How
to make a resume
Making resume is not a very tough job but making it perfect is not very
easy either. A resume is something that generates opinion about the
candidate in his/her absence. It is a factual information about the
candidate as well as a 'virtual' first impression. Therefore, there has been
given a lot of importance to resume and tips on how it can actually work out
wonders. We have tried to put the most relevant information about creating
an impressive resume. We have included additional tips in this section to
help candidates prepare their resume.
Introduction
Career Descriptions, Candidates should think themselves as products and the employer the buyer.
The resume need to have the same effect as the initial advert and the
'closer-look' information. Choices, If it works well, it will convince the employer
to ask the candidate for an interview. However, candidates being an
extremely complex product, the features include not only their past work
history, but potential in his or her next job.
Overall format
Appearances count as much as content. The way the candidate's resume is
presented and laid-out will make an enormous difference to how much
attention it attracts. If it's badly laid out, the employer will not feel
like reading more than the introductory couple of lines.
- The best resumes are usually no more than two pages in length, with
critical information summarized in the top third of the first page.
- Information is presented clearly with plenty of bullet points.
- Wide borders and white space between paragraphs also help make resume
easier to read.
- A clear font and simple layout will keep the employer's focus where
it matters
Your
profile
Career Descriptions, This part of the resume is like the picture in the advert. It sits right at
the top of the resume, just below the name and contact details of the
candidate. In two or three sentences, a candidate need to highlight one or
two important areas of his/her experience and pinpoint two or three key
skills and abilities. One can also mention career goals, or what one is
looking for in the next job.
Achievements
Next in a resume comes the Achievements section. This section provides
extra information that goes into the advert. An achievement is a result that
candidates personally brought about in their current or post jobs,Choices. Career Descriptions, The best
achievements to include are those that can be measured in financial figures,
statistics, numbers of people or units, as these show how candidates can
help to bring about results to the organization. Reports written or awards
won also count as excellent achievements.
Career history
It is advisable to start with the current or most recent job and work
backwards through candidate's work history. For each job, the employer's
name and location should be given, job title and the dates when a candidate
started and finished the job. Next, details of duties for each post need to
be provided. It is better to start with the most important responsibility
and work downwards. Use of bullet points would be better to keep it neat and
clear.
Check it and double check it
Running Spellchecker on word processing package to check that there aren't
any errors in your resume in a very important step. Choices, Candidates should reread
the resume several times. Reading it out aloud will help him or her notice
where the grammar or sentence structure doesn't work. Asking somebody else
to read it for the candidate is highly advised.
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The Interview Do's & Dont's
What To Do....
- Express clearly with a strong voice and good diction and
grammar.
- Pay close attention to personal appearance
- Offer a firm handshake.
- Always look the interviewer in the eye
- Fill out applications neatly and completely.
- Have as much knowledge about the industry, employer, and
position as possible.
- Take criticism gracefully.
- Display self-confidence.
- Bring a pen and small notebook to the interview.
- Remember the interviewer's name and use it during the interview.
- Take time to think before answering questions.
- Take an extra copy of your resume
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What Not To Do....
- Be overbearing, overaggressive or conceited.
- Show a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
- Emphasize money as the main interest in the job.
- Expect too much too soon
- Make excuses for unfavorable factors on your record.
- Condemn past employers or institutions of education
- Be indecisive.
- Be late to the interview.
- Contradict one's own responses.
- Glorify the past experiences
- Smoke, chew gum, etc. even if offered or if the interviewer does
so.
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Salary
Negotiation Tips
Negotiating a better salary package is an art. While most of th candidates
do not initiate this issue, it is important to note that in the current
scenario, candidates are in equal position to negotiate as the employers
are. Careers, Think about the process as trying to convince the boss that it might
benefit the organization with more payment. Here are 10 basic tips that can
lead to a better deal-
- Persuasion
- Aim High and Be Realistic
- Start Off with the Right Tone
- Clarify Interests
- Anticipate Boss's Interests
- Create Several Options
- Focus on Objective Criteria
- Think Through Alternatives and Be Decisive
- Prepare Thoughtfully to Achieve Goals
- Review to Learn
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