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A
resume is as good as an advertisement for oneself. Ensure that
you market yourself well •It's
your resume, so make it as professional as you can •The
sole purpose of your resume is to ensure that you are short-listed
for that much-wanted interview •It
is advisable to hand over your resume directly to the person who
will be doing the hiring •Avoid
making a flashy resume. Keep it simple and precise. •Avoid
using coloured envelopes or papers •Get
your resume proof-read! There should be NO mistakes! It reflects
carelessness •There
should be no misspelled words or incorrect grammar. •Print
your resume on quality bond paper. Do not use dot matrix, it is
not only outdated, but does not appeal to read either. Instead,
use a laser print. •Use
clean paper devoid of smudges, marks, or creases •Your
resume should be easy to read. Using "bulleted points"
is helpful. •Keep
sentences short and concise. Use action verbs. •Avoid
the usage of: I, me, my, and "Resume of." •Use
text formatting utilities like bold, underline, or italic to emphasise
relevant sections in the resume.
Possible sections on a resume include:
Objective
Summary
of Qualifications
Education
Education
& Training
Work
Experience
Other
Experience
Related
Experience
Skills
Computer
Skills
Additional
Information
Awards
and Merits
Publications
References
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Left and right margins should be no smaller than one inch •Make
sure that the document looks balanced and attractive •Use
a conservative, pleasant, and readable font
Highlight
your skills and characteristics on the resume and cover letter.
Examples:
•Honest
Dependable Excellent interpersonal skills •Team
oriented Organised Manage time well •Work
well under pressure Flexible Quick learner •Leadership
skills Enthusiastic Assertive •Friendly
Presentation skills Sincere •Thorough
Tactful
Remember, it takes time to draft a great resume. Good
luck!
