No one can deny the importance of a well-written resume. It is your first impression in front of the employer and if written well, a direct ticket to the job. As the competition increases, the need to making a cutting edge impression is growing more than ever. Here are a few simple tips for you to put up the best resume so you can nail that job!
Keep it concise: Says education counsellor Sarla Patil, “The employer has a hundred resumes to sift through and will take no special effort to spend more time on yours. You can choose to come across as a boring or crisp and interesting depending on the way you frame your resume. Keeping it to the point and concise is the trick.”
Mention relevant facts: Very often people mention their achievements in secondary school while applying for the third or fourth job. “What matters at this point is only your immediate past experience. Mentioning achievements from far back give an impression that you’re trying really hard to fill the space and have no other things to boast of. Make sure you only mention things that highlight activities that will make you a stronger candidate for that particular job,” adds Sarla
Update it regularly: While it is important to leave out trivial details, it is equally important to include every relevant one. “Make sure you update every single development that has happened since you first drafted your resume. A new skill developed, a course undertaken, a summer job taken or a social cause or charity event that you contributed to should feature on you CV,” says Parul Vakharia who benefited from an internship at an advertising agency.
Attach a cover letter: A cover letter to a resume is like biscuits with tea. It gives an extra edge. “While a resume does all the talking, an attached cover letter always helps. The cover letter should show the employer that you’ve done research. Talk about the organisation and which particular aspect of it you really admire. It gives an impression of an informed applicant and know exactly what you’re aiming for,” says Deepika Jaju, an HR professional.