Resumes
What is a resume?
- A carefully crafted self-marketing tool designed to prove your capability for a role and win you an interview.
- Preferably three A4 pages in length and printed on single-sided paper.
- It is the means by which you will make your first impression with an employer, so it needs to be professional in content as well as in presentation.
Note: For a detailed explanation of resume writing please refer to our Resume writing handout.
Dos and don'ts of resume writing
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Use a professional layout style or template.
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Make up the layout as you go along.
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Include a footer with your name, contact number and page number.
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Include a photo or graphics.
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Confidently represent your academic, employment and extra-curricular achievements.
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Make false statements about your work history, academic results or residency status.
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Include meaningful details in your work history, e.g. "Commended by Management for polite and efficient customer service".
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Write vague statements in your work history about your duties, e.g.
"Served customers".
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Tailor the content to prove how well you fulfil the job selection criteria.
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Use the same version of your resume for every job application.
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