Your CV is not a job description, it is a sales catalogue for your services. The optimum kind of CV is one that offers best set of services to the “recruiters” and offer solutions to the employer’s needs. Thus, job seekers need to keep industry “requirements” upfront when writing their CV.[/b]
You’re Objective[/b]
Resumes mean a lot for entry level positions in the industry. Resumes of fresh graduates have fuzzy, general objectives or no objective at all. Mentioning a specific objective is by far the most important feature of an entry- level resume. Without goal clarity you are bound to drown in the sea of mediocrity. Your objective should talk about the following:
1. Position wanted
2. Functional area
3. Industry wanted
Examples
1: "Junior management position wanted in PROGRAMMING/ engineering field in IT industry.'
2: GET in position in the manufacturing field.
3: Entry level programmer in a software development company.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS[/b]
Fresher resume doesn't suffer from space constraint . However it is a good idea to include only those educational and professional are qualifications which are relevant. Put your qualifications in a reverse chronological order. i.e. the recent ones first followed by earlier ones. Entry level resume should also mention the names of their school and college, years in which they passed their board examinations. However, include your marks only you have shown a good academic performance.
WORK EXPERIENCE[/b]
An entry- level resume cannot compete with resumes of experienced workers in the area of work experience. But don't forget to list internships, voluntary work and summer training that you have undertaken. How you present these is very important. Make sure you clearly define your duty and responsibilities during this training.
DESIGN[/b]
Follow a simple design, which gives maximum information in the minimum number of pages.
WORD USAGE[/b]
Simple language, lucid expression with good grammar is the thumb rule. Watch your tenses carefully. Use short and simple sentences. And never-ever make the mistake of using long words just to impress the recruiter. Flowery words are for speeches, keep them away from your resume.
Honesty. People often think a resume is a great place to ‘enhance’ information. While descriptive terminology is a tool of the resume writer, the document must remain an accurate description of your background and accomplishments.
Resumes play an very important role in showing the employer the standards of the person appearing the interview, skills, qualifications, achievements etc., and acts as a middle agent in getting hired by a company or at least increase the chances of getting an interview opportunity.