How To Make Resume For Entry Level Applicants

I believe that there is no correct format in making a resume. It could vary from country to country. However proper presentation is a must to catch the Human Resource Manager's attention and read your resume. A resume, by suggestion, should be one page long  and would tell the reader who you are, what do you want and what you can do. It's basically selling yourself. But if you're a veteran it is necessary to include experiences and achievements so it's understandable why it will go beyond one page. This quick guide will teach you in 3 easy steps how to create your own resume, Philippines based.

Step 1 JOT On a sheet of paper or blank MS Word document, write/type your 

Name

First Name Middle Initial Last Name (It's okay not to include Mr/Ms)

Address

House#/Block&Lot/Street

City, Province/District, Postal code

Contact 

mobile/telephone/fax

Email 

use a work email preferably one that contains your name/surname. Show some professionalism!

Job Title 

What your position is: Entry Level Applicant? Entry level in Marketing?

A description 

of who you are. What kind of person are you? This can also be your objective/goal.

Core Competencies

What can you do for the company?

Skills in bullet form

Experiences

Company, date

Position/Intern, contributions/responsibilities/learnings

Education 

Degree, Major

College, year started and finished or expecting to be finished.

Major contributions, if any

Achievements/Certifications

Don't forget to include the dates!

Organizations/Volunteer Work

What are you a member of?

References

Do not put their names on your resume, unless requested in advance you should let your references know that someone is about to contact them so they wont be too bothered.

Step 2 Gather Materials

Yes, invest in pricey materials not just the plain old coupon bond paper. Color suggestions: something close to white or ivory but feel free to get creative if you're applying as a designer. Paper should be A4 in size and make sure to use the same material for your cover letter too. Treat it as if you're sending out a love letter, buy an envelope big enough in width to fit your resume to-be-folded crosswise or if you don't want it creased buy a folder instead. Have your 2x2 ID picture ready at hand. Most companies in the Philippines will require this to be placed on your resume as opposed to resumes in US that is a major NO-NO for them.

Step 3 Transfer  Data

Start transferring what you wrote to a new blank A4 size doc, resumes are never hand written. 

Tips:

• Your name should be the largest font size in your resume.

• Use up to 3 font styles only! Formal picks like Arial and Times New Roman. 

• Avoid Script/handwriting fonts.

• Most Important or recent date should come first in your achievements.

• If you have references it should be noted like "References available upon request." at the end.

• You can a quote that describe you or what you have notably said at the beginning in replacement of description or at the end in replacement of references.

• More importantly, spellcheck and proofread your grammar before printing.

It is up to you how to format and style for a more personalized resume. How I format mine is in the order I've enumerated above.

That's all I know in months of creating my own resume. Remember, it takes time to build and restructure a document to describe and self oneself. Happy resume writing! I hope you'll get the job~

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