A resume should be a reflection of a candidate’s future potential. It should contain the educational background and the work experience which would state what the candidate is capable of handling. Additionally the resume should highlight the immediate work aspirations and interest that the candidate would like to pursue.
Just like any investment is valued in terms of the future returns and not just the historic performance, a candidate to be hired is also valued in terms of not only the previous experience but also on the future potential to contribute towards the hiring company’s objectives. The resume thus takes the place of a prospectus (on the candidate) as well as relevant points that might align with the hiring firm’s objectives.
Construction
Construction of a resume is akin to building a house. The foundation is laid with details on the education background and work specific personality traits. The work experience has to be in a reverse chronological order (latest/current job first). This would be the rooms of the house and the elaboration on each work experience needed to project the strengths of the candidate and the depth of involvement. It is like a walkthrough on the amenities and living comfort of the house being built. The roof and landscaping that provides the complete look and feel of the house would be the special recognitions and significant accomplishments which would add value to the candidature.
There can be various styles of resume writing.
A generic resume style can have an introduction in the form of what is the candidate is looking for, key sections in terms of educational qualifications and work experience and an ending consisting of accomplishment and references. (4-5 pages)
A third-person narrative style of resume writing is to write as if the resume is talking about the candidate.E.g. John Doe is an experienced subject matter specialist in with “n” years of experience is the fields of , and . The advantage that this style provides is a personalized introduction on the candidate in contrast to the generic style. (4-5 pages)
A concise form style comprises tabular columns and brief paragraphs which provide a snapshot of the candidate. The candidate presents himself /herself in a succinct manner sticking to the key points alone. (1-2 pages)
Key words are an important aspect for some hiring managers who are hard pressed on time. It is a contemporary practice to highlight all key words on the resume depending on the specific job requirement. However care needs to be taken to avoid too much highlighting (bold or italics) which runs the risk of presenting oneself artificially in tune with the job requirements. Certain hiring managers look for a flow in the entire resume and thus evaluate the personality of the candidate and quality looking at the resume. Bold statements with adjectives must be avoided as much as possible, unless the candidate has a certain mastery over the subject matter or domain that has been explained in the resume.
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