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LESSON 1 resume is usually written in the third person to

give it an objective and formal tone.
People use the words RESUME, CV, Bio Data
interchangeably for the document highlighting A resume would be ideally suited when
skills, education, and experience that a candidate experience people apply for specific positions
submits when applying a job. On the surface where certain specific skills are more important
level, all three mean the same. However, there than education. The goal of a résumé is to
are intricate differences. represent the skills and experience necessary to
succeed in the position from all
BIODATA areas—job-related, volunteer, and
extracurricular activities.
Bio Data, short form for Biographical Data, is
It is generally used in industry due to the
an old-fashioned term for Resume or C.V. A
convenience of skimming through details and
biodata is like a biography of person where the
identifying the right candidate for further stages
focus is on personal particulars like date of birth,
of qualification in the shortest span of time.
gender, religion, race, nationality, residence,
Often, recruiters and HR people receive several
marital status, and the like.
applications for a job position. They just look
through the résumés faster and create a pool of
Biodata makes it easy to collect such data as
shortlisted candidates.
they are simple in format and can be easily
checked either manually or with the help of a
Unlike CV, it has lots of option for formatting
computer.
and it is customized according to the
requirement of the job position. It is usually used
The term bio-data is mostly used in India when
by applicants who already have job experiences
people apply for government jobs, or for
and are currently hunting for another job.
research grants where one has to submit
Résumé means summary and it is the shortest of
descriptive essays. Bio Datas are not common in
all the formats. Thus, résumés are usually 1 or –
the international markets where personal
at maximum – 2 pages long.
information is not required to be submitted by
candidates.
Structure
1. A Brief Profile of the Candidate
Structure
This includes the photo, name, address, contact
1. Maximum of 2 pages
information, and the objective of the applicant.
2. Personal Information such as name, address,
Other information not essential to the job – like
contact information, religion, etc.
religion, emergency contact, etc – is not
3. List of Skills, other Talents, etc.
included in the resumé. Remember that the goal
4. Educational Background
of the resume is to represent the skills and
5. A Chronological listing of Work Experiences
experience of an applicant. The said information
must be placed at the top portion where it can be
RÉSUMÉ
easily seen.

Résumé is a French word meaning “summary”,

it is a summary of one’s education, skills and [Link] of Qualifications
employment when applying for a new job. A
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Most recruiters look for the summary of be written in the resume itself. The right way is
qualifications first thing after receiving the to simply place “available upon request” and
résumé. This part immediately gives them an prepare a separate sheet were the list of
idea if the applicant fits on the job or not. Skills reference is written. This is to keep the privacy
related for the job are listed here, starting to the of the person whom you consider as your
most applicable skill for the position applied. reference.
Applicants may also include professional
affiliations here, such as being a member of an CURRICULUM VITAE
organization relevant to the position applied.
Curriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning
“course of life”. It is more detailed than a
resume, it is the longest of all formats, generally
3. Professional Experience 3 to 6 pages, or even longer as per the
Focus is on the most recent experiences (with requirement. A C.V. lists out every skill, all the
responsibilities and accomplishments), and jobs and positions held, degrees, professional
previous experiences are only presented as a affiliations the applicant has acquired, and in
summary. The content aims at providing the chronological order. A C.V. is used to highlight
reader a balance of responsibilities and the general talent of the candidate rather than
accomplishments for each position. This part specific skills for a specific position by
should indicate the name of the company, its demonstrating the achievements and potential of
address, employment period, position and brief the applicant.
job description. Begin from the latest to the
earliest employment date. It is used to write in detail about the life events.
It is generally used by fresh graduates, someone
4. Educational Background who is changing their line of career, students for
Indicate schools attended from elementary, high academic requirements, or people who are
school and college. Honors and awards received applying for academic positions. It is
should be mentioned in the appropriate school accompanied by a cover letter which covers the
level. The enumeration should begin from the gist of the CV. The contents are generalized in
highest degree attained. nature and are not made for different companies.
It serves to give an overall picture of the person
5. Voluntary Initiatives / Extra Curricular rather than identifying certain set skill required
Activities for the job.
Volunteer works and extracurricular activities
has factor in some companies and job positions. STRUCTURE
This should be listed from the most recent and 1. A cover letter to summarize the contents of
most relevant to the job applied. the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal Information
6. Character References 3. Technical Proficiency / Skills
It is strongly advised and polite to seek 4. Research Publication
permission first from the people intended to be 5. Scientific Papers
used as character reference. However, the 6. Professional Experiences
reference information (name, company name, 7. Professional Organization Memberships
job position, and contact information) must not 8. Professional Licenses
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9. Positions of Responsibilities
10. Student Grants 1. Sit in the chair and straighten your back.
11. Fellowships and scholarships 2. Pull your shoulders back slightly and make
12. Awards sure your buttocks touch the back of the chair
13. Presentations 3. Make sure your feet touch the floor. If they do
14. Volunteer Work not, rest them on a footrest.
15. Extracurricular Activities 4. Do not cross your legs or sit in other positions
that do not allow both feet to touch the floor or a
LESSON 2 footrest.
5. Keep your knees at about the same height as
Posture refers to the position in which someone your hips.
holds their body when standing. Psychologists 6. Allow a small gap between the back of your
proved that it takes only 20 to 32 seconds to knees and the front of the seat
make a good or poor first impression, despite an 7. Avoid tensing your shoulders and rest your
interviewer's mental attempts to remain neutral. arms on the arms of the chair or on your desk so
is about far more than looking confident and that they are parallel to the floor.
poised. Sitting or standing in the right position 8. Keep your body straight. Your torso and neck
makes sure our bodies function properly. should remain in line vertically, your thighs
should remain in a straight horizontal line and
CORRECT STANDING POSTURE your lower legs should stay vertical

1. Imagine a string attached to the top of your PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

head, then the string being pulled upwards.
2. Stand with your weight evenly distributed A proper business attire is a good sign of
between your heel and the balls of your feet. professionalism in any type of work. Dressing
3. Your feet should be about shoulder width, and cleanly and appropriately for the workplace
pointing slightly outward. shows character. In a workplace, revealing too
4. Avoid locking your knees. much is unacceptable, as modesty is key.
5. Tuck your tummy in and don’t let your pelvis Accessories, which range from jewelry to
roll forward. perfume to notebook or briefcase, must also fit a
6. Relax your arms and let them hang naturally business formal environment and should be
down the sides of your body. worn or carried in good taste.
7. Keep your shoulders back, and don’t let them
slump forward. FOR MEN
8. Hold your head up straight with your chin 1. A nice suit should be worn during the
tucked in. Don’t tilt your head either forward, interview even if the job will require jeans or
backward or sideways. outdoor clothing.
9. Look straight ahead. 2. For men who work indoors in an office
10. If standing for a long period of time, shift setting, a suit is preferred. Do wear a black, navy
weight from one foot to the other, or rock from or gray suit that fits well.
heels to toes. 3. Wear a long-sleeve shirt in white or a light
color, and have the shirt pressed. The cuffs
shouldn't be frayed or rolled up.
CORRECT SITTING POSTURE 4. Never wear a short-sleeve shirt with a suit.
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5. The pants and jacket should be the same color
and material.
6. Businessmen should wear conservative or
neat ties, not comic strip, silly, or iconic ties.
Same goes with socks.
7. Do wear black or brown dress shoes rather
than tennis shoes.
8. A nice, appropriate, and presentable hairstyle
makes the business attire a complete package.

FOR WOMEN

1. Pantsuits should be tailored and creased, not

flowing or too tight. .
2. A dress suit should have a skirt that goes no
higher than 2 inches above the knee
3. Miniskirts, even in a suit, are not appropriate
for business wear.
4. If suit wear is not required, wear dress
pants/slacks and skirts, never jeans.
5. Don't wear skirts that are too long or billowy
and Don't wear pants that are too snug on the
body.
6. Women's shoes should have closed toes, not
open toes.
7. Don't wear sandals or stiletto heels. Heels
should be conservative; shoes with no heel are
acceptable.
8. Avoid wearing see-through garments or
sleeveless shirts.
9. A clean-looking (usually updo) hairstyles
makes the business attire a complete package.