How to write an Effective resume or CV?

What is Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

Resume or Curriculum Vitae is not just a piece of paper which is required to apply for a job. It is a brief of your personal information ,skills, qualifications written in a sequential & concise manner. It is the mirror of your eligibility for the job you are applying for.

What is the importance of Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

• It is the key to win the first glance of prospective employer.
• It is  the tool to display all your skills ,experiences and achievement.
• It bridges the gap between an interviewee and interview.

What are the headings or components of Resume or Curriculum Vitae?

1. Basic or Personal Information:- 

• The details required in this section are Name,Contact Number,Email Address, Mail Address,
• The details must be correct,accurate and updated if you have changed the address/number/email Id.
• The Name must be written as in your Documents. Do not use short name like if your Name is Praveen Kumar Singh it should not be written as PK Singh,P.K. Singh etc.

     2. Career Goal or Objective:-

• In this section you have to put an objective or a goal or the motto what you want to achieve in your career. 
• It will give the glance of your aspirations , however keep in mind that your objective should match your overall profile. There should be no contradiction in your goal and the profile you put in your resume.

     3. Educational Qualification:-

• In this section your educational qualification to be furnished.
• All the details like degree, school/college,year of pass out must be furnished.
• Degrees with specialization to be mentioned completely like mentioned in image.
• You can mention the certifications also.

     4. Experience:-

• In this section your past experience in Chronological order to be give like from Present employer to the previous and so on. Do not shuffle the order.
• The correct and actual details of experience should be mentioned.
• Avoid deceptive or wrong content as it may trouble you during interview.

       5. Achievements:-

• Highlight your achievements here educational,professional all the achievements.
• This section will be an eye catcher and mention in a clear and simple sentences.

     6. Personal Skills/Interest/Attributes:-

• In this section you can mention your personal skills like languages you know,hobbies & interests.

However  some sections like Skill set,Strengths ,references can also be added in resume. But do not make it more than two pages if you are entry level because excess length may loose the attention of an interviewer.

Tips:-

• Use a specific format and keep it same.
• Do not use slang, jargon ,keep the language simple and plain.
• Headings, subheadings must be defined properly.
• Make it job oriented to which you are applying.
• Do not use too much bold, italic words.
• Keep the fonts size consistently for Heading,subheading,and details.
• Do not exaggerate the resume.

IT'S GOOD TO MENTION THE POSITION IN THE HEADING OF RESUME

Conclusion:-

The resume must be written after introspection as you have to mention personal traits also with educational and  professional details. Keep it concise and brief. Highlight the achievements and accomplishments.