Resume:A resume is a written compilation of one’s academic record, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments that are required to apply for jobs. It is one of the most important pieces of any job application.
Types of Resumes
There are several basic types of resumes used to apply for job openings, depending on your personal circumstances like:
1. Chronological resume 2. Functional resume 3. Combinational resume 4. Targeted resume 5. Non-traditional resume
Chronological resume starts by listing one’s working history. A Functional resume focuses on one’s skills and experience. A nontraditional resume is Web-based version of one’s resume.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN C.V & RESUME
There are three major differences between CV and Resume:
1. Length (size)
2. Purpose
3. Layout (Style)
A resume is a brief summary of your skills and experience over one or two pages, a CV is more detailed and can stretch well beyond two pages. A Resume is basically a bio-data of a person, and the near information that is co-related to his academics and personal information.
What is Bio-Data?
In industrial and organizational psychology, bio data is biographical data. It deals with ‘Factual types of questions about life and work experiences, as well as items involving opinions, values, beliefs, and attitudes that reflect your life perspective.’
What to Include in a Cover Letter for a Job?
When you are writing a cover letter, there is specific information that needs to be included. Your cover letter will include a contact section, a salutation, information on why you are qualified for the job, a closing, and your signature. Here's what to include in a cover letter to send with a resume when you apply for a job.
Importance of Reference Section in CV
The References section in the CV is a vital part which cannot be entirely omitted. The references should be two people who know you well and could tell about you a positive comment, or who can vouch(believe) you to be the prospective employer.
Who can be Referenced on CV?
The first or one of your references or referees should be your current or previous employer; the second referee can be any person who knows you well. They can be your:
➢ Previous employer ➢ Current employer ➢ Manager ➢ Supervisor ➢ Teacher /Tutor /Professor ➢ Coach ➢ The Qari sahib of the Jamia mosque of your area
RESUME ENTRIES: A customized section of the resume lists key achievements, skills, traits, and experiences relevant to the position for which you are applying can serve dual purposes; it highlights the relevant experience and lets the prospective employer know that you have taken the time to create. The resume shows how you are qualified for the job in a brief manner.
Following are some of the general entries of a Resume:
Bio-Data & Personal Particulars
Academic Particulars
Professional Record
Special or Specific Qualifications (optional)
Special or Specific Interests & Traits (optional)
References
CV ENTRIES:
If you are including this section on your CV, limit your entries to conferences on special topics that are of direct relevance to the position you are applying to.
Honors and Awards (optional) This section comprises of Name of scholarships and awards, honors with date(s) awarded.
Leadership Qualities Organization, position held and dates of participation. If describing a leadership role included responsibilities that convey leadership.
Professional Qualifications(Optional) Any skills other than those already included in the Education and Education section that may be relevant to the position you are applying for.
Extra-curricular Activities (optional) This section can be customized depending upon the experiences.
Special Skills (optional) Examples include proficiency in a foreign language or scientific writing or specific computer skills that may be especially relevant to the position of interest.
References (mandatory) References should be included in the ending section and should contain the name, title and contact information of the referees.
WHY TO UPDATE CV AND RESUME?
The need to update the CV and Resume is an essential task that is done time and again in course of an individual who is seeking a job in some organization. If you update your resume just every few years or only when you’re looking for a job, you might completely forget about new skills because you mastered them so long ago. By keeping your resume up-to-date, you can see how you’ve grown even from a few months ago. The CV and Resume is updated and reviewed for the following purposes:
1. To Remind the Skills and Achievements
A resume isn’t just a list of job titles and how long you’ve worked at various jobs. It’s a record of your body of work.
2. To Give Confidence & Boost
When you’re in the thick of day-to-day work, it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come and in which areas you’ve developed. By revisiting your accomplishments periodically, you’ll better be able to track your own professional progress and make sure the important ones make it to your resume.
3. To Understand Oneself Better
One of the keys to happiness, impact and career development is understanding of yourself. Your resume is the blueprint not only of your skills and achievements, but also of your references, passions and values.
4. To Identify Development Areas
Your key achievements happened for a reason. And so did your mistakes. Have a look at your resume and think about which events have been great teachers. What did you learn? How have you moved forward with that learning? What could you do to develop even further?
5. To Develop a Clearer Idea of Strengths
Research has shown that the more you work to your strengths, skills and passions, the happier and more productive you are.
6. To Prepare for the Odds
The world of working has changed beyond recognition so having resume or CV that’s up-to-date helps you hit the ground running if you ever do need to look for alternative work.
Activities
i. Compose a comprehensive CV mentioning your entire academic record and interpersonal skills, traits and your personality.
ii. Update your Resume in order to apply in an international organization that is seeking services a suitable personnel as Receptionist.
iii. You are interested in taking the teaching profession. Write down a job letter to the Principal of your local college to take you as Teaching Internee, expressing the potentialities in your person.
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