The document discusses how to craft an effective modern resume. It begins by explaining that a resume is a marketing tool to showcase skills and experiences. It recommends choosing either a chronological, functional, or hybrid resume format depending on one's work history. The essential components of a resume include contact information, summary, experience, education, skills, and additional relevant sections. The document emphasizes using keywords from job descriptions, quantifying achievements, having a clean design, and tailoring each resume to the specific job. It warns against common mistakes like typos and irrelevant information, and suggests leveraging technology like LinkedIn and resume builders.

1. From Words to Web: Crafting
Resume for the Modern World
S.Garret Raja Immanuel
Assistant Professor of English
Nazareth Margoschis College at Pillaiyanmanai.

2. Objectives
• Resume is a marketing tool designed to showcase
one's skills, experiences, and accomplishments to
potential employers.

3. Choose the Right Format
• Chronological: Lists work experience in reverse chronological order
(most recent to oldest). Suitable for those with a strong work history
in a specific field.
• Functional: Focuses on skills and qualifications rather than work
history. Ideal for those with gaps in employment or changing careers.
• Hybrid/Combination: Combines elements of both chronological and
functional formats.

4. Essential Components of a Resume
• Contact Information: Full name, phone number, professional email
address, LinkedIn profile, and (optionally) a professional website or
portfolio.
• Summary or Objective: A brief statement highlighting career goals and
what one brings to the table.
• Experience: List of relevant jobs, internships, or volunteer work.
• Education: Academic qualifications, certifications, and relevant courses.
• Skills: Both hard (technical) and soft (interpersonal) skills.
• Additional Sections: Awards, publications, languages, projects, or hobbies
(if relevant).

5. Modern Resume Trends
• Use of Keywords: Explain the importance of using keywords from job
descriptions, as many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems
(ATS) to filter resumes.
• Quantify Achievements: Encourage using numbers to highlight
accomplishments (e.g., "Increased sales by 20% in Q1").
• Clean Design: Use a modern, clean design with ample white space,
clear headings, and a consistent font.
• Digital Portfolios: For certain fields, having an online portfolio can be
beneficial.

6. Tailoring the Resume
• Emphasize the importance of customizing the resume for each job
application.
• Analyze job descriptions to understand what the employer is looking
for and highlight those skills and experiences.

7. Avoid Common Mistakes
• Typos and Grammatical Errors: Stress the importance of
proofreading.
• Irrelevant Information: Only include experiences and skills pertinent
to the job.
• Too Long: A resume should ideally be one page for less experienced
individuals and up to two pages for those with extensive experience.

8. Leverage Technology
• LinkedIn: Explain the importance of having a polished LinkedIn profile
and how it complements the resume.
• Resume Builders: Introduce tools like Canva, ResumeGenius, or Zety
that offer modern resume templates.
• Digital Footprint: Discuss the importance of a positive online
presence, as employers often Google candidates.

9. Online Tools
• resume.io
• https://resumebuild.com/
• https://app.enhancv.com/
• https://builder.zety.com/resume/choose-template
• Canva