Resume

1. Resume

2. Definition • Resume also known as Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae • It is a necessary annexure to job application • It contains • personal details • Objectives • Achievements • It should be informative and persuasive • It should be simple format • Details must be arranged in an order

3. The resume information • Personal data- name, Date of birth • Contact information- Contact Address, telephone number, e-mail address, fax number • Statement of professional objectives • State clearly and shortly your career objectives. [Remember the following would be considered at the time of interview] • Your self analysis ( matching your objectives) • The job you are applying for

4. Work experience • Start with your current job • Give the name of the organistaion, the position held, nature of the job • Job responsibilities • And the tenure • Mention the pay package

5. Academic and professional experience • List your academic and professional experiences seperately • Begin with the highest qualifications • Include details of the course, examination passed, year of passing, name of institution, Name of university/board,Marks/grade

6. Extra-curricular activities • It is important for understanding you as an integrated/ harmonious person • Project you as person with wide range of interest and an enriching exposure • Mention all the activities in which you participated, details of positions held and of your achievements • Refer to community services initiatives

7. References • Desirable to include two or three references • Take prior consent of the references • Give contact addresses • Don’t give names of your relatives