Resume Writing

RESUME WRITING

OBJECTIVES • to teach students the structure of a resume • to expose students to various kinds of resumes • to help students prepare their resumes

In this Session you will learn ……… • • • • •

what is a CV what is a resume why write it main sections features of a winning resume

• What is it for?

CV QUIZ

• to list your qualifications? • to persuade your prospective employer

• How long does a recruiter take to read your resume? • 2 minutes • 10 minutes

• How many pages should a good resume be? • 1 page • 3 to 5 pages

• What color paper should you use? • any bright color • white

RESUME or CURRICULUM VITAE • karikyulum veetai in Great Britain and the Commonwealth • rezyoumay in Great Britain • rezemay in the US and Australia

RESUME or CURRICULUM VITAE • a written description of work experience, educational background & skills • the same parts • Resume is usually one page • CV can be two pages • from here onwards, let’s use the term resume.

WHY WRITE RESUME • to highlight qualifications, skills & experience to get an interview • to introduce oneself to employers or organizations • to let them know who you are and what you have to offer

MAIN SECTIONS ARRANGE IN CORRECT ORDER

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EDUCATION KEY SKILLS REFERENCES WORK EXPERIENCE PERSONAL INFORMATION AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS OBJECTIVE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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MAIN SECTIONS • • • • •

the most common sections you may not need all of them decide on the most appropriate parts parts chosen should relate to the purpose should reflect your uniqueness

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Here are the sections in detail Let us take a look at the tricky sections first Let us start writing a resume Take a fresh sheet of paper

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION 

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Don’t write the heading for this section Headings may be written for other sections

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Includes basic contact information Name Address

Jayanti A 401, Creative Vision Apartments Street 1, Tarnaka

Hyderabad – 500013 Andhra Pradesh

Phone numbers e-mail

Phone: 040 – 27098214; Mobile: 99999 11111

e-mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE CAREER OBJECTIVE

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short and concise a description of your immediate career goals make it relevant to the job include a specific job title include two or three qualities that suit the job

OBJECTIVE CAREER OBJECTIVE Example 1 OBJECTIVE: An entry level position in the hospitality industry that requires strong customer relations skills and an outgoing friendly personality. Template OBJECTIVE: An/A position in that requires and .

Note Qualities must match the job requirements

OBJECTIVE CAREER OBJECTIVE Example 2 OBJECTIVE: An outgoing enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeing Accounting Assistant position. Template OBJECTIVE: An/A , with strong/excellent skill/skills seeking <work you are looking for. Note Qualities must match the job requirements

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Let us pause here for a few minutes You will now write your objective But first think of a job Think of two qualities that match the job profile If you have difficulty finding appropriate words, take a look at this list

QUALITIES analytical articulate bi-lingual businessminded calm capable committed competent

confident creative dedicated dependable dynamic efficient energetic enthusiastic experienced

expert friendly hardworking honest imaginative innovative logical methodical motivated organized

perceptive proficient reliable resourceful skilled successful tenacious thorough trustworthy versatile willing

KEY SKILLS • highlight your special skills (especially the technical ones) • must be related to the job • describe your computer skills • other skills acquired through special training • aim for at least two or three • show how and why

KEY SKILLS EXAMPLES • Communication and soft skills developed through course work in JKC • Teamwork skills acquired through NSS activities • Organizational skills honed by being the group leader in NSS TEMPLATE • skills developed/acquired/achieved through <programme/course>

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Take a few minutes to think and write down two or three skills that you have or you have acquired If you have difficulty, take a look at this list

MOST COMMON KEY SKILLS Communication Skills

(able to talk, listen to and present information)

Numerical Skills

(able to interpret numbers)

Analytical Skills

(able to analyze information)

Team Work Skills

(able to work with others)

Leadership Skills

(able and willing to take responsibility, to motivate all)

MOST COMMON KEY SKILLS Problem Solving Skills

(able to offer solutions to problems)

Information Technology Skills (able to use computers)

Initiative Skills

(able to work without constant supervision)

Organizational Skills

(able to organize time and work)

EDUCATION  List education in the reverse chronological order.  begin with your most recent education (In your case it will be B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., etc..,)

 include your diplomas and certificate courses also.

WORK EXPERIENCE • List Jobs in reverse chronological order. • begin with your most recent or current job. • describe you job duties and accomplishments. • use strong action verbs. • mention even your part-time jobs. ( In your case, if you do not have any WORK EXPERIENCE, leave out this section).

Example • B.Sc. Maths, Physics, Chemistry

2009 - 2008

Osmania University 74% in Optionals

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Intermediate Maths, Physics, Chemistry 2003 - 2005

A.P. Board of Intermediate 69%

Template (Name of the Course), (Main Subjects) Academic Year (Name of the Awarding Authority) (% age)

Example Patient Attendant

Dr. Aditya Prasad Aswini Clinic

Part-time Evenings 6 days

Paper delivery Person

Gayatri Newspapers Mornings and Magazines 7 days.

2007 – Present

2005 – 2007

Template (Name of the Position) (Name of the Organization) (Nature of work) (Year – Year)

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Mention what the award was for • Commendations or praise from some very Senior Person. Example – •

Best Volunteer National Integration Camp, NSS.

• Madurai Kamraj University. Commendation from the Coordinator NSS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

2004

2005

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • Where you volunteered • Briefly describe what you did and when you did it. Example VOLUNTEER

Free drinking water kiosks during summers

May 2004 and 2005

PERSONAL INFORMATION • mention your physical attributes. • your interests and extra curricular activities. • no need to mention height etc., unless asked • do not mention religion. Example I am 22 years old, very healthy and energetic. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading.

REFERENCES • Names of two or three people who can vouch for your good character and abilities. • Include their full names, designations, organizations, addresses and telephone numbers. • Make sure all your references have agreed to offer their referrals. • OR you can just say ‘References Available upon Request’ (or) ‘I can provide references on request’

Now look at different layouts. I.

NAME Address

OBJECTIVE An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant position.

KEY SKILLS

EDUCATION

II. NAME Address OBJECTIVE An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant position. KEY SKILLS

III. NAME Address OBJECTIVE :

An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant position.

KEY SKILLS :

Some Useful Hints • Uniformity and consistency in the use of capital letters, italics, bullets, bold face. • No typographical, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and punctuation errors. • Use power words for skills, accomplishments. • be concise • Keep sentences as short and direct as possible. • Use phrases rather than sentences. • Watch your verb tense • Use off white, ivory or bright white paper – A4 Size. • Standard conservative type face. • Laser print.

Okay now lets see who has answers to these questions

• What is a CV and a resume ? • Why do we write one ? • What are the main parts of resume ?