The document outlines essential components and writing tips for creating an effective CV, emphasizing the importance of a compelling resume to avoid rejection and stand out to employers. It highlights common mistakes, best practices for LinkedIn and GitHub profiles, and current trends in the job market, particularly the rise in remote job opportunities due to the pandemic. Additionally, it encourages job seekers to consider freelancing or part-time roles to gain experience in a challenging job environment.

1. Revamp Your CV
Amrita Kolay
Certified Resume Writer

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.