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Resume : Your crucial marketing tool.......
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Writing an effective and creative
resume that gets results can be a daunting task. But if a few of the
simple things are taken care of, your chances of being shortlisted
for the interview enhance significantly.
Here are a few of the tips that will be immensely beneficial for
any candidate, irrespective of the industry or organization to are
applying to. These are some basic things that make a lasting
impression:
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- Determine your job search objective prior to writing the
resume and structure the content of your resume around that
objective only. If you write your resume without having a clear
objective in mind, it will come across as unfocused to those who
read it.
- You don't need to go into detail about every
accomplishment. Strive to be clear and concise. The purpose of
your resume is to generate enough interest in you, to have an
employer contact you for an interview.
- The language should be simple, the flow of language lucid
and grammar absolutely correct. The format must be chosen
carefully and consistency should be maintained through out. Use
a font size no smaller than 10 point
- To improve the presentation and comprehension, use
bulleted sentences. Resumes are read quickly (a resume gets an
attention of 30 sec on an average) This bulleted sentence format
makes it easier for someone to quickly scan your resume and
still absorb it.
- To add life to your resume, use begin with action words
like prepared, developed, monitored, and presented.
- Take the time to determine which bullets most strongly
support your job search objective. Put those strong points first
where they are more apt to be read.
- Use the key words listed in the ad (where the vacancy is
advertised) and match them with the contents in your resume,
highlight your suitability for the job profile.
- Use some technical jargon, specific to your industry. If
there are terms that show your competence in a particular field,
use them in your resume.
- Accent the positive and leave off negatives and
irrelevant points. Lead with your strengths. Focus on the duties
that support your objective.
- Rather than going into depth in one area, use your resume
to highlight your breadth of knowledge.
- If you have reported to someone important such as a vice
president or department manager, say so in your resume. Having
reported to someone important causes the reader to infer that
you are important.
- Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages. Help the
reader to scan your resume efficiently and effectively.
- Since you are so close to your situation, it can be
difficult for you to hit all your high points and clearly convey
all your accomplishments. Have someone review your job search
objective, your resume, and listings of positions that interest
you.
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Use your resume to obtain an
interview, not a job. Most prospective employers decide whether or not
they want to interview you after reading the first few lines.
All the best ...... |
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