A Guide to build a Resume (CV)

A Resume or a C.V(Curriculum Vitae) is the most important thing that can give you a brighter chance to get an interview. Here's how your resume should be.


What is should be like:-
*Max one or two pages.
*4 steps – Compiling info about yourself, choosing a resume format, adding style, proofreading.


What should be its contents:-
*Name, Marital status, DOB, address, email, tel no.
*Objective statement.
*Experience (Paid and volunteer).
*Education.
*Hobbies, special skills, awards and honors.
*Avoid nicknames.
*Use your permanent residential address.
*Use your permanent telephone number (If you have an answering machine, record a neutral greeting).
*Choose an email address that sounds professional.


Objective:-
*An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you are hoping to do.
*It should sound like what you can contribute to the organization.


Education:-
*Graduates without a lot of work experience should list their educational information first.
*Alumni can list it after the work experience.
*Your most recent educational information is listed first.


Work Experience:-
*Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills, and your achievements.
*Use action (active and not passive) words to describe to describe your job duties.
*Include your work experience in reverse chronological order.
*Title of the position, Name of the organization, location of work, dates of employment.


Key Skills Employers look for:-
*Leadership experience in volunteer organizations.
*Participation in sports.
*Team Spirit.
*Self-motivation.


Reference:-
*Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you gave their names.
*Do not include the references on your resume unless asked for.
*Never write “References will be furnished on request” (It sounds insulting).



Design of a resume:-
*Use white or off white paper.
*Use 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
*Use a font size of 10 to 14 points.
*Use non decorative fonts.
*Choose one font and stick to it.
*Avoid italics, script and underlined words.
*No hand written resumes.
*Do not fold the resume, put in a large envelop if it is to be couriered.


What your resume should not contain:-
*Fancy words that may frustrate the employer.
*The reasons why you left your last employment.
*Expected salary.