Why would you not want to include that information ?

Maybe you don't want that "Why did you leave your last job ? " question, but if you don't put that in your resume you'll be faced with another question : "What have you been doing since your graduation ?" which isn't going to be easy either if it's been 5 months since you graduated (assuming you started work right after graduation).

If I were in your place I'll just include the current job in the resume and just prepare a good explanation for future interviews.

cool stuff, enjoy trying it.

Excuse me,

Do we need to attached Cover Letter together with resume when we seeking for internship by email?
Or we shall wait until we get confirmation from the company 1st?
Currently looking for LI for my final semester.

Thanks in advance.

Tell me what you think is the purpose of a cover letter.

Hi there, would like to ask, what about internship's application? how should the resume be like for us to stand out among the packs of other resumes? =)

Izit to show my interest / authorization to work or a short briefing about what I am looking for?
Sorry for my attempt. Correct me if i m wrong.

Great stuff I wanna try it out.

You got that right. You must have a lot of things to say in your resume, but depending on what you're looking for or interest in a job, you might want to highlight the ones related to your interest and tone down on the non-related ones.

For example, you have a degree in electrical engineering but you're keen in pursuing the programming side of it. So in your resume, you might want to highlight on the programming courses/projects you had in the past instead of your hardware projects.

This post has been edited by naziaf: Oct 30 2011, 04:54 PM

Based these definitions how do you do a cover letter for a business proposal?

i would like to ask what's the general opinion about including photos here?

i have read numerous articles online about writing CVs but a lot mentioned that it's not a good idea to include a photo, as well as details like race, religion and so on. The reason was so the company cannot be accused of any discrimination.

I wonder if this applies to malaysia?

in malaysia, most of the cases ppl will know your race n religion once you wrote your name.
example;
1. ahmad
2. chew
3. muthu

haha yes. i didnt include mine to save space but not sure about the photo though. i prefer not to include to a) save space and b) no need to print colour. i wonder if they are any advantages?

To a certain extend this applies to other countries too
1) Jacques - french
2) Yolanda - american of african descend
3) Juanita - mexican
4) Evita - latina

As to photos, Malaysian companies usually dont short list people for interview who do not attach a photo.

oh i see. i should include a photo in mine then is it really bad if the photo is in black n white? i only have b&w laser printer, no colour printer hehe

My recommend is to not include your photo. This way you'll know they shortlisted you not because of your looks, but purely based on your qualifications.

If they still want to see your face, then they should arrange an interview. There you go, free interview over the other candidates.

... unless the job requires looks (e.g. modelling or whatever), then yes, include the photo. My opinion that is.

This post has been edited by naziaf: Nov 17 2011, 04:23 PM

im more worried about NOT getting shortlisted because of my looks hahahah

oh im talking about resume for fresh grad engineering anyway. i would appreciate it if anyone here would like to comment on my resume, i'll email it to you. i have been receiving so many contradicting 'tips' until not sure how to write +_+

got

This post has been edited by dennishanafi: Nov 19 2011, 03:49 AM

Black and white is acceptable. If you know how to cut and paste * the put it on your cover letter or resume.

* I dont know how to do it in MS Words.

This post has been edited by faceless: Nov 22 2011, 09:22 AM

Choosing the right resume format

Resume is like an advertisement of a product or service. It is the first point of contact you have with a recruiter/potential employer and you want to be sure you present yourself in the best possible light and leave a good impression. It is your responsibility to grab the employer’s attention, entice them enough to secure an interview and hopefully, land the job.

The first thing you need to do is find the resume format that suits you best. Just like you would follow a recipe to bring the best out from a new dish, you should follow a specific format to write your resume. It is important to select the type of resume that best highlights your accomplishments, strengths and skills.

There are three different resume types being used today: reverse chronological, functional and combination (hybrid). Each resume format brings to the table its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Reverse Chronological Resume Format
A chronological resume lists your job employment and experience in time sequence starting with the most recent one first. This format works best for people with work experience and a steady job history. Recruiters/potential employers tend to prefer a chronological resume for its ease of reading and efficiency in providing past work experience.

Advantages
• Easy to read and understand
• Emphasize the companies you have worked for and the job position held (especially when the company is well-known)
• Describes your job duties, responsibilities and achievements
• Highlights your strengths when seeking a career in the same field

Disadvantages
• Clearly reflects any employment gaps as work experience is listed in reverse chronological order
• Job hopping is easily figured out by potential employers
• Details of unrelated positions may be more than desired


Click here to view the Reverse Chronological Resume Format:
http://www.adecco-asia.com/malaysia/Career...onological.html


Functional Resume Format
A functional resume highlights your skills and accomplishments with less emphasis on specific dates. This format works best when you want to have a diverse scope of work experiences that may be unrelated to one another or apply for a position, in which your type of experience is not relevant but your skills and capabilities are. For fresh graduates, a functional resume helps to highlight what you know, not where you have worked.

Advantages
• Emphasises the skills and accomplishments that are more relevant to the job you are applying for
• Covers gaps in work history
• Shows your strengths and capabilities
• Eliminates repetitive job duties
• Allows for flexibility
• Highlights volunteer and training experience

Disadvantages
• More difficult to read
• Career growth is not clear
• Does not highlight the names of the companies for which you have worked in


Click here to view the Functional Resume Format:
http://www.adecco-asia.com/malaysia/Career...onalResume.html


Combination Resume Format (Hybrid)
A combination resume, also known as a hybrid resume, puts together the chronological resume and functional resume. It maps out your qualifications, skills, accomplishments and work experiences. This format works best for people who have amassed several years of work experience under their belt and looking for a career change. A combination resume can be arranged either to emphasize on skills set or work history, whichever is most appropriate for your career objective.

Advantages
• Reflects the skills you have accumulated in your career
• Highlights key successes while showing when and where they occurred, so as not to appear as a disguise
• Target your resume to fit specific job requirements while displaying your track of work experience

Disadvantages
• May downplay your work experiences
• May become too lengthy
• May contain redundant or irrelevant information

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Added on December 1, 2011, 11:36 amCOVER LETTER

Making it count
A cover letter is a 1-page introduction of your resume that has the ultimate goal of helping you get the first interview from a job opportunity. It reflects your personality, communication skills, enthusiasm and offers a short summary of your experience and capabilities.

Name, title and address
Before sending in your resume, be sure to find out the details of the employer such as name, designation and address accordingly. Remember to include your name, date and contact details.

The opening
The opening sentence of the cover letter should state the job position you are applying for, the source and the date of the job posting. Subsequently, briefly indicate your interest, career objective or goal and mention briefly your qualifications.

The sales pitch
Let the employer know what you bring to the table. Highlight the extent to which your qualifications, skills and experiences match the requirements of the job. Link relevant experience and skills gained from your education, past job experiences, industrial attachments, projects or voluntary work to how these will allow you to make an impact. Mention your interest in the organisation and reasons for applying for that position. Focus on how you can contribute and not on what you want. Outline any further points in your favour which is related to the job such as your knowledge of the company and industry.

The closing
The closing statement should consist of a request for further action. State your availability for an interview and thank the person for his/her time and consideration. Remember to end the letter with “Yours sincerely” or “Yours truly” and indicate your name.



This post has been edited by Adecco Malaysia: Dec 1 2011, 11:36 AM

hi all..

i've one thing to ask about my application for an internship..

i've already send a cover letter + resume to the company and my application has been approved.. but the company wants an application letter from me.. (An application letter with comprehensive resume via faculty head to us.) they stated this on their website. May i knoe what does this means?? i apply internship not through my uni because i dont want my uni to find for me, so what am i suppose to send to them?