How to write Resume/CV ?

CURRICULUM VITAE
It is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light by playing up your experiences, playing down your liabilities and improving your chances at eventually acquiring your dream cubicle

MAIN PURPOSE OF A CV : TO WIN AN INTERVIEW

OTHER USES OF A CV
To reply to advertised jobs
To make speculative applications
To contact recruitment agencies
To project you as a professional person
To help you clarify your direction, qualification and strengths and boost your confidence

BEST TIME FOR DRAWING UP A CV
As soon as you are out of the college
Do not wait till the last movement
Every six months upgrade the CV
Tailor-made CV for each job


TWO COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
Keep it simple and short
If they didn’t hear it, you didn’t say it.

STEPS IN WRITING CV
Gather your materials

Make a list of everything you have accomplished in your entire life.
Education
Employment
Activities
Honours
Skills

Personal details
Should be limited to the essential contact details
ØFull name
ØPostal address
ØE-mail address
ØContact phone number
OPTIONALS (UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED)
ØPhotograph.
ØSex.
ØMarital status.
ØReligion.
ØHobbies.
ØDate of birth/age.
ØNationality.

Job objective
It is an overview of your skills, qualities, hopes and plans
Shows you as an focused individual
Be concise
Should match to the overall objectives of the job.
Should be compatible with the CV.
Never mention any monetary benefits


Education
Chronological order ( the most recent one should be given first)
Places of education where you have studied.
Include any special project, thesis or dissertation work.
Greater importance to the most recent courses.

Work experience
*List your most recent experience first
*Part-time jobs should be included
Job description should include the following
Name of the organisation
Position title
Dates of employment
Job responsibilities
Achievements in the job
*Gaps in-between jobs


Activities and Special interests
It tells the reader about ‘you’ as a person.
Any awards or honours received by you.
Include statements about any positions of responsibilities held by you
Volunteer work should be included


Skills
Any additional skill acquired like computer literacy.
Knowledge of different languages along with proficiency in reading writing & speaking,
Other skills relevant to the job being applied for.

References
Provide full contact details like name, professional titles, address, telephone numbers, suitable time to contact.
Send a copy of our CV to the referees to keep them informed.
Never mention the line “References available on request”. Either give references or do not mention it at all.

ONLINE CV
Written to be uploaded in cyber space.
Length – crisp & short.
Compatibility.
Format.
Key words.

WHAT IS A GOOD CV?
The CV should be accurate and correct
CV should be crisp, using proper highlighting tactics for attracting the employers attention
Contact information should be clearly visible on the first page
CV should be typed in easy-to–follow format
Paper used should be of good quality
Use only blue or black ink
Typeset should not be smaller than 11 pts.
Standard margins should be 1 on all sides
Qualifications and experiences should be presented clearly starting with the highest degree and working backwards
Absolutely free of any spelling errors
Should be preceded by a neat cover letter
Is addressed to the right person
Post applied should be clearly mentioned
Is typed in the same type set as the CV
Explains the reason for applying for the job
Expresses a sincere wish to join the company