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Do’s and Dont’s of a Resume

Companies seek top talent, so resumes are heavily scrutinized. Hiring managers look for uniqueness, a cohesive story, or a persuasive argument about who you are as an individual. Make sure to keep your resume straight to the point!

Here are some examples on what you should and should not do when writing your resume:

Example - On the Objective Statement

Describe your desired job and field and demonstrate the relevance that you will bring to the position. Clarify your education and experience when creating the objective statement. Make it straight to the point! Illustrate who you are and what you can contribute to the organization.

BAD GOOD
“A challenging creative opportunity where I can apply my skills in a dynamic organization with plenty of room for advancement.” “A Research and Development position of a major institution that allows the application of the knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and a summer internship at an operation plant.”

Example - On The Experience Descriptions

Emphasize what your past experience/s benefitted from your skills and talents. Showing quantifiable results is the ideal thing to do! Remember to include only experiences that are relevant to the position you are applying for!

BAD GOOD

2023 Maxim Integrated Philippines

  • Participated in Maxim's summer internship program
  • Reported directly to project manager

2023 Maxim Integrated Philippines

  • Participated in Maxim's summer internship program at their operations plant in General Tiras, Cavite
  • Fostered effective communication and camaraderie by reporting directly to the project manager and assisted in various departments of the plant

Example - On The Educational Attainment Description

Flesh out your educational attainment; include the degree, notable academic merits, and etc. Spell-out the university name. Do not include irrelevant or controversial activities

BAD GOOD

College of Engineering, UPD

  • BS EE, cum laude standing
  • Joined Shell-Eco Marathon Asia 2015
  • Researching DC microgrid for wind and solar power integration

College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman (2020 to PRESENT)

  • Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, cum laude standing
  • Took electives about power electronics as an affiliate of the Power Electronics Laboratory
  • Applied technical knowledge as a member of the Diliman Team for Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2015
  • Currently conducting research on DC microgrid for wind and solar power integration

At most, resumes should have at most two pages. Make sure that it is legible and grammatically correct. Following these basic guidelines should be able to provide the company on who you are and what you can bring.