resume writing - arjun r. kale
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Resume Writing
A Presentation by:
Arjun R. Kale
Training & Placement Officer
IICMR Nigdi Pune
OBJECTIVE
To provide the skills and tools for creating and
preparing your own resume
AGENDA
What is a resume?
What types of resumes are there?
What should you include on a resume?
What are your skills and attributes?
Who are your references?
How long do you think an
employer looks at each
resume?
The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.
DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?
WHAT IS A RESUME?
Advertisement selling a product….YOU!
Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes.
First meeting between you and the employer
Overall it’s your FIRST STEP
towards employment.
TYPES OF RESUMES THE KEY
IS BALANCE
Chronological
Presents your education followed by our work experience
Ideal for people with extensive experience and no gaps in work history
Shows a steady job progression
Works well for those obtaining a similar position doing similar work
Includes dates
Functional
Highlights relevant skills and accomplishments
Used when you have
a variety of work experience
Includes skills and no dates
Combo/Hybrid
A balance between the functional and chronological resume styles
It highlights your skills, followed by a list of relevant experience and education
Works well for those with little formal experience
The most commonly used resume
SECTIONS OF A RESUME
1. Header
2. Objective / Personal Profile
3. Summary of Qualifications
4. Skills and Attributes
5. Employment and Volunteer Experience
6. Education and/or Certification
7. References
HEADER OF A RESUME
Name
Address
Telephone/Cell phone Number
E-mail address
www.gmail.com www.hotmail.com www.yahoo.ca
OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL
PROFILE
Introduces you to the employer
Provides focus by telling the employer what
you want
States clearly to employer what you have to
offer
OBJECTIVE:
Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee
Company.
PROFILE:
A personable individual with strong communication
skills, who is committed to complete customer service
and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and
always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy, and
dependable.
Resume
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you the best person for the job?
List the top four or five skills & qualifications
here.
Include skills mentioned in the job posting if
applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional customer service provider
Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and making
change
Passion for fashion and clothing
Resume
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.
E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid, SuperHost
Soft Skills: personal attributes
E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player
Include an accomplishment statement to
support your attributes
ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
Written proof of what you have accomplished
(use numbers if applicable)
A success story from your past work
experience
Shows how you are unique or what value you
can bring
HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT
Uses numbers, percentages and facts
E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates
and increased store sales by 25% for the
month of December
SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
Uses words and descriptions
E.g. Implemented new employee training
program that dramatically increased
productivity and morale.
ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS:
Best
“Increased reported customer satisfaction rate by 20% by providing effective training for more than 15 new employees in a six month period.”
Better
“Trained more than 15 new employees over a six month period resulting in increased customer satisfaction.”
Good
“Trained new employees resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
OK“Trained new
employees.”
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Job title
Name of the company
Dates of employment (years only)
Location of the company (optional)
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Non-paid work experiences
E.g. NCC/ MCC/ Scouts/Guides etc.
Any Questions???
