This Presentation is useful for Effective resume

1. Writing an Effective
Resume/
bio Data/curriculum vitae

4. A resume gets you an interview
 Find out which applicants are suitable
 Choose a small number of
candidates to interview
 Same issue for proposals
and grant applications

5. Opens The Door
In the job search, paper is the
great equalizer. Most employers want to see you
on paper before meeting you in person.
Your Resume…Your Resume…

6. •To inform the employer
about your education, work
experience, skills and
interests
•To ‘sell’ these qualities and
to persuade the employer to
invite you to interview
What is the purpose of a Resume?

7. Marketing Your ResumeMarketing Your Resume
Basic Job Search Principle
=
Market Yourself!
T-3.10-4
Create an Effective Resume

8. Matching up your Resume with the
position/company
 It is not ‘one size fits all’, you
need to tailor your Resume to
each position you apply for.
 Research the company. Do
they have a mission statement ?
What will they be looking for in
you? Which type of employee
they need ?

9. To write the most effective resume, you
need to know what career field you want.
Research:
The career field you would like to pursue
Where the jobs are and who is hiring
What qualifications and experiences you
need to attain….
The Importance of Career Decision Making
in the Resume-Writing Process

10. Resume Formats
∗Chronological
∗Functional
∗Combination
∗Targeted

11. Resume Formats
ChronologicalChronological
∗ Focuses on your work history withFocuses on your work history with
most recent position firstmost recent position first
∗ Easy for employers to follow yourEasy for employers to follow your
career historycareer history
∗ Shows career progression and growthShows career progression and growth

12. Resume FormatsResume Formats
Functional ResumeFunctional Resume
∗ Focuses on your skills and experience.Focuses on your skills and experience.
Skills are grouped into functional areasSkills are grouped into functional areas
∗ Used most often when changing careersUsed most often when changing careers
or if there are employment gapsor if there are employment gaps

13. Resume Formats
Combination ResumeCombination Resume
∗Combination of the Chronological &Combination of the Chronological &
Functional resumesFunctional resumes
∗Highlights skills and provides theHighlights skills and provides the
chronological work history thatchronological work history that
some employers prefersome employers prefer

14. Resume FormatsResume Formats
∗ Targeted Resume
-Customized to a specific job
-Written specifically to the employer’s needs

15. Types of ResumeTypes of Resume
∗Paper (Traditional) ResumePaper (Traditional) Resume
∗Scan ableScan able
∗ElectronicElectronic

16. Paper (Traditional) Resumes:Paper (Traditional) Resumes:
Presentation Tips & GuidelinesPresentation Tips & Guidelines
∗ Professional look and feel, white space forProfessional look and feel, white space for
readabilityreadability
∗ Page LengthPage Length – 1 to 2 pages– 1 to 2 pages
∗ FontFont –– TahomaTahoma,, ArialArial,, TimesTimes New RomanNew Roman, or, or
VerdanaVerdana
∗ Font SizeFont Size – 10 to 12 points– 10 to 12 points
∗ Font StylesFont Styles – bold, italics, & capitalization to highlight– bold, italics, & capitalization to highlight
key areaskey areas
∗ Paper ColorPaper Color – white, light gray or ivory– white, light gray or ivory
∗ Proofread and Spell CheckProofread and Spell Check
∗ Place your name and page numbers on allPlace your name and page numbers on all
subsequent pages of your resume.subsequent pages of your resume.

17. Scan ableScan able
∗ To be sent either electronically or inTo be sent either electronically or in
paper formatpaper format
∗ Enables employers in large companiesEnables employers in large companies
to quickly scan your resumeto quickly scan your resume
Types of ResumeTypes of Resume

18. Scan able Resumes: PresentationScan able Resumes: Presentation
Tips and GuidelinesTips and Guidelines
Plain” resume scanned by company for keyPlain” resume scanned by company for key
words and qualificationswords and qualifications
DO NOT use highlights such as bold, italics,DO NOT use highlights such as bold, italics,
underlining, graphics, etc.underlining, graphics, etc.
Use fonts such asUse fonts such as ArialArial oror Times New RomanTimes New Roman
Minimum 11 point font sizeMinimum 11 point font size
No columns or tablesNo columns or tables
Place your name and page # on allPlace your name and page # on all
subsequent pages of your resumesubsequent pages of your resume

19. Electronic Resumes: PresentationElectronic Resumes: Presentation
Tips and GuidelinesTips and Guidelines
Resumes Sent as an E-Mail AttachmentResumes Sent as an E-Mail Attachment
∗ Use “Printed” or “Traditional” ResumeUse “Printed” or “Traditional” Resume
FormatFormat
∗ Professional look and feel, visually appealingProfessional look and feel, visually appealing
∗ Microsoft Word most common – save as RichMicrosoft Word most common – save as Rich
Text Format (RTF) unless posting suggestsText Format (RTF) unless posting suggests
otherwiseotherwise
Resumes Pasted in the Body of An EmailResumes Pasted in the Body of An Email
∗ Copy and paste resume into emailCopy and paste resume into email
∗ Always check formatting before you send!Always check formatting before you send!

20. Sections of a ResumeSections of a Resume
∗Contact Information
∗Objective Statement
∗Summary of Qualifications
∗Experience
∗Employment History
∗Education/Training

21. Sections of a c.v.Sections of a c.v.
∗ Name and address
∗ Contact Details
∗ Career Objectives
∗ Educational Qualification
∗ Awards (if you have any)
∗ Skill sets and personal attributes
∗ Experiences / employment history
∗ Voluntary work (if you have done any)
∗ Extracurricular activities, interests and hobbies
∗ References

22. Contact Information :Contact Information :
Mandar Jadhav
123 Gandhi Street
Hadapsar ,Pune 12345
Home: (020) 345574
Cell: 09876543210
mandar@gmail.com
Mandar Jadhav
123 Gandhi Street, Hadapsar ,Pune 12345
Home: (020) 345574Cell: 09876543210
mandar@gmail.com

23. Career Objective StatementCareer Objective Statement
Targeted Objective (preferred)
Lists specific job and company you are applying
for
General Objective (optional)
When you do not know company or specific job
applying for
Posting on a career website
Attending Job Fair and handing out resumes

24. Avoid mistakes like…
1. Having a resume that is too long
2. Using fancy paper
3. Using a fancy font
4. Filling the resume with extraneous information
5. Including outdated information
6. Lying on your resume
7. Attachments
8. Saying too much

25. Thank you !!!
∗ Leaving out the cover letter