WRITING THE RESUME

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RESUME vs CV vs BioDataResume is a French word meaning "summary".

A resume is ideally a summary of one's education, skills and employment when applying for a new job.

A resume does not list out all details of a profile, but only some specific skills customized to the target job profile.

It thus, is usually 1 or at the max 2 pages long written in the third person to give it an objective and formal tone.

RESUME vs CV vs BioDataCurriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning "course

of life". It is more detailed than a resume, generally 2 to 3

pages, or even longer as per the requirement. A C.V. lists out every skill, all the jobs and

positions held, degrees, professional affiliations the applicant has acquired, and in chronological order.

A C.V. is used to highlight the general talent of the candidate rather than specific skills for a specific position.

RESUME vs CV vs BioDataBio Data is the short form for Biographical Data

and is an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V.

In a bio data, the focus is on personal particulars like date of birth, gender, religion, race, nationality, residence, marital status, and the like.

A chronological listing of education and experience comes after that.

To cut that short...- A resume would be ideally suited when experience

people apply for specific positions where certain specific skills are more important than education.

- A C.V. should be the preferred option for fresh graduates or people looking for a career change. It could also be used by people applying for academic positions.

- The term bio-data is mostly used in India when people apply for government jobs, or for research grants where one has to submit descriptive essays. Bio Data are not common in the international markets where personal information like age, gender, religion are not required to be submitted by candidates.

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With these, the structure of a resume includes:

Profile of the candidate Summary of Qualifications Industry Expertise Professional Experience (in

reverse chronological order) Focus is on the most recent experiences

Previous Experiences (only presented as a summary).

Education details Professional Affiliations (if

there is/are) Voluntary Initiatives (if there

is/are)

THUS,

A resume is a short, concise document that states relevant information regarding your education, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and job-related interests.

What is the Purpose of a Resume?

Your resume is a self-marketing tool.

The purpose of the resume is to effectively communicate your assets in writing to an employer.

REMEMBER: It is an art, not a science, and should be tailored for the job you are applying.

Purpose of a Resume

Convince prospective employers to interview you based on your qualifications

Create a professional image of yourself and establish your credibility

Provide a sample of your written communication skills

TYPES OF RESUME

1) Chronological

2) Functional

3) Combination

4) Targeted

http://www.americasjobexchange.com/career-advice/types-of-resume-formats

1. Chronological

What is it - Chronological resumes are the most commonly used format. They list work history in chronological order, starting with your most recent job down to your earliest. This resume is preferred by most employers because it provides a quick snapshot of work history, with most recent positions up front.

Who should use - If you have a solid work history, your experience is aligned with the job you are applying to, and you have no lapses between employment, use this format

2. FunctionalWhat is it - Unlike chronological resumes,

functional resumes focus on your skills and experience first. This type of resume de-emphasizes the dates in which you have worked. Employment history is secondary, and is listed under the details of your skills.

Who should use - If you have lapses in employment, are in the middle of a career transition, are a recent college grad with limited work experience, or have a diverse background with no clear career path, this is the most effective type of resume.

3. CombinationWhat is it - Combination resumes let you

detail both your skills and experience, while also backing this up with a chronological listing of work history. Flexible in nature, the combination resume lets you tailor to the prospective job opening and tell hiring managers a story.

Who should use - Use this resume if you want to detail work experience to show hiring managers the type of employee you are.

4. Targeted Resume

What is it - Targeted resumes are customized in detail to the prospective job you are seeking. Everything from your objective, your qualifications to educational experience mirrors the job requirements.

Who should use - These resumes are the most time-consuming, but can generate the best results as the qualifications and experience you outline mirror the prospective job opening closely. Be careful, however When you develop a targeted resume you need to be as accurate as possible and not embellish career highlights simply to mirror the job.

COMPONENTS OF A RESUME

Contact Information - What is your name and how can you be reached?

Job Objective - What do you want to do?Education - What have you learned?Employment History - What have you

done?Skills & Abilities - What can you do?Activities and HonorsReferences - Who can verify your info?

Contact Information

The header of your résumé should include your name, address, phone number, and email address, if you regularly use it.

When submitting a paper version of your résumé, it is visually appealing to use a large font for your name. Include both a local and permanent address and a phone number so that an employer can easily reach you. This is especially important for graduating students.

Job Objective

Although optional, a job objective statement shows employers the direction you want to go, your work preferences, and serves as a focal point for employers to review and analyze your résumé. It allows employers to immediately identify the kind of position you want.

On Job Objective

Job objective may contain up to four parts:1. Opening statement using a catchy verb2. Level/ nature of the job looking for3. Skills to bring to the company4. Specific position if known

Executive management - I am seeking a senior position in the financial services industry focusing on operational management and process improvements.

Sales - I am seeking a position as sales associate with a fast-growing company.

SUMMARYSummary is a brief summation of your skills,

experience, knowledge, and achievements.

It is designed to give the reader a quick overview of your qualifications. It gives the reader a glimpse about you.

Hard-working, reliable, and motivated individual who is dedicated to doing the best job possible; takes initiative to solve problems; hands-on experience working with power tools; knowledge of various phases of construction including demolition, framing, and roofing; interested in learning more about warehousing procedures.

EducationIn this section, include any information about your

degree(s), including where and when you graduated; date(s); major, minor, or concentration; certification; and academic awards and honors.

Make sure you use the official names for schools, degrees and majors/minors.

Include all honors, special awards, and recognitions but less known awards should only be briefly explained.

Include your GPA if it is an asset. If your GPA is not strong, focus your résumé on non-academic strengths and skills.

Employment History

The way you structure the "experience" section will depend on what you are looking for and what you have done.

This section lists in chronological order the positions you have held, names and locations of employers, and dates employed.

You should also list responsibilities, achievements, significant contributions and demonstrated skills.

Skills and AbilitiesThis is the place to put important and/or interesting

information that does not fit anywhere else such as computer skills, knowledge of computer programs, hardware, software, database , and/or Internet functions.

If you have any other notable skills, such as foreign languages, musical talents, or writing skills include these here.

Activities and HonorsIf you have received any awards or honors, or been

involved in campus or community organizations, such as athletics, clubs or student government, you should mention them in this section.

Identify any leadership roles that you had in these organizations. If you have too many organizations to list, choose the ones that have the strongest connection to the type of job you seek, don't pad this section with organizations you joined "in name only." Employers may ask you about your involvement during an interview.

ReferencesYou should know at least 3 people who can serve

as your references. Ask in advance for permission to use them as

references. Use faculty and employers as references, not

personal acquaintances. You may send a separate sheet with this information

along with your résumé, or wait until the employer requests references.

QUESTIONS?

Résumé Basics• Use white or cream 8 ½” x 11” paper, black ink,

printed on one side only• Use standard typefaces such as Arial, Courier,

Helvetica, Futura, Optima, Times, Palatino, and New Century, Schoolbook

• Use a font size of 10 to 14 points• Place your name at the top of each page• Use standard address format below your name• Use complete school name, degree, and dates

Résumé Basics• Use complete job information and dates• Use boldface type and/or capital letters for

section headings as long as the letters don't touch each other

• Dependent on key words – nouns that represent skills and experience rather than verbs/action words. Find keywords in job descriptions and job listings

Résumé Basics• Describe your experience with concrete words

rather than vague descriptions• Increase your list of key words by including

specifics, for example, list the names of software you use such as Microsoft Word

• Use jargon and acronyms specific to the industry you are applying for work in

• Avoid pronouns (e.g., I, my, us)• Try to stick with one page, but use two pages if

necessary

Résumé Basics• Provide a laser printer original or a

typewritten original; do not send copies or dot matrix printouts

• Do not fold, staple, or paperclip• Don't condense spacing between letters• Avoid two-column format or resumes that

look like newspapers or newsletters

http://www.mhcc.edu/docs/careercenter/docs/what-is-a-resume.pdf

YOUR TASKIt's time for you to

make one! No information restrictions No job specifications Can invent qualifications Can established any situation MUST SUBMIT ON TUESDAY