What is a Resume

our resume is one of the most important documents that you will ever have to create in your life. And yet, many people spend no more than an hour creating their résumé! Perhaps their resumes are accurate then? Maybe their entire work history can be hastily written in an hour - all [...]

A FEW GUIDELINES FOR A BETTER PRESENTATION

The resume is visually enticing, a work of art. Simple clean structure. Very easy to read. Symmetrical. Balanced. Uncrowded. As much white space between sections of writing as possible; sections of writing that are no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. There is uniformity and consistency in the [...]

Resume Writing Tips

Keep it brief and concise Do not turn your resume into a tedious list of key responsibility areas. Many people even use their company jargon in writing a resume. Instead tell the prospective employer how you made a difference to your job. Provide specific examples of how the company you work [...]

Top Ten Technical Resume Writing Tips

List your technical knowledge first, in an organized way. Your technical strengths must stand out clearly at the beginning of your resume. Ultimately, your resume is going to be read by a thoughtful human being, but before it gets to that point it often has to be categorized by an [...]

44 Resume Tips

If you are a new entrant in the job market, you need to perfect your resume before applying for your 1st job. Building a powerful resume is asking to build a personal brand. A good Cv is like a positioning tool to right-position and promote your personal brand. It's the [...]

Sample Resumes

One Page Sample Resume This resume was designed for Google Placement in BITS Pilani Another One Page Sample Resume This resume was designed for Google Placement in BITS Pilani Descriptive Sample Resume This is a Descriptive resume designed for Google Placement in BITS Pilani Sample Resume with Cover Letter [...]

Action Verbs — By Skills Categories

Remember to use these verbs to describe your skills and accomplishments when writing your resume and cover letters -- to increase the strength of your writing and make potential employers take notice! You can also view these action verbs alphabetically. Communication/People Skills Addressed Advertised Arbitrated Arranged Articulated Authored [...]

8 Proofreading Tips And Techniques

Whether you are writing a magazine article, a college essay or an email to a client, getting your text free of mistakes is essential. The spell checker helps, but it is far from foolproof. That is where proofreading comes in. Below you will find 8 tips and techniques to make your [...]

Importance of References in your resume

Is it necessary to include References in your Resume?? The answer is "no" however it is definitely recommended that every one have a prepared reference letter to give potential employers after they have met with them. The reason why you don't want to include your references with every resume sent is [...]

Powerful Resume Keywords

Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your Resume's Effectiveness by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D. Note: This article is a preview of a chapter from the book, Words to Get Hired By: The Jobseeker's Quintessential Lexicon of Powerful Words and Phrases for Resumes and Cover Letters, the first e-book published [...]