This document provides information about resumes and CVs. It defines resumes as concise summaries of one's skills and qualifications for a specific job, while CVs are more in-depth documents that describe one's entire academic history with no page limit. Resumes are typically one to two pages and focus on experience relevant to the target job, whereas CVs are used for higher-level positions and include additional details like publications. The document recommends that resumes be tailored for different positions, use professional formatting, and highlight skills and achievements most applicable to the job. It also lists best practices like avoiding irrelevant information, using action verbs, and including references.
2. Target Audience: B.Tech, MCA
Learning objectives:
After following this OER students are able to
prepare effective resume.
3. Resume is a formal document of your
education, experience, skills and
achievements.
4. Resume Curriculum vitae
Resume is a French word
means- summary
Resume is a concise picture
of your skills and
qualifications for a specific
job.
It is concise document
maximum up to two pages
Curriculum vitae ( CV) the
Latin phrase means “course
of life”)
CV talks about entire
academic history
It is in -depth document It
has no length limit.
5. Resume Curriculum vitae
Resume is job
oriented.
CV is used when applying
for higher level positions.
Such as seeking fellowship,
grants, research positions,
for honors and awards
6. Resume Curriculum vitae
It follows chronological /
combinational order.
It highlights qualifications
and skills relevant to job
It follows chronological
order.
.
It is more than just career
biography. It deals, Author
ship, editorship, guide ship,
fellowship, professional
associations etc
7. WHY Group discussion?
To assess your level of knowledge
Your confidence
Your communicative skills
your patience
your leadership skills
your attitude towards your fellow
participants
Resume is different from job to job.
Make sure the same resume is not applicable to all jobs.
Make sure that every job has its own requirements.
Have a separate resume for different types of jobs.
Eg: The resume of a typist is different from the resume of a bank
accountant.
The typist gives priority to typing skills and an accountant gives priority
to accounting skills
Create a resume with employer’s goal in mind
8. Give your resume professional out look
Make sure your resume is brief and well organized.
Use professional email address .
Email address based on your name is ideal
Avoid fancy emails in your resume.
Don’t use different font types and sizes
Make sure your resume is error free
Use clean and readable fonts in your resume
Keep your font size between 10-12
9. Dos and Don'ts in Resume
Don’t mention irrelevant skills.
Do not use personal pronouns such as I, we, you etc.
Avoid personal information such as - Religion/ age/race/ health/marital
status/ family status etc .
Be factual. Don’t give fake information in resume.
Don’t use jargons
Don’t use negative phrases.
10. Highlight your relevant experience
Mention your soft skills related to job you have applied for.
Use powerful action words such as --accomplished ,Qualified,
Achieved, delivered, coordinated ,chaired, executed , initiated , designed
etc.
Highlight your technical skills
Update you resume from time to time.
Prepare unique resume for different jobs
11. Make sure your personal details on the top of the resume
State the position for which you are applying
List your educational qualifications with details in reverse
chronological order. Start with highest educational achievement.
Mention your work experience in reverse chronological order. Include
you job title – company name – start and end date of employment.
State your extracurricular activities relevant to the position you are
applying for.
Mention hobbies that reflect your personality, self discipline, work ethic
and relevant to the job as well.
At the bottom of the resume mention a list of three reference that is
work related.
12. Conclusion
Resume creates a strong first impression in employer’s mind.
Your resume should outline your education , skills and achievements
appropriate to the job you are applying.
Your resume should state the employer that you are the right person for
the job
Your resume should open the door to an interview.
Your resume should present a best picture of you.
A well written resume creates a favorable impression on a prospective
employer.
13. Graded Activities
Knowledge Quiz
Attempt the knowledge – assimilation and reflection quiz.
Each question carries 1 point.
1.The heading of a resume includes ---
a. References b. experience c. Qualification d. personal details
2. The main purpose of resume ----
a. Win job b. win interview c. To discuss salary d. To impress the employer
3.The resume of a fresh candidate is generally -----
a. Half a page b. two pages c. five pages d. six pages
14. Assimilation quiz
1. Which of the following is appropriate email ID for “Ramu”
a. raj@ gmail.com b. Ramugood @ gmail.com c. ramu@ gmail.com
2. Which of the following personal pronoun can be used in resume:
a. I b. you c. they d. none of the above
3. In resume writing your hobbies should reflect your –
a. Likes b. Interest c. work ethic d. attitude
4. Which of the these can be mentioned as references:
a. Friends b. relatives c. neighbors d. work related
15. Reflection quiz
1. Which of the following skill is relevant to the software engineer
a. Teaching skill b. accounting skill c. technical skill d. management skill
2.Which of the following is not mentioned in resume
a. Jargons b. Literary words c. health issues d. all the above
3. Fake information in resume ---
a. Not ethical b. gives bad impression c. lead to nervousness d. all the above
4. When writing a resume it is recommended to describe your experience with:
a. action nouns b. Superlative degree c. action verbs d . None of the above
