resume ? I would suggest you to create a simple portfolio site that can view all ur work. video can upload to youtube and embed into ur site. IMO having ur own site to display ur work definitely looks better as a multimedia graduate.scared ppl think i kiasu put cd along with resume, haha thanks in advance After the setup, include the link into ur resume so they can view it anytime. This will help especially when you apply the job through email. |
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Dec 11 2009, 01:44 AM
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1,947 posts Joined: Nov 2005
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hi guys,
Would like to inquire whether a Resume or CV would be better for a fresh graduate. Considering the fresh grad has working experience in the related field. Also does writing a conference paper consider as a achievement employers look highly on? |
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Dec 28 2009, 03:16 PM
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704 posts Joined: Oct 2007 From: Anywhere
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hi there,
any advice or idea how to write a proper "Professional Experience" into my resume?? i'm trying to update my resume for my 2nd job, i would like to include what i have done for my 1st job. Any example to share?? thx ya!! |
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