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Effective Resume Building The First Step Towards Landing Your Job
Objectives To explain the essentials of an effective resume and cover letters. To discover the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required as per the various job profiles. To compose creative yet rational resume.
Outcomes Participants will be able to: Appraised on the essentials of an effective resume and cover letters Compose creative yet rational & scannable resumes Discover the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required as per the various job profiles
Session Overview Introduction of Resume and it’s type Components of an Effective Resume Writing Career Objective Preliminary Preparation for Recruitment Process LinkedIn Profile – Importance & Creation
Meaning of “Resume” The word resume is derived from a French word which means ‘summary of life’ . It is a brief document that summarizes your education, employment history, and work experience.
An Effective Resume
Types of Resume Chronological Functional Combination Targeted Resume with Profile Visual or Infographic
Infographic Resume
Components of a Resume Identify Yourself/ Contact Details Career Objective Education Work/Internship/Professional Experience Research Work Projects Trainings Certifications Technical Skills Computer Skills Co-curricular or Extra Co-curricular Achievements Professional Associations Personal Details
Significance of Career Objective Career objective or resume objective acts as the pitch of your resume. A well-written objective can help to catch the attention of the recruiter. The career objective should project a positive attitude towards the output & terms of the company.
Seeking a challenging environment that encourages continuous learning, creativity, provides exposure to new ideas and stimulates personal and professional growth . A believer of excellence, having the zeal to up-skill, being efficient & productive for the company & develop as well as diversify my professional skill-set. Looking forward to working as a software developer in a Multinational Corporation to get exposure to international clients. An innovative-minded individual with administration, networking, strong communication & development skill-set aspiring to serve at the position of project manager at the prestigious organization. Experienced with the new technology such as the Internet of Things & Block-chain as well as done projects on the same. A multitasking individual with the ability to do work effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced company for the role of a software developer. Having good knowledge in technical skills such as UI/ UX, graphic designing, database management & zeal to learn from every task. Some Examples
A graduate straight out of college seeking for entry-level position of a software engineer in the XYZ incorporation with proficient networking & database management skills. Have done industry-relevant projects like Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence in the college years. An innovative minded individual with administration, networking, strong communication & development skill-set aspiring to serve at the position of project manager at the prestigious organization. Experienced with the new technology such as the Internet of Things & Block-chain as well as done projects on the same. Experienced in cybersecurity, troubleshooting & also worked for government agencies for the past few years. Looking for the position of security expert, handling data breach & backdoor entries in the growing cybersecurity firms. A multitasking individual with the ability to do work effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced company for the role of a software developer. Having good knowledge in technical skills such as UI/ UX, graphic designing, database management & zeal to learn from every task. A result-oriented professional willing to work as a software engineer in a globally reputed company. Offering excellence in communication skills with team spirit and expertise in computer tech languages like Java, C, C++, Python, HTML, PHP & XML. Bachelor in Engineering graduate desiring for software developer position in ABC Ltd. Company with well-honed technical skills in testing, planning, coding & software development. Abilit y to meet client’s specific requirements and enhancing the growth of the company.
Characteristics of an Effective Resume Authentic Professional Reverse chronological order (unless functional) Specific & relevant career objective To the point & scannable Visually appealing Should be in PDF format One page or at the most 2 pages long
Preliminary Preparation for the Recruitment Process Job Profile Company Research Mapping Knowledge Skills Abilities Cover letter
Job Profile Title Experience Compensation Education Industry Type Functional Area Reports to Based at
Industry & Sector ( Current updates ) Overview (Establishment Date, Background of the Company & Parent Company / Group Details) Head of the Organization & Top Management Team Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Organizational Structure Geographic Location of Head Office, Branches, Stores, etc. Products / Services Company’s Clients Turnover & Profits Company’s Growth and Future Potential Stock Market Indices Company Details
What is a Cover Letter? A Cover letter is a document attached to the job application that shows why you’re the best candidate. It introduces you in a more personal way and compliments the info on your resume or curriculum vitae, expanding on the skills and achievements, and highlighting a selection of your greatest career successes.
Anatomy of a Perfect Cover Letter
Your LinkedIn profile is a professional landing page for you to manage your personal brand. A LinkedIn profile is a great way for you to let people know who you are, what you stand for, and what you’re interested in. Your profile will be your personal storyboard where people can find you and stay updated on your activity, so make sure your profile is complete and representative of you. Your profile is fully visible to all LinkedIn members who've signed in to LinkedIn.com or our apps. However, you can control what appears on your profile, notifications to your network, and your profile privacy preferences .
Building Student Profile on LinkedIn helps : Manage your professional brand Create opportunities for yourself Build your network and track your professional milestones Take assessments for your specialized skills Get endorsed Request recommendations from your connections Use your profile strength meter to gauge the strength of your profile