A Winning Resume

A Winning
Resume

A resume is written to impress,

not to inform.

Think of it as a marketing tool,

not a historical record.
 Most employers chose
candidates for interview based
largely on their resumes.

A quick visual screening of the

documents speaks volume.
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CV
VS
RESUME
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What is a resume? A Winning
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It is a short document.
Gives detail of your qualifications, as a job applicant.

Usually kept in three formats:

1. Print resume:
Kept in deliverable state , usually in format of .doc , .txt, .rtf or .pdf

2. Electronic resume:
To be transmitted through email , kept in the format of ASCII or plain text

3. Web resume:
To be posted as a web document, kept in the format of HTML.
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What makes a winning resume ? Resume

A resume which earns you a job interview is the winning one

and following things provide it the said edge:

1) It quickly shows the candidate`s qualification necessary with

the job.
2) It demonstrates the candidates skill match .
3) It suggest that the candidate is likable and workable.
4) It appeals to the human and electronic viewers(key words).
Preparing to write resume:
Key WHY HOW
Quickly show It must be apparent By clear job objective
Qualification to the employer List the pertinent data
Included capabilities section
Demonstrate Employer wants to know Show knowledge of job &
Skill match/ if you can practice your included work related
Employer need skill examples.
Suggest to be Organizations wants to Emphasis enthusiasm,
Likable/work well have people with +ve cooperation, and stress on
performance and attitude leadership, team work.
Create both Resume will be assessed Include:
print and electronic by human & Action verbs
resumes processed electronically. Key words
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Four steps for preparing resume : Resume

Decide on your objective.

Choose the most appropriate layout.

Organize carefully and write forcefully.

Fine tune each section of your resume.

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Four steps for preparing resume :
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1) Decide on your objective:
Your entire resume should be organized around your objective. It will help
you determine the best way to organize your resume, select appropriate key
words and present your experience.

2) Use the appropriate layout:

Reverse chorological: Functional Combination
Most commonly used Used only if you have Used if you have
and preferred. employment gaps or more skill to show
Shows your logical experience lacking , and less experience.
career progression focuses on your
strength/capabilities.
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3) Organize carefully and write forcefully.

a) Write concisely and clearly

At this point in time Now
Last but not least Finally
Initiated Started

b) Use number and specific examples

Reduced cost significantly reduce cost up to 20 %
processed bulk orders processed 40 %
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3) Organize carefully and write forcefully.

c) Use action verbs:

My duties included viewing Conducted extensive
marketing trends, analyzing market research,
statistical data and preparing analyzed and reported
annual sales report. Results of sales data
and wrote sales report
d) Use key words – strategically:
For Accountants: spread sheet, data base, accurate For web
designer: web hosting, fire wall, HTML
For ME: ?
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3) Organize carefully and write forcefully.

e)Tailor it to specific needs:

Match your resume to the job description and use specific
industry and job terms, as one focused resume is 100 times more
effective than one-size-fit-all resume.
f)Limit it to one or two pages.
Until you have extensive experience , you may go for a two
pager other wise one page resume is the best preference for the
employee to review and assess.
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4) Fine tune each section of your resume:

Contact Information:
It should be found easily,
mostly given on the top
of the resume.
Job Objective:
i. Should be stated as a job title or work desired.
ii. Should reflect the need of the employer.
iii. Can also include one or more important and
specific job skills/specialization
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4) Fine tune each section of your resume:
Work Experience/Education:
1. Use reverse chorological order.
2. For each job/credential
a. list the dates
b. name of employer/institution Other Experience:
c. city and state/province Don’t use “other experience”
d. job /degree title word, instead use the words like:
e. specific job description/majors • Awards & Honors
• Volunteer work
• Community services
• Activities
• Professional association
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4) Fine tune each section of your resume:
Military /welfare service: Personal Data:
Do not include your photograph , until
Do mention any such required.
activity /service performed, which
Omit personal details like height, weight ,
may be related to your focused job. race , religion, cast , gender.
Like flood relief activity,
Disaster support after earthquake. References:
Have a separate sheet
It shows your sense of
ready, which you may
responsibility, preparedness and
submit if requested.
dedication.
Don’t provide before hand.
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Formatting your resume :

Customize your resume as per the needs stated in
the ad of the job opening by using terminology
and description that addresses the need.
This document should always be ready in two
versions – printable and electronic one.
Formatting your resume : Do`s A Winning
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Use a clean overall format, Use a simple standard font
Which is visually legible. such as Time Roman
11 points for body text
14 points for heading + Bold (Don’t over do)

Add space between slashes HTML / XML ,

HTML/XML

Keep only one space in the sentence 2002-

2008: Accounts officer – Axact

Use bullets, coding, tab settings with symmetry

Do print your resume on one side of the page
Formatting your resume : Don`t A Winning Resume

•Don’t use highly formatted style such as news letter or columns.

• Avoid special drafting / formatting styles.
•Don`t use underlining, italics, shadows or colored text.

•Use - hyphen instead of (parentheses).

•Don’t use graphic images and

avoid vertical and horizontal lines and boxes.
•Don’t fold or staple the resume .
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Formatting your resume : Resume
Once through with the Do`s and Don’t
1. Revise / Review it carefully for minute details.

2. To eliminate unnecessary words, substitute weak ones with

stronger one.

3. Recruit help from your support system to :

Proof read and critique your resume,
as it is vital in this developmental phase.
Distributing your resume : A Winning
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This distribution will lead you towards your initial goal:
i.e. getting interview.
1. Provide it to the employer (prospective ) as per their requirements like
print or electronic (in the specified format)

2. Give it to your members of job search network.

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Reinforce your resume : Resume

Don`t rely alone on your resume.

Two to three days after sending your resume. Do make

a call for follow up.
Cover Letter: A Winning
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Be sure that it dose not duplicate the contents of your

resume.
Also

It should not contain contradiction with the resume.

 Cover Letter: Contents A Winning
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A. If you have previous communication with the person mention it.
B. If you are being referred by some one , mention it.
C. State the type of position you are looking for and how you learned about that
position.
D. Include some sentence/s ,which shows your knowledge about the company.
E. Emphasize your qualification /show your capabilities.
F. State that your resume is enclosed.
G. Include a request for a meeting or an interview.
H. Always close the letter in courteous manner.