How to write an effective ‘Resume’

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Writing an effective resume is an art. A well drafted and well crafted resume gets you the job that you have always been dreaming for. That sounds magical, isn’t it? A few points carefully considered and administered into the Resume will make an ordinary resume a power-packed one. These points are not something beyond a commoner’s reach in fact consideration of these things will make a commoner, extraordinary! It’s just the way you write words and put them in a logical sequence. It’s all about believing in yourself and believing that what all you have achieved, learned in life is not waste, it’s worth it!!

Quintessential to-do’s while working on a resume:

  1. First and foremost thing to remember is that a resume should sound genuine and honest. It should not sound pompous and superhumanly..ahem!
  2. The objective statement that comes first in resume should reflect your true ambitions in life. The objective statement should reflect your passion for working in that particular organization.
  3. Please do not blow your own trumpet. Don’t talk about a lot of ‘you’ in the resume.
  4. Once you introduce yourself, boil down to your academic qualification, followed by experience if any.
  5. Your latest academic achievement and current/latest experience should come first. You can then state your other experiences in order of preference and importance.
  6. If there is any Technical skill you possess mention that immediately underneath your academic qualification. Or if that particular technical competence is something crucial the company is looking for then place it above the academic qualification.
  7. Mention the most important responsibility you have undertaken to benefit the organization. Do not mention the irrelevant ones.
  8. Do not fill the resume with your hobbies. Put some good ones. Do not write ‘sleeping’ as your hobby. It may spoil your chances of getting the job.
  9. Above all do not seek professional support to draft your resume. A potential employer will at once know that the resume is not ‘original’. You can run through some well drafted resumes for a general idea though.

Important:

Do some basic homework before working on your resume. Try to know more about the company. The type of projects it undertakes and the technical skill-set that is in vogue and things like that. All these things will give punch to you resume. They will make you feel ‘responsible’. You can then tune your resume exactly to the company’s requirement. So when your skill-set is in harmony with the company’s requirement, have you not gotten the job already? This is one thing that you need to realize.

Keep your resume fresh and updated time and again. Do not use the same old and stale resume for all the job applications. In fact your resume should be specific for a vacancy, for a company. Please do not forget this.

So here’s wishing you success through all your job applications.

Anu Veluri

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39 Comments

  1. Mwangomo N. says:

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    Honestly i should thank you and keep it alive by giving us all challenging issues

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  2. DASSE Théodore says:

    Thanks a lot Anu,

    I will consider changing one or two things in my resume.

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  3. AS Khan says:

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  4. rac says:

    really thax alot for making peopkle whom they are
    so nteresting!

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  5. Hi dear Veluri.
    Thank so much for your interesting and applying information. I hope that see more useful information in the soon future.For example, I will be so glad if you give me some information about writing a perfect C.V., request letter for scholarships.
    best regards.
    Alireza

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  6. Hi dear Veluri.
    Thank so much for your interesting and applying information. I hope that see more useful information in the soon future.
    best regards.
    Alireza

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  7. thanks for the message, i really appericate the test, thanks vry much and god will bless you

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  8. haile says:

    sir i would like to Thank so much for your adeviece

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  9. jacques says:

    Hello dear Veluri you make my dream,would you email an example of CV and a request letter for scholarship

    Reply
  10. Saif says:

    I think you added one example then it clear very well of all
    Thank you …….
    saif

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  11. Saif says:

    and give me one example on my mail please

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  12. Bishnu says:

    Thank you for your incouraged effort for everyone. I also learnt from you. Please could you define or make differ between Resume, CV or Bio-deta.

    Wish you all the best

    HAPPY DIPAWALI FOR EVERYONE.

    Regards,

    Bishnu

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  13. negin says:

    thank you.
    but wee need some examples of perfect resume.

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  14. Tukamushaba John Wence says:

    Thanks for improving my CV

    HOW DO YOU WRITE A MOTIVATION LETTER WHEN APPLYING FOR A MASTERS DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP?

    Regards

    Reply
  15. Veluri says:

    Hi Veluri.
    It was with interest to ask u to email to me examples of CV & request letter for scholarship.
    Sebit Emmanuel.

    Reply
  16. Hi Anu Veluri.
    It’s a good hint, can you kindly send to my email samples of CV and format for scholarship application. I wish to undertake my Ph.D research abroad.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  17. AZUBUIKE OKECHUKWU says:

    Sir, Thanks for this advice. Could you please, give an example of a good resume.

    Reply
  18. james muoki says:

    would you mind to award me a scholarship for further study?

    Reply
  19. Abdul Aziz says:

    thanks to remember me and send me email

    Reply
  20. Abera Asefa says:

    Hi
    Many thanks!
    I have got good idea about CV writing. Please, could you send me a framework for CV writing and a model CV through my email address.
    Abera

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  21. Realy, I need to say 10Q U very much at the bottom of my heart…!!!
    I have got what I NEED!!!

    Reply
  22. Nalini says:

    Hai, Veluri,

    Well framed sequentially worded and arranged valid points.Should be of help to all.
    good luck.
    Regards,
    nalini

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  23. Muhammad Irfan says:

    Hi,
    It is requested to you miss please mail me examples of resume, CV and request letter for Scholarship.
    I will be thankful to you.
    Muhammad Irfan

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  24. tarane baghipour says:

    Thank so much for your interesting and applying information. I hope that see more useful information in the soon future.For example, I will be so glad if you give me some information about writing a perfect C.V., request letter for scholarships.
    best regards.

    Reply
  25. Kenneth Rono says:

    I am new in this site and would like to have some assistance in drafting a motivational letter for scholarship competitions.
    If anyone has any insight to getting a scholarship can also reach me on my email: ken.rotich@students.uonbi.ac.ke
    I hope to hear from you,
    Thank you.

    Reply
  26. Dinesh Dhamecha says:

    Hi dear,
    Thanks for tips for making good resume.
    i think it will work and even build my confidence
    Thanks

    With warm regards
    dinesh

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  27. NYING DIVINE SHEY says:

    hi, thanks for the info. i’ve just finist building my resume.
    more grease to yr elbows

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  28. juliah kahera says:

    its wonderful reading ur advice.Sincerely esumes shud be tailored towards the interests of the company in question.

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  29. Myin Zu Minn says:

    Dear Sir
    Thanks for sharing your idea and as earlier persons mentioned you should write soem examples for C.V and scholar propose.
    ZU ZU

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  30. N.A.TH says:

    Good day Anu,
    It’s just life changing all what you administer to us as tips!
    More insight and perseverance in your work.

    I am a freelance adviser for study tips for youths.Get in contact with me through my box: nath_rocaste@yahoo.com.

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  31. engr. shafiqul says:

    Thanks for tips for making good resume. pls send me a sample of resume that cover all the tips you stated above.

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  32. kamlesh kumar says:

    Have u nice day ANU
    Thanks for providing me good suggetions about how to make a effective resume. if u can send me some performa of resume (readymate) on my Mail so i can understand much better.
    Thanq once again.

    Reply
  33. maureen says:

    i appreciate your effort in improving our lives. thanks for the tips

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  34. Z. Derakhshani says:

    Hi, I need a sample of this tips!. Please, help me.
    Thanks

    Reply
  35. R.sivasankar says:

    Hi thank you sir ,
    Thanks for providing me good suggetions about how to attend the interviwe
    i am heartly appriciate

    Thank you

    Reply
  36. B. Oduor says:

    Thanks for the good information. Please send me a sample of a good ready made CV, resume and motivational letter/personal statement and also how or what you need to do to qualify for scholarship.

    Reply
  37. suhana says:

    great…………!

    Reply
  38. saran says:

    I want to know how to write a good effective article?

    Reply
  39. Manjit says:

    Hello Anu,
    Why did you leave facebook? Missing you :(

    Reply

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