Resume Writing

The first step towards Job Hunt

Dr. Juhi Upmanyu

CV/Resume/Biodata
CV-Curriculum Vitae
A CV is between 2-8 pages long. Experienced professionals use CVs.

Resume
The standard resume is between 1 and 2 pages long

Bio-data
Used for Matrimony; Defence; Aviation; Modelling Includes detailed vital statistics

Profiles
Used by trainers and consultants

Resume
A professional summary of your background and qualifications It usually includes information about your education, career objectives, work experience, activities, awards or honors, and any other special skills you might have Essentially, it is your passport to securing a great job

Rsum Design
No fixed design for a resume Should be original Design depends on a person s background, employment needs, career goals and professional conventions in the area of specialization Design reflects the candidate s personality, employment goals and career aspirations Resume design software/professional resume writing service designed according to individual needs

Points to remember
Customize your resume to suit the job profile you are applying for. Do not use the same resume everywhere. Highlight, qualifications, skills and achievements and strengths that most closely meet the job description Control the information that you provide in the resume: make room for the relevant information Edit your resume carefully

Parts of a resume
Heading Position sought Career objective Education Work experience Achievements and accomplishments Skill set Activities Personal Details References

Heading
Contact information Applicant's name Full correspondence address with pin code Telephone Number with area code Mobile number E-mail address

Position sought
Should be mentioned if applying for a solicited job position Easy for the employer to distinguish among different job positions availability

Career objective
State a clear practical objective and not your ambition A specific one-sentence focused statement Expresses career goals in relation to the targeted job position Used to convey candidate motivation and interest in the job

Examples
Looking for a challenging position of the in the reputed company with a view to use my skills for the benefit of the organization. To be a part of a fast-growing multinational company in a position that offers opportunity to work in an environment where I will be able to use my knowledge in To contribute to the growth of a leading company by working in a challenging position (where I will have opportunities to use my skills) To obtain a challenging position in a leading organization where I can use my qualification and skills in to prove my abilities

Education
Details of qualification in reverse chronological order Begin with the most recent degree Name and location of the school/college/university attended Major areas of study Degrees/certificates received Grade Point Average/Class/Division should be mentioned if it is on the higher side

Education
Relevant training Programmes Special courses Seminars and Workshops Achievements Honors/Awards

Example:
Education: M Tech in Power Systems Amity University, Noida Training courses: On-line course Management The E-Consultants Diploma in Web Designing NIIT 2011-2013

2010

2005

Experience
Be brief and specific Reverse chronological order
Title of the position Employer s name Location of work Dates of employment Important job responsibilities Activities Accomplishments
Commendations Certificate of recogntion

Fresher-Experience
If you are a fresh entrant and have not had the opportunity to gain work experience, don t state that you don t have work experience Reflect on the skills and qualities you may have developed in school or college participating extracurricular activities. For instance,
You may have been a member of a club, forum or association You may have organized a function, gone on an industrial visit or might have completed a summer project. You would have learnt how to be a team player

Skills/Core Competencies
Be selective and specific Highlight only those talent that are relevant to the targeted job
Learned skills Computer programming Foreign languages Consulting Technical writing

Examples
Proficient in MS-DOS, Microsoft Office 2007 Excellent communication skills Presentation and interpersonal skills Expert in crisis management with Good problem solving skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Competent in speaking German Team management skills Flair for research and writing Good oral skills in English Extremely detail oriented and organized Ability to work in a multicultural and multifunctional team environment

Activities
Extra-curricular activities Co-curricular activities Professional activities

Personal Information
Hobbies & Interests Date of Birth Permanent Address Tel. No.

Not to be included
Age Nationality Ethnic identity Political affiliation Religious preference Marital status Sexual orientation Place of birth Photographs Height, weight, health There are exceptions to some of these items !

References
Should be used when applying for a solicited position Names of three referees
Applicant's previous employer/immediate supervisor/research guide Faculty/HOD/HOI Person of Social Status
Name of the referee Designation Full contact address with contact details Email address

Appearance
Use no less than 10 for letter size Use a readable and clear font. Avoid flashy fonts

Avoid italicized versions of regular fonts or those that remember handwriting Recommended fonts are Times New Roman and Arial Use bond paper with water-mark in solid conservative colour like ivory, white or light grey Avoid dark colour or printed paper Use the same kind of paper for both your resume and cover letter

Resume Don ts
Avoid abbreviations and acronyms Never use pronouns such as I me my our Never type - use a laser jet printer No binders & layouts Photographs Personal, family or health information Salary References, unless asked for Folded resumes

Resume Checkup
Run a spell check on your computer before anyone sees your resume. Get a friend to do a grammar review. Ask another friend to proofread. The more people who see your resume, the more likely that misspelled words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected).

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