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What is a resume?
CV is a piece of paper and anyone can write anything on it !!!!
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A. A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments,
and experience. Everyone knows the value of a good CV and the importance of keeping
it up to date. After all, it is the accepted profession way of presenting a job
applicant detail and perspective employers use it to identify an applicant as a
potential candidate for interview. To prepare a successful resume, you need to know
how to review, summarize, and present your experiences and achievements on one page.
Unless you have considerable experience, you don't need two pages. Outline your
achievements briefly and concisely.
How to Prepare an Effective Resume?
1. Resume Essentials
Before you write, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills
and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities. This
will make it easier to prepare a thorough resume.
2. The Content of Your Resume
Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address
All your contact information should go at the top of your resume.
. Avoid nicknames.
. Use a permanent address. Use your parents' address, a friend's address
. Use a permanent telephone number and include the area code.
. Add your e-mail address. Many employers will find it useful. (Note: Choose an
e-mail address that sounds professional.)
. Include your web site address only if the web page reflects your professional
ambitions.
Objective or Summary
An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.
. Be specific about the job you want. For
example: To obtain an entry-level position within a financial institution
requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.
. Tailor your objective to each employer you target/every job you seek.
Education
New graduates without a lot of work experience should list their educational information
first. Alumni can list it after the work experience section.
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. Your most recent educational information is listed first.
. Include your degree (B.COM, MBA., etc.), major, institution attended, minor/concentration.
. Add your grade point average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.
. Mention academic honors.
Work Experience
Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills. Use action
words to describe your job duties. Include your work experience in reverse chronological
order-that is, put your last job first and work backward to your first, relevant
job. Include:
. Title of position,
. Name of organization
. Location of work (town, state)
. Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
Other information
. Key or special skills or competencies,
. Leadership experience in volunteer organizations,
. Participation in sports.
References
Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names
to a potential employer.
Do not include your reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom
of your resume: "References furnished on request."
Resume Checkup
You've written your resume. It's time to have it reviewed and critiqued by a career
counselor. You can also take the following steps to ensure quality:
Content:
. Run a spell check on your computer before anyone sees your resume.
. Get a friend (an English major would do nicely) to do a grammar review.
. Ask another friend tso proofread. The more people who see your resume, the more
likely that misspelled words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected).
Design :
. Use white or off-white paper.
. Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.
. Print on one side of the paper
. Use a font size of 10 to 14 points.
. Use no decorative typefaces.
. Choose one typeface and stick to it.
. Avoid italics, script, and underlined words.
. Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.
. Do not fold or staple your resume.
. If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope.
What Employers Want?
Employers say they are impressed by job candidates who have excellent communication
skills, good grooming habits, and relevant work experience. Employers say they want
trustworthy new hires who can move right in, get along with their co-workers, and
get the job done without having to be babied at each step.
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Honesty/integrity
- Teamwork skills (works well with others)
- Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
- Motivation/initiative
- Strong work ethic
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
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