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WRITING AN EFFECTIVE RESUME
Create a stunning resume that showcases your
Skills
Creativity
Risk-taking ability and
Qualifications
FOR A SUCCESSFUL RESUME
Focuses on skills. Use action words to define the
responsibilities of your job-related experiences
Easy to read and understand
Visually powerful and free of gimmicks
One page, or at most 2 pages long
Formal Style
Spelling Check
Keep the design simple
No grammar errors
A professional looking
Margins at sides and bottom
Layout makes reading easy
Use of white space is effective
Must always be truthful
Produced on a computer
COVER LETTER CONTENTS
Research the company. Address the letter to a specific person
Name, title, company, address, city, state, and zip of person you’re writing to
Mention the person who referred you if appropriate
Your address, city, state, zip, telephone number and date
Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job
SOME ALTERNATIVES FOR TRADITIONAL
Employers will take no time in discarding your paper resume that typically lists your work history and educational qualifications in chronological order. You have got to think out-of-the-box if you want to make a great first impression.
Video Resumes
Online portfolio
Brochure Resumes
Audio Resume
Social Networking
Genre Breaking Resumes
Business Card QR Code Links
Video Resumes
It helps you to enhance your online presence and it also makes you a candidate who is willing to experiment and take risks. The best part about presenting a video resume to an employer is that they get to know you even before the actual interview. Your communication skills are judged and if you are a natural in front of the camera then your resume will leave a greater impact.
Online Portfolio
You do not need to be a writer or a photographer to have an online portfolio. Even if you have worked on important projects at office, you can create a portfolio of them. You can make use of websites such as Posterous, Tumblr, or Wordpress to set up your own online portfolio.
Brochure Resume
Any resume is a great marketing tool. Brochure resumes
allow you to input your details and credentials while
adhering to the format of a brochure listing. You can even
insert photos and stylize the format to suit your needs.
Creating a brochure resume requires time and effort.
Audio Resume
Through an audio resume, you can talk about hobbies,
interests, experiences, or contributions to companies, thus
supplementing your paper resume.
Social Networking
Interaction with potential employers and other people is a great way to talk about your skills and experiences. Many employers are looking for portfolios that demonstrate true talent rather than a mere listing of your qualifications in a resume.
Genre Breaking Resumes
Genre breaking resumes help you to stand out, far above the rest of the crowd. Retain your professionalism but be different.
Business Card QR Code Links
Adding a QR code to your resume provides an instant connection for managers and HR personnel. All they have to do is scan the code with their smart phone and they will be directed to your homepage.
WHAT DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN A RESUME?
Resumes, these days, are often screened by databases,
employers, and hiring personnel. There are a few basic
things that employers look for on a resume, non-traditional
and traditional.
Does this candidate have the potential to solve specific
problems?
Employers look for problem-solving ability in job candidates.
So when writing resume, you have to demonstrate, clearly
and concisely, problems and challenges that you have
overcome by using your skills.
Before you mention any skills on your resume, it is
important for you to have done your research on the
company’s needs and expectations from their employees.
Is this candidate worth the investment?
YES! You are an investment for the company. Every
company wants their employees to build shareholder value
and contribute to the growth of the company. In your
resume, it is important that you highlight all experiences in
the past, where you have succeeded in building shareholder
value.
COMMON MISTAKES
Few mistakes you HAVE to avoid on a non-traditional resume:
Never included an unedited video on a video resume
Never use distracting backgrounds for video or photographs
Let others review your video before you upload it
Focus on content rather than length
Never include incorrect, false, or irrelevant information
about yourself
Technology and the internet have made it possible for you to
present your resume in a number of different ways. So think
OUT-of-the-BOX’ for your resume and make a good first
impression.
FOR THE BEST IMPRESSION
On-Time
Dress
Physical Contact
Eye Contact
Smile
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