How to make a successful Resume?

If you have a CV which can impress employers in a few seconds then YOU GOT YOUR JOB. Employers are getting thousands of CV everyday and the only way of getting selection is the first impression. Nowadays every employers use CV screening software, so you need  to bypass these software to get noticed by employers. There are people who writes professional Resumes for 300 – 500 $ buy you can save this money if you put a little effort & its really easy. No one can write your CV better than yourself, trust me

Your CV must be in order

Your CV must be short likely 1 or 2 pages so it must have only the relevant & important points. There are some things which the employers look for in your CV. The mantra is “First thing first” I’ve written it in an order.

A brief description

A brief description about yourself or a summary of your resume. This is the first thing employers will read and therefore it is very important because as they always say “First impression is the best impression”. Only make relevant points & don’t exaggerate. Its better not to use boring & repeated words like hard working, punctual, dedicated, honest etc. Try something different.

Work Experience

Work experience is one of the most important thing an employer will look into. If you have previous work experience then state them nice & neat with the latest one first. First the company name followed by your designation & time duration then a small description about your post, Nature or role of your duty, you can write it as bullet & numbered format which will be easy to read than paragraph. Specifically mention the responsibilities & duties which is very important. Write it like an achievement rather than responsibility. If you don’t have work experience you can mention the projects done in college.

Academic Qualifications

After work experience this is the most important point in your CV & make it short. No need for a tabular column just mention the degree i.e Bachelors or Masters then discipline/subject then CG PA or   percentage followed by the University, place &

year. Other diplomas, certificates etc.

Areas of expertise

State the areas in which you have experience & expertise or areas which you are interested to work relevant to your profession.

Professional Skills

Such as known software, Professional techniques, Operating machines, communication skills, Problem solving skills, Past experience to justify your skills.

Personal Details

No need to give your address because employers won’t send you a letter by post in this era. They usually prefer  E-mails or they will contact you by phone. So avoid lengthy address line & links to your social media profile such as Facebook, Skype, Twitter etc but you can give a link to your LinkedIn profile in soft copy. References can be given to employers on request.

Covering Letter

Cover letter is more polite way of asking for a job. You can write a brief summary about yourself & your experience. Ask if there is any vacancy in their company or ask them to keep your CV for any future opportunities. Most of the job seekers wont be bothered to keep a cover letter, So its your chance to stand out from the crowd.

This is the best format for a CV & you can add extras like any outstanding achievements, merits etc.

A sample CV