Resume Writing Tips

[Badshah Mamun]

Resume Writing Tips

Any Job Offer by an employer and applications start pouring by cats and dogs. Employers have a big pile of resumes to choose from. Power of your resume alone can get you an interview call.

Poorly written resume can knock you out of the race at the very outset. Whereas well written resume can get you an interview call and put you ahead of the rest. Charge your resume well and let it work for you.

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Get into action! Read on! Charge your resume with high power . It will work wonders for you. Think and write in a style that will be completely new to you.

Purpose of a Resume

    Resume is an instrument to win an interview for you.
    It tells employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
    It stimulates employer to meet you and learn more about you.
    It Inspires employer to invite you for an interview.

Subsidiary Purposes

    To pass employer's basic requirements for this job e.g. educational qualification, experience etc.
    To Project you as a Professional with high standards and excellent Writing Skills.
    To give references and contact details.

It is another form of a job seeker's business card, objectives to help job seeker clarify his direction, and strengths to start the process of committing to a job or career change.

Here are the most important issues to consider as you prepare your resume to represent you in the marketplace:

    Write your resume in your own words. It may be challenging - If you write your own resume and don't hand it off to someone else you'll be able to be sharp in your interview. If you do hire an expert to help you, work closely with that person to be sure your resume realistically reflects your abilities and your vocabulary.

    Have an objective or a key word summary or both in the beginning of your resume and end your document with strong content - such as participating trainings, seminars/workshops related to your educational background.

    Make a list of all the work or volunteer experiences you have had that support your candidacy for the job. Select the best ones and write them so that they show what Problems you've solved, Actions you've taken to do this, and the bottom line Results you've achieved. Put at least 2 references of a senior and dignified persons at the end of your resume.

    Use resume manners. Never use "I" to start out a sentence. The language of your resume should be specific, clear, succinct, positive, and exciting.

    Know what format to use. There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings. Depending on your personal circumstances, choose a chronological, a functional, combination, or a targeted resume.

Chronological Resume:

A chronological resume starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first. Your jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them.

This type of resume works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history.

Functional Resume:

A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in their employment history.

Combination Resume:

A combination resume lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next. With this type of resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer.

Targeted Resume:

A targeted resume is a resume that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for. It definitely takes more work to write a targeted resume than to just click to apply with your existing resume. However, it's well worth the effort, especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.

The two most commonly used and accepted resume formats are the chronological and the functional. Often elements of both are combined. A chronological resume is most widely used and preferred by recruiters and interviewers. It is good for someone with a consistent work history. A functional resume focuses attention on your accomplishments and is often used more successfully if you are trying to change careers or industries or to downplay gaps in your career.

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