How to write effective Resume and Cover Letter ?

                                   Resume                                   

  •  As we know that 'your resume is the virtual you' . 
  • It is the First and Last impression.

⟴  Structure of a resume -

         1. Contact Details    
                It contains Name, E-mail ID, Mobile no.
                It may contain permanent address or photo only if required.
      
        2. Objective / Summary
                It is career objective.
                It should be in simple language and keep it brief.
                It should not be over commited.
                Mainly it is depend on the job you are applying for.

        3. Education
               It includes education qualification.
               It will be in table form.
               It contains Qualification,University Name,Passing Year, Percentage
                   or Grade.
               Your academic qualification should in chronological order.

       4.Skills
              It includes
               * Technical skill
               * Additional qualification / Certifications.
                Do not include skills that you have not yet acquered .
                Make sure you include skills for which you are qualified and certified.

       5. Achievement
              If any.

       6. Project Details
              You can mention the Project that you have completed(if any).
       
      7. Personal Details Section
               It includes
               D O B
               Permanent Address
               Language known
               Hobbies (if any).
        
      8. Declaration
               Not mandatory.
  • These are the some structure of  a  Resume.

⟴ Types of resume -

  • There are three type of resume    
      1. Chronological resume
  •  Most common format used.Start with your most recent employment/education.
  • For people who hve had a few breaks in thier career and have continued in
          the same sector.
     2. Functional resume
  • Useful for people with fewer years of experience who want to make a career change.
  • Does not focus on job titles and previous employment details.
  • Can be used by people who had breaks in their career.
     3. Combination resume
  • Combination  of the chronological and the functional resume.
  • List dates of previous employment.
  • Lists knowledge and specific skills.


  

   ⟴ Points to remember during resume writing -


  • It's all about including the right things.
  • Customize your resume to the sector you are applying to 
  • First page should catch the attention of the interviewer
  • Use bullets instead of paragraphs
  • Maintain standard space between sections
  • Use keywords that can be read by all machines
  • Use formal , readable  fonts
  • Use font size 12-14
  • Be cautious while mentioning your hobby.
  • Don't exceed 2 pages
  • Don't exceed 3 to 5 bullets per section
  • Don't make spelling and grammar mistakes
  • Don't use jargon/slang/acronyms
  • Don't paste disclaimer until advised by company
  • Don't copy the objective summary from the internet.
  • Don't lie about your achievements

                 >  These are the pionts to  design resume.  <



Click here to view sample resume..

                 COVER    LETTER                        


  ⇨  Cover letter is a must .It could be in the form of an email or a
          copy attached to the resume.
         It tell the employer about the position you are interested in and
          helps to make an initial assessment of whether you fit the job
            profile.

⟴ Importance of cover letter -


  • A cover letter is read before your resume is read.
  • The cover letter tells the employer the job role that you are intersted in 
  • Each cover letter should be tailor made to the job you are seeking
  • It tells the employer how qualified you are for the role
  • A cover letter expresses the points that your resume might not cover
  • Many  employers believe thet an impressive cover letter can be a better
             indicator than  a well structured resume.



⟴ Structure / Format of  a Cover Letter -

***************************************    

      Date
      Your Name
      Your Address
      Your phone Number
      Your Email ID
      
      Company Official's Name 
      Company Name 
      Company Address
      Pin Code

   
    Dear Sir/Ma'am ,

    Opening Paragraph

  • The first paragraph consists of a self -introduction ,why the
            company should hire you?
      This should have a brief of your experience, expertise and education .
  

    Middle Paragraph(s) (one or two)

  • The next paragraph drives home the point that you will be an asset to
           the organization due to your present employment. how exactly?
            A summary of your experinces and a highlight of your skill that is
            of relevance to the job profile is mentioned. Also a trainig you have recieved
            can be mentioned if it is suits the job description.
  • This can be broken into two paragraphs if required.

   Complimentry close

      
             Yours Sincerely
              
             your hand written singnature 
             
             Your Full name (typed)

****************************************************************



⟴ Point to remember during writting cover letter-     

  • Identity your skills relevant to the job profile.
  • Keep it short.
  • Ckeck the formatting of the letter.
  • Always include the job title.
  • Highlight your major skills.
  • Make sure the content is original and should ooze your enthusiasm for the job.
  • Proof read and spell check all the lines you have typed out.         
   

               >  These are points to write Cover Letter  <                    



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