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HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS
Crafting Effective Resumes Here is a guide to writing effective resumes and putting together applications that work.
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esumes can come in a variety of formats, such as the chronological, skills-based, combination and alternative resumes. The most commonly used format is the chronological resume as it is reader-friendly and easily customisable. Each format has its pros and cons, so do your research and find out which one best serves your needs before deciding on one. Regardless of which type of resume you choose to use, the idea behind its presentation remains the same. What is more important is to adapt the various elements of the format and tailor its contents to highlight your skills and distinguish yourself from other applicants.
GOOD SAMPLE
DAVID SUM
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+65 9876 5432 | david.sum11@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/davidsum11 | davidsum.wixsite.com EDUCATION SIM Global Education – University of London Aug 2019 – May 2022 BSc in Business and Management (expected graduation) • Recipient of Commendation Award for excellent academic achievements in 2020 Singapore Polytechnic 2015 – 2018 Diploma in Business Analytics
WORK/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FeynM Company Nov 2020 – Present Customer Service Officer • Provide support in several investment projects • Liaise directly with customers in order to assist in better understanding their needs • Assist customers with relevant queries on products • Conduct market research on client portfolios • Prepare service and product recommendations reports for clients Jun 2019 – Dec 2019 MNF Company Intern • Assisted on customising investment analytics suites for clients • Coded programmes to filter and analyse gathered data 2 • Communicated directly with senior management during the customisation process
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Singapore Institute of Management Feb 2020 – Current Team Captain, Soccer • Represent SIM in the first division and lead the team to win the inter-university Lion Cup in 2021 • Lead and conduct bi-weekly training sessions for 30 members, motivating team members and ensuring their welfare • Liaise with team captains at other universities to coordinate practise and friendly matches • Oversee the recruitment and selection process of new members Aug 2020 – Mar 2021 Singapore Institute of Management Secretary, Economics Society • Led a group of 8 committee members to publicise events, which successfully increased club membership by 20% 3 • Encouraged club members to actively participate and help out in club events • Managed the club’s budget and resources
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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May 2018 – Current Youth Corps Singapore Youth Leader • Mentor and provide guidance for new batches of youth leaders • Initiate, propose and execute workshops and events to increase awareness of mental health amongst youths
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in Excel VBA and pivot tables Knowledge in programming languages such as C++, Python, SQL, R Programming, Java Basic knowledge in Tableau Certified in Basic First Aid + AED Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese Currently self-learning Korean Enjoys outdoor sports, particularly soccer and Ultimate Frisbee. Actively participates in marathons
SIM CAREER GUIDE 2022
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Make your name stand out
David used a different font size for his name, and enlarged and bolded it. This ensures that it is the first thing a recruiter sees when they pick up his resume. Putting it in uppercase was a good move too, as it will make his resume easy to find amidst a stack of other documents.
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Verbs are your best friends
David used action verbs and focused on his role and the results he achieved.
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Results speak for themselves
David’s resume is effective in that it lets his results speak for themselves in solid terms (i.e. numbers and percentages).
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Be more than a worker
David also used his resume to reveal the breadth and depth of his skills, interests and hobbies that frame him positively. He also did not let his resume exceed two pages.
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