Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
PHILIPPINES
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Date of Birth
2. Civil Status
Do NOT include weight, sex, health, children’s names, church affiliations
Professional Experience:
1. Go back no further than ten years
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Length: No longer than two pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
3. Indicate some knowledge of company to which you are applying 4. Use hiring manager’s name in salutation
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
NORWAY
Resume Guidelines
Education:
1. Begin with data on secondary/high school such as specific courses and programs
2. Indicate if you studied abroad
3. This section is in chronological order
Professional Experience:
1. This section is in reverse chronological order
2. Specify if employment was part or full time
3. Explain gaps in employment
4. Explain why you chose part time over full time employment
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Military Experience: Must be included
Interests/Hobbies: Briefly describe
Format: Do NOT use a functional format; begin with education followed by experience
Length: No longer than two pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
3. Include date you started your current position and personal/professional development with company
4. If unemployed at present, state that in letter
Length and Format: No more than one page; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
NETHERLANDS
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Marital Status
2. Nationality
Education:
1. List starting and ending dates
2. List practical training, student internships, including assignments
Professional Experience:
1. Specify if full or part time employment
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Interests/Hobbies: Briefly mention
Format: Educational info first, then professional experience in chronological order; end resume with personal details and references
Length: No longer than two to three pages
Cover Letter Guidelines
1. Position you’re applying for and why
2. Skills, experience, abilities that will be valuable to targeted company
Length and Format: No more than one page; A4 page setup rather than 8 ½” x 11”
Friday, February 20th, 2009
MEXICO
Resume Guidelines
Personal Information (Include):
1. Place of Birth
2. Date of Birth
3. Civil Status
Objective:
Specify professional goals, type of position sought, etc.
Professional Experience:
1. List in chronological order
Special Skills (include):
1. Language Skills
2. Computer Skills
Length: Can be five to six pages long, with a maximum of ten pages
