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Opera Solutions, LLC6th Floor, Express Trade Tower 1
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Resume Making Workshop
IIT Bombay
12thAugust, 2013
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About Us
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To solve the most complexproblems through advancedmachine learning solutions
Make machines output usableby ordinary peopleto
drive productivity and profitgains
Our Mission
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Global Network:
8 offices across NorthAmerica, Europe, Asia
700+ EmployeesConsultants, Scientists,Software, Domain Experts
Focus on Select SectorsFinancial services,healthcare, government
Center of MachineLearning Science and Big
Data Analytics:~200 Scientists
Focus:Expand Machine
IntelligenceBring to Front Lines to
Drive Productivity
Opera At A Glance
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Opera Scientists(Around 200 today,
expanding to 300)
Industry leaders withdeep domainexperience
Proven ability to solvebusiness problemswith analytics-based
solutions
Opera Professional
Services
(150+)
Global talent workingtogether
Rapid developmentcapabilities and Cloudtalent
Experts in developinglean, flexibleprocessing anddelivery infrastructure
Opera Developers(70+ proprietary; large
network)
World-class datastructuring andintegration expertise;proprietary technology
Experts in new classesof data (e.g., social
media, geo-location,mobile, etc.)
Opera Data
Specialists
(60+)
Fluid movement between domains and disciplines; critical mass of talent; deep integration
between scientists, technologists, and professional service teams
Largest concentration ina private firm todaygoal is to corner the
market with 300 by
2013aggressiverecruitment
Experts in machinelearning, mathematics,neurobiology, cognitiveneuroscience, more 20+ disciplines stronger, multi-disciplinary approach
Unmatched Human Insights
Operas global team includes world-class Big Data capabilities: scientists, service professionalsand technologists working closely together
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Operas Solution Areas
Opera Solutions is focused on three industry verticals and two functional areas for advancedanalytics and Solutions-as-a-Service offerings
I N D U S T R Y V E R T I C A L S
Revenue leakage, collections optimization, procurement compliance and staff optimizationHEALTHCARE
Data analysis, cyber security, cost reduction, human servicesGOVERNMENT
BANKING, FINANCIAL SERVICES & INSURANCE
Consumer Finance & RiskGlobal Markets
Portfolio valuationand risk assessment tools
Insurance
Fraud identification, evaluation of creditdecisions, and enhanced collections
Claims for property and casualty,health, and life insurance
H O R I Z O N T A L A R E A SStep-function improvements in marketing efficiency and effectiveness by discovering andusing Signals at the individual consumer or product level
MARKETING
SOLUTIONS
OPERATIONS &
SUPPLY CHAINSolutions to optimize rates, effectively manage demand, refine products and service specs,and enforce contracts; also acts as an incubator for emerging solution areas
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Opera Solutions Global Footprint
Opera Solutions has created a global capability of which India is the second largest office
New York/New Jersey (2005) Global headquarters
Client-facing offices
New Delhi (2006)
Source of top talent for all service areas
Center of excellence for multiple capabilities e.g. Analytics Software and Visualization Research and Data
Client-facing office
Regional client base
San Diego (2008)
Global Analytics/Technology headquarters
24 x 7 Operations
Global Talent Pool
Rapid Execution
Shanghai (2005)
Source of top Chinesetalent
Focus on analytics
Regional client base
London (2005)
Client-facing officesKflach (2012)
Client-facing offices
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Betting Big on AnalyticsCIO Journal, Sept. 16, 2012
the goal of the analytics project, called Insights for You, is to provideMSSB advisers with tools letting them see all of a clients information and
see recommendations for the client... The only way we compete is ourintellectual capital, said Jeff McMillan, head of the advisor platform and
digital strategy group. So how do we bring our intellectual
capital in a scalable way to the point of client interaction?
[MSSB] began working with application developers at MSSB and Opera
Solutions, the 2009 runner-up for the Netflix Prize, to build thetool.
Why the Airline Industry Needs Another Data Revolution
June 26, 2013According to Thomas H. Davenport at the Harvard Business School, an
exemplary airline for innovative analytics is British Airways forits new personalized service and offers program, Know Me.The technology behind the program is by Opera Solutions. Itassembles data on the online behavior and buying habits of 20 millionBritish Airways customers creating hundreds of predictive signals thatcharacterize a persons behavioral DNA.
Opera in the News
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Resume
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Agenda
A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
C. Customization
D. Sample Resumes
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
F. In a Nutshell
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A. What is a Resume?
The resume is your first interaction with a potential employer. It is a marketing tool and anintroduction to you and your experiences. There is a need for effectively presenting yourself intext form to the interviewer
Product Brochure Consumers
Student Resume Interviewer
Purpose of a resume: Get shortlisted for a Personal Interview
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A. What is a Resume?
Decide which messages are most important to your audience, and communicate these messagessuccinctly and clearly in a visually appealing format
Basic Details
Academic Achievements
Positions of Responsibility
Project Information
Extra Curricular Activities Awards
Ensure delivery of
Relevance to position applied for Skill sets Attitude and aspirations Organizational capabilities
High quality of
Content Size and arrangement Appropriate language Formatting
Information conveyed in 120 seconds!
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Agenda
A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
- Understand Yourself
- List and Pick
- Arrange
- Polish
- Review
C. Customization
D. Sample Resumes
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
F. In a Nutshell
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5 Steps to Make a Resume
B1. Understand Yourself
Analyze yourself thoroughly to determine what would work best for you
Analyze Yourself
What are my skill sets?What kind of a job do I want?What matters to me in the long-term?
Your resume should reflect a consistent personality throughout .
Decide what aspects of your personality you want to reflect.
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5 Steps to Make a Resume
B1. Understand Yourself
Gather information from all possible sources to decide the right job profile for you
Discuss With Seniors
Read upcompanywebsites
AttendPPTs
Ensure Reliability
Cross check information
Dont rely on subjective opinions
Approach the right sources
Be Proactive
Clarify doubts with the firm
Decide for yourself
Avoid herd-mentality
Keep thinking
Know Past Experience
Understand mistakes made
Get first-hand details
Know various options
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5 Steps to Make a Resume
B1. Understand Yourself
Bring out skills and impacts of each activity, not an itinerary of tasks; the following matrix canhelp you understand how to include impact while framing the content
Helps achieve a balance without repeating the same skills unnecessarily
Helps understand the relevance of including each activity
Activity What did I do? (The itinerary)What skills are reflected?
(Final content)
Hostel Debating
Secretary
Conducted intra hostel events for thefirst time
Trained hostel team for events withhelp of seniors who passed out
Conducted practice sessions
Won the trophy
Responsibility, enthusiasm to startnew trends, pick new talent
Target high quality level, improve
existing scene, network with alumnifor benefit
Dedication, meticulousness
Achieving desired goal, high level ofexcellence
Activity 2 Task 1
Task 2
Skill sets 1
Skill sets 2
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5 Steps to Make a Resume
B2. Listing and Ranking Achievements
Make an exhaustive list of achievements, rank them by magnitude and group them section wise;minor achievements add value in sections where the resume is weak
ACADEMIC
PositionsofResponsibility
EX-CURRICS
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1. LIST 2. RANK 3. PICK
CoordinatorOrganizer Core Group Member
UROP Technical Event Winner GS Cult GS AA
Best Dandiya Dancer GS Sports Dept. GSec
MI OCInsti Secy Dept Association GSecECell
OCHostel GSec Cult Co Debate Winner
Hostel Sys Ad Techfest OCTechfest
Participant 9+CPI ISMP HeadInsti Placement
NomineeSARC OC Inter IIT Gold Medalist
Olympiad All India Finalist PT Nominee
Insight Chief EditorInsti Cultural Colors Soc
Secy Lit Secy STAB OC Semester Topper GS
Hostel Contingent Leaders PAF Script In
charge Dance Choreographer Sports Team
Captain National Debate Winner Warden
Nominee Insti Music Secy Student Mentor
Hostel Fest OCDR1
MI/Techfest/E Cell/SARC/STAB OC ISMP
HeadGS Cult GS Hostel GSAA GS Sports
Insight Chief EditorDR1 National Debate
Winner9+CPI Insti Cultural Colors Dept.
GSec Hostel GSecCore Group Member
Insti Secy Insti Placement Nominee
Semester Topper Sports Team Captain Insti
SecyUROP Cult Co. Inter IIT Gold Medalist
Student MentorCoordinator Technical
Event Winner Dept Association GSec
Debate Winner Hostel Sys Ad PT Nominee
Contingent Leaders Dance Choreographer
Warden Nominee Hostel Fest OCOlympiad
All India Finalist Organizer Best Dandiya
Dancer Techfest participant PAF Script In
charge
Department DR19+CPISemester TopperUROP
Olympiad All India Finalist
MI/Techfest/Ecell/SARC/STAB/ISMP OC
GS Cult/AA/Sports/Hostel
Insti Placement ManagerDept./Hostel GSecCore Group MemberInsti SecyCult CoStudent MentorCoordinatorContingent LeadersOrganizerPAF Script Incharge
Insti Cultural ColorSports Team CaptainInter IIT Gold MedalistDebate Winner
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(The list and the rankings are for the purpose of explanation only)
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B3. Arrangement: 1-page Resume
Create a good first impression by putting major achievements first. Once you capture the readers
interest, you can guide the thought-process in your favor
Interestof
reader
Often, first level of shortlisting is done in a scan time of 20 seconds per resume
OR
Make a good first
impression
Place attention-
capturing itemsearlier
Leverage theflexibility allowed inplacing sections
Within a sentence,deliver impact in
the first half
Major achievements
earlier . rather than later in
the page
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B4. Polish
Pay attention to basic formatting details to improve readability and overall appearance.
The appearance of your resume will reflect of your professionalism and your candidacy in general
Conceptualized and conducted the first ever EntrepreneurshipSummit in India. It was attended by over 1500 students and
had over 50 corporate speakers. Also laid the foundation forEureka! , The International B-Plan Competition organized by E-Cell, to be opened for WP entries
Enabled the expansion of Ideaz.., a previously IIT Bombaycentric event to a Pan IIT level.Conceptualized and initiatedthe development of a Global Entrepreneurship Networkwhich currently includes 5 IIMs, 5 IITs, FMS Delhi, NITIE, NITTrichy and BITS Pilani.
Conceptualized and conducted the first ever EntrepreneurshipSummit in India having over 50 corporate speakers and over1500 student participants
Founded Eureka!, The International B-Plan Competitionorganized by E-Cell, to be opened for WP entries
Successfully expanded Ideaz.., a previously IIT Bombay-centric event to a Pan IIT level
Conceptualized and initiated a Global EntrepreneurshipNetwork which currently includes 5 IIMs, 5 IITs, FMS Delhi,NIT Trichy and BITS Pilani
Poor bullet spacing
and Alignment
No space after
punctuation mark
Text not
justified
Inadequate line
spacing
Lengthy
points
Common Formatting Highlights Appropriate punctuation Spacing and margins of lines and bullets Justify text , consistent indentation Judicious Bold/italics
Font sizes and types
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LIST AND
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B4. Polish: Language
The way you write determines how effectively your skills and achievements are conveyed to thereader. Focus heavily on this section
Use active voice Grammar check
Grammar
Start with action verbs Dont be verbose Avoid repetition
Length of Sentences
Avoid slang Keep it simple
Vocabulary
Show task-completion Be Consistent
Tense
Use where necessary Check for errors
Punctuation
Avoid short forms Check for errors
Spellings
Common Action Verbs
AchievedConceptualizedDemonstratedExecutedIdentifiedImplementedMotivatedOrganizedPioneeredRevamped
RevivedRevolutionizedSpearheadedStartedUndertookVolunteered
(More in Appendix)
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POLISHLIST AND
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As you iterate, you get better at conveying the right information effectively and in a concise manner
Focus on highlighting the impact, not the activity
Ideationand Innovation Center Design: The objective was to prepare a conceptual framework fordesigning and detailing a benchmark ideation and innovation center for ITC Limited.
Embarked upon a voluntary PR exercise to visit benchmark innovation centers and interact with keypersonnel to supplement theory with actual observations. Located bottlenecks in existing pilotsetup, estimated upgradation required to meet existing and future demands of ProductDevelopment team.
Prepared a comprehensive model for the innovation center to be implemented in 3 phases,including infrastructure, equipment, human resources and ideation models.
Applied concept of dynamic similitude to integrate manufacturing processes of all cigarette
factories of ITC to achieve better consistency, repeatability, efficiency and flexibility. This was notpart of the initial project goals.
ITC LIMITED - BANGALORE TOBACCO FACTORY May-July 2006
"Ideation and Innovation Center Design": Prepared a comprehensive model for an ideation andinnovation center including infrastructure, equipment and human resources
Voluntarily visited benchmark innovation centers (John Welch Center, Philips Innovation Campus)and interacted with key personnel to supplement theory with real world information
Studied innovation models of leading companies (IDEO, P&G, GE, Philips, etc) & customized keymethodologies to suit the product development strategy of ITC
Additionally demonstrated application of dynamic similitude to reduce turnaround time of samplemanufacturing by 2/3rd while also enhancing consistency and repeatability
Compare
Length of content
Clarity of output
Impact whilereading slowly andfor a quick scan
Overall look and
feel
INITIAL VERSION (2-PAGE)
FINAL VERSION (2-PAGE)
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B4. Overall Look: Readability
Recruiters generally use printouts to shortlist; a resume should be readable, presentable at anarms length and should print well on A4
Proofread a printout Overall look is as important as content Font size should be sufficiently big Minimize bold/italics Have ample line spacing and indentation
Leave lots of white spaces for clarity and cleanliness
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B4. Overall Look: 2 page resume
The IIT Bombay 2-page resume format is flexible, top one fourth page is fixed
Section 3Personal
Information
EducationDetails
Section 1
Section 4
Order, naming, content and size of remaining sections at candidates discretion
Section 2
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B4. Overall Look: 1 page resume
The IIT Bombay 1-page resume format allows flexibility in ~3/4th of a page
Section 3
PersonalInformation
EducationDetails
Section 1
Section 4
SIZE Lesser space allocated per section
Compulsory details lesser
CONTENT
Sentences more concise and pointed
Content less detailed
REMARKS
Retain all information but cut down onspace utilized
Leave a lot of blank space for cleanliness
MAJOR DIFFERENCES(VIS--VIS 2-PAGE FORMAT)
Order, naming, content and size of remaining sections at candidates discretion
Section 2
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B5. Review
Getting the resume reviewed is necessary to understand how an average reader reacts on reading it
Who should review your resume?
Seniors in firms that you would like to apply for
Friends capable of judging your resume well
Family members working in the corporate world
Someone unfamiliar with your background to review for
clarity and effectiveness
Getting the right feedback
Feel of the resume: Post-review discussion to understandwhat personality and skills it reflects
Can it be shortened? Is it repetitive?
Does it draw attention to the desired points?
The Bottom line
YOU have to be comfortable with what your resume says about you
Be true in the resume and be prepared with a few examples to validate your claims
Know your resume thoroughly; you should be able to speak at length about any point in it
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A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
C. Customization
- Sections in a Resume
- Customizing by Job Profiles
- Profiles offered by Opera Solutions
- Differentiating Resume by Profile
D. Sample Resumes
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
F. In a Nutshell
Agenda
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Academic Details
Content
CPI
Department andSpecialization
School grades
Remarks
CPI of highest impact
Department /
Specialization will benoticed
High scores at schoollevel will not helpjustify a low CPI
Have a clear idea about what quality and expertise you want to convey from each section.
Decide the content accordingly
Work Experience
Content
Company/ Social/University Internships
Start-up Ventures
Long-term projects
Remarks
High impact section
Quality and nature of
work (not number ofinternships) isimportant
Diversity in projects andPPOs are given highweightage
Academic Projects
Content
PhD/ MTP/ DDP/ BTPhighlights
Seminars / Conferences
/ Papers published
Relevant courseprojects
Remarks
Medium / High Impactsection depending onprofile
Publications havemaximum impact
It is not necessary to include all sections. Pick and choose your strengths relevant to the job profile
Leadership
Content
Positions held in variousteams
Initiatives, scale of
events , improvements,
Advisory positions held
Remarks
High Impact Section
Reflects responsibility
and managerial skills Also indicates
communication andinterpersonal skills
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Have a clear idea about what quality and expertise you want to convey from each section.
Decide the content accordingly
Awards
Content
ROH, Citations, Colours,Special Mentions
Prestigious scholarships
Competitions won
Remarks
High Impact Section
Reflects dedication
Also indicatescommunication andinterpersonal skills
Activities
Content
Awards at national andinter-collegiate level
Inter-hostel
achievements Contribution to team
events
Remarks
Moderate to highimpact section(depending on what is
chosen to be included) Reflects well-rounded
personality anddedication
Course Work
Content
Minors / Honours
Profile specific courses
AP grades in relevant
courses
Remarks
Medium / High Impactsection depending onprofile
Technical Skillset
Content
Programming languages
Multiple softwareproficiency
External examinationscleared
Remarks
Medium / High Impactsection depending onprofile
It is not necessary to include all sections. Pick and choose your strengths relevant to the job profile
C1. Sections in a Resume (contd.)
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Break down complex business problems and define deliverables Communicate with clients / senior management within organization Collaborate with analytics, software and client teams
Solutions Analyst
Analytics Specialist
Software Specialist
Opera offers 3 kinds of roles : Solutions Analyst, Analytics Specialist and Software Specialist
Build, train, optimize and benchmark analytical models Lay out analytical approach roadmap by understanding business context Collaborate with solutions, software and client teams
Work on proprietary software platform of Opera Conceptualize and develop end-to-end modules for clients Build custom prototype solutions
C3. Profiles offered by Opera Solutions
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Weightage given to different sections of a resume vary according to the profile applied for.
Following are key sections found in a typical Solutions Analyst resume
Work Experience
Show that you can deliver results within strict timelines
Emphasize diversity of areas across which you have worked
Quantifiable achievements have greater value
Mention if you have PPO from a reputed firm
Leadership Positions
Extracurricular Activities
Highlight the size of a team you were leading
Mention the scale of your initiatives
Benchmark your achievements against those of previous years
Try to showcase a different skill-set in each sub-point
Emphasize the scale of the event or activity
Mention the awards received and describe the criteria for the award
Enlist the breadth of activities in which you participated
Talk about your interests and how you have pursued them
C4. Differentiating Resume by Profile: Solutions Analyst
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Weightage given to different sections of a resume vary according to the profile applied for.
Following are key sections found in a typical Analytics Specialist resume
Internships
Highlight the mathematical modeling component of your work
Quantify the impact of the project
Emphasize if you have an experience of working with a statistical tool
Academic Projects
Relevant Courses
Focus on projects related to Optimization, Machine Learning,Algorithms, Probability and Statistics, Control Theory, etc.
Mention publications and their general acceptance rate
Projects with practical significance are given higher weightage
Mention if you have a minor in CS/ EE/ Mathematics/ Economics
Proficiency in various programming languages should be mentioned
Showcase your mathematical bend of mind and logical abilities
C4. Differentiating Resume by Profile: Analytics Specialist
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Weightage given to different sections of a resume vary according to the profile applied for.
Following are key sections found in a typical Software Specialist resume.
Internships
Show that you can deliver results within prescribed deadlines
Highlight your ability to quickly understand and modify the sourcecode of a new software platform
Mention if you have PPO from a reputed firm / PhD offer from toptier university
Relevant Projects
Skillset
Indicate projects involving UI development, Server-side development
Highlight electives relevant to software development
Mention coding / hacking competitions that you have won
Emphasize relevant publications
Mention programming languages you are proficient in
Enlist software platforms that you have worked on
Talk about positions of responsibility related to softwaredevelopment or maintenance
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Agenda
A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
C. Customization
D. Sample Resumes
- Resume Refinement
- Common Mistakes
- Comic Relief for the Interviewer
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
F. In a Nutshell
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D1. Resume Refinement
Concise and crisp content can be developed in a resume through multiple iterations
Version
1.0
Version
4.0
Version
6.0
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Version
1.0
Version
4.0
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Categorize activities to enhance ease of reading
D1. Resume Refinement (Contd.)
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Dos
Include the title, advisors name and projectduration
Describe goals, brief approach and deliverables
Focus on outcomes
Highlight publications if any
D1. Resume Refinement (Contd.)
About technical projects and seminars
Donts
Do not put your thesis abstract as it is todescribe your project
Tone down: Not all your recruiters haveexpertise in your area of work
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D1. Resume Refinement (Contd.)
About technical projects and seminar
Succinctlydescribeproject goalanddeliverables Describe tools used
and highlight
expertise achieved
Choose betweenlisting diverseprojects or focusedprojects
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D1. Resume Refinement (Contd.)
How to portray additional learning : Minors, Honors & Additional Courses
Courses / Topics covered
Why mention Minors & Honors
Voluntarily chose to pursue coursesover the prescribed syllabus for extracredit
Shows enthusiasm towards a subject
and a basic understanding of thesame
Valuable to recruiters looking forpeople driven by their interests, andwith the ability to manage highworkloads
Additional Learning Degree
Projects / OtherInitiatives undertaken forMinor / Honor
For 2-page resume, Expandon projects
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D3. Comic Relief for the Interviewer
Some common word-benders. Dont try it, you wont get away with it!
CG?
Oh! Coordie!
Another coordie in disguise
A rare feat indeed!
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D3. Comic Relief for the Interviewer (Contd.)
Which instrument?No comments
Jai Hind!
Height of narcissism!
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Agenda
A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
C. Customization
D. Sample Resumes
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
- Common Misconceptions
- FAQs
F. In a Nutshell
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E1. Common Misconceptions
Steer clear of common misconceptions and clarify with reliable sources
WHAT YOU THOUGHT
Recruiters dont know which
activities on campus are reallyworthwhile
Mediocre PT/project work can beexaggerated to make it impressive
NCFM Pass is a certification of deep
knowledge of finance!
I must mention all events Iparticipated in to show enthusiasm
WHAT IS TRUE
Most firms have IITB alumni who areup-to-date with campus trends
Recruiters know what to ask you to
figure it out NCFM is like being an Organizer,
helps you learn but doesnt help you
get a job
Participation => Did not win; put onlyachievements
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Q. Which course projects should I include?
Those that reflect achievements or innovation more than expected
Those involving a major concept that you would like to discuss in the
interview
Q. How technical should the language/ terminology be?
Avoid technical details as the recruiter might not be familiar with it, focus ontime/ cost saved and other outputs
Avoid IITB-specific terms or events that the recruiter might not be familiar with
E2. FAQs
In this section we tackle certain questions that IITB students have been asking us in recent times
Q. How do I justify a low CPI?
Grades are important, but are not everything. Prove that time was spent in otherworthwhile activities which developed adequate intellectual and social skills
Q.Should I add major achievements at school level?
Important and major school achievements are just as relevant, as it showscontinuity
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Agenda
A. What is a Resume?
B. 5 Steps to Make a Resume
C. Customization
D. Sample Resumes
E. Doubts and Misconceptions
F. In a Nutshell
F I N t h ll
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F. In a Nutshell
Prioritize best achievements and skills
Keep the content concise and contextual
Keep the languagefluidand easy
Refine continuously and regressively
Be consistent and true to yourself
This resume is going to be the basis for not just this first job, but your entire career
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Appendix: Action Verbs
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/guide/actionverbs.html
Communication Skills Management Skills Teaching Skills Research Skills Detail Skills
AddressedArbitratedArrangedAuthoredCo-authoredCollaboratedCorrespondedDevelopedDirectedDraftedEnlistedFormulatedInfluencedInterpretedLecturedMediatedModeratedNegotiatedPersuaded
PromotedProposedPublicizedReconciledRecruitedSpokeTranslatedWrote
AdministeredAnalyzedAssignedConsolidatedContractedCoordinatedDelegatedDevelopedDirectedEvaluatedExecutedOrganizedPlannedPrioritizedProducedRecommendedReorganizedReviewedScheduled
Supervised
AdaptedAdvisedClarifiedCoachedCommunicatedConductedDevelopedEnabledEncouragedEvaluatedExplainedFacilitatedGuidedInformedInstructedLecturedStimulatedTaughtTrained
ClarifiedCollectedCritiquedDiagnosedEvaluatedExaminedExtractedIdentifiedInspectedInterpretedInterviewedInvestigatedOrganizedReviewedSummarizedSurveyedSystemized
ApprovedArrangedClassifiedCollectedCompiledExecutedGeneratedImplementedInspectedMonitoredOperatedPreparedProcessedSpecifiedSystematizedValidated
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Appendix: Action Verbs
Stronger Verbs for
AccomplishmentsHelping Skills Creative Skills Technical Skills Financial Skills
AcceleratedAchievedAttainedCompletedConvincedDiscoveredDoubledEffectedEliminatedFoundedImprovedInitiatedInnovatedIntroducedInventedLaunchedOriginatedOvercamePioneered
ReducedResolvedRevitalizedSpearheadedStrengthenedTransformedUpgraded
AssessedAssistedClarifiedCoachedCounseledDemonstratedDiagnosedEducatedFacilitatedFamiliarizedGuidedInspiredMotivatedParticipatedProvidedReferredRehabilitatedRepresentedReinforced
SupportedTaughtTrainedVerified
ActedConceptualizedCreatedCustomizedDesignedDevelopedDirectedEstablishedFashionedIllustratedInstitutedIntegratedPerformedPlannedProvedRevisedRevitalizedSet upShaped
StreamlinedStructured
AssembledBuiltCalculatedComputedDesignedDevisedEngineeredFabricatedMaintainedOperatedPinpointedProgrammedRemodeledRepairedSolvedOperatedProgrammedRemodeled
AdministeredAllocatedAnalyzedAppraisedAuditedBalancedBudgetedCalculatedComputedDevelopedManagedPlannedProjectedResearched
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Questions
Helplines
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Helplines
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