General Principles for Consult-oriented CVs

“Top load & Front load”

• First half of your resume & first half of a line is the most critical. Cover the “R-C-A”
• What’s the best foot forward?
• Depends on your previous profile and is case-to-case

Spikes and sectional balance

• The “WOW” factor – Focus on two sections at least; Longer engagement along with impact
• The “All rounder” – A Jack of all Trades or an Exceptional Master?

Quantify and highlight Impact Created (For every section)

• Developed a new algorithm that reduced loan processing times
• Reduced loan processing time by XX% by developing a new algorithm

Hygiene factors
-Before you go for CV reviews- Check hygiene factors, review CV
• Spell check
repository, carry CV print outs
• Understandability
-There are as many opinions as reviews; Exercise wisdom
• Spacing & formatting
Adding value in each section

Work Experience &

Academics, Professional
Internships
Qualifications • Focus on soft skills as well;
• Keep it temporally relevant “Workplace initiatives”

Scholastic Achievements, Positions of responsibility

Certifications & Competitions • Moving beyond the role towards
• Participants, description & the work
scale

Research Projects Extra Curricular Activities

• Focus on impact and avoid • Participation vs Winning
jargon • Regional vs National

What can you do before CV freezing: Clubs & Competitions

Are you an INTERESTING GO-GETTER who will ADD VALUE while WORKING IN TEAMS?