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Résumé writing

A résumé is a formal document that provides the details of an


individual’s career vision, professional experience, educational
qualifications, key skills, abilities, achievements, etc.

The purpose of résumé is to:

★ Make you stand out in the crowd.


★ Be the first point of contact with your potential employer.
★ Provide a clear and simple outline of your work history and
qualifications.
★ Record your contact details.
It is the first item that an employer encounters regarding the job
seeker to shortlist him/her for a job interview. Therefore , the
primary aim of a résumé is to get a call for an interview, although
securing the job is the ultimate objective.
Elements of a Résumé

❖ Name and contact details


❖ Job objective
❖ Key Skills
❖ Work experience
❖ Education and training
❖ Personal details
❖ Reference
Do’s Don’ts

Make it easy for recruiters to see that you are a Lie or exaggerate.
strong candidate.

Keep your résumé short and to the point Make the font smaller to fit more information

Use a clear layout, without too many special Use exaggerations or generalities
effects

Use reverse chronological format and be brief Include pages of obscure testimonials,
about your earliest roles references, newspaper cuttings and brochures.

Explain all significant breaks in your career or Include long lists of obscure courses.
education.

Proofread thoroughly Assume the recruiters knows about the


company you used to work for.
RESUME CV BIO-DATA

Bio-data is mostly used for personal


Resumes are tailored for a particular CVs are more from a general
purposes or sometimes for
job. perspective.
government positions.

Emphasizes on personal details such


Does not round upon one particular
Emphasizes on particular skills. as age, sex, nationality, ethnicity,
skill or profession.
etc.

Resume should be strictly kept The page limit of bio-data depends


CV can exceed more than 3 pages.
within a page sometimes 2. on the requirements.

A resume should be in reverse A CV should be in chronological Bio-data can be in either of the


chronological order order formats.

CV can be a comprehensive Bio-data should also be kept


The resume should be concise.
document. concise.

CV can be used for internships, to Bio-data can be used to apply for


Resumes can be used by freshers to
grab higher positions, or for government positions or during the
seek job(s).
fellowships. marriage.
Cover Letters
Format of Cover Letters
1. Address of the applicant
2. Date
3. Address of the receiver
4. Subject
5. Body
a. Reference
b. Introduction
c. statement of purpose
d. conclusion
6. Closing and subscription

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