Wednesday, April 16, 2014

R-E-S-U-M-E

It is not just a resume...
But the evolution of passion throughout the years of diligent work on the way to becoming an expert...


How can you impress someone without talking to them?
How can you impress someone without seeing them?
How can you impress someone without even knowing who you are?
Yes you can do it by giving a proper resume about you to them...
Every company asks for a resume or curriculum vitae...
First let’s understand what the basic difference between the two...


Criteria
Curriculum Vitae
Resume
Content
·         Reverse Chronological order
·         Experiences and accomplishments throughout
Highlights only key factors required by the employer
Topic
·         Educations,
·         Certifications,
·         Internships,
·         Work Experience,
·         Professional Experience,
·         Honours / awards,
·         Citations,
·         Organization membership,
·         Community service,
·         Skills & expertise,
·         Presentations & publications
·         Education,
·         Work Experience,
·         Professional Experience
Length
Minimum of 3, Maximum up to 20 pages
Should be of one page only
Goal
Full detailed professional Story
High level Story about you
Purpose
Full version of you
Tailor made version of you suiting employer needs

There are many resume builders available in net, The basic information is listed in the image below.



Checklist in Resume Proofing:

 1.      Check for any spelling mistakes
2.      Give your full address, E-mail id and Phone number
3.      Use action verbs
4.      Be positive
5.      Don’t lie about anything in the resume
6.      Dont list your salary specifications unless specifically requested by employer
7.      Dont use ‘I”
8.      Dont use lots of dates & numbers. Mention years will suffice
9.      Dont overboard with Self-praise
10.  Dont include your part-time job unless it relates


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