Resume Tips

1. Resume Tips Presented by K .G. VINOD Training & Placement Officer Gharda Institute of Technology Gharda Institute of Technology

2. Resume A brief account of a person’s education, qualifications , and previous occupations, typically send with a job application. Gharda Institute of Technology

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) vs. Resume The primary differences between a resume and a CV are • Length • What is included • What each is used for A resume is 1 or 2 page summary of your skills, experience and education. Short document. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching & research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. A longer document. Normally send for academic assignments. Gharda Institute of Technology

4. Resume • Resume is the first impression for any one on a company / organization • The initial screening / elimination takes place based on resume • If you showed your skills in writing a good resume, you have nearly crossed half the bridge of reaching your job. Gharda Institute of Technology

5. Resume • A resume should be something that convinces the recruiter to give us the job • Your Resume should be filled with carefully organized point-by-point message that says one simple thing: “give me this job” . • You may also get more chances , if the resume is framed as an offer , rather than a demand. For example : A good resume says “Give me this job”, a great one says “Let me help your company achieve your organizational goals.” Gharda Institute of Technology

6. Resume There are many type of resumes based on job categories. For Example: • Resume for Fresh graduates • Resume for Experienced Persons • Resume for Management Positions • Resume for Engineering Positions Gharda Institute of Technology

7. Resume - Contents • Contact details • Objective • Academic Profile • Technical Skills • Strengths • Experience / Internship ( if any) • Academic Project • Co-curricular & Extra curricular Activities • Professional Associations • Achievements & Awards • Personal Profile • References • Declaration Gharda Institute of Technology

8. Successful Resume • Must always be 100% truthful. • Contains no inappropriate personal information. • Produced on a computer. • Length 1-2 pages Gharda Institute of Technology

9. Resume - Guidelines Appearance: • Create a well-organized, readable layout to increase the chances that your resume is read Be concise: • Use bullet statements instead of paragraphs Gharda Institute of Technology

10. Resume - Guidelines • Fonts - use traditional fonts that are easy to read (e.g. Arial & New Times Roman) • Font size – use 11 or 12 • Make sure there are no typographical, spelling or grammatical errors • Use high-quality white or off-white paper • Use a laser printer Gharda Institute of Technology

11. Resume Contents - Guidelines • Be selective about what you include: - Limit information to what is relevant to the job description • Never falsify information • Concentrate on the positive and use action verbs to describe your background Gharda Institute of Technology

12. Soft skills Besides your technical skills, employers are also looking for following skills: • Leadership skills, Decision making • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills, team working • Analytical skills, problem solving • Flexibility Gharda Institute of Technology

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14. 1. Contact details Joseph Antony Address (contact) Email: abc@xyz.com Phone:12345678 Gharda Institute of Technology

15. 1. Contact details RESUME Joseph Antony Contact Address Email: abc@xyz.com Phone:12345678 Gharda Institute of Technology

16. 1. Contact details Joseph Antony Email: abc@xyz.com Phone:12345678 Gharda Institute of Technology

17. 2. Objective To pursue a challenging career as a Mechanical (Chem / EXTC/IT/Computer) Engineer in a leading and progressive organization offering opportunities for utilizing my skills towards the growth of the organization. Or To achieve excellence in technologies and use my skills to the utmost benefit of the organization. Or Gharda Institute of Technology

18. 2. Objective To achieve excellence in teaching and use my skills to the utmost benefit of the students & organization. Or Seeking entry level position in a growth oriented organization in the areas of production and operations. Gharda Institute of Technology

19. 3. Academic Profile Gharda Institute of Technology

20. 4. Technical Skills Operating Systems : Windows 2000/ XP Programming Languages : C, C++, Java, VB.net HTML , Java Script Package : MS Office, Autocad Tools * : MATLAB, KEIL Software Assembly level languages*: Micro controllers 8051, Micro processors 8085 Databases : Oracle , SQL Server * Applicable only for EXTC Gharda Institute of Technology

21. 5. Key Strengths Mention at least 3 of your strong points: • Positive Attitude • Structured • Methodical • Highly organized • Attention to detail • Team player • Dedicated approach towards a task • Ability to deal with people diplomatically • Fit for changing environment • Flexible Gharda Institute of Technology

22. 6. Internship Company: Duration: From ….......to………… Description (nature of work done / training undergone/ exposure) Gharda Institute of Technology

23. 7. Academic Project Description: Responsibilities: Gharda Institute of Technology

24. Co-curricular & Extra curricular Activities • Attended two day workshop on “Training for Success” at GIT. • Attended three day workshop on “ EMC ACADEMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM ON DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS ” at NAMIT • Presented SMART SURVEILLANCE OF VEHICLES project in Karnataka State level project exhibition in SHRISTI-07 in Bagalkot. • Presented Paper in National level competitions.  • Represented College cricket team and played state level cricket matches. Gharda Institute of Technology

25. Professional Associations • ISTE, IEEE memberships etc.. Gharda Institute of Technology

26. Achievements & Awards • Second rank in HSC , State Board ,Maharashtra • 38th rank in engineering admission test - Common Entrance Test , Maharashtra. • Participated in college and school level essay writing and elocution competitions and got prizes. • Runner up in zonal level Ball-Badminton championship.   Gharda Institute of Technology

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28. References -2 Gharda Institute of Technology

29. Personal Profile Name: Father’s Name Date of Birth Gender Marital Status Contact Address Permanent Address Languages Known Gharda Institute of Technology

30. Declaration I hereby declare that the above given information are true to the best of my knowledge. Place (sd) Date Name Gharda Institute of Technology

31. Cover Letter Although your resume may not be that different to a couple of hundred of your graduate friends, your cover letter gives you the opportunity to explain what makes you special – make the most of it! Gharda Institute of Technology

32. Cover letter - email • Salutation: Dear Sir /Madam 2. First paragraph of your letter . This is where you will mention the job for which you are applying and how you found the job listing ( 1-2 sentences) Eg.1: I am submitting an application for the “ Production Engineer” position you advertised on “ The Times of India”, Mumbai dated 23.1.14. Or Eg.2: Sub: Application for the post of Production Engineer Ref: Your advertisement in “The Times Of India” , Mumbai dated 23.1.14 With reference to the above, I wish to offer myself as a candidate for the position or Having seen the above job notification, I wish to be considered for the position. Gharda Institute of Technology

33. Cover letter - email 3. Middle Paragraph(s) ( 1-2 paragraphs) Answer following: • Why am I a qualified candidate for this position? • What work experience do I have that fits the job requirements in the company's listing? • Why do I want to work for this company specifically? Gharda Institute of Technology

34. Cover letter - email 3. Middle Paragraph(s)( 1-2 paragraphs) I am a graduate in mechanical engineering* from Gharda Institute of Technology of Mumbai university . As a mechanical engineer, I am good in engineering principles, applied tools and practices and mechanical system designing. In addition, I have excellent knowledge about Autocad. *In Jun, 2014, I will be a graduate in mechanical….. Gharda Institute of Technology

35. Cover letter - email 3. Middle Paragraph(s)( 1-2 paragraphs) …. Contd.. My key strengths include leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills and I am comfortable in working in teams. I believe that I could make significant contributions to your firm. Gharda Institute of Technology

36. Covering letter - email • Final paragraph This will be where you wrap up and discuss how you will proceed with the application. Provide your contact information. Mention that your resume or references are attached (if applicable). Thank the person for his/her time Gharda Institute of Technology

37. Covering letter - email • Final paragraph Please find enclosed my resume. I look forward to discussing my qualifications further and can be reached by email at ………. Or by phone at ……… Thank you Gharda Institute of Technology

38. Covering letter - email 5. End of cover letter End your cover letter with a respectful closing statement. "Best" or "Sincerely" are both classic options. Also, since you won't be able to sign your email, finish the letter by typing your full name. Eg. Sincerely yours Full Name Gharda Institute of Technology

39. Cover letter - email Dear Sir /Madam, I am submitting an application for the “ Production Engineer” position you advertised on “ The Times of India”, Mumbai dated 23.1.14. Or Sub: Application for the post of “ Production Engineer” Ref: Your advertisement in the “Times of India” , Mumbai dated 23.1.14 With reference to the above, I wish to offer myself as a candidate for the position. Gharda Institute of Technology

40. Cover letter - email I am a graduate in mechanical engineering* from Gharda Institute of Technology of Mumbai university . As a mechanical engineer, I am good in engineering principles, applied tools and practices and mechanical system designing. In addition, I have excellent knowledge about Autocad. My key strengths include leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills and I am comfortable in working in teams. I believe that I could make significant contributions to your firm. *In Jun, 2014, I will be a graduate in mechanical … Gharda Institute of Technology

41. Covering letter - email Please find enclosed my resume. I look forward to discussing my qualifications further and can be reached by email at abc@xyz.com or by phone at 12345678 Thank you Sincerely yours Full Name Gharda Institute of Technology

42. Covering letter - Paper • Add a letter head at the top of the letter Your letterhead should include your full name, address, telephone number, and email address. Some guidelines to follow when creating your letterhead: • Your name should be in bold 14- or 16-point font. • Your address and other contact information should be in normal 12-point font. Gharda Institute of Technology

43. Covering letter – Letter Head Joseph Antony 21, Sarovar Complex Sector-17, Vashi Navi Mumbai – 410206 Email: abc@xyz.com Phone: 12345678 Gharda Institute of Technology

44. Covering letter - Paper 2. Write the recipient’s name and address and the date below the letter head 23rd Jan, 2014 HR Manager Gharda Chemicals Ltd ...(full address)… Gharda Institute of Technology

45. Cover letter - Paper • Salutation Dear Sir / Madam, Gharda Institute of Technology

46. Covering letter - Paper • Body of covering letter • Final Paragraph • End of covering letter All of the above same as in email cover letter. You have to sign the document. Gharda Institute of Technology

47. Covering letter -paper Joseph Antony 21, Sarovar Complex Sector-17, Vashi Navi Mumbai – 410206 Email: abc@xyz.com Phone: 12345678 Gharda Institute of Technology

48. Covering letter - Paper 23rd Jan, 2014 HR Manager Gharda Chemicals Ltd ...(full address)… Dear Sir /Madam, I am submitting an application for the “ Production Engineer” position you advertised on “ The Times of India”, Mumbai dated 23.1.14. I am a graduate in mechanical engineering from Gharda Institute of Technology of Mumbai university . As a mechanical engineer, I am good in engineering principles, applied tools and practices and mechanical system designing. In addition, I have excellent knowledge about AutoCAD. Gharda Institute of Technology

49. Cover letter - Paper My key strengths include leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills and I am comfortable in working in teams. I believe that I could make significant contributions to your firm. Please find enclosed my resume. I look forward to discussing my qualifications further and can be reached by email at ………. Or by phone at ……… Thank you Sincerely yours (sd) Full Name Gharda Institute of Technology

50. Enquiry about possible openings Same procedure except for first paragraph & body of letter which are as follows: State your purpose in the first paragraph. Tell the employer why you are writing to them in two or three sentences. State the position for which you are applying (or the one you would like to have should it become available). • You don't necessarily need to include how you became aware of the position. • If you are writing a letter of interest (also known as a prospecting or inquiry letter) in which you are asking about positions that might be available, specify why you are interested in working for the employer. Gharda Institute of Technology