The article highlights on points to be kept in mind while writing resumes.
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Resume is the first selling proposition
of a candidate. Its the first source of introduction to the
prospective employer. Its necessary to keep few points in mind while
preparing resumes for job application. Introduce yourself in a better
way and get a chance to face the interview.
Points to be kept in mind while
preparing resumes -
Write
a targeted resume according to the nature of the job if you have too
many job experiences. Write specific resume for every job. No
generic resume.
2)
Write about all the good work which you did for the organization.
For example how you addressed a problem and found out a solution.
3)
If a person has worked for a single company for 20 to 30 years. He
can mention different positions which he held in the company.
4)
Avoid Negativity - in interview and resume. No negative
communication of any information of the previous company and no
negative information about yourself.
5)
No Pictures - Avoid attaching any snap of yours until specifically
asked for it.
6)
Don’t mess up your resume. Write about your qualifications and
work experience in bullet points. Don’t mention in paragraphs. Its
should be neat and clean and easily visible.
7)
If you are yet to complete your studies and applying for job. You
can mention estimated date of completion.
8)
Sell yourself better.
9)
Don’t lie about any job experience and don’t play with past
experiences. HR does reference checks and if you are caught you will
be in big trouble.
10)
Get your resume checked by someone else. This will act as proof
reading and will avoid mistakes if any in resume.
11)
Make one or two pages resume. Avoid making lengthy 4 to 5 pages
resume.
12)
Don’t use Coloured papers to print resume. Use plain white A4
sheet.
13)
Update your resume regularly.
14)
Avoid lots of technical jargons and short form initials because a
non technical person may not understand it.
15)
No fancy Coloured fonts should be used in online resume.
16)
Avoid spelling mistakes and other grammatical errors.
17)
Don’t forget to sign your resume.
18)
Provide correct contact information with address, phone number and
email id.
19)
Don’t include irrelevant information.
20)
Don't
include
on your resume your height, weight, age, date of birth, place of
birth, marital status, sex, ethnicity/race, health.
Keep the above points in mind and
explore the real corporate world with your power packed resume.
