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Resume Writing

Introductionthe basic key for stepping into the job market Resume is generally a piece of paper an electronic document as per requirement a through and comprehensive introduction of the candidate to the company Resume writing comprises ofthe traits of an individual company / individual requirements who are going to call for an interview Components of Resume

Contact informationObjectiveEducational qualificationSkillsExperience (if any)Other activities (related to the job requirement)References Types of ResumeChronological ResumeA resume that organizes career and education history in reverse chronological order, beginning with most recent and working back, is called a chronological resumeFunctional ResumeA resume that organizes career and educational history by functional areas, drawn from the entire span of ones work experienceResume VariationStandard ResumeGeneralized InformationTargeted ResumePertinent to job requirement

Do Not!!!!!Dont label your resume with word resumeDont include personal statisticsDont include referencesDont include photograph unless requiredDont include hobbies and interest unless they support job objectivesDont use I or any other pronoun in writing resumeDont rely only on the spell check feature of your computer

Points to RememberDescribe accomplishment not responsibilities.Write your accomplishment using powerful action verb Be PreciseDraft resume and revise it several timesUse lots of white space, it makes document simpler to read and navigate.Use bold face and italics carefully in resumePrint resume on high quality paperKeep on revising resume to fit your work objective

Cover LetterA good covering letter containsAn announcement that resume is enclosedAn aim to persuade the employer that candidate is right person for jobA cover letter is strictly to market yourself

Tips for Cover LetterCover letter should be only one page long Keep it simple, smart and easy to read- using the same font and style as resumeMake it personal Decide what makes you unique Think about specifics Flaunt your achievements

Tips for Cover LetterUse plenty of white space to give cover letter a lift use blank lines between paragraphs. Leave enough space for marginsCover letter should be error free role being misspelled as roll proofread cover letterProof reading by good spell checker- sometimes a fresh set of eyes can catch a mistake youve overlooked. Cover letter mistakes Skipping a cover letter entirely Opening with an offensive salutation Addressing the wrong person or company Being too casual or familiar Attaching an informal photo Spamming multiple employers Using an unprofessional email address Not revising an old cover letter Q &A