2. What is a Resume ?
A resume is a formal document that serves to show a person's career
background and skills. In most cases, it's created in order to help a candidate
to land a new job. A traditional resume consists of a professional summary,
work history, and education sections.
3. Types of
Resume
• Chronological Resume.
• Functional Resume.
• Combination Resume.
• Infographic Resume.
• Resume with Profile/Summary.
• Targeted Resume.
• Nontraditional Resume.
• Mini-Resume.
There are three common resume
formats: chronological, functional, and
combination.
4.
5. How to write a CV?
• It depends on what sector you are willing to work or associated with.
• The more clearer it is, the more chances of getting shortlisted.
• Adding point to resume makes it look easy to read.
• Applicant tracking systems track down key words to filter, hence adding 35+
key words helps.
• Use word cloud website for key words.
6. 5 Golden rules
of CV/Resume
• The right length (1-2 pages).
• Link it to LinkedIn Profile (setting up of
LinkedIn profile is a must).
• Skills and certificates matter.
• Include the right key words.
• Never include Buzzwords, cliches and
wrong pronouns.
7. The Best resume templates are
Easy to read for recruiters.
Optimized to be ATS-compatible. ATS-compatible format is the chronological resume. This type of resume
lists your work experience in reverse chronological order, with your most recent position listed first.
Designed to fit 2-3 pages on 1 without compromising quality.
Formatted to highlight essential information about the candidate.
Attractive with or without a photo.
Paired with an equally good matching cover letter template.
8. Hard skills vs
Soft skills
Every job requires a certain set of
both hard skills and soft skills. Every
person has their own unique set of
skills.
When it comes to finding the right
job for you, you need to match
your acquired skills with a
position’s required skills.
9. What is a cover letter
The cover letter is usually the first item an employer reads
from you. Your letter should immediately indicate what
position you are applying for and then give information that
demonstrates why you should be considered for the
position. Do not repeat all of the information contained in
your resume.
Why should you include a cover letter?
With your cover letter, you'll aim to: Highlight your
qualifications: You'll show how your skills and experience
relate to the employer's needs for a specific position.
Showcase your motivation: You'll demonstrate your
enthusiasm for the specific position and the organization.
10. How to
format a
cover letter
• List your contact details. First, you need to
know how to head a cover letter.
• Add the hiring manager's address and
today's date.
• Include a salutation.
• Start with an introduction paragraph.
• Add your body paragraph(s)
• Close out with a final paragraph and a call to
action.
• Leave your signature.
11. LinkedIn profile - What does matter
• Having a LinkedIn profile linked on your resume gives much higher
chances of getting hired.
• Having basic profile decreases chances.
• Informative work experience section.
• Meaningful connections on contacts.
12. Pdf or Doc(word) file format
A PDF resume is readable by ATS and also keeps your formatting and
illustrations in place.
Although it differs from site to site on what they ask for, always have both in
handy while applying.
Tool that help create Pdf/Doc is Microsoft 365 like no other software.
13. Thank you
Thanks for going through the slides, I help you create a
good to go resume and cover letter.
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