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CEL 2106
COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER 1, 2015/17

MATERIAL 2 (WEEK 3-4)


Writing Effective Resumes

As an inventory of your education, work experience, volunteer history, and job related traits
and your skills, resumes are more often than not your first contact with a potential employer.
Thus, it is very important to have a resume that will leave a good impression.
Action words, also called power words, are essential in any resume to project skills or
accomplishments. They make the resume more positive and strong, showing the applicant in
the best possible light.

Highlighting Strengths and Accomplishments using Appropriate


Action Verbs
Activity 1
Compare sentence A and sentence B below. Decide which sentence carries more conviction.
Justify your answer.

1.

John was the boss of the 10-member


Development Team.

John supervised the 10-member


Development Team.

1.
2.

3.

Attained the Most Innovative Designer


Award

Outperformed others by winning the


Most Innovative Designer Award.

Annually chaired the Shareholders


Meeting in Petronas

Led the meeting of Petronas


Shareholders annually

2.

4.

5.

Rhodia taught the ladies how to play


netball.

Rhodia coached the ladies how to play


netball.

Utilised the companys assets to produce


innovative products

Use the companys assets to produce


innovative products

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Activity 2
Add more examples of suitable action verbs to emphasise the specific skills below.
*(refer to appendix for list of action verbs)

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Activity 3
Based on your completed THT Week 2, write a sentence to describe your strengths
effectively by using appropriate action verbs. Exchange and analyse the completed work with
your friend.
No.

Strength

Evidence

Sentence (Action Verb)

E.g.

Good
communication skill

Attended communication
skills workshop organised by
Cambridge Press in 2015

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Trained to communicate effectively with my


clients from different background.

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Analysing Common Elements of a Resume


Activity 4
Based on Sample Resume 1 and 2, identify the common elements of a resume.

Sample Resume 1

__________________________________________________________________________________
ROSNANI BINTI ROSLAN

C2-1-11,

Hand phone: 012-3456789

Taman Pauh Indah,

Email

: rosnani@yahoo.com

Jalan Pauh Indah 1,


13700 Permatang Pauh,
Butterworth
__________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL PARTICULARS:
Age

25 years

Date of Birth :

27-12-1991

Nationality

Malaysian

Gender

Female

Marital Status

Bachelor

I/C Number :

911227-10-5432

__________________________________________________________________________________

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EDUCATION:

University Multimedia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia (MMU)


Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.)
CGPA

2.73

Graduation year

April, 2014

University of Technology Malaysia (Twinning Programme)


Diploma in Management Technology (Accountancy)
CGPA

3.15

Graduation year

December, 2011

Graduate Training Scheme (PSMB & Ministry of Human Resources)


Certificate in Business Accounting
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Result: PASS

Sekolah Menengah Dato Mahmud Mat


SPM Grade 2 (Credit: BM, BI and Maths)

____________________________________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE:

April 2015 Present

YAYASAN KEMAJUAN SOSIAL MALAYSIA (NGO)


Administrative Officer

Assisted in preparing module for e-Integrasi Pilot Project proposed by


government to boost unity at school level. This programme involved
multiracial students around Penang.
Assisted in daily administrative work pertaining to social project such as
Pembangunan Wanita/Ibu Tunggal
Prepared proposals e.g. Teleworking, Karnival Integrasi (Social Project)
Organised events (sponsorship, marketing, proposal editing)
June 2010 Nov 2010 (PART TIME)

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Jan May 2012

TELEKOM MALAYSIA (MELAKA)


Trainee

Assisted Payroll Clerk to prepare payment voucher for clients


Assisted the Controller in monthly closing activities, updated selected
general ledger
Assisted the staff in filing documents
Prepared documents assigned by Head of Finance Division
Assisted the Inventory Control Manager in updating the inventory assets
for Telekom
_________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE:
To apply and contribute accounting knowledge to fulfil companys development
objectives
__________________________________________________________________________________
LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

2014

Participant in Kem Bina Negara Besut, Terengganu

2014

Member, Outdoors Recreations Committee

2013

University Representative for Quiz Juara Minda, organised


by RTM

2012 2014

Board of Students Representative Council, MMU

2012

Treasurer of Project Anak Angkat Kubang Pasu

2011 2013

Facilitator of Orientation Programme (UTM / UUM)

2011 2012

Fellow of Student Association at hostel level

2011 2012

Fellow of Student Association at hostel level

2011 2012

Secretary for Off-campus Students

2010 2012

Board of Students Representative Council, UTM KYM

2010

Participant in Kem Bina Negara Gunung Pulai, Johor

2008 2009

Head Librarian, Sek. Men. Dato Mahmud Mat

__________________________________________________________________________________

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COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher,
Photoshop, Multimedia, Internet Explorer, Open Office

Access)

Adobe

ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE:
MYOB, UBS, SAP and ACL
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English
Bahasa Melayu
French

Spoken
good
good
fair

Written
good
good
fair

TYPING SKILLS:
Short-hand
Good
100 w.p.m
Typing
Good
150 w.p.m
____________________________________________________________________________
EXPECTED SALARY:
RM 1500.00 - RM 2000.00 (NEGOTIABLE)
____________________________________________________________________________
AVAILABILITY :
IMMEDIATELY
___________________________________________________________________________

REFERENCES:
1. Mr. Clement Gomez
Lecturer
I-Systems College (Formerly Known as Prime College Bkt Mertajam)
G-45, The Summit Bkt Mertajam Plaza
Level 7, Wisma Summit,
No.566, Jalan Arumugam Pillai,
14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Telephone: 04-537 0020
2. Ms. Elia Mastura Bt. Kamaruddin
Officer
Yayasan Kemajuan Sosial Malaysia (NGO)
38, Tingkat 3, Jalan Todak 2,
13700 Bandar Sunway,
Seberang Jaya
Butterworth
Telephone: 04-398 5502
aleya6biz@yahoo.co.uk

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Sample Resume 2

Name

Chong Lai Fun

Address

No. 8 Lorong 9 Taman Malam,


14400 Bukit Antarabangsa, Pulau Pinang

Telephone

04- 888 8888

Hand phone

011-8763 8527

E-mail

lai_fun@yahoo.com

Personal Particulars

Age

25

Date of Birth

21 January 1991

Nationality

Malaysian

Gender

Female

Marital Status

Single

Religion

Buddhist

Academic Qualifications

1.

Open University (OUM)

Degree in Public Administration

Seremban, Negeri Sembilan D.K.

CGPA 3.48

Nov 2011 - Nov 2014

2.

Sek. Men. Teknik Batu Lanchang

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

2007 - 2008

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Relevant Seminars/Courses/Conferences/Workshops Attended

16 19 August,
2013

Kursus Bina Negara Mahasiswa - Asas Mahasiswa, OUM


Kem Desa Mahmood, Pasir Mas, Kelantan
Organised by Biro Tatanegara

29 May,
2007

Seminar Peperiksaan dan Kerjaya


Auditorium A, Paras 5, KOMTAR, Penang
Organised by Jawatankuasa MMK Belia dan Sukan Negeri
Pulau Pinang, Majlis Belia Negeri Pulau Pinang, Jabatan
Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang

10 11 May,
2006

Kem Motivasi Pemantapan Rohani Pelajar Puteri 2006


Sek. Men. Teknik Batu Lanchang
Organised
by
Permuafakatan

28 Feb 02 March,
2005

Unit

Bimbingan,

Kaunseling

dan

Kursus Kepimpinan Pengawas


Kem Angkatan Tentera Pusat Latihan PERDA, Bukit Panchor,
S.P.S.
Organised by Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga
Negara, Pulau Pinang

26 August,
2004

Seminar Pendidikan
Sek. Pokok Machang, Tasek Gelugor, S.P.U
Organised by KRT Taman Pokok Sena Indah

Kursus Prinsip dan Amalan Koperasi


11May,
2004

Dewan Sek. Men. Keb. Guar Perahu


Organised by ANGKASA

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Vice President
APD Prefect

2002 2007

Kelab
Pembimbing
Rakan Sebaya

2006

Treasurer
Pandu Puteri

2003 2007

School Prefect

2003 2007

Hostel Prefect

2003 2007

Competencies

Language Proficiency

Written

Spoken

Bahasa Malaysia

Good

Good

English

Average

Average

Japanese

Basic

Basic

Computer Skills

Years

Level

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Adobe Acrobat

Intermediate

SPSS

Beginner

Awards

Sek. Men. Teknik Batu


Lanchang
2008

Best Student

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References
Name

Dr. Masya Ghazali

Prof. Dr. Elengkovan Nadarajah

Telephone No.

011- 976 1245

010-96985002

Email

masya@ump.edu.my

Lecturer

Position

Lecturer

School Dean

Company

Open University

Open University

Relationship

Supervisor

Supervisor

Resume Template with labels

FIRST AND LAST NAME


Local Address, City, State, Zip Code (optional)
Phone Number Email Address
(Your LinkedIn Profile page) https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry-level position in ... (This is a short statement that is specific to the position you are seeking)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (List 3-5 phrases indicating your skills and strengths that relate to job
description)

Excellent communication skills, highly proficient in developing sales presentations


.
.

EDUCATION (Do not include your High School Education)***NOTE: Do Not List Classes You Intend to Take
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Business Administration in (indicate your major)
Expected Graduation:
Spring 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.39
Major GPA: 3.88 (Do not round up on GPA and only list it if is greater than 3.0)
Relevant Coursework (List courses relevant to your major or job posting)**NOTE: Only list completed and/or
currently enrolled courses

Organizational Communication

Aggregate Economic Analysis

Intermediate Accounting II (currently


enrolled)
International Marketing (currently
enrolled)

Immersion program (or Study Abroad) Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan
Summer 2015
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX
Associate of Arts, Concentration in Business Administration
May 2013
EXPERIENCE (use bulleted phrases using action verbs to highlight achievements)
Management Trainee Intern Enterprise Holdings, San Antonio, TX
August 2015 Present
Employee of the Month for December 2015
Generate positive results by streamlining business processes and reducing errors by %
Increase customer retention by % by providing on excellent customer service
Prepare daily and weekly sales projections utilizing Microsoft Excel

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Assistant Manager Starbucks Coffee, San Antonio, TX


June 2012
July 2015
Supervised and trained 6 new baristas, focusing on their customer service skills
Increased sales by % each quarter
Coordinated with General Managers to introduce new products and increase sales
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS (i.e. student organizations, volunteer activities, scholarships and academic
achievements)

Career Action Program, UTSA College of Business


Spring 2016
Business Student Council, President, UTSA
2014 Present
McDermott Scholarship
2013 2015
Deans List, UTSA
2013 2015

ADDITIONAL SKILLS (include computer and language skills and certifications)


Fluent in Spanish; conversational in French
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
Experienced with C++ and Java

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Activity 5
Identify and correct the errors on tenses, SVA, and word choice in the sample resume
below by completing the tables provided.

SARAVANAN S/O SIVAKUMAR

CONTACT INFORMATION
Address

: 5703 Bukit Mertajam, 13110 Penaga, Seberang Perai Utara, Penang, Malaysia.

Telephone No.

: 04-3235755

Mobile No.

: 019-4942509/019-5712509

Email

: saravanan@yahoo.co.uk

PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Age

: 25 years

Date of Birth

: 19th Feb 1991

Nationality

: Malaysia

Gender

: Male

Marital Status

: Single

IC No.

: 910219-07-5247

Permanent Residence : Malaysia

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Highest Education
Level

: Degree/Diploma

Field of Study

: Marine Science/Fisheries

Major

CGPA

: 3.048/2.785

Graduation Date

: July 04/August 14

Institute / University : UMT/UPM


Located In

: Malaysia

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Company
Name

: North fish Aquacultures Sdn. Bhd.

Position Title : Executive


Position Level : Fresh/Entry Level
Specialization : Operations
Industry

: Aquacultures

Monthly
Salary

: RM 1880.00

Date Joined
Work
Description

2. Company
Name

: Jan 2016

Date Left

: Present

: The task include planning a programme, monitoring fish grow-out and water
parameters, researching and developing a system for product quality control.

: Altima Resources

Position Title : Sales Executive


Position Level : Fresh/Entry Level
Specialisation : Marketing Scientific & Research Equipment
Industry

: Research Institute/University

Monthly
Salary

: RM 1700.00

Date Joined

Work
Description

3. Company
Name

: 6th Feb 2015

Date Left

: Dec 2015

: Coordinates with government agencies and universities in Kuala Lumpur,


Selangor and Terengganu for sales of research equipment. Make report on
sales, key-in customers data onto system and meet monthly sales target

: Kolej Universiti Sains & Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM); formally known as


Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).

Position Title : Demonstrator


Position Level : Contract
Specialisation : Limnology & Oceanography
Industry

: University

Monthly
Salary

: RM 1000

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Date Joined : : : Jul 2004


Work
Description

Date Left

: Nov 2004

: Brief students on how to handle the experiment, including sampling method,


samples preservation, laboratory equipment, and method of analysis,
evaluated data and report writing.

TOP SKILLS

Skill

Years

MS Office

>5
>5

SPSS

>5

Proficiency
Advanced
Moderate
Moderate

AutoCAD R14

LANGUAGES
Proficient (0=Poor - 10=Excellent)

Language

Spoken

Written

Bahasa Malaysia

10

10

English

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2001-2004: Kolej Universiti Sains & Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM); formally known as
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). Bachelor Of Science (Marine Science).
CGPA: 3.048
1999-2001: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Diploma in Fisheries.
CGPA: 2.758
1990-1991: Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Penang.
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Gred: 2; Aggregate: 32
1987-1989: Sekolah Menengah Sri Muda, Penaga, Penang.
Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (SRP).
Gred: A (18)

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1999-2004: Member of Fisheries & Marine Science Club (FIMAS)
1990-1991: Member of Persatuan Kadet Bersatu Malaysia (PKBM).
School Representative for Perbarisan Hari Tuan Teramat Mulia Yang DiPertuan
Negeri Pulau Pinang.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Personal Qualities: I has been describing as a self-motivated and liberated person. I am also a
positive thinker, meticulous and responsible.
Preferred work style: I prefers to work in a fairly planned environment where my performance
can be measured with some accuracy. I would like to think that I am a strong-minded person,
yet realistic about my chances of ending a task successfully.
Executive Qualities: I was involve in several programmes during my studies thus, I am used to
fulfilling leadership roles and decision-making.
Willing to Travel

: Yes

Willing to Relocate

: Yes

Possess Own Transport

: Yes

Availability

: Immediately after a notice period of 1 month.

REFERENCES
Name

: Dr. Ahmad Samsuddin Bin Ahmad

Telephone No.

: 09- 668 3176

Email

: sham@umt.edu.my

Position

: Lecturer

Company

: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.

Relationship

: Co-Supervisor

Name

: Prof. Madya Dr. Kamaruzzaman Bin Yunus

Telephone No.

: 012-9085734

Position

: Lecturer

Company

: Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Relationship

: Supervisor

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A.

Identify and correct the errors on tenses and SVA from the above resume by
completing the table below.

No.
e.g.

Error
describing

Correction
described

1
2
3
4
5

B.

Identify and correct inappropriate word choices from the above resume by completing
the table below.

No.
e.g.

Word
meticulous

Correction
disciplined

1
2
3
4
5

Activity 6
Revise the following experience statements for conciseness. Some statements may also be
improved by replacing weak verbs.

1.

Was responsible for supervision of four associates and allocated the daily tasks.

2.

Attended to a variety of customer inquiries in a busy office of 16 insurance


agents.

3.

Addressed and resolved complaints of tenants for problems such as leaky


faucets and clogged drains.

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4.

Made sure the office ran smoothly every day by answering phones and
taking about 50 messages.

5.

Volunteered for an after-school tutoring program where I tutored a group


of 12 boys and girls.

6.

Managed an entire database for two months for one of the sales
departments in the company while the manager was away on maternity
leave.

7.

Watched 25 or more volunteers and made sure they gave out magazines to
the patients.

8.

Promoted after only six months to one of the first managerial positions for
a start-up companys business.

9.

Assisted with the companys financial bookkeeping with software like Excel.

10. Went to Spanish classes to improve my speaking and writing of Spanish.


11. Wrote down the minutes for meetings of the Future Accountants Club.
12.

Led the analysis and strategic plan of the purchasing department to help
the organizations objective of reducing costs.

13.

Designed and created a system that improved the day-to-day operating


procedures.

14.

I was awarded honors for gathering the most donations for a silent auction
that benefited poor families in my community.

15.

Did the coordination of costs for a project that brought in more than
$5,000 net revenue.

Activity 7
Prepare a resume individually according to the template given. Exchange with your
friends to check its:
I. content
II. language

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Appendix
Action Words & Phrases for Resume Development
The following phrases and words may help with organizing your resume statements. They
make an impact as they concisely convey accomplishments, making your resume more
readable.
Achieved
Approved
Accepted
Accumulated
Acted
Advised
Allocated
Appraised
Appointed
Assessed
Assisted
Acquired
Alleviated
Anticipated
Applied
Amended
Arranged
Authored
Assembled
Assigned
Attained
Addressed
Advised
Adapted
Audited
Acted/Functioned
Bargained
Briefed
Budgeted
Built
Balanced
Chaired
Changed
Controlled
Consolidated

Charted
Constructed
Completed
Dealt with
Decided
Defined
Delegated
Delivered
Demonstrated
Designated
Designed
Determined
Developed
Devised
Directed
Dispensed
Displayed
Distributed
Documented
Dramatised
Drafted
Diagnosed
Decreased
Dispatched
Evaluated
Executed
Expanded
Edited
Examined
Extracted
Engineered
Enabled
Encouraged
Explained
Eliminated

Familiar with
Focused
Formulated
Fabricated
Facilitated
Fashioned
Founded
Familiarized
Finalized
Fund-raised
Gathered
Generated
Guided
Handled
Headed
Helped
Hired
Hypothesised
Honoured as
Identified
Illustrated
Imagined
Improvised
Improved
Initiated
Innovated
Inspired
Instructed
Interpreted
Integrated
Interviewed
Invented
Investigated
Increased
Influenced

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Measured
Mediated
Monitored
Motivated
Moderated
Modified
More than ___
years of
experience
Negotiated
Observed
Obtained
Operated
Organised
Originated
Oversaw
Participated
Performed
Piloted
Perfected
Persuaded
Planned
Predicted
Prepared
Presented
Prevented
Problem-solved
Processed
Produced
Programmed
Promoted
Proposed
Protected
Published
Pinpointed

Replaced
Reported
Remodelled
Reduced
Reversed
Recorded
Retrieved
Reinforced
Represented
Recipient of
Scheduled
Selected
Serviced
Shared
Specified
Spoke
Supervised
Solved
Supported
Synthesised
Studied
Strengthened
Streamlined
Summarised
Surveyed
Systematised
Structured
Saved
Shaped
Successful in
Subcontracted
Successful in
Specialised in
Sorted
Simplified

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Coordinated
Corresponded
Clarified
Collected
Conducted
Critiqued
Calculated
Computed
Contained
Coached
Competent
Communicated
Conceptualised
Created
Counselled
Classified
Catalogued
Compiled
Composed
Contributed
Consulted
Contracted

Established
Educated
Expedited
Elected
Employed
Endured
Enforced
Enlarged
Entertained
Estimated
Exhibited
Experimented
Expressed
Evaluated
Experience
involved
Enlarged
Effected
Expertise
Experienced
in all
facets/phases
Extensive
training
involvement

Inspected
Informed
Introduced
Implemented
Instrumental in
Innovation
resulted
in
Installed
Initially
employed
Judged
Justified
Knowledge of
Launched
Lectured
Learned
Listened
Located
Made
Maintained
Managed
Mapped
Marketed

Prioritised
Projected
Purchases
Provided
technical
Proven track
record
Proficient
Questioned
Raised
Reasoned
Recommended
Recruited
Referred
Regulated
Rehabilitated
Reorganised
Researched
Resolved
Reviewed
Revised
Revitalised
Restructured
Reconciled
Repaired

Suggested
Taught
Transferred
Translated
Tested
Treated
Tolerated
Trouble-shot
Tutored
Terminated
Trained
Tabulated
Understood
Utilised
United
Updated
Upgraded
Verified
Validated
Wrote

Adapted from: Community Employment Services, Ontario Canada, http://www.ceswoodstock.org/job_search/resumeaction.shtml

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