presented @NMCP

1. The Art of Writing
Résumé and Application
Letter
Organized by
Career Guidance Cell,
Nazareth Margoschis College
at Pillaiyanmanai.

2. The five major sections of a resume
 Personal Information
 Objective
 Education
 Work Experience
 References

3. Other Possible Sections
 Related skills
 Computer
 Skills Volunteer work
 Honors and Awards
 Publications/presentations
 Affiliations

4. Personal Information
 Name
 Address
 Phone number(s)
 Email address

5. Personal Information

6. Objective
 Indicates specific position for which you are applying
 Simple, clear, and concise
 Does not need to be a complete sentence (usually a short,
one-line phrase)
 Take advantage of information from the job advertisement
(use key words in your objective)
 Objective: To obtain an entry level position as an
Electrical Engineer

7.  To contribute my abilities, intelligence and skills to a dynamic and
growing organization along with acquiring new technical skills and
competences that gives me scope for upward movement.
 Seeking a challenging position in Software Testing and Quality
Management in an esteemed organization to utilize my skills and
experience for the potential growth of the organization and myself.
 Seeking position as or Software or QA Test Engineer to utilize over 1
or 2 years experience in testing technical products to ensure proper
functionality before introduction of product to market.

8. Education
 WHAT??
 WHERE ??
 WHEN ??

9. CERTIFICATION
 Certified Training
 Vocational Training
 Teaching Certification
 Other Certificates indicating educational training

10. Work Experience
 This section is the single most important place to sell yourself to a potential
employer
 With so many to read, employers often skim resumes, looking for:
 Key job titles
 Specific skills
 Relevant qualifications Always use key words/phrases that clearly and briefly
articulate your experiences
 Stick to the What/Where/When format
 The skills you include on your resume should be connected to the skills
required in the job you are seeking

11.  Administered, Analyzed, Appraised, Assembled,
Budgeted, Coached,Compiled Conducted,
Coordinated,Designed, Developed, Evaluated,
Facilitated, Managed, Monitored,Negotiated,
Planned, Repaired, Served, Supervised,
Taught,Translated,Wrote, and Reviewed.

12. References
 Available on Request
 Create a list of references on a separate page
 Always ask first
 Use professional information, not personal
 List Name, title, organization, address, and contact
info.

13. Other Possible Categories
 Research Experience
 Related Experience
 Accomplishments
 Related skills
 Volunteer Experience/Internship
 Honors and Awards
 Publications
 Conference Presentations
 Workshops

14. Basic Checklist
 No spelling or grammar errors.
 Neat, clean, and professional looking.
 Length should be 2-3 pages.
 Margins at sides and bottom.
 Layout makes reading easy.
 Use of white space is effective.

15. Basic Checklist
 Important titles should be emphasized.
 Experiment with fonts & styles; bold, italic, and
underlines.
 No more than 2 or 3 different sizes.
 Information is logically recorded.
 Use Action Verbs for accomplishments & results.

16. Do’s of Resume writing
 Keep to one or two pages depending on experience.
 Not more than that.
 Include any special recognition, accomplishments or projects you are
involved with.
 Write about yourself in a positive light.
 Strive to be concise and target your information to the employer.

17. Don’ts of Resume writing
 1) Do not try to fit too much on the page (leave some space on the page).
 2) Do not list personal information such as marital status, religion, caste,
caste, height, weight, etc.
 3) Do not include salary requirements (leave them until an interview or later).
 4) Do not make negative comments about previous employers.
 5) Do not include any health information.
 6) Do not include references (can be provided on request).
 7) Do not include reasons for leaving a previous job (save your reasons for the
interview).

18. Tips for writing an effective Resume
 1) Determine your job search objective before writing the
Resume.
 2) Think of your Resume as a selling tool.
 3) Use your Resume to get an interview not a job.
 4) Begin with your strengths as a Resume is reviewed in 30
seconds.
 4) Use bulleted sentences instead of lengthy paragraphs

19.  5) Use action words like prepared, developed, monitored, developed.
 6) Use key words used in appointment ads to match them in your
Resume.
 7) Highlight your positives and leave out your negatives and irrelevant
information.
 8) Your Resume to be read easily – white space, font size not smaller
than 10 point, highlights, alignment and the total length not more
than 2 pages.
 9) Have someone else Review your Resume.

20. A well-designed resume does a number
of things
 Paints a positive and factual picture of YOU.
 Sets a positive tone for the interview.
 Guides the interviewer in what to ask.

21. How do you write a job application letter?
 1. Read the job advertisement details
 exact requirements
 compare these with your qualifications, skills and work
experience
 Underline the keywords and key phrases
 2. Review professional letter formats
 3. Address the letter to the right person
 4.Begin by expressing interest in the job
 5.Describe your eligibility for the job
 6.Highlight your attributes
 7. End the letter with a thank you

22. Example: "I came across your job advertisement for a marketing manager on the
Indeed job board, and I am interested in working with you. I am a seasoned
marketer with a first-class MBA and seven years of work experience with the
Cody Cola drinks company. Given my extensive knowledge of planning strategies,
managing budgets and implementing marketing campaigns, I know I can fit in and
meet the high expectations of your marketing department."