Best method to make a resume
- 1. BEST METHOD TO MAKE A GOOD RESUME 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 1
- 3. • If you are reading this, the I can safely say you are a potential "job seeker". Are you? • But whether you get the job or not, depends on a lot of factors, your resume being one of the most important of them. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 3
- 4. • What Is a Resume? • Believe it or not, some people have never seen a resume before, let alone written one. • If you’re one of those people, or one of those who have just been eligible to apply for jobs, this is for you. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 4
- 5. • So again, what is a resume? • A resume is a document used by job seekers to help provide a summary of their skills, abilities and accomplishments. In other words, a resume is typically a short and quick way for a job seeker to introduce themselves to a potential employer. • So not prolonging it anymore, let us start with how to make a good resume • Good resume writing is an art form and can make the difference between getting lost in the pile and being invited in for an interview. • The main problem is, most of us take it as an obligation, just a means to be 'eligible' to get a job. We write one thing or the other on the resume, and let it be, sometimes we don't even remember to update our old details in the resume and head straight into the interview, only finding ourselves embarrassed 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 5
- 6. • Reality check! • Research has proven that hiring managers only bring in about 1 person per 200 resumes received 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 6
- 7. • So here are the things you should take care of while making your resume: • 1.Resume Fonts • Of course you want your resume to stand out, but for the right reasons…and you have to understand that it starts with the very first second someone looks at it. • Your resume is a marketing tool to sell you to an employer and that means making sure it clearly represents you in a professional manner. • Notice the word professional. That’s what this is. PROFESSIONAL. • This isn’t a time for artistic expression or a place to make a personal statement using gimmicks or tricks, and that means say goodbye to cartoon fonts. • The "Times New Roman" font should work for you. • Remember, the key thing is LEGIBILITY. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 7
- 8. • 2.Resume Layout & Formatting • Okay, now that you’ve got your font picked out, it’s time to focus on your resume formats (or layouts) • Margins – Keep your margins to ½ to 1 inch on all sides of the paper, especially if you’re sending your resume to anyone you think might print it out. The last thing you want is to have a printer crop your resume and leave off important information! 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 8
- 9. • 3.Font Size – With the exception of your name which can be larger, you want to keep your font size at between 10 and 12 point. Keep in mind that some fonts are larger and/or smaller than others so an Arial 12 is larger than a Times New Roman 12. Ideally you want your resume to be a single page so feel free to tweak your font size a bit to make it fit (some programs allow you to adjust sizes by half points) but remember, keep it readable! Don’t sacrifice legibility in order to get everything on the page. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 9
- 10. • 4.Spacing – Generally single spacing works the best, with a blank line between each section of content. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 10
- 11. • 5.Paper – If you’re printing out your resume make sure to use a laser printer or inkjet printer that produces high-quality results. Use off- white, ivory or bright white paper and always stick to the standard 8 ½ X 11 paper in the highest quality you can afford. Make sure if there is a watermark on the paper that it’s facing the correct way and whatever you do, keep it readable. Don’t cram so much on the page that it’s crowded or confusing! 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 11
- 12. CATEGORIES TO BE INVOLVED: Header • Start your resume off with the most important information first: your personal information! • You should have a decent and a professional email id, who knows, jacktheheartbreaker123@gmail.com might piss off the person on the other side of the table. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 12
- 13. • Objective or Resume Summary – Depending on what sort of job seeker you are and what job you’re applying for, you will have to choose between an objective statement (what your employment goals are with the company you’re applying to) or a resume summary) Keep it short,simple and precise 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 13
- 14. • Experience/Qualifications – This part is all about your work history and should not only include who you worked for but what you did and how long you did it. Include the title you held and a quick bulleted list of responsibilities and/or duties. This is listed in reverse chronological order with your most recent job first. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 14
- 15. • Skills & Abilities – This section is a quick outline of the skills to put on a resume that relate to the position/career you’re applying to. These can include things like computer skills, technical skills, language skills, anything that can help make you the perfect candidate! 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 15
- 16. • References – Including references is no longer a requirement. It’s a good idea to have references, but the days of listing them at the bottom of your resume is a thing of the past. Instead, have them as a separate list, and if requested, you’ll be able to provide it. Check out our article on how to use your job references strategically if you need more info. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 16
- 17. • Interests – This category is a tough one. Not every resume should include an interests section…this isn’t Facebook and your potential IT employer probably doesn’t need to know you spend your weekends dressing up as a troll warlord and reenacting great battles… Interests and hobbies can be a double-edged sword and listing something that has nothing to do with the job you’re applying for can not only waste valuable resume space but can also make you seem unfocused or scattered. HOWEVER…there are times when including interests can help you out…especially if they’re related to the job you’re applying for and show interest outside of the office, such as volunteering for an organization you know the corporation is already involved in (do you research first)! This category should be carefully considered before you add it. Weigh the pros and cons very seriously. • 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 17
- 18. • In a similar fashion, mention all the following: • CO-CURRICULARS • AWARDS AND HONORS • PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN ( give a lot of thought to this one) • LANGUAGES KNOWN • SOFTWARES YOU KNOW( now this depends on the niche of the company you are applying for) • AND SOME OTHER MENTIONS YOU WANT TO ADD. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 18
- 19. • Remember to add the date, place and your signatures at the end of the resume. Make your resume as neat as possible, for who knows, it might get you your dream job. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 19
- 20. • For more help on how to crack interviews, you can check out our PLACEMENT PORTAL • • To see the best resume examples, you can visit LIVE CAREER, This website will help you a lot in making your resume easily. • Share it with your friends if you believe they should also learn from it. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 20
- 21. FOR MORE HELP, VISIT • funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in • About me My name is mukul sharma, I am a mechanical engineer,and a professional blogger, if you need any ebook, you can ask for it on my blog, and get it absolutely free. If you liked the slide, do follow my blog for more. 9/26/2016 funkcafeofficial.blogspot.in 21