Learn how to place your skills, achievements and work history correctly on a piece of paper and create a brand out of it with experienced speaker Amrita Kolay, Certified Resume Writer and CDI member.
2. Components of a CV
Objective
Summary
Highlights
Education
Projects, Training, Courses and Seminar
Internship
Personal Details
3. Importance Of An Eye-Catching Resume
Escape the dreaded fate of rejection
Stand out
Service during keyword war
Gives you the motivation and Confidence
Easy Readable = Saves Time = Happy HR
Highlights your Triumphs
4. Common Mistakes
False Information
Irrelevant content
Lengthily Paragraphs
Not so professional Language
Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
Bad Photographs
Over Expressive Content
Repetition
5. Writing Tips
Avoid over-using the personal pronoun “I”
Example: A commercially aware and IT literate Science graduate with highly developed problem solving,
interpersonal and communication skills developed during placements with blue chip companies in the UK
and overseas, now looking for a career opportunity in Management Consultancy.
Use Action Verbs
Example: Delivered high standards of | Carried out extensive research in .. | Successfully introduced ..
Keep your sentences short.
Example: Co-ordinated the social activities of the Asian Society
Proof read and cross check all the facts till the last second
6. LinkedIn is not meant for stalking – Use It Wisely
Say Hi To LinkedIn
Don’t Shy away from Groups
Streamline your search
Blog your views
Built a strong professional network
Set filters and use the Easy Apply option
7. GitHub Best Practices
Use a Professional Photo
Give an eye-catching introduction – Highlight Your Technical Competencies
Bio Example:
An enthusiastic Web Designer and Developer with hands on experience in html5, css3, less/sass, JavaScript, jQuery,
reactjs, php, WordPress website optimization and responsive web design techniques. Expertise in working independently on
individual projects and cohesively with other talented developers in a positive, team environment. Added to that comes with
good communication skills and a proficiency to interact with multicultural team members.
Provide pre-built website links
8. Job Market - 2021
The Indian job market is improving slowly and steadily over the past few months after declining by over
60% in April’20 and May’20 Y-O-Y, owing to the pandemic.
Hiring for remote jobs has increased by 3X as compared to pre-COVID levels this year.
Sectors such as BPO/ITES, IT, Education/Teaching and Internet/Ecommerce are major contributors to
WFH jobs posted on Naukri.com.
In this tough job market, jobseekers should be open to freelancing and part-time jobs to gain some
experience in their respective domains.