Someone has rightly said that ,"First impression is the last impression". Your resume is the first impression you are creating before your employers. It can either make or break your career. A resume is a written summary of your educational background,work exposure,achievements, and your personal skills. In other words it is a quick advertisement of who you are and what makes you the best amongst the rest.
Now, creating a strong impression alone will not serve the purpose;the catch is, you need to do it fast!. The employers are receiving thousands of resumes each day for just one or two vacancies in their organization. Therefore,they are just going to spend 10 seconds to review your resume; you have only 10 seconds to jump to the top or get knocked out.
Below are some of the golden rules for writing a good resume. The section has been divided into two sub sections; the first includes those things which need to be included in your resume and the second explains the mistakes that need to be avoided while writing the same.
The do's for a good resume:
1. Make your resume employer centric:
Your resume must start with an idea which clearly explains, what you can do for employers and not what you gain. Telling you employers that you want to be a part of their organization to enhance your own skills is the first mistake job seekers tend to make and hence, must be avoided.
2. Body:
The body of the resume must start with the most recent and relevant achievements or results. If you are a working professional, then your resume body must start with the current or last job description; however, the job description must be related to the present job role for which you are applying. In the case of a fresher, you must start with the latest educational qualification. Focus on the skills you have that make you suitable for the job role.
3. Impressive and precise first page:
It is not mandatory that your resume has to be forced onto just one or two pages; the idea behind this is that, you buy a house only if you like the door,
So, your first page must be an impressive overview of your entire resume;the details can follow in successive pages.
4. Format:
It is natural, that we tend to taste a dish if it "looks" tasty. Similarly, your employer will go through your resume only if it is a quick read. Good use of white space between sections adds a lot to readability. Highlighting the important aspects attracts attention of your employer. Always use bullets in place of paragraphs. You can always use a different font style other than the "Times New Roman" which is popularly used;however, it must be strictly professional.
The don'ts for a good resume:
1. Never lie:
In an effort to make your resume unique,lying about anything in it is not acceptable.
2. Don't over estimate your worth:
Your employer must not get a sense of arrogance from your resume. There is a thin line between confidence and over confidence;you must realize this difference.
3. Don't use acronyms:
Most technical resumes have frequent use of acronyms. The use of proprietary acronyms needs to be avoided.
4. Don't start your resume with an objective section (Subjective)
If only you can present your career objective in a manner which can attract the attention of your employer, only then you can include this section.
5. Don't provide personal information such as marital status,height, weight etc. These aspects are not related to work and are hence not required.
6. Don't list your high school activities if you have already graduated from a college.
7. Don't list references in between your resume. Maintain a separate sheet for it and provide them only when required.
Building a good resume is your first step to a successful job. It is a snapshot of your career prospective. These were few tips which will guide you through the process. Follow these tips and build your resume for a successful career ahead.
Now, creating a strong impression alone will not serve the purpose;the catch is, you need to do it fast!. The employers are receiving thousands of resumes each day for just one or two vacancies in their organization. Therefore,they are just going to spend 10 seconds to review your resume; you have only 10 seconds to jump to the top or get knocked out.
Below are some of the golden rules for writing a good resume. The section has been divided into two sub sections; the first includes those things which need to be included in your resume and the second explains the mistakes that need to be avoided while writing the same.
The do's for a good resume:
1. Make your resume employer centric:
Your resume must start with an idea which clearly explains, what you can do for employers and not what you gain. Telling you employers that you want to be a part of their organization to enhance your own skills is the first mistake job seekers tend to make and hence, must be avoided.
2. Body:
The body of the resume must start with the most recent and relevant achievements or results. If you are a working professional, then your resume body must start with the current or last job description; however, the job description must be related to the present job role for which you are applying. In the case of a fresher, you must start with the latest educational qualification. Focus on the skills you have that make you suitable for the job role.
3. Impressive and precise first page:
It is not mandatory that your resume has to be forced onto just one or two pages; the idea behind this is that, you buy a house only if you like the door,
So, your first page must be an impressive overview of your entire resume;the details can follow in successive pages.
4. Format:
It is natural, that we tend to taste a dish if it "looks" tasty. Similarly, your employer will go through your resume only if it is a quick read. Good use of white space between sections adds a lot to readability. Highlighting the important aspects attracts attention of your employer. Always use bullets in place of paragraphs. You can always use a different font style other than the "Times New Roman" which is popularly used;however, it must be strictly professional.
The don'ts for a good resume:
1. Never lie:
In an effort to make your resume unique,lying about anything in it is not acceptable.
2. Don't over estimate your worth:
Your employer must not get a sense of arrogance from your resume. There is a thin line between confidence and over confidence;you must realize this difference.
3. Don't use acronyms:
Most technical resumes have frequent use of acronyms. The use of proprietary acronyms needs to be avoided.
4. Don't start your resume with an objective section (Subjective)
If only you can present your career objective in a manner which can attract the attention of your employer, only then you can include this section.
5. Don't provide personal information such as marital status,height, weight etc. These aspects are not related to work and are hence not required.
6. Don't list your high school activities if you have already graduated from a college.
7. Don't list references in between your resume. Maintain a separate sheet for it and provide them only when required.
Building a good resume is your first step to a successful job. It is a snapshot of your career prospective. These were few tips which will guide you through the process. Follow these tips and build your resume for a successful career ahead.
