HOW TO WRITE A GOOD RESUME

- A comprehensive guide to making an appealing Resume

Writing a good resume can sometimes be as tricky as finding a perfect job profile.

In today's cut-throat competition when everyone is doing their best, how can you stand out in the crowd?

The answer is by presently yourself perfectly through your RESUME.

Before getting into how to write a good resume, let's first understand what a resume is anyway.

A resume is a document curated by a person, usually a job aspirant with his or her educational background, work experience, relevant skills, and accomplishments. If you are someone who is seeking a perfect job then your resume can make or break the deal. Resumes are basically your first impression in front of the recruiters or employers, thus it must express you in the finest way.

Now, let's have a look at some of the Do's and Don'ts to be kept in mind while flawlessly summing up your professional life in just a limited set of words that can appeal to the employer just the way you want!

Do's:

●    Cumulate the raw material for your resume in accordance with the Job Profile you are applying for.

●    Try to get some insights on what your employer prefers to see on a resume in his hands. This can greatly shape your direction of thoughts and preparations.

●    Choose an elegant template with a professional appeal, proper spacing, apt font size, and clear formatting (like using bullet points, etc.)

●    Apportion your content into various subheadings to organize your content systematically. Mention the subheadings as per the priority.

●    Add your name, contact details, and the profile you are applying for, at the top of your resume only.

●    Keep a professional tone and focus predominantly on your aims, objectives, and achievements rather than beating around the bush!

●    Double-check your points through proofreading to avoid unnecessary grammar or spelling disasters.

●    Try to sum up your resume within 1 to 1.5 pages at maximum, making it comfortable for the employer to glance through it.

●    An enticing Cover Letter is a major add-on that can exponentially increase your chances of getting a call for an interview or the final confirmation of the job!

Don'ts:

●  Don't get too personal- When writing a good resume avoid sharing certain personal or confidential information like your marital status, your previous Salary, or your religion.

●    Don't include random or weird hobbies- The hiring managers are not interested in your random hobbies. Resumes are supposed to be professional and to the point.

●    Don't include anything you are not aware of or is fake- While hiring employees the recruiters look for honest and loyal candidates. Being dishonest can lower your chances of selection.

●   Don't experiment with formats or fonts- while writing a resume make sure you don't use bright colours and cursive fonts. Also, use a simple and decent format as it's a professional document.

●   Don't include every single position of responsibility you ever held- Make sure you only include relevant skills and positions of responsibility. Don't include your achievements in school until and unless it's something huge.

Conclusion-

Writing a good resume is no rocket science. Just be calm and composed and do good research before writing your resume. Do follow these tips and tricks shared to formulate the perfect resume for a solid career foundation that can aid you to achieve greater heights in the future.

Always remember the secret mantra: 'Keep it Simple, yet Classy!'