Resume writing

-The art-

Resume-The meaning
Its a marketing tool that tries to reflect the persona of an individual and tries to project the best about that individual.

Could be,
First round of a selection process Elimination round Comparative evaluation method

Impact
The resume gives us a chance to have a sneak peak into the persona of the candidate and we decide things like the basis of evaluation and questions to ask and clarify during the interview -Mr.Mahalingam, CPO, Symphony

In fact,
Resume, for a corporate is a true reflection of the candidate. The challenge is to effectively match the reflection with the existence in the following selection rounds..

Resume-brief contents
Name Address Contact details Objective Educational backgound/Scholastic credentials

Resume details-Contd.
Work Experience Activities Awards and Accolades Interests Declaration

Dos
Give a fair view. Write the TRUTH Use appropriate words Use a good format and design Type or print and use A4 sheets Use a border if you have some work experience Give references and testimonials

Donts
Dont lie else the HR will MAKE YOU LIE Dont use shabby fonts or informal fonts Dont be too bombastic in the use of language Dont COPY!! Dont make irrelevant remarks anywhere #Plz dont make it jus a document, make it your representative#

Use action oriented words like

achieved acquired adapted addressed administered analyzed anticipated assembled assisted audited

And words like,

founded generated guided hired implemented improved informed insured interpreted

Common myths about Resumes

It should be 3-4 pages at least Hiring decision is made based on resume Resumes are taken for namesake, its not important. The content is important, not format Two resumes should not be alike in the same hiring pool

Types of resume
Traditional resume Functional resume Skill based resume

For Us,
Traditional block format of a resume displaying.. Organized manner of presentation Quick review of all sections Project the best you have

 Plz dont be funky in your resume!!!!!!!! It could prove very costly!!!

Well then,
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