5 Must-haves of a Resume

Writing your own resume can be a difficult task, especially if you are not familiar with the style and format that is being used today. As it is often an employer's first introduction to you, think of it as a marketing document and make sure that it effectively reflects your qualifications and credentials.

Given below are five standard details that every resume should provide if it has to make the right impression.



Resume Checklist

Contact Information:
1. This should be in a prominent place so that an employer will be able to reach you for an interview.
2. Your name should appear on the top of each page.
3. Your email id can create an impression about you; so do not give frivolous ones like this- I_love_madhuri@yahoo.com.
4. Create email ids with your complete name - arun_gupta@gmail.com

Education Details:
1. Always give complete details about your educational qualifications - Course Name, Subject, College Name, University, time period
2. Do not mention your marks or percentage if it is lesser than 60%.
3. Do not use acronyms for your college names. Mention the complete name of the institution.

Experience:
1. Work experience should always be listed in the 'reverse chronology'.
2. Always mention the time period for each work experience that you state in your resume.
3. Mention your designation, name of the company and the city as well.

Special Certifications / Training:
1. If you have received special certifications / training, you can mention these after your work experience details.
2. Mention the full name of the certification / training program, institution name and the period of training

Project Details:
1. If you are a fresher then the closest work experience that you would have is your project, so make sure to mention it as elaborately as possible.
2. Always mention the name of the project, Company Name (if it was done in external premises), time period and most importantly your role in the project.

The rules for writing a good resume are endless, but you can always get a perfect and convincing career document by just letting a professional craft it for you.

Happy Resume Writing!