HOW TO MAKE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME

TIPS FOR A GOOD RESUME:

1. Use good quality white or off-white paper.
2. Use good spacing, bullets and wide margins to invite reader’s attention.
3. Organize headings so that the most important points are first.
4. Keep it short. Most people lose interest after two pages.
5. Make sure it is neat, free of typing errors, and on plain white paper.
6. Never give a reason for leaving your previous job, your salary expectations, your current job challenges etc., and discuss such points at the time of interview if required.
7. Avoid using any unusual fonts that might be difficult to read or that might not display correctly on someone else’s screen: Arial, Times New Roman or Calibri are the safest options.
8. Address any obvious gaps in your work history by writing a brief explanation where appropriate (perhaps you were travelling overseas, had a child or went back to university).
9. Including a list of your hobbies is optional. But if you are doing so, avoid including ‘listening to music’ or ‘watching TV’ since they are too common.
10. Proofread your resume again and again before the final submission.

HENCE, IT IS A BIT DIFFICULT TO CREATE A PERFECT RESUME IN THE VERY FIRST attempt. IT WILL REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS FROM TIME-TO-TIME. A GOOD RESUME IS THE KEY TO UNLOCK CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!