RESUME: 1.4

RESUME: 1.4

[TOP 3 TIPS FROM THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS]

"Creating a customised CV for every job position that you wish to apply to is a necessity. Remember, there is no standard resume for all job roles! Simply copy pasting the contents of the same CV in every job application can be disastrous. Making a resume requires one to put in time and rest assured it is worth the effort. Also take feedback from friends and family on the contents that you plan to put in. Such feedback will not only give you invaluable perspective, but also help weed out the extraneous matter. Often the small things in a CV make a big difference. Providing juvenile email ids, including unnecessarily flamboyant statements, putting in irrelevant facts and mentioning your weaknesses in the resume are a strict no-no. You are what your CV represents. Think it through!"

~ Damayanti Bhattacharya, CEO, IIT-Bombay Alumni Association

"A person's achievements and accomplishments form a critical part of his/her resume. Try to communicate the extent of your knowledge and experience clearly in a specific and relevant manner. Portray your willingness to join the organisation. Most importantly, everything that you intend to put on your CV must be justifiable. Do not even attempt to misrepresent your qualifications, experience or even hobbies. You'll be caught. Always review the CV for spelling, grammar and formatting errors. The presentation of information in the CV is also critical. Keep the header simple and clean, with as little information as necessary. A personal email address, a home address and a mobile number is all the contact information you need to put in."

~ Ritesh Goel, Founder, HR Reflections

"Be clear about your professional goals and objectives before you attempt to write your CV. Formulate these objectives in a simple, yet well-worded manner. Having appropriate professional and personal references is another important aspect to bear in mind before writing a CV. Usually, giving a brief synopsis of the roles and responsibilities discharged in previous jobs will help the recruiter understand your skills set and abilities. For a fresher, focusing on projects that one has completed as part of the academic curriculum or otherwise is necessary. Additionally, the emphasis must be on the quality of work done, rather than just the number of projects handled. Be sure to keep the format consistent in the body of the CV. It is a bad idea to have varied font sizes, styles and colours. Remember, there is no hard and fast rule to CV formatting. Just try to keep it clean, yet visually appealing! Usually, laying out the resume in a way that your unique strengths are highlighted is the best approach.”

~ Subhashini Naikar, PDLC