Resume Writing - Arjun R. Kale

Resume Writing

A Presentation by:

Arjun R. Kale

Training & Placement Officer

IICMR Nigdi Pune

OBJECTIVE

To provide the skills and tools for creating and

preparing your own resume

AGENDA

What is a resume?

What types of resumes are there?

What should you include on a resume?

What are your skills and attributes?

Who are your references?

How long do you think an

employer looks at each

resume?

The average employer looks at a resume

between 10-15 seconds. This is the time

they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.

DOES YOUR RESUME PASS THE TEST?

WHAT IS A RESUME?

Advertisement selling a product….YOU!

Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes.

First meeting between you and the employer

Overall it’s your FIRST STEP

towards employment.

TYPES OF RESUMES THE KEY

IS BALANCE

Chronological

Presents your education followed by our work experience

Ideal for people with extensive experience and no gaps in work history

Shows a steady job progression

Works well for those obtaining a similar position doing similar work

Includes dates

Functional

Highlights relevant skills and accomplishments

Used when you have

a variety of work experience

Includes skills and no dates

Combo/Hybrid

A balance between the functional and chronological resume styles

It highlights your skills, followed by a list of relevant experience and education

Works well for those with little formal experience

The most commonly used resume

SECTIONS OF A RESUME

1. Header

2. Objective / Personal Profile

3. Summary of Qualifications

4. Skills and Attributes

5. Employment and Volunteer Experience

6. Education and/or Certification

7. References

HEADER OF A RESUME

Name

Address

Telephone/Cell phone Number

E-mail address

www.gmail.com www.hotmail.com www.yahoo.ca

OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL

PROFILE

Introduces you to the employer

Provides focus by telling the employer what

you want

States clearly to employer what you have to

offer

OBJECTIVE:

Customer Service position with Crazy Bean coffee

Company.

PROFILE:

A personable individual with strong communication

skills, who is committed to complete customer service

and satisfaction. Recognized as friendly, motivated and

always welcomes a challenge. Capable, trustworthy, and

dependable.

Resume

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you the best person for the job?

List the top four or five skills & qualifications

here.

Include skills mentioned in the job posting if

applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional customer service provider

Proficient in handling cash, taking payments and making

change

Passion for fashion and clothing

Resume

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Hard Skills: can be taught or certified in.

E.g. Typing, handling cash, first aid, SuperHost

Soft Skills: personal attributes

E.g. Punctual, energetic, flexible, team-player

Include an accomplishment statement to

support your attributes

ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

Written proof of what you have accomplished

(use numbers if applicable)

A success story from your past work

experience

Shows how you are unique or what value you

can bring

HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

Uses numbers, percentages and facts

E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates

and increased store sales by 25% for the

month of December

SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

Uses words and descriptions

E.g. Implemented new employee training

program that dramatically increased

productivity and morale.

ACOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS:

Best

“Increased reported customer satisfaction rate by 20% by providing effective training for more than 15 new employees in a six month period.”

Better

“Trained more than 15 new employees over a six month period resulting in increased customer satisfaction.”

Good

“Trained new employees resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

OK“Trained new

employees.”

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Job title

Name of the company

Dates of employment (years only)

Location of the company (optional)

VOLUNTEER

EXPERIENCE

Non-paid work experiences

E.g. NCC/ MCC/ Scouts/Guides etc.

Any Questions???

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

Contact Details:

Arjun R. Kale

(+91) 9881784347

Email: [email protected]

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