Résumé writing

Dr. P. M. Chavan

Associate Professor,

P. G. Department of English,

M. J. College (Autonomous), Jalgaon

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Outline of presentation

1. WHAT IS Résumé?
2. WHAT IS CV?
3. WHAT IS A CV USED FOR?
4. COMPONENTS OF A CV
5. Résumé VS. CV
6. COMPONENTS OF A RESEUME
7. FEATURES OF A GOOD Résumé
8. IMPORTANCE OF Résumé
9. TYPES OF Résumé
10. BEST Résumé FORMAT
11. HOW TO CHOOSE THE FORMAT
12. TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT Résumé
13. HARD AND SOFT SKILLS
14. Résumé FOR FRESH GRADUATES
15. Résumé FORMATTING CHECKLIST

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What is Résumé?

• A Résumé is a document
• that tells prospective employers exactly what you want them to know about you and why you would be a good fit for their open position.
• It should advertise your skills in an easy-to-read, logical, and concise format.

Résumé

• A Résumé provides a summary of your
• education,
• work history,
• credentials, and
• other accomplishments and skills.
•  There are also optional sections, including
• a Résumé objective and
• a career summary statement.

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CV

• Your curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills, and experience.
• In addition to the basics, a CV includes
• research and teaching experience,
• publications,
• grants and fellowships,
• professional associations and licenses,
• awards, and
• other information relevant to the position you are applying for.

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C V

• CVs are used primarily when applying for 
• academic,
• education,
• scientific, 
• medical, or
• research positions or when applying for fellowships or grants,
• candidates for international jobs may be required to submit “CVs” for almost any type of job they apply for.

Components of a CV

• Header
• Education
• Professional experience
• Teaching experience
• Research
• Publications
• Grants & Fellowships
• Presentations
• Conferences
• Honors and awards
• Certifications & licensure
• Professional Associations
• Skills
• References

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Résumé vs. CV

• The primary differences between a Résumé and a curriculum vitae (CV) 
• are length,
• what is included, and
• what each is used for.
• While both are used in job applications, a Résumé and a CV are not always interchangeable.

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COMPONENTS OF A Résumé

• NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS
• CAREET OBJECTIVE / SUMMARY

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• International Experience
• Professional Affiliations & Memberships
• Publications & Presentations
• Languages
• Community Service
• Technology Skills
• Honors & Awards
• Leadership Activities
• Collegiate Involvement

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Features of a good Résumé

• Clarity
• Coherence
• Concise – minimum words
• Precise – accurate and exact
• Clean
• Sleek – elegant and steamlined
• Professional
• Tailored for the job for which you are applying

Importance of Résumé

• the most important document you'll submit in your job search(frontline fighter),
• your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential employer
• Hiring managers and recruiters look at resumes for an average of only six to seven seconds each, so it's important that you make every second count.
• A strong Résumé can help you stand out from the crowd, but a weak Résumé can remove you from the running.

Types of Resumes

• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination

Chronological Résumé

• shows career growth.
• work experience is listed in reverse chronological order (most recent job first).
• Job name
• Duration of employment
• employer & employer's location
• description of each job
• Then a section on education that lists each degree, certificate, etc.

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Functional Résumé

• good format - changing careers.
• No employment history in the field but have necessary skills - functional Résumé allows you to highlight them.
• categorizes your job skills by function, emphasizing your abilities.
• a section for each of the functions or abilities you want to highlight. Your related work experience goes beneath each section heading.
• a maximum of three of four functions

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Combination Résumé

• changing careers but have a solid, though seemingly unrelated, employment history.
• work history = only one place of employment, but you spent a significant amount of time there and your job duties were very diverse. It lets you stress the various skills you attained through that job.
• Follow the instructions for putting together a functional Résumé but keep your descriptions a shorter since you will have to leave room for the second part of this format: "Employment Experience" or "Work History." This part resembles a chronological Résumé.
• List employers and dates here, but do not offer further descriptions as you have already described your abilities in the functional part of this Résumé.

Tips for creating a great Résumé

1. Keep your Résumé short and direct.

2. Create an original Résumé template.

3. Highlight relevant skills and experiences.

4. Demonstrate results with numbers and metrics.

5. Craft a career snapshot. 

6. Optimize your text.

7. Think beyond your job duties.

8. Use the right language to stand out.- action verbs and numbers

9. List your social media profiles.

10. Check for errors.

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HARD Skills

• Accounting Tools (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• SEO & SEMHTML / CSS
• UX / UI Design
• Bookkeeping
• Java Development
• Business Intelligence
• Mac, Linux, and Unix Systems
• Perl / Python / Ruby
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Data Engineering and Data Warehousing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Database Management and Software
• Cloud Apps (JSON, Rest, etc.)
• Automotive Services
• Statistical Analysis and Data Mining
• Public Speaking�Foreign Languages
• Software Development
• Software QA and User Testing
• Data Presentation
• Web Architecture
• Technical Reporting

Soft Skills

• Organization
• Self-motivation
• Discipline
• Responsibility
• Logical reasoning
• Open-mindedness
• Persistence
• Decision making
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Empathy
• Stress management
• Patience
• Cultural intelligence
• DiplomacyTrust
• Focus
• Versatility
• Self-starter
• Critical observation

Résumé FOR FRESH GRADUATES

• Name And Contact Details
• Career Objective
• Educational Qualifications
• Additional Certifications
• Skills (Hard and Soft Skills)
• Accomplishments
• Professional Experience
• Internship
• Projects
• Relevant Hobbies
• Recognition / References

Questions

• Should I include the details like
• DoB
• Gender
• Religion & Caste
• Marital Status
• Nationality
• Salary Expectation
• Preferences and conditions

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Resume Sample of a Computer Science graduate

Thank you!