RESUME

Resume is a French word meaning "summary". A resume is ideally a summary

of one's education, skills and employment when applying for a new job. A
resume does not list out all details of a profile, but only some specific skills
customized to the target job profile. It thus, is usually 1 or at the max 2 pages
long. A resume is usually written in the third person to give it an objective and
formal tone.
Structure: A good resume would start with a Brief Profile of the candidate,
Summary of Qualifications, followed by Industry Expertise and then
Professional Experience in reverse chronological order. Focus is on the most
recent experiences (with responsibilities and accomplishments), and previous
experiences are only presented as a summary. This would be followed by
Education details and/or Professional Affiliations and/or Voluntary Initiatives.
Curriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning "course of life". It is
more detailed than a resume, generally 2 to 3 pages, or even
longer as per the requirement. A C.V. lists out every skill, all
the jobs and positions held, degrees, professional affiliations
the applicant has acquired, and in chronological order. A C.V. is
used to highlight the general talent of the candidate rather
than specific skills for a specific position.

Bio Data is the short form for Biographical Data and is

an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V. In a bio
data, the focus is on personal particulars like date of
birth, gender, religion, race, nationality, residence,
marital status, and the like. A chronological listing of
education and experience comes after that.
 Different Types of Resumes
i) Chronological Resume : The chronological resume is the most
common type of resume. The chronological resume emphasis
your experience and education.

ii) Functional Resume : The functional resume is a resume that

emphasizes your skill and ability.

iii) Combination Resume : The Combination resume emphasis your

experience and skills.
 List of Keywords for Your Resume
• Technical expertise:
• Management skills
• Industry know-how
• Education and training
• Where he or she lives
• Work history
• Eight years as a top rank sales representative
• Highly skilled in client relations
• Computer skills in Photoshop and Coral Draw
 Layout of the Resume

Your Resume Heading

Your name
Address
Phone number
Fax number
Email address
Social networking profile

Shweta Singh
RZ 53A Mohan Nagar
Pankha Road
New Delhi-110046
Phone: 09811890883
011-25383127
Email: shweta_318@yahoo.com
 . Resume Job Objective Statement

•What position you are looking for.

•What level of responsibility you want.
•How to interpret all the information on the resume. The job objective tells
the reader, "Everything that follows is relevant to this job." That's important
because this is a marketing piece, not your life history!

•10 words or less. (You get higher points for using fewer.)
Objective
•To enhance knowledge and experience in the field of education and research,
and attain the goal of the organization aiming at mutual growth.
•Teaching High school children with innovative methods
 Listing Education on Your Resume

Where to Put Education on Your Resume

The Education section is usually placed at or near the end of the
resume. Here are some times, however, when it is better to
place it under the Summary of Qualifications section near the
beginning of the resume:

•If your education is highly relevant to your job objective.

•If you're a new graduate.
•If you have no employment experience in the field you are
going into, but have a degree or training in that field.
Work experience
List your jobs in reverse chronology; that is, most recent first.
Use years (no months) when listing dates on your resume. This makes it easier
for the employer to quickly grasp your employment timeline.

Achievement Statements
What projects are you proud of that support your job objective?
Increased productivity 20% as lead engineer on Hewlett Packard's HMS
technical team.
What awards, commendations, publications, etc. have you achieved that
relate to your job objective?
What activities, paid and unpaid, have you done that used skills you'll be using
at your new job?
Offered academic counseling to 40 students at "Make It Happen," a program at
Sanford High School.
Are you good at using the skills required for this job? When have you
demonstrated that to be true?
Used advanced CAD tools to create a totally new look in video game modeling.
 Other Lists on Your Resume

Community Service
Professional Affiliations
Publications
Awards
Computer Skills
Personal Interests
References
Julia
123 Waterford Drive
Lexington, KY 12345
123-555-1234
juangomez@bamboo.com
JOB OBJECTIVE: A position teaching Secondary English at the high school level
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Nine years working with teenagers as their manager and trainer, emphasizing a
collaborative yet decisive style.
* Resourceful and insightful; adapt quickly to challenges.
* Commended for top-notch organizational skills.
* Innovative, enthusiastic, and uncompromising work ethic.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TRAINING AND MOTIVATION at Lenny's, Savvy Shoes Group, Inc., and P. Pants
* Recruited teen employees and trained them in good work habits, product
information, and effective sales techniques.
* Motivated staff to perform at their best and reach their goals by offering
incentive programs and district-wide training programs.
* Resolved conflict among employees through an enhanced open-door policy.
* Created new policies and procedures to improve client-employee relations.
* Awarded for high level of service within Lenny's, 2002.
ADMINISTRATION at Bells Hotels National Sales
* Developed program of monthly booking logs that increased response time by 25%.
* Coordinated the Lexington Client Event and the Kentucky Client Appreciation Event for Bells Hotels
2004.
* Won Team of the Year Award for Bells Hotels Corporate 2004.
* Recognized by Director of Sales and Operations Manager for superior service to the company.
WORK HISTORY
2003-present, Office Manager, Bells Hotels National Sales, Lexington, KY
2000-2003, Store Manager, Lenny's, Louisville, KY
1997-2000, Store Manager, Savvy Shoes Group, Inc., Louisville, KY
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English 2000
Lexington University, Lexington, KY
AFFILIATIONS
Member of National Education Association
Member of National Association for Women in Education
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Reading teacher for local area adults in English as a Second Language Program
American Red Cross Certified, Child and Infan