Ok! so now you know what not to write in ur résumé, we can actually start writing the résumé. I have explained writing every major portion in separate steps as follows:
Step 1:
Basics. Résumé should start with your name, contact address, telephone number and email address. Make sure all your information is accurate and up-to-date.
Step 2:
Job Objective. Always include your job object and don’t exceed it to more then 6-7 words.
Step 3:
Education History and Work experience. If you are a fresh grad just out of college then include your education history first followed by your summer work/internship or some part time job you might have done. Clearly state the problem, the part you played in that project and your achievements.
If you are shifting job with lots of past experience its better to begin with latest work experience first date-to-date and then education history can follow. About 10-12 years of experience is enough for this section.
Step 4:
Technical skills. Though sometimes it is considered optional to write technical skills, in my opinion it’s always good to include some job related skills. But don’t overload your resume by including every tool you have ever used.
Step 5:
References. This is really an optional part and you can omit if you are not confident about it. If some references are required you can always provide them later on.
That’s all. It wasn’t that hard, was it? Now that you have mastered the art of writing a impressive résumé here are some points to remember:
- Keep your résumé short.
- Use short paragraphs.
- Follow a fixed format. And keep the style consistent.
- Avoid using fancy fonts and too small or too large font size.
- Avoid using “I” too often.
- Always check for spelling mistakes.
- Don’t USE TOO MANY CAPITAL LETTERS, IT LOOKS RUDE.
- Try rewriting your resume to suit job profile.
