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Résumé Building An art and a science
Definition Résumé Pronunciation(UK) IPA: /ˈɹɛzʊˌmeɪ/, /ˈɹɛzuːˌmeɪ/  (US) IPA: /ˈɻe.zʊ.me/; SAMPA: "re.zU.me Noun A curriculum vitae; an account of one’s employment history and qualifications (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job.
Definition Résumé Pronunciation(UK) IPA: /ˈɹɛzʊˌmeɪ/, /ˈɹɛzuːˌmeɪ/  (US) IPA: /ˈɻe.zʊ.me/; SAMPA: "re.zU.me Noun A curriculum vitae; an account of one’s employment history and qualifications (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job.
Bio-data / Résumé / Curriculum Vitae Are they all the same?
Résumé vs. CV – A distinction A résumé or a bio data provides detailed information about the candidate’s education, work experience, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, hobbies, interests and any other achievements. A CV is typically a written account of a person’s life, focussing on academic qualifications and academic achievements, which is generally, free-form and does not follow a format.
4 Key Elements of a Résumé  C oncise P recise L ucid C oherent
Key Aspects in the Résumé Name and Contact Information Objective Education and academics Work-experience (If relevant) Interests and Hobbies
Choosing a format Chronological Reverse Chronological Functional
Sample- Reverse Chronological
Sample: Functional
Applicant With Work Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE    14 MONTHS Information Specialist, Citicorp Finance India Ltd.     (May 2006 - Jul 2007) Piloted a project to track market intelligence for rumours & mandates for M&A Handled Management Reporting of the business on a weekly & monthly basis Played a major role in automating the reporting processes Assigned the responsibilities of ‘Team Leader’ within 10 months and led a team of 8 members in general research Trained new recruits on databases like Bloomberg, Reuters, Thomson, SDC and FactSe SUMMER INTERNSHIP  COLGATE PALMOLIVE Increase  Toothbrush Numeric Distribution  across key markets in North India by: Increasing rural Numeric Distribution with the Grahmin Dukan Program  Developing offtake building activity at Pan India level piloting in Jaipur  Live in Store exercise at different types of Wholesalers & understanding Retailer Purchase Decision Hierarchy Adding more Plastic Wholesalers to our existing network & activating the same to increase toothbrush offtake  Innovative POP ideas to increase toothbrush visibility at Wholesale & Retail stores EDUCATION PRAKASH SHARMA MBA CORE Email : prakashsharma@gmail.com | Tel : 9892278250 |  Age : 24  Qualification Institute / Organization Board / University Year % / CGPA MBA NMIMS NMIMS 2010 3.34/ 4 BMS Narsee Monjee College Mumbai University 2006 80.1 % XII Narsee Monjee College Maharashtra Board 2003 84.0 % X St. Theresa ’ s High School Maharashtra Board 2001 82.0 %
PROJECTS/PAPERS Key Electives in MBA Integrated Marketing Communication, Brand Mgt, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Sales Mgt, Media Planning, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation & Supply Chain Mgt Corporate HSBC Global Asset Management Co:  Created an AV for the Marketing Dept for promotion of their Equity Fund in June 2008 HSBC Global Asset Management Co:  Worked for content development with the Marketing Dept for an upcoming Portfolio Management Service in June 2008 Onida:  Disguised Market Research at  ‘ Times Utsav  –  2008 ’  amongst 316 respondents to understand the importance of Features, Auto Cook Option & Buying Behaviour for Microwaves & recommended communication strategy for Microwaves as well as Auto Cook as a feature Times of India (Property):  Disguised Market Research at  ‘ Times Property Exhibition  –  2009 ’  amongst 355 respondents to understand the brand salience & recall, consumption behaviour, positioning vis a vis competitors & recommended communication strategy & content development
ACADEMIC & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES Academic Won the  ‘ Best Summer Project ’  in Marketing at NMIMS 3 rd   in   college & 11 th  in the board in BMS Exams  4th in CCEE   –  BMS Entrance Exam 31st in NMAT   –  NMIMS Entrance Exam Positions of Responsibility Events Head , Not Just Marketing (Marketing Cell), NMIMS ’ 09 Vice Chairperson , Drishti 2004- 05, an inter-collegiate festival organized by NMBMS. Handled 4 depts:- Events, Creative, Computers, Printing & Stationery Extra Curricular Best Speaker  in College (Senior as well as Junior) & School 1 st  Prize , Kurukshetra 2003, marketing case study competition organized by Jai Hind College, Mumbai Best Contingent Leader  as well as the Best Participant ,  Manzeal 2004, an intercollegiate festival organized by Bhavans College, Mumbai Represented my college & won in events like Radio Plays,  RJing, Debates, Ad Events  etc Choreographed  fashion shows, directed plays, conceptualised & executed original management games Was a  Professional Compere  and compered a variety of events for my college, SVKM, Indian Merchant Navy etc Completed a professional course on 2d animation software  ‘ Flash ’  from Arena Multimedia Write poems & articles in English & Hindi
Applicant Without Work Experience
SUMMER INTERNSHIP   SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD Handled 3 sub projects: 1) Product development and Market intelligence of ULIP; 2) Gap analysis of Group Insurance products; 3) Incorporation of the service tax element in ULIP Part of the product development team of a new product LIFE LONG PENSION PLAN, recommended addition of ill health clause and systematic transfer plan which were accepted and incorporated in the product EDUCATION SAKSHI AGRAWAL MBA-Actuarial Science - Class of 2008-10 Email :  sakhi.agrawal@gmail.com | Tel : 9930330034 |  Age : 22   Qualification Institute / Organization Board / University Year %/CGPA   MBA (Actuarial Science) NMIMS NMIMS 2010 Awaited B.Com(Finance) Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai University 2008 78.6 H.S.C St. Joseph ’ s Convent C.B.S.E 2005 85.6 S.S.C St. Joseph ’ s Convent C.B.S.E 2003 82
Student Member of the Institute of Actuaries of India, Cleared: CT1 (Financial Mathematics) CT2 (Finance and Financial Reporting) CT3 (Probability & Mathematic Statistics) CT5 (General insurance, Life and Health Contingencies) CT7 (Economics) PROJECTS Corporate Evaluation of Pension liability, creating original table and utilize them for valuation purpose for an actuarial consultant.  Research Development of a hedging model using LEAPS as an investment tool for Unit Linked Policies to minimize downside risk Academic Conducted market research amongst 150 respondents to understand consumer perceptions of LIC and other private life insurers and determine purchase decision hierarchy variables for each brand In-depth analysis of financial metric reporting systems of the life insurance industry Analysis of the Bharti-MTN deal to understand financial, operational and management synergies in the future ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded Scholarship in College for securing highest marks in Economics 2006 Headed the PR Committee for Brouhaha 2006, the all India intercollegiate cultural festival of Sydenham College Conceptualized and implemented “Radio Brouhaha”, an on campus radio station during Brouhaha 2006 Was the Contingent Leader and won the 2 nd  place trophy at Brouhaha 2005, was also awarded the Best Participant at the same Won various awards in Badminton at District level Elected Head Girl in St Joseph’s Convent, Jabalpur EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Senior Placement Committee Member of NMIMS Organized Blood Donation & Education Camps in association with the National Social Service Tutored underprivileged children as volunteer for the NGO - Akanksha Organized various cultural events as an executive member of Sydenham Student’s Council Represented school and college at various elocutions and debates Trained Kathak dancer and have performed at various platforms
What does an Employer look for? Clear objectives Academic Excellence Relevant knowledge/ Experience Honest Depiction of information Ease in answering resume based questions Extra-curricular exposure
Beating a Naukri.com Choosing the right categories Highlighting skills sets Getting more value out of your graduation degree Buffering with relevant training and skill building Extra-curricular Activities
Building your resume Rough Draft Keep it down to 2 A4 pages Read-Edit-Read (3 Iterations) Compare with friends Use a good template Review/ Update every 3-6 months
Thank You!!! Sanjaya Singh Mishra - 9702702777 Maithili T - 9702902000 [email_address]

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  • 1. Résumé Building An art and a science
  • 2. Definition Résumé Pronunciation(UK) IPA: /ˈɹɛzʊˌmeɪ/, /ˈɹɛzuːˌmeɪ/ (US) IPA: /ˈɻe.zʊ.me/; SAMPA: "re.zU.me Noun A curriculum vitae; an account of one’s employment history and qualifications (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job.
  • 3. Definition Résumé Pronunciation(UK) IPA: /ˈɹɛzʊˌmeɪ/, /ˈɹɛzuːˌmeɪ/ (US) IPA: /ˈɻe.zʊ.me/; SAMPA: "re.zU.me Noun A curriculum vitae; an account of one’s employment history and qualifications (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job.
  • 4. Bio-data / Résumé / Curriculum Vitae Are they all the same?
  • 5. Résumé vs. CV – A distinction A résumé or a bio data provides detailed information about the candidate’s education, work experience, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, hobbies, interests and any other achievements. A CV is typically a written account of a person’s life, focussing on academic qualifications and academic achievements, which is generally, free-form and does not follow a format.
  • 6. 4 Key Elements of a Résumé C oncise P recise L ucid C oherent
  • 7. Key Aspects in the Résumé Name and Contact Information Objective Education and academics Work-experience (If relevant) Interests and Hobbies
  • 8. Choosing a format Chronological Reverse Chronological Functional
  • 11. Applicant With Work Experience
  • 12. WORK EXPERIENCE 14 MONTHS Information Specialist, Citicorp Finance India Ltd. (May 2006 - Jul 2007) Piloted a project to track market intelligence for rumours & mandates for M&A Handled Management Reporting of the business on a weekly & monthly basis Played a major role in automating the reporting processes Assigned the responsibilities of ‘Team Leader’ within 10 months and led a team of 8 members in general research Trained new recruits on databases like Bloomberg, Reuters, Thomson, SDC and FactSe SUMMER INTERNSHIP COLGATE PALMOLIVE Increase Toothbrush Numeric Distribution across key markets in North India by: Increasing rural Numeric Distribution with the Grahmin Dukan Program Developing offtake building activity at Pan India level piloting in Jaipur Live in Store exercise at different types of Wholesalers & understanding Retailer Purchase Decision Hierarchy Adding more Plastic Wholesalers to our existing network & activating the same to increase toothbrush offtake Innovative POP ideas to increase toothbrush visibility at Wholesale & Retail stores EDUCATION PRAKASH SHARMA MBA CORE Email : prakashsharma@gmail.com | Tel : 9892278250 | Age : 24 Qualification Institute / Organization Board / University Year % / CGPA MBA NMIMS NMIMS 2010 3.34/ 4 BMS Narsee Monjee College Mumbai University 2006 80.1 % XII Narsee Monjee College Maharashtra Board 2003 84.0 % X St. Theresa ’ s High School Maharashtra Board 2001 82.0 %
  • 13. PROJECTS/PAPERS Key Electives in MBA Integrated Marketing Communication, Brand Mgt, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Sales Mgt, Media Planning, Service Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation & Supply Chain Mgt Corporate HSBC Global Asset Management Co: Created an AV for the Marketing Dept for promotion of their Equity Fund in June 2008 HSBC Global Asset Management Co: Worked for content development with the Marketing Dept for an upcoming Portfolio Management Service in June 2008 Onida: Disguised Market Research at ‘ Times Utsav – 2008 ’ amongst 316 respondents to understand the importance of Features, Auto Cook Option & Buying Behaviour for Microwaves & recommended communication strategy for Microwaves as well as Auto Cook as a feature Times of India (Property): Disguised Market Research at ‘ Times Property Exhibition – 2009 ’ amongst 355 respondents to understand the brand salience & recall, consumption behaviour, positioning vis a vis competitors & recommended communication strategy & content development
  • 14. ACADEMIC & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES Academic Won the ‘ Best Summer Project ’ in Marketing at NMIMS 3 rd in college & 11 th in the board in BMS Exams 4th in CCEE – BMS Entrance Exam 31st in NMAT – NMIMS Entrance Exam Positions of Responsibility Events Head , Not Just Marketing (Marketing Cell), NMIMS ’ 09 Vice Chairperson , Drishti 2004- 05, an inter-collegiate festival organized by NMBMS. Handled 4 depts:- Events, Creative, Computers, Printing & Stationery Extra Curricular Best Speaker in College (Senior as well as Junior) & School 1 st Prize , Kurukshetra 2003, marketing case study competition organized by Jai Hind College, Mumbai Best Contingent Leader as well as the Best Participant , Manzeal 2004, an intercollegiate festival organized by Bhavans College, Mumbai Represented my college & won in events like Radio Plays, RJing, Debates, Ad Events etc Choreographed fashion shows, directed plays, conceptualised & executed original management games Was a Professional Compere and compered a variety of events for my college, SVKM, Indian Merchant Navy etc Completed a professional course on 2d animation software ‘ Flash ’ from Arena Multimedia Write poems & articles in English & Hindi
  • 16. SUMMER INTERNSHIP SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD Handled 3 sub projects: 1) Product development and Market intelligence of ULIP; 2) Gap analysis of Group Insurance products; 3) Incorporation of the service tax element in ULIP Part of the product development team of a new product LIFE LONG PENSION PLAN, recommended addition of ill health clause and systematic transfer plan which were accepted and incorporated in the product EDUCATION SAKSHI AGRAWAL MBA-Actuarial Science - Class of 2008-10 Email : sakhi.agrawal@gmail.com | Tel : 9930330034 | Age : 22 Qualification Institute / Organization Board / University Year %/CGPA   MBA (Actuarial Science) NMIMS NMIMS 2010 Awaited B.Com(Finance) Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai University 2008 78.6 H.S.C St. Joseph ’ s Convent C.B.S.E 2005 85.6 S.S.C St. Joseph ’ s Convent C.B.S.E 2003 82
  • 17. Student Member of the Institute of Actuaries of India, Cleared: CT1 (Financial Mathematics) CT2 (Finance and Financial Reporting) CT3 (Probability & Mathematic Statistics) CT5 (General insurance, Life and Health Contingencies) CT7 (Economics) PROJECTS Corporate Evaluation of Pension liability, creating original table and utilize them for valuation purpose for an actuarial consultant. Research Development of a hedging model using LEAPS as an investment tool for Unit Linked Policies to minimize downside risk Academic Conducted market research amongst 150 respondents to understand consumer perceptions of LIC and other private life insurers and determine purchase decision hierarchy variables for each brand In-depth analysis of financial metric reporting systems of the life insurance industry Analysis of the Bharti-MTN deal to understand financial, operational and management synergies in the future ACHIEVEMENTS Awarded Scholarship in College for securing highest marks in Economics 2006 Headed the PR Committee for Brouhaha 2006, the all India intercollegiate cultural festival of Sydenham College Conceptualized and implemented “Radio Brouhaha”, an on campus radio station during Brouhaha 2006 Was the Contingent Leader and won the 2 nd place trophy at Brouhaha 2005, was also awarded the Best Participant at the same Won various awards in Badminton at District level Elected Head Girl in St Joseph’s Convent, Jabalpur EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Senior Placement Committee Member of NMIMS Organized Blood Donation & Education Camps in association with the National Social Service Tutored underprivileged children as volunteer for the NGO - Akanksha Organized various cultural events as an executive member of Sydenham Student’s Council Represented school and college at various elocutions and debates Trained Kathak dancer and have performed at various platforms
  • 18. What does an Employer look for? Clear objectives Academic Excellence Relevant knowledge/ Experience Honest Depiction of information Ease in answering resume based questions Extra-curricular exposure
  • 19. Beating a Naukri.com Choosing the right categories Highlighting skills sets Getting more value out of your graduation degree Buffering with relevant training and skill building Extra-curricular Activities
  • 20. Building your resume Rough Draft Keep it down to 2 A4 pages Read-Edit-Read (3 Iterations) Compare with friends Use a good template Review/ Update every 3-6 months
  • 21. Thank You!!! Sanjaya Singh Mishra - 9702702777 Maithili T - 9702902000 [email_address]