RESUME GUIDE

Resume must be precise, and should not bear any unwanted information like family details, languages known etc. What should be in your resume is, your qualification, area of interest, industrial exposure,professional experience, projects done, ceritifications (if any), extra-curricular activities, your hobbies and any other thing that you can impress with.
Guidelines for preparing a Resume
1. What is a well written Resume?
Comprehensive and conveys all the important details at a glance. Grabs the interest of the employer. Enables the prospective employer to form a good first impression? Sets the tone of discussion during the interview. Is SIMPLE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE in information.
2. How do I start my Resume?
It is desirable if you start your resume with a statement of career objective. It should be relevant to the organisation and the job you are applying for. It should state clearly the type of work you desire to do and the specific strengths that make you qualify for the job and add value to the organisation.
3. My Resume is very lengthy, Please Help.
Nobody wants to read long resumes, especially an employer who has very little time to spare. Try to be concise and to the point. Therefore, it is preferable to use phrases instead of full sentences wherever possible. You may present only relevant information in your resume. It is desirable to use correct words that accurately communicate what you intend to say.
4. Can you suggest techniques to make the Resume style effective?
Quantify your results and experience - Avoid using generic terms to describe your work experience. Quantify your experience and results,using concrete figures. This would draw the employer's attention on what you have actually achieved.
Ensure good presentation - The style of presentation can help make your resume look good or bad. Never neglect the overall appearance of the resume. Focus on the basics like legibility, accuracy and completeness of information provided. The resume must reflect a professional touch.
The resume must convey a positive, can-do attitude. - Having the right attitude is sometimes as important as knowledge or skills.
5. What are the common mistakes a candidate should look for during proof reading?
Big words or words that are too technical or bombastic. Errors (check for spelling, punctuation and typographical errors). Avoid mentioning family particulars in your resume, as they are irrelevant to your employer. Avoid mentioning your salary expectations as you might over reach or undersell yourself out of a job. It is advisable if you proofread your resume more than once.