RESUME RESUME WRITINGWRITING

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

to teach students the structure of a resumeto teach students the structure of a resume to expose students to various kinds of to expose students to various kinds of

resumesresumes to help students prepare their resumesto help students prepare their resumes

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

what is a CVwhat is a CV what is a resumewhat is a resume why write itwhy write it main sectionsmain sections features of a winning features of a winning

resumeresume

CV QUIZCV QUIZ What is it for?What is it for?

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

How long does a recruiter take to read your How long does a recruiter take to read your resume?resume?

2 minutes2 minutes 10 minutes10 minutes

How many pages should a good resume How many pages should a good resume be?be?

1 page1 page 3 to 5 pages3 to 5 pages

What color paper should you use?What color paper should you use? any bright colorany bright color whitewhite

RESUMERESUMEoror

CURRICULUM VITAECURRICULUM VITAE karikyulum veetai in Great Britain and the karikyulum veetai in Great Britain and the

CommonwealthCommonwealth rezyoumay in Great Britainrezyoumay in Great Britain rezemay in the US and Australiarezemay in the US and Australia

RESUMERESUMEoror

CURRICULUM VITAECURRICULUM VITAE a written description of work experience, a written description of work experience,

educational background & skillseducational background & skills the same partsthe same parts Resume is usually one pageResume is usually one page CV can be two pagesCV can be two pages from here onwards, let’s use the term resume.from here onwards, let’s use the term resume.

WHY WRITE WHY WRITE RESUMERESUME

to highlight qualifications, skills & experience to highlight qualifications, skills & experience to get an interviewto get an interview

to introduce oneself to employers or to introduce oneself to employers or organizationsorganizations

to let them know who you are and what you to let them know who you are and what you have to offerhave to offer

MAIN SECTIONSMAIN SECTIONSARRANGE IN CORRECT ORDERARRANGE IN CORRECT ORDER

EDUCATIONEDUCATION KEY SKILLSKEY SKILLS REFERENCESREFERENCES WORK EXPERIENCEWORK EXPERIENCE PERSONAL INFORMATIONPERSONAL INFORMATION AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTSAWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE IDENTIFYING INFORMATIONIDENTIFYING INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEVOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

IS THIS HOW YOU HAVE DONE?IS THIS HOW YOU HAVE DONE?

MAIN SECTIONSMAIN SECTIONS

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

Here are the sections in detailHere are the sections in detail Let us take a look at the tricky Let us take a look at the tricky

sections firstsections first Let us start writing a resumeLet us start writing a resume Take a fresh sheet of paperTake a fresh sheet of paper

Don’t write the heading for this Don’t write the heading for this sectionsection

Headings may be written for other Headings may be written for other sectionssections

IDENTIFYING IDENTIFYING INFORMATIONINFORMATION

IDENTIFYING IDENTIFYING INFORMATIONINFORMATION

Includes basic contact informationIncludes basic contact information

NameName

AddressAddress

Phone numbersPhone numbers

e-maile-mail

Jayanti A

401, Creative Vision Apartments

Street 1, Tarnaka

Hyderabad – 500013

Andhra Pradesh

Phone: 040 – 27098214; Mobile: 99999 11111

e-mail: jayantia24@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVE

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

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVE

Example 1Example 1OBJECTIVE: An entry level position in the hospitality industry OBJECTIVE: An entry level position in the hospitality industry

that requires strong customer relations skills and an outgoing that requires strong customer relations skills and an outgoing friendly personality.friendly personality.

TemplateTemplateOBJECTIVE: An/A <name of the position> position in <type of OBJECTIVE: An/A <name of the position> position in <type of

organization> that requires <quality1> and <quality2>.organization> that requires <quality1> and <quality2>.

NoteNoteQualities must match the job requirementsQualities must match the job requirements

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVECAREER OBJECTIVE

Example 2Example 2OBJECTIVE: An outgoing enthusiastic commerce student with OBJECTIVE: An outgoing enthusiastic commerce student with

excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeing excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeing Accounting Assistant position.Accounting Assistant position.

TemplateTemplateOBJECTIVE: An/A <personality quality1>, <personality OBJECTIVE: An/A <personality quality1>, <personality

quality2> <your current situation e.g., student/job title> with quality2> <your current situation e.g., student/job title> with strong/excellent <the best skill> skill/skills seeking <work you strong/excellent <the best skill> skill/skills seeking <work you are looking for.are looking for.

NoteNoteQualities must match the job requirementsQualities must match the job requirements

Let us pause here for a few minutesLet us pause here for a few minutes You will now write your objectiveYou will now write your objective But first think of a jobBut first think of a job Think of two qualities that match the Think of two qualities that match the

job profilejob profile If you have difficulty finding If you have difficulty finding

appropriate words, take a look at this appropriate words, take a look at this listlist

QUALITIESQUALITIESanalyticalanalytical

articulatearticulate

bi-lingualbi-lingual

business-mindedbusiness-minded

calmcalm

capablecapable

committedcommitted

competentcompetent

confidentconfidentcreativecreativededicateddedicateddependabledependabledynamicdynamic

efficientefficientenergeticenergeticenthusiasticenthusiastic

experiencedexperienced

expertexpertfriendlyfriendlyhardworkinghardworkinghonesthonestimaginativeimaginativeinnovativeinnovativelogicallogicalmethodicalmethodicalmotivatedmotivatedorganizedorganized

perceptiveperceptiveproficientproficientreliablereliableresourcefulresourcefulskilledskilledsuccessfulsuccessfultenacioustenaciousthoroughthoroughtrustworthytrustworthyversatileversatilewillingwilling

KEY SKILLSKEY SKILLS highlight your special skillshighlight your special skills

(especially the technical ones)(especially the technical ones) must be related to the jobmust be related to the job describe your computer skillsdescribe your computer skills other skills acquired through special trainingother skills acquired through special training aim for at least two or threeaim for at least two or three show how and whyshow how and why

KEY SKILLSKEY SKILLSEXAMPLESEXAMPLES

Communication and soft skills developed through course work Communication and soft skills developed through course work in JKCin JKC

Teamwork skills acquired through NSS activitiesTeamwork skills acquired through NSS activities Organizational skills honed by being the group leader in NSSOrganizational skills honed by being the group leader in NSS

TEMPLATETEMPLATE <name of the skill> skills developed/acquired/achieved <name of the skill> skills developed/acquired/achieved

through <programme/course>through <programme/course>

Take a few minutes to think and write Take a few minutes to think and write down two or three skills that you down two or three skills that you have or you have acquiredhave or you have acquired

If you have difficulty, take a look at If you have difficulty, take a look at this listthis list

MOST COMMON KEY MOST COMMON KEY SKILLSSKILLS

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills(able to talk, listen to and present information)(able to talk, listen to and present information)

Numerical SkillsNumerical Skills(able to interpret numbers)(able to interpret numbers)

Analytical SkillsAnalytical Skills(able to analyze information)(able to analyze information)

Team Work SkillsTeam Work Skills(able to work with others)(able to work with others)

Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills(able and willing to take responsibility, to motivate all)(able and willing to take responsibility, to motivate all)

Problem Solving SkillsProblem Solving Skills(able to offer solutions to problems)(able to offer solutions to problems)

Information Technology SkillsInformation Technology Skills(able to use computers)(able to use computers)

Initiative SkillsInitiative Skills(able to work without constant supervision)(able to work without constant supervision)

Organizational SkillsOrganizational Skills(able to organize time and work)(able to organize time and work)

MOST COMMON KEY MOST COMMON KEY SKILLSSKILLS

EDUCATION EDUCATION

List education in the reverse List education in the reverse

chronological order.chronological order.

begin with your most recent educationbegin with your most recent education (In your case it will be B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., etc..,)(In your case it will be B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com., etc..,)

include your diplomas and certificate include your diplomas and certificate

courses also.courses also.

WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE

List Jobs in reverse chronological order.List Jobs in reverse chronological order. begin with your most recent or current job.begin with your most recent or current job. describe you job duties and describe you job duties and

accomplishments.accomplishments. use strong action verbs.use strong action verbs. mention even your part-time jobs.mention even your part-time jobs.

( In your case, if you do not have any ( In your case, if you do not have any

WORK EXPERIENCE, leave out this section).WORK EXPERIENCE, leave out this section).

Example -Example -

B.Sc. Maths, Physics, ChemistryB.Sc. Maths, Physics, Chemistry 2009 - 2009 - 20082008

Osmania University 74% in OptionalsOsmania University 74% in Optionals

Intermediate Maths, Physics, Chemistry Intermediate Maths, Physics, Chemistry 2003 - 20052003 - 2005

A.P. Board of Intermediate 69%A.P. Board of Intermediate 69%

Template -Template -

(Name of the Course), (Main Subjects)(Name of the Course), (Main Subjects) Academic YearAcademic Year

(Name of the Awarding Authority) (% age)(Name of the Awarding Authority) (% age)

Example Example

Patient Attendant Patient Attendant Dr. Aditya PrasadDr. Aditya Prasad Part-time 2007 – Part-time 2007 – PresentPresent

Aswini ClinicAswini Clinic Evenings Evenings

6 days6 days

Paper delivery Paper delivery Gayatri Newspapers Mornings Gayatri Newspapers Mornings 2005 – 2005 – 20072007

PersonPerson and Magazinesand Magazines 7 days.7 days.

Template Template

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

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSAWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Mention what the award was for Mention what the award was for Commendations or praise from some Commendations or praise from some

very Senior Person.very Senior Person.

ExampleExample – –

Best VolunteerBest Volunteer 2004 2004 National Integration Camp, NSS.National Integration Camp, NSS.

Madurai Kamraj University.Madurai Kamraj University. 20052005    Commendation from the CoordinatorCommendation from the Coordinator

NSS, Osmania University, Hyderabad. NSS, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Where you volunteeredWhere you volunteered Briefly describe what you did and when Briefly describe what you did and when

you did it.you did it.

Example Example

VOLUNTEER Free drinking water kiosks VOLUNTEER Free drinking water kiosks May May 2004 2004 during summers during summers and and 20052005

PERSONAL INFORMATION PERSONAL INFORMATION

mention your physical attributes.mention your physical attributes. your interests and extra curricular your interests and extra curricular

activities.activities. no need to mention height etc., unless no need to mention height etc., unless

askedasked do not mention religion.do not mention religion.

Example Example

I am 22 years old, very healthy and energetic.I am 22 years old, very healthy and energetic. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, In my spare time I enjoy listening to music,

reading.reading.

REFERENCESREFERENCES Names of two or three people who can vouch Names of two or three people who can vouch

for your good character and abilities.for your good character and abilities. Include their full names, designations, Include their full names, designations,

organizations, addresses and telephone organizations, addresses and telephone numbers.numbers.

Make sure all your references have agreed to Make sure all your references have agreed to offer their referrals.offer their referrals.

  OR you can just say -OR you can just say -    ‘‘References Available upon Request’References Available upon Request’ (or)(or) ‘ ‘I can provide references on request’I can provide references on request’

Now look at different layouts.Now look at different layouts.

I. NAMEI. NAME AddressAddress

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE   An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student with excellent grades in

Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant position.Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant position.  

  KEY SKILLSKEY SKILLS      EDUCATIONEDUCATION  

II.II. NAMENAME

AddressAddress

  OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student An outgoing, enthusiastic commerce student

with excellent grades in Accounting and with excellent grades in Accounting and Management seeking Accounting Assistant Management seeking Accounting Assistant position.position.

   KEY SKILLS KEY SKILLS     

III.III. NAMENAME

AddressAddress

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

KEY SKILLS :KEY SKILLS :

Some Useful Hints Some Useful Hints Uniformity and consistency in the use of capital Uniformity and consistency in the use of capital

letters, italics, bullets, bold face.letters, italics, bullets, bold face. No typographical, spelling, grammar, sentence No typographical, spelling, grammar, sentence

structure and punctuation errors.structure and punctuation errors. Use power words for skills, accomplishments.Use power words for skills, accomplishments. be concisebe concise Keep sentences as short and direct as possible.Keep sentences as short and direct as possible. Use phrases rather than sentences.Use phrases rather than sentences. Watch your verb tenseWatch your verb tense Use off white, ivory or bright white paper – A4 Use off white, ivory or bright white paper – A4

Size.Size. Standard conservative type face.Standard conservative type face.   Laser print.Laser print.

OkayOkay now lets see who has answers to now lets see who has answers to

these questionsthese questions

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

resume ?resume ?