prepare a resume that can fetch an interview
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PREPARE A RESUME THAT CAN FETCH AN INTERVIEW
by :
DR. T.K. JAIN
CAREER ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT
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How to start???
1. Study the job description Look at the requirements and desired attributes for the position and highlight everything you know and have done that matches them.
Note: You have at most 30 seconds to impress. Put your strengths and achievements that make you the best candidate for this job right at the top.
2. Tailor your resume begin your resume with a specific, highly condensed summary of your professional background, skills, and attributes. A summary also helps to give your resume focus.
3.Prepare to pass first cut Your resume should show a clear link between your skills and experience, education and the jobs requirements.
Parts of Resume
Four Main Sections
Summary of Qualifications
Focused, clear, to the point
Relevant Skills
Only list skills that apply to the job description
Professional Experience
List recent experience (focus on past 5 years)
Education & Training
Relevant only (dont list dates)
Goals and how to get...
Goal get a face-to-face interview
Impromptu phone interview may come first (be prepared)
Interview decision is made based on resume quality
Matching summary of qualifications
Years of experience
Overall impression
Important points
Manager may not read entire resume
Resume must be concise and to the point
And still draw the reader in
DOs for Resume
Include a compelling summary of qualifications
Highlight specific solutions and successes
Focus on YOUR role on each project (not just your title)
Summarize your technical skills
Include soft skills with examples
Focus on past 5 years
continued...
Identify GREAT references
Include written endorsements
As chairman of the state IT Association for 5 years, he made the single greatest commitment to advance and promote industry development in New Mexico. NMITSA President
Include RELEVANT awards and citations
Include RELEVANT industry involvement & memberships
PROOF READ
DONTs for Resume
Assume your references will be glowing without testing
Degrade previous employers
Just list technologies and acronyms
List education dates
Use colored paper or unusual fonts to stand out in the stack
Lie
Suggestions regarding resume...
Your resume should be one of the best documents you have ever created
Update your resume every time you accomplish something
Tailor your resume for the job description
RESUME TIPS
Create your resume online
Be honest not even a little white lie
Not your life history make it simple and relevant
Descriptive (not actual) job titles
List your most recent items first
List only the most notable items
Use buzzwords (key words, acronyms)
Degree first, college/university second
GPA listed only if over 3.0
List graduation date
Do your homework study the company
Tailor resume to individual companies
RESUME TIPS
One page only with high quality paper
Use soft, light color paper and print it out
Limit to 2 fonts or two sizes
Times New Roman or other 10- or 12-point font
Computer generated with spell check
Best unfolded for personally delivered ones
Leave working contact information
No need for family information
No need for extra personal information
Have others double check for you
Follow up by phone or notes (especially small companies)
Role play review it as if you were the boss
Remember garbage in, garbage out!
INTERVIEW TIPS
Do homework first, rehearse and role play gain control
Take paper and pen with you and take notes
Take resume and other related documents/portfolio if any
Proper dressing neat and professional (turn off cell phone)
Act like a professional first 10 second impression is critical
Watch out for sweat and ensure you smell fresh
Light makeup for females
Go to restroom beforehand and take a final look
Arrive a little ahead of time and be patient while waiting
Be open, honest, direct, polite and sincere
Be confident, not arrogant you are interviewing the company, too!
Listen attentively and articulate with sharp response
Clarify and confirm if not clear, do not assume anything
Two way communication feel free to raise proper questions
Focus on how your past fits companys current and future needs
Watch body language (both sides) be aware of little things
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