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Resume Writing Tips

Create a compelling resume that highlights your skills and increases your chances of better job matches and landing interviews.

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1 Essential Resume Components

1. Contact Information

•Full name (professional, easy to read)
•Professional email address
•Mobile number
•Location (City, Province)
•LinkedIn profile (optional)

2. Professional Summary

•2–3 sentence career overview
•Showcase top skills and achievements
•Tailor to the job you're applying for
•Use keywords employers search for

3. Work Experience

•Company name and location
•Job title and employment dates
•Responsibilities + Skills applied
•Quantifiable achievements (e.g., "Improved processing efficiency by 30% using Excel skills")
•Start each bullet point with strong action verbs

4. Education

•Degree or certificate name
•Institution name
•Graduation year
•Relevant coursework or projects

5. Skills Section ⭐ Key for Job Matching

•List technical, soft, and job-specific skills
•Use industry-recognized terms (e.g., "Project Management," "Customer Service," "JavaScript")
•Keep it updated — Sikap's system uses skills to match you with the right employers

💡 Pro Tip: The more accurately and completely you list your skills, the higher your chances of being matched with suitable job opportunities on Sikap.

2 Formatting Tips

Layout

•Use professional fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
•Keep sections clear and easy to scan
•Use bullet points for responsibilities and skills

File Format

•Save as PDF to preserve formatting
•Filename example: Firstname-Lastname-Resume-JobTitle.pdf
•Keep file size under 5MB maximum

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️ Mistakes that reduce your job-matching chances:

× Forgetting to include skills or leaving them vague

× Generic summaries without keywords

× Spelling and grammar mistakes

× Overloading with irrelevant details

× Lying or exaggerating experience

× Using unprofessional email addresses

4 Final Tips for Success

• Regularly update your resume with new skills

• Maintain a master resume for customizing per job

• Use keywords from job descriptions to match with employers

• Focus on achievements and skill application, not just tasks

• Ask someone to review your resume for clarity and errors

5 Quick Resume Checklist

✅ Do's

✔ Highlight skills relevant to the job

✔ Tailor your resume for each application

✔ Quantify achievements with numbers

✔ Use keywords from job descriptions

❌ Don'ts

✘ Leave out skills — they are critical for job matching

✘ Submit resumes longer than 2 pages

✘ Use flashy, unprofessional designs

✘ Write in first person ("I," "me")

Boost Your Job-Matching Success

Remember: A well-crafted, skill-focused resume doesn't just impress employers — it also boosts your job-matching accuracy on Sikap, helping you get noticed by the right companies faster.

Skill-Focused AI-Optimized Better Matching Career Success