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HOW TO PREPARE A WINNING RESUME? THE FIRST DIGITAL
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Why
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Good Resume?
is your first digital impression on the employer
highlights your personality even before you meet in person
attract the recruiter’s attention
make you stand out from others
catch the interest of the hiring manager and keep him reading further, otherwise 6 seconds and you are swiped left!
Impress the recruiter
important, To Land You an Interview
the resume, higher the chances of you getting the employment!
is the difference between CV and A Resume? (There is no formal difference.It’s the same thing that British call a CV & Americans—a Resume) CV (Curriculum Vitae ) CV has no length limit CV should detail the whole course of your career CVs are used for academic purposes Resume Resume is one, maximum 2 pages long Include only those details about your work experience & skills, relevant to the job opening Resume is used to apply for job
What
What Is a Cover Letter? Document accompanied to the Resume. It Introduces the candidate in a more personal way. It complements the information from a Resume It’s an Opportunity to elaborate on the skills & achievements and highlighting the most relevant accomplishments. Shows your knowledge about the company Proves you understand the needs of the company Nowadays it is must to attach with a Resume
What Is a Job Application Letter/ Form?
(Also called as Employment Form)
An official form given to candidates, asking a wide range of questions about the individual and their skills related to the job
They are the part of formal hiring process.
These forms may be digital or on paper
Companies generally use them to ensure that they have filtered, comprehensive and consistent data of all the applicants.
Often request information that is not always included on resumes and CVs, such as Professional And Personal References, Marital Status, The Names Of Former Supervisors, etc.
You may need to fill out a job application even if you have submitted resume and a cover letter.
What
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Makes a Winning Resume? Choose the right resume format FOR YOU. Keep it up-to-date with information, experience and skills.
won’t work. Make a Job specific, tailored resume. Attach a meaningful cover letter to grip the recruiter’s first attention.
proofread and proofread. Leave no scope for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Honesty is the skill that no company wants to compromise on! Stick to the truth. Your resume should be attractive but not Funky! Must be in a professional layout.
The
Right Resume Format There are 3 common resume formats you can choose from: Reverse-chronological, chronological or standard resume format. (lists your work experiences and skills in reverse-chronological order) Functional or skills-based resume format. (focuses more on your skills rather than your work experience.) Combination, hybrid or chrono-functional resume format (combines the best elements of two previous resume styles)
Reverse Chronological Resume
Most common and practical resume format. Great choice for candidates with a consistent career progression, and lookingfor the employment in the same area. It’s also suitable for students and entry-level candidates without a long employment history.
Consists of the following sections: Resume Header i.e. Contact Information (link to linkedin profile is must) Resume Summary or Objective - A brief 2-4 sentence summary of your work experience, or your objective for applying for a given position. Professional Title - Your title for exact position you’re applying for. Work Experience - work experience in reverse-chronological order. Skills Section - Skills relevant for the position you’re applying. Education - Your educational history. Additional Sections - Sections like volunteering, projects, portfolio, hobbies, etc.
Functional or skills-based resume format Suitable for those switching careers,. Useful for freshers with practical skills, but not much work experience. Consists of the following sections: Resume header Resume profile Skills summary Additional skills section Work history Education
Combination, hybrid or chrono-functional resume format Suitable for very senior professionals or executives with a lot of experience and targeting specific roles. Those who want to detract the recruiters from gaps in their employment. Consists of the following sections: Contact information Skills summary Additional skills Professional experience/job description Education
Standard Format for writing a Cover Letter
A Cover Letter
formatting tips for a Cover Letter: Choose font like Arial or Calibri, Times New Roman and keep it between 10 and 12 points in font size. A4 size paper would be appropriate, or one can go with standard size for their region. Set even margins on all sides. 1-inch margins should be perfect. Left-align all your contents. Use double cover letter spacing between paragraphs and 1–1.15 between lines. Be sure to keep your cover letter length to one page. Title your cover letter by JobTitle—CoverLetter—YourName. Use the PDF or Word file format to save, as job description specifies. Make sure you use the same template or layout for your resume and cover letter.
Standard
How to format a resume?
Set one-inch margins on all four sides.
The most common font used is black Times New Roman at 12 points in size.
Use of A4 size paper would be appropriate in most of regions, or one can go with standard size for their region.
Create a proper resume header format for your contact details.
Divide your resume into legible resume sections: Contact Information, Resume Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills.
Use bullet points to talk about past jobs.
Be consistent with your resume formatting (stick to the same date format
Use single or 1.15 line spacing.
Add an extra space before and after each section heading.
Use Bold, Italicising and CAPITALIZING to emphasise important information.
Use proper subheadings for the main heading.
Make your resume one page or max 2 pages (only if 15+ years of experience).
Don’t use photos on your resume. Unless the job description specifically asks for them.
In the
Tailor your Resume, Most Important! Helps you stand out amongst other applicants and improve your chances of getting an interview. Proves that you have the skills the employer is seeking Demonstrates your alignment with the job. Proves your interest in the company and enthusiasm for the position Most Importantly, helps you pass Applicant Tacking Systems.
Not Everyone Fits
Same Clothes!
How to tailor your resume? 1. Review the job description. 2. Compare your resume 3. Update your work summary 4. Customize your work history. 5. Update your skills section.
Tracking System)
ATS (Application
What is ATS?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software for recruiters and employers to track candidates and filter applicants throughout the recruiting and hiring process. More than 90% of Fortune 500 Companies are currently using an ATS. Reject the applications of the totally unsuitable candidates in a single click Saves large amount of time that would have wasted in screening thousands of applications
How does ATS work?
When you submit your resume through an ATS, it stores your resume and an enter in the database.
Then it searches for keywords for the particular job opening.
If your resume contains the keywords the employer wants, then the ATS will rank you higher in the search resultsThe keyword searches by recruiters include the skills and experiences specific to the particular job opening, generally posted in the job ad or job description
How to make an ATS Compliant Resume? Use an ATS-optimized resume format (Reverse Chronological) Correctly label your sections like “Work Experience” and “Skills”. Wordplay headings like “Jobs I’hv Done” will confuse ATS software. So don’t use them. Include job-related keywords . (43 keywords) Use an ATS-friendly resume template Use a common resume font (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, or Georgia.) Save your resume as a PDF or .docx Get a free ATS resume scan online (Resume Worded, Jobscan, Zipjob,TopResume,Skillroads)
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