Writing a Good Resume:

General Tips:

• The objective of the Resume is to make the Employer to call the candidate for interview.
• The content should be genuine, clear & concise
• The presentation should be neat & attractive.
• Convey only the relevant information.
• Try to have the content with in two pages, the employers rarely takes time to read further.
• If you print a resume copy, use good quality A4 size paper.
• Use same font type throughout the resume and covering letter.
• Before printing or e-mailing, check your CV and covering letter for any spelling or grammar or content mistakes.

Now you can prepare your Resume using the following template. Where ever required, descriptions are given with in brackets.

(At the top of your CV, Give Following Contact information.)

• NAME :
• ADDRESS :
• CONTACT TEL NUMBERS:
• EMAIL ADDRESS :

OBJECTIVES:

(Give a Briefing on your carrier aims/ interest and commitments using not more than two sentences)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

(Fresh Graduates doesn't need this. Provide your employment history in chronological order with your most recent employment first. Use bold type to highlight the name of the employer and position .You should give the following information in this category.)

• Company's name:
• Employment period (months; years):
• Job title:
• Role & responsibilities:
• Projects worked on :
• Key achievements:

SKILL SETS:

(List down the Key skill sets you are expertise here.)

EDUCATION HISTORY / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

(Give your educational qualifications in a clear format, highlighting (in bold letters) your highest qualification and career specific educational programs related to the job applied. You should provide following details for all your qualifications.)

• Qualification
• Dates of Study (Years only) :
• University name:
• College name:  
• Grades or %of cumulative marks:

(your education details should be in chronological order.For senior candidates having 10+ years' experiences, education qualifications become less important. So provide more details on your achievements in the recent years of your service and just brief listing is enough on your initial employments.)

GENERAL:

• Date of birth:
• Marital status
• Language known:

REFERENCES:

(This is optional one. Only list referees and their contact details if they have agreed to provide references for you.)

HOBBIES:

(This is also a optional content. List down your hobbies or interests if you have enough space. It should be simple and brief.)

Writing A Covering letter:

In the A covering letter or a email letter introduce you by stating your current status (If employed state job title,employers name or state fresh graduate.) and most importantly state which position you are applying for, quoting a reference number or advertisement if any . If you are currently employed, include current CTC details and notice period required to join if you have been selected. Your covering letter needs to be brief. Including your contact details on the covering letter is always good.