1. RESUME
 Resume is summary of your educational qualification details
 It highlights your skills and experience relevant to the field
 It highlights your objective and accomplishments
 Its purpose is to get you an Interview call
 A resume should reflect more than just work experience
 It should consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities
 There are different examples of resumes available on net.

2. TYPES OF RESUMES
 Chronological resumes
 Functional resume
 Combination resumes
 Curriculum vitae (CVs)
 Online Resumes

3. Occupational Resumes
• Administrative Assistant Resume
• Business Analyst Resume
• Insurance Manager Resume
• Sales Agricultural Resume
• Bank Manager Resumes
• Sales Retail Resume

4. • Commodity Specialist Resume
• Accountant Resume
• Tax Accountant Resume
• General Laborer Resumes
• Elementary Teacher Resume

5. Chronological Resume
• Key components of Chronological Resume
 Identification
 Job Objective
 Key Accomplishments
 Education
 Professional Experience
 Affiliations/Interests
 References

6. Functional Resume
• Key notes for Functional Resume
 Should include personal details like name address.
 Objective describing position you seek.
 Profile giving summary of your talents and experience.
 Experience listing your position, employer and dates.
 Education details and Training Undergone.
 Lastly Awards and Recognition received.

7. Combination Resume
• The hybrid resume balances the functional and chronological
approaches
 It starts with skills, accomplishments, and qualifications of the job applicant.
 Second page is reverse chronological ordering of your work experience.
 This format allows the reader to first match your qualification against job opening.
 It showcases your work experiences in the most marketable fashion.
 It highlights your both job skills and accomplishments.

8. Layout of Combination resume should include
Name / Contact Information
Education
Honors / Certifications / Licenses Held
Careers Skills / Knowledge
Career Achievements
Work Experience

9. Curriculum Vitae
• A curriculum vitae (CV) provides an overview of a person's experience and other
qualifications.
 It is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.
 an outline of a person's educational and professional history.
 A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications.
 It is an application form is designed to bring out the essential information and
personal qualities that the employer requires.

10. Information a CV should include
 Personal details
 Education and qualifications
 Work experience
 Interests and achievements
 Skills
 References

11. Online Resume
• Benefits of online resume.
• You can submit your resume on any online job portal website which will manage
your resume and make it visible to employers.
• You can update your resume online anytime and anywhere.
• Add your "resume page address" into your e-mail's signature.
• Attach files such as Certificates, Word documents, PDF, and databases.
• Add up to 5 different photos.
• Very easy-to-use and it is Free.

12. Types of Online Resumes
• Career Change Resume
• Entry Level Experience Resume
• Nurse Resume
• Public Information Director Resume
• Quality Review Auditor Resume
• Writer Resume
• Dispatcher Resume

13. RESUME WRITING TIPS
• List your technical knowledge first, in an organized way.
• List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least.
• Quantify your experience wherever possible.
• Begin sentences with action verbs.
• Highlighting all of your strengths.
• Be concise resumes reflecting five years or less experience should fit on one page
• Omit needless items.
• Have a trusted friend review your resume.
• Proofread. Be sure to catch all spelling errors, grammatical weaknesses.

14. Steps in Resume Writing
• List your activities
• Write about activities
• Pick items to highlight
• Create resume sections
• Format your resume
• Study Resume Examples

15. RESUME DON’TS
• Don't title your resume as Resume and start with your full name.
• Don’t mail or fax if email is an option.
• Don't go over one page.
• Don't use fancy fonts.
• Don’t use personal pronouns "I", "my" or "me".
• Don't use passive words.
• Don’t use colorful paper – white, buff or beige is standard.
• Don’t include a picture or other artwork.
• Don’t say you were laid off or fired from your last position.
• Don’t include “references available upon requests.” If they want them they will
ask.

16. RESUME DO’S
• Do send your resume with a cover letter.
• Do strive to make a good impression.
• Do make your resume clear, concise and easy to read.
• Do use BOLD or Underline for section headings.
• Do emphasize your strongest qualifications.
• Focus on accomplishments, skills, and results.
• Do print your resume on high quality 8 ½ by 11 paper.
• Give contact info like home and office telephone numbers.
• Create a resume tailored to the job you are after.
• Do keep your resume up-to-date.

17. REFERENCES
• Resume Sample
• Resume Cover Letters