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Platform

Microsoft Word
Google Doc
Resume Size

Maximum 2 pages are Enough.


Always try to modify your Resume as per the Job Description.

Do not mention OPEN TO RELOCATE ANYWHERE for safety Purpose.

Use small LOGOS while mentioning Accomplishments.

Read the job description.


Use BULLETS in place of Paragraphs.

Make strategic use of bold, caps, and italics.

Use reverse-chronological order.


Always Use Professional Email Address.

Right:
john.smith@gmail.com

Wrong:
johnlikesgrapes@hotmail.com

Make sure your contact information is up to


date.
Set your font size between 10-12 points.

Choose an attractive and readable


Right: font.
Verdana
Helvetica
Arial
Wrong:
Comic Sans
Papyrus
Curlz MT
Include summary or objective in your Resume.

Right:
Dedicated Sales Manager with 5+ years of experience in
the retail industry. Wishing to decrease returns for
PeaPod Babywear by 15%.
Wrong:
Dedicated Sales Manager seeking
fulfilling work in children’s retail sector.
Give your sections simple subheadings.

Right:
Resume Profile
Experience
Education
Skills
Wrong:
About Me
Accreditations
Professional
Background and Work History
Mentioning Tenure is Necessary for Resume.

Example:
(Sep 2018- July 2020)

Include URLs to social media profiles, personal


websites, and your blog. (Not compulsory)
Name your resume file properly.
Right:
John_Smith_Resume

Wrong:

Resume

Always send your Resume in PDF format to anyone.


INTERVIEW TIPS
Do's
Research the Company, and Show What You Know.
Be on Time (That Means Early).
Read the job description more than twice.
Answer The questions using the STAR method.
Make a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview.
Follow the Proper Dress Code.
Think of two reasons you’re interested in the company.
Prepare to talk about specific accomplishments.
Get familiar with your resume.
End the interview with a good impression.
ask for a time when you may contact the employer to learn of the decision.

you would like to ask during the interview.


STAR Method
Situation: Describe a specific challenge you faced.

Task: Explain your role in the situation. What was your task?

Action: Detail the steps you took to overcome the challenge.

Result: Explain the results you achieved, including anything you learned.

you would like to ask during the interview.


Make a list of questions that you would like to ask during the interview.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?


How will my responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom?
Could you explain your organizational structure?
What computer equipment and software do you use?
What is the organization's plan for the next five years?

you would like to ask during the interview.


Some Key Highlights:-
Arrange your interview dress the night before
Bring your resume copies, a pen, and a notebook
Make your schedule to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
Leave a positive first impression
Respect everyone you meet
Be confident
Be positive and authentic
Be truthful in your answers
Relate your answers to your accomplishments and skills
Speak positively about your former employers
Don'ts

Using Your Phone During the Interview.


Not Paying Attention.
Talking Too Much.
Badmouthing Past Employers.
Don’t ask for feedback on the spot.
Act interested but not desperate while waiting for feedback.

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