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Resume:-
In this article I will give some resume tips for freshers. Resume is the first point of contact between the recruiter & the candidate. A resume has the power to catch an eye of a recruiter within a few seconds. A resume is a formal document that gives recruiter detailed information about the candidate’s education, professional experience & skills.
A resume is the first piece of document that is produced while applying for a job. Resume is literally an image of the candidate put on paper.
Resume Tips for Fresher’s:-
1. Informative:-
Resume should be more informative and information should contains minimum words.
2. Length of resume:-
Resume should contains minimum pages. For fresher it should be fit within 2 pages. For experience person it should be minimum 3-4 pages.
3. Format:-
This is very important point. When we design resume we should take care of the format of resume .Font style should be simple, and font size remains same throughout the Resume. It should be A4 size.
4. Resume Headlines:-
A fresher’s resume should always have unique resume headlines which are aligned with the job responsibilities expected in an ideal candidate.
Highlight your key skills & in brief let the recruiter know why you would be a great choice for that position.
3. Customize your Resume as Per Requirement:-
Understand the job description of the position you applying for and customize your resume on the same lines to maximize your chances of getting shortlisted.
For example, if a job requirement gives paramount importance to teamwork, highlight attributes of teamwork in your resume which may brighten your chances of getting shortlisted.
4. Structured Information:-
Rather than filling your resume randomly, a proper structure should be maintained. A resume of a fresher should give details about the candidate’s education, skills, technical skills, internships & so on.
5. Choose your Words Correctly: –
The use of slang words in your resume will literally kill your chances of getting even considered. Revise your resume once to find slang words if any before forwarding it for job consideration.
6. Check Grammar:-
Wrong grammar in any professional environment is unacceptable. Ensure that the grammar in your resume is correct & there are no spelling errors. It creates quite a negative impression on the recruiter which can have terrible consequences on your job prospects.
