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HOW TO WRITE A
POWERFUL
RESUME?
By Sanjeev Datta
INTRODUCTION
● A professional marketing tool
● A snapshot of your skills, experience, and
achievements
● Designed to secure an interview, not to tell
your life story
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
The Anatomy of a
Powerful Resume
● Header with contact details
● Professional summary or objective
● Work experience (reverse chronological order)
● Skills section
● Education and certifications
● Optional: Projects, awards, volunteer work
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #1 – Customize for the Role
● Use keywords from the job description
● Highlight relevant experiences
● Remove irrelevant or outdated information
📌 Tip: One generic resume won’t work for every application.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Visit:
dressing right for every occasi
on
Tip #2 – Write a Compelling Summary
📝 A brief snapshot of:
● Who you are professionally
● Your key achievements
● What you bring to the employer
📌 Keep it concise—2 to 4 impactful lines.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #3 – Focus on Achievements, Not Just Duties
● Before: Responsible for managing a team.
● After: Led a team of 8 sales professionals and increased
regional revenue by 35% in 6 months.
📌 Use numbers, results, and action verbs.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #4 – Use Strong Action Verbs
💥 Start each bullet point with verbs like:
● Achieved
● Led
● Streamlined
● Developed
● Resolved
● Designed
📌 Avoid passive phrases like "responsible for."
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #5 – Keep It Clean and Professional
● Use consistent formatting
● Stick to professional fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New
Roman)
● Avoid flashy designs unless in creative industries
● Use bullet points for readability
📌 Recruiters skim. Make it easy for them to find key info.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #6 – Make It ATS-Friendly
🤖 ATS = Applicant Tracking System
● Use standard headings
● Include relevant keywords
● Save as .docx or PDF (check requirements)
● Avoid images, graphics, or tables
📌 If ATS can’t read it, your resume may never be seen.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #7 – Highlight Your Skills
● Create a skills section with both hard and soft skills
● Match with job description
● Don’t exaggerate—be honest
📌 Examples: Data Analysis, Project Management,
Communication, Adaptability
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Tip #8 – Education & Certifications
📚 List:
● Degree, institution, and year of graduation
● Relevant certifications or courses
● Honorary titles or distinctions (if applicable)
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Visit:
microlearning for professional
s
Tip #9 – Optional Sections to Boost Value
💼 Consider adding:
● Projects
● Volunteer work
● Awards
● Publications
● Languages spoken
📌 Only include what strengthens your profile.
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Spelling and grammar errors
🚫 Unexplained gaps in employment
🚫 Using the same resume everywhere
🚫 Including personal details like age, religion, or marital status (unless
required)
🚫 Overusing buzzwords like “go-getter” or “team player” without evidence
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
✅ Customized for the
job
✅ Keywords and action
verbs included
✅ ATS-friendly format
✅ No spelling/grammar
errors
✅ Saved in the correct
format
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
Final Checklist Before You Submit
Enroll in Personality Development Training
Want to elevate your career brand even further?
Join our personality development course to
learn:
✅ Resume writing mastery
✅ Interview confidence
✅ Professional communication
✅ Personal branding techniques
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
WHY SANJEEV DATTA PERSONALITY SCHOOL?
INSTANT
PERSONAL &
PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
25 STUDIOS &
CENTRES ACROSS
DELHI NCR
COMPLETE
SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
22+ YEARS OF
PIONEERING IN
PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT
We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
THANKS
Corporate Studio - IN A
26/8, Sector 28,
Golf Course Road,
Gurugram
+91.9015.983.983
info@sanjeevdatta.com
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How to Write a Powerful Resume for Career Development?

  • 1. HOW TO WRITE A POWERFUL RESUME? By Sanjeev Datta
  • 2. INTRODUCTION ● A professional marketing tool ● A snapshot of your skills, experience, and achievements ● Designed to secure an interview, not to tell your life story We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 3. The Anatomy of a Powerful Resume ● Header with contact details ● Professional summary or objective ● Work experience (reverse chronological order) ● Skills section ● Education and certifications ● Optional: Projects, awards, volunteer work We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 4. Tip #1 – Customize for the Role ● Use keywords from the job description ● Highlight relevant experiences ● Remove irrelevant or outdated information 📌 Tip: One generic resume won’t work for every application. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com Visit: dressing right for every occasi on
  • 5. Tip #2 – Write a Compelling Summary 📝 A brief snapshot of: ● Who you are professionally ● Your key achievements ● What you bring to the employer 📌 Keep it concise—2 to 4 impactful lines. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 6. Tip #3 – Focus on Achievements, Not Just Duties ● Before: Responsible for managing a team. ● After: Led a team of 8 sales professionals and increased regional revenue by 35% in 6 months. 📌 Use numbers, results, and action verbs. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 7. Tip #4 – Use Strong Action Verbs 💥 Start each bullet point with verbs like: ● Achieved ● Led ● Streamlined ● Developed ● Resolved ● Designed 📌 Avoid passive phrases like "responsible for." We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 8. Tip #5 – Keep It Clean and Professional ● Use consistent formatting ● Stick to professional fonts (Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman) ● Avoid flashy designs unless in creative industries ● Use bullet points for readability 📌 Recruiters skim. Make it easy for them to find key info. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 9. Tip #6 – Make It ATS-Friendly 🤖 ATS = Applicant Tracking System ● Use standard headings ● Include relevant keywords ● Save as .docx or PDF (check requirements) ● Avoid images, graphics, or tables 📌 If ATS can’t read it, your resume may never be seen. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 10. Tip #7 – Highlight Your Skills ● Create a skills section with both hard and soft skills ● Match with job description ● Don’t exaggerate—be honest 📌 Examples: Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Adaptability We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 11. Tip #8 – Education & Certifications 📚 List: ● Degree, institution, and year of graduation ● Relevant certifications or courses ● Honorary titles or distinctions (if applicable) We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com Visit: microlearning for professional s
  • 12. Tip #9 – Optional Sections to Boost Value 💼 Consider adding: ● Projects ● Volunteer work ● Awards ● Publications ● Languages spoken 📌 Only include what strengthens your profile. We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 13. Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid 🚫 Spelling and grammar errors 🚫 Unexplained gaps in employment 🚫 Using the same resume everywhere 🚫 Including personal details like age, religion, or marital status (unless required) 🚫 Overusing buzzwords like “go-getter” or “team player” without evidence We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 14. ✅ Customized for the job ✅ Keywords and action verbs included ✅ ATS-friendly format ✅ No spelling/grammar errors ✅ Saved in the correct format We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com Final Checklist Before You Submit
  • 15. Enroll in Personality Development Training Want to elevate your career brand even further? Join our personality development course to learn: ✅ Resume writing mastery ✅ Interview confidence ✅ Professional communication ✅ Personal branding techniques We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 16. WHY SANJEEV DATTA PERSONALITY SCHOOL? INSTANT PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH 25 STUDIOS & CENTRES ACROSS DELHI NCR COMPLETE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 22+ YEARS OF PIONEERING IN PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT We develop personality and leadership skills in pre-schoolers, kids, teenagers and adults. Visit - sanjeevdatta.com
  • 17. THANKS Corporate Studio - IN A 26/8, Sector 28, Golf Course Road, Gurugram +91.9015.983.983 info@sanjeevdatta.com Do not copy content, copyrights taken Template credit: slides.go.com