2. Resume:
A resume provides a summary of your education,
work history, credentials, and other
accomplishments and skills.
Resumes are the most common document
requested of applicants in job applications.
A resume should be as concise as possible.
Often resumes include bulleted lists to keep
information concise.
3. Types of Resume:-
Chronological Resume:-This type of resume is
very efficient in explaining past work history.
Functional Resume:-These are best suited to job
seekers that have acquired important skills.
Combination Resume:-It comprises of both
functional and chronological resume.
4. Difference between CV and Resume:-
Resume
• It is a concise document that
enlist applicant personal
details ,educational
qualification ,skills
experience.
• It is shorter than CV.
• Resume is for job search.
• According to applied position
resume change.
Curriculum Vitae
• It is detail document which besides
mentioning skills , personal details
,etc. It also describes in detail
publication ,awards and honours.
• It could be as long as it covers the
details.
• It is used for applying for scientific,
academic or research fellowship.
• It doesn’t change .
5. A well-designed resume does a
number of things:
Paints a positive and factual picture of YOU.
Sets a positive tone for the interview.
Guides the interviewer in what to ask.
Influences others who approve the hiring.
6. Structure of Resume:
Header:
Make your name bold and slightly larger font than rest of
resume.
Below your name , list your current mailing address ,
phone number , and the email address.
Career Objective:-
It is a short targeted statement that clearly outlines your
career direction employer is looking exactly.
7. Structure Continued
Academic Qualification:-
Always list your most recent education first. Include your
board/university , Year of passing , result.
Experience:-
List experience , starting with your most recent position.
On first line write the name of the company , location and
the dates you worked.
Skills:-
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
8. Structure Continued
Specialized Training:-
List all your training , internship , Projects you have
completed.
Achievement:-
Any special achievement should be mentioned here.
Personal Details:-
Your name , Father’s name, Date of Birth, Marital Status ,
etc. should be mentioned here.
References
Declaration
9. How to Write a Successful Resume
Choose the right format for your needs. Your industry,
experience, and desired role will inform your choice of
resume format – e.g. chronological, functional, or
combination.
Write for both robots and humans. Your resume
needs to get past the Applicant Tracking System and
grab the attention of the human being on the other
end.
10. Do’s of Resume Writing
DO be specific. Quantify things with numbers.
DO include aspects of yourself that may be
unique, like if you speak Chinese fluently or
studied abroad in Manitoba.
.DO run a spell check, even if you think you don’t
need to.
Mention why there’s a gap in your work history
11. Don’ts of Resume Writing
DO NOT make your resume longer than two
pages.
DO NOT write in company jargon.
DO NOT omit any contact information. Include
your name, phone number(s) and email address.
