Sample Resume and CV for New Graduate

Write your first formal job application letter.

Copyright © 2010 Golda Mowe,


 

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There are many jobsearch sites out in the internet where you can park your resumes for free. But remember to update it every few months, so your information won't get pushed to the bottom of the list when employers do their search.

Remember: Potential employers cannot know you personally just by reading your resume and CV, so if you are rejected, it is not a personal rejection. They just feel that you may not be happy working for them so find another place to send your application letter to.

How to use this form: Type in your information or comments in the space provided. The texts you see in the boxes are only guides to help you. Please use the same verb forms, eg. don't change 'training' to 'trained' because the final sentence may end up grammatically wrong. Click [Done] once you have finished. A plain HTML page will pop up. Read the instructions carefully.


Some firms in Malaysia require that you provide information such as age, religion and marital status in your CV. However, you can choose to reveal them only during the interview itself, or when filling in the firm's application form.

Your Data
Name:
Address:
 
 
Phone number
Mobile number
E-mail address
Age:
Race or Nationality:
Marital Status:

Type in the recipient's details here.
You must at least have either a name or a designation, else no one will know who to pass the letter to.

Company Data
Date on your resume:
Vacant Position:
Advertisement:
Salutation:
First Name:
Last Name:
Designation:
Company Name:
Address:
 
 

Type a summary of your past highlights here. This is for the busy manager to read in 20 seconds.  Make sure the information you enter is the most relevant to the job you are applying for. If you have never done part-time work before, you can put in community work such as "Volunteer in Red Crescent" or "Volunteer in Old Age Home" but make sure you have the certificate or a letter to back you up.

Your Summary
Education in
Activity
Activity

Type in your interest or passion here. Make sure it aligns with the firm's mission and vision.

Your Core Interest
I have a deep passion for
because of that, I am
My objective is to

Type in any projects you have been involved with in the past. This will help highlight your initiative, motivations and leadership skills.

Your Projects
Set up an exhibition on
Do presentations on
Trained

Type in your work or community service experience here.

Part-time Work Experience
Company 1
Period
Designation
Role
  
Company 2
Period
Designation
Role

Type in your qualification, including any form of certified training.

Your Qualification
School1 from to
Certificate
   
School2 From to
Certificate
   
School3 From to
Certificate
   
School4 From to
Certificate
   
School5 From to
Certificate

Choose people who have seen you work before eg. charity, clubs, company, school etc. Some companies require that your referrer is someone who has known you for more than a certain number of years. If there is no mention, over one year is okay. You may also include their recommendation letters with your application.

Referees
Name 1
Designation
Address
Contact Number
   
Name 2
Designation
Address
Contact Number


Try some English grammar drills.

  1. Notes on the 8 Parts of Speech
  2. Change Verb Forms
  3. Verb within a verb
  4. To 'ed' or not to 'ed'
  5. Sample Resume and CV

 

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