WHAT IS CV OR RESUME

THE RESUME OR PERSONAL DATA SHEET IS AN INVETORY OF APPLICANTS PERSONAL DETAILS, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALISED TRAINING, REFERENCE AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION. A CV OR Resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of getting invited to a job interview

Curriculum Vitae

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2. What

should the resume content be

about?
It's not just about past jobs! It's about YOU, and how you performed and what you accomplished in those past jobs-- A good resume especially those accomplishments that are most relevant to the work you want to do next. It predicts how you might perform in that desired future job.

CV or Resume

. What's the fastest way to improve a resume? -Remove everything that starts with
"responsibilities included" and replace it with onthe-job accomplishments. What's the best way to impress an employer?
Fill your resume with "PAR" statements. PAR stands for Problem-Action-Results; in other words, first you state the problem that existed in your workplace, then you describe what you did about it, and finally you point out the beneficial results.

Important Resume tips

* The 7 Seconds Rule. The average amount of time a reviewer spends on your resume is 7 seconds and thats it! Its partly because we have so many resumes to look at, and its partly because were lazy. Make sure the top half of your resume is self explanatory and everything is clear.

Customize Your Resume As Much As Possible.

. Dont use a generic resume for all your applications. Its important to highlight specific skills, attributes, and experiences you have that would be an asset to your new employer.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Introduction: Graduating from Business School Entering the Job Market Your Education has equipped you with a set of Resources-Qualification, Skills- that you have to sell to prospective Employers Remember, you will be competing with thousands of other applicants- all competing for the same jobs that you are looking forward to To have an edge over your competitors,you have to have a clear idea of what kind of employment would suit you best; but also Ability to sell yourself

RESUME
To The Prospective Employers

Lack of Sense of direction and poor communication skills could cost you a job.

Look at the following Example:

Rajesh, A Management Graduate with General Management as his Area of Specialisation was recently Interviewed by a Consumer Goods Company that was looking for sales executives who were willing to travel. Rajesh interview

Writing Curriculum vitae

for this job went as Follows:- Case study 1

Employer: From your resume I find you have specialised in General Management. What prompted to think of a career in Sales? Rajesh: I like meeting people. And of course fundamentals of marketing was part of my syllabus. Employer:But if you were interested in Sales, you could have specialised in marketing

Rajesh:Oh, I really didnt think it would make much difference. After all, one really learns

FACING INTERVIEW

Selling techniques only during job. Isnt it? Employer:Do you know about this Company Rajesh: Frankly I dont. I only know you make large number of household products Employer: Why would you like to work for us? Rajesh:The main reason is good salary which is the best in the industry.
When time was over,Employer thanked Rajesh and promised to get in touch with him in two weeks.On tenth day, Rajesh received a Rejection letter.When Rajesh talked to his friends who were offered jobs by same company,he realised they had marketing as their Area of specialisation.

FORMULATING CAREER PLANS

An effective job search begins with careful career planning, a process that includes self analysis, career analysis and job analysis SELF ANALYSIS-Remember, the resume is mainly a sales letter, selling a particular commodity- you
In order to sell yourself effectively, you need to identify your strengths, your interests&achievements

SELF ANALYSIS

Answering Case Study 1 is a good way to begin your self analysis This will get you a fairly good idea of WHERE YOU STAND at the moment and where YOU WANT TO GO FROM THERE. It will also help you to provide ready answers to questions asked during a Job Interview

Case study 1-Self Analysis questions

The Kind of person I am

Do I have a high level of aspiration Do I communicate well Am I dependable Am I energetic Am I free of personal habits that would interfere with my work Am I a leader Am I people oriented ( or would work alone) Am I self confident.Do I spend time Wisely

MY APTITUDES

Do I have a high verbal aptitude(written or oral) Do I have a high aptitude for learning foreign language Do I have a mechanical aptitude Do I have a high aptitude for problem solving

MY ACHIEVEMENTS

What is my overall grade point average What is the grade point average in my subject In which courses have I excelled
Which courses have been most difficult Have I done well in problem solving courses What have been my achievements in extra curricular activities, in jobs I have held, or in volunteer work

MY INTERESTS

What are my favourite academic interests( the courses I liked best) Which professional journals are most appealing What type of books or magazines I read for
pleasure To which campus and off campus organisations do I belong How do I prefer to spend leisure time

My education & experience

What is my area of specialisation in college and when I expect to graduate What special training have I received internships, workshops and seminars What special skills do I possess-foreign language,computer competency What jobs have I held

CAREER ANALYSIS
Again, asking questions and self answering them is highly effective in career analysis.The
Case Study on next page with set of questions helps us to channelise our job search and to decide whether chosen career is the right one for you or whether you should consider OTHER OPTIONS Once you are sure you have selected the right field for your career, you have to start looking at a specific job in that field.

CAREER ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Career planned in Accounts,Finance,sales Is the occupation considered a pressure occupation Are there significant health hazards Is relocation or frequent travel expected Is the field crowded, or is it short of employees

PREPARATION

What are the academic requirements What are professional requirements(certificates) What experiences are essential REWARDS
What is standard salary of entry level employee; Fringe benefits What are intangible Rewards

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Is the field expected to expand or contract Will the field be strongly in fluencded by changes in Technology Is the competition in the field Increasing Will changes in Government regulations have a significant impact on the field.

Job Analysis

Most college Graduates look for entry level positions. Before deciding to take up a particular job, it would be helpful to answer the following questions What are specific duties & responsibilities?
Do specified duties and responsibilities seem compatible with my personal aptitudes,interests?
Others include dependability,leadership, desire to work alone or with others

Job analysis

Does my qualification satisfy requirements for the position( degree passed, internships, special training programmes,) Is my experience directly related tio jobs specified duties and responsibilities. You are unlikely to find the job & organisation that will fulfill all your needs and meet all your requirements

Planning your resume

The next important step is planning your resume. Remember, your resume will be scrutinised by employer alongwith another 500 or 600 applicants who might have applied for this position. You must selectively choose what you want to say and how to say it,without missing important facts

Planning your resume

Before actually structuring your resume,it would be a good idea to Take invenventory of all information you actually want to include. Before including any information, ask yourself the question: Does the Information
enhance my chance of getting an Interview?If the answer is yes;Go ahead and include it.

Structuring the resume

While preparing resume, always keep prospective interviewer in mind. A resume which highlights your compatibility of your qualification and prospective employers job requirement is bound to get a favourable response Resume can be organised in chronological or functional order

Chronological Resume

Provide relevant information about your educational qualfications & employment history if any, sequentially in reverse order Contact Details: If you want to have any chance of being asked to come to an Interview, make it obvious how recruitment Manager can get hold of you.Write full postal adress,telephone numbers, email address and mobile number.

Chronological resume- example

Subhash Gupta New Delhi 110001 Objective: Accounts Manager-Focus on International Finance Experience: March 1990 Accountant/Financial Analyst To date Prepared Accounting reports, Audited all financial transactions Represented Company in negotiating JV agreements with major collaborators in US

Oct.1984 to Staff Accountant March 1990 Gulf Fertilizers Limited Handled Budgeting,billing,credit processing functions at corporate office. Audited travel and entertainment expenditures. Assisted in launching an online computer System(IBM) Education IFCAI Business School 1990-93 MBA with emphasis on International Trade Extra curricular Secretary, Lucknow Management Association Activities References Available on requst

The Functional resume

The Functional Resume is organised around a series of skills & accomplishments. Employment history and experience follows after mentioning these details
The focus is on individual areas of confidence and it is useful for people who are just entering the job Market.Your personal skiolls appear in major
headings.These headings highlight what applicant can actually do for the employer & are arranged in order of their importance

Functional Resume

Rakesh Arora 101, Malviya Nagar Mob.9810101809 New Delhi Writing/Editing Wrote arts & entertainment articles for college newspapers Edited Delhi University guidebook-mailed to all freshers Wrote editorial on Student attitudes for Teenagers Today PUBLIC SPEAKING PARTICIPATED IN ALL MAJOR Inter college debates MANAGING: Developed Budget,schedule & layouts for college

Functional resume

Handbook; assigned work to copywriters. The University of Delhi, Sept.2007-June 2011 ( Masters in Journalism) Experience: June 2010 to April 2011: Editor,Delhi University Guidebook Personal Data Willing to relocate; have traveled extensively Reference & Supporting documents: Available from Placement Office,Delhi University

Content of the Resume

Typically, a resume has the following Sections: Heading, Career goals or objectives; Education; work Experience; Summary of job skills/key qualifications Activities, Honours & other achievements HEADING : Usually includes applicants name, address, telephone number and email address

Career Goal or Objectives

This section tells the prospective employer about your aspirations. Helps him to see if job you are seeking matches the one he has to offer. Threfore job objective must be clear and specific. EDUCATION-Generally appears in reverse

Education

Chronological order College/University/technical schools attended including location and inclusive dates of attendace Major area of study Degree(s) awarded to be awarded Actual/anticipated graduation date;Marks/grades Details of other courses you have done that are relevant to the position you are applying

Summary of job skills/key qualifications

This section outlines important job skills you have picked up and qualifications that make you suitable for the post you are applying
Example:Among my job skills that would be helpful in this position are : Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to motive others; ability to work with others and fluency in German. The key qualifications I have for this job are a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a post graduate diploma in Marketing Management and two years experience as Management trainee with ITC