~ Difference among CV, Resume and Bio-Data ~

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Online CV







Ways of Putting your CV online...

Few formats you must consider:

CD Portfolio

A digital copy of your portfolio can easily be burnt on to a CD that can be used in the CD-ROM drive of a potential employer.
A CD can easily fit into your briefcase or bag and you will have a resume that will be on the move with you.
 Moreover, you will not have to struggle with carrying around a tremendous, oversized binder, or a huge case filled with your samples.

Tip:
This format works best if you are an artist, photographer, fashion designer, model, etc and you need to demonstrate a portfolio or body of work to a prospective employer or client.

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Online CV







Ways of Putting your CV online...

Few formats you must consider:

Word or PDF attachment

If you want to e-mail a fancier version of your resume to an employer by attaching a Word document or Acrobat PDF file, go right ahead.
Just make sure the file is of a reasonable size (100K or less) and you still include the plain-text version in the body of your e-mail, just in case your recipient can't open or print the attachment.
 In case of a PDF file, make sure the font size is a minimum of 14 or readability will take a backseat.

Tip:
The benefit of this resume is it is highly compatible and consistent in appearance across platforms, though difficult to place directly into databases.


An online friendly resume will project you as a candidate who takes initiative, is tech savvy and has relevant skills.
It will also open multiple doors for you in an extremely competitive job market.

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Perfect Resume






Is it the salad itself or the dressing used and the way it is presented that makes the dish more appealing?
The analogy, and the answer, are apt when it comes to discussing a resume as well.


The perfect resume must excel in both content and format.
Spruce your resume with these simple, effective tips and you will definitely get those interview
calls.


What a resume is not

It is not a biography.

It is not a statement of purpose listing your short-term and long-term goals.

It should not just be a long list of landmarks in your professional career.

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Think from a recruiter's point of view

Your potential employer may not have enough time on his or her hands to read a 10-page masterpiece, so ensure your resume does not extend beyond a couple of pages.
Leading newspapers have realised not all their readers have the time to read each and every article, which is why you see the present trend of using summary boxes for long-winded articles.


When you draft your resume, think from a recruiter's point of view.
Provide information that a prospective employer needs to know and not the kind of information you want him/ her to read.


An oft-quoted line amongst book critics is that Bill Clinton's autobiography, My Life, was a 1,000-page book that had everything in it except what people really wanted to know.
 Keep this in mind when you are drafting your resume.

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The purpose of a resume

A resume or curriculum vitae is a window to you, your personality and your skill sets.
Its raison d'etre is to convince a recruiter that you deserve to be called for an interview.
 It should present you in the best possible light and convince a prospective employer that you can add value to the company.


It should tantalise enough to make an employer pick up the phone and dial your number.
 Your resume should not simply inform; it should also excite a would-be employer.


The resume can also act as a sample of your skills.
 If done well, it can show how you can organise a large amount of data in a few words.
It can also showcase your skills if you plan to opt for a career in designing, advertising or copywriting.

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Summary

Here are points you must definitely include:

i. Experience in your profession

Give valuable insights; for example, if you are in the advertising industry, you could mention the big players and important names you have worked with.


ii. Skills gained in the field

Apart from skills you are expected to gain in your field of work, do highlight skills you may have picked up as extras.
 For example, if you are a teacher, your expected skills would include your command over the language concerned, the ability to handle students and your knowledge about the subject concerned.

However, if you are also involved in organising workshops for teachers, you can also mention your ability to organise events and liaison effectively.


iii. General skills

This could include interpersonal skills, a knowledge of computers, etc.
If you know computer packages apart from MS Office, such as Photoshop and Adobe page maker, and if you know how to make a Powerpoint presentation, do mention it.
Many recruiters are on the look out for personnel who can multi-task.


iv. Accomplishments in concrete terms

Mention successful projects that you have handled/ been part of.

Focus on career progression, especially if you have been promoted in a short space of time.

If you have won any award or citation such as Best Employee Of The Month, mention it; this will present you in a positive light.


v. Academic record

Give your record in reverse chronological order, mentioning your most recent qualification first.

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Packaging and content

Packaging is as important as content -- both should go hand in hand.

Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address should lead your resume.

The format you use should be consistent.
Do not use too many stylistic fonts and don't change the font size too often.

The first impression is the last impression, so the first few lines must be really impressive.
List about three to four major skills and two achievements in the first summary section.
 The qualities you focus on should be compelling, not generalised.

Using a job objective as a starting point is a good focal point.
Here is an example:
Job objective:
Senior-level assignments in the area of logistics and supply chain management in the Office Automation, IT/ Telecom industry in a dynamic organisation.

What a prospective employer really wants to know is what you can do for them.
 Instead of just listing your achievements, try and tailor your resume to the needs of the company concerned.
 It may simply mean changing a few lines here and there on a resume you have already created.

Don't be too humble.
You have to sell yourself.
 Nobody else is going to do it for you.
Give concrete achievements.
For example, if you increased sales by six percent or created a database of clients, mention it instead of making generalised statements like 'used problem-solving skills' or 'created aggressive marketing strategies' that do not speak of actual results.

If you have progressed up the ladder in a particular company, you need to point this out.
 For example, if you joined as a trainee and were then promoted to a managerial level within two years, mention it instead of simply saying you are a manager.

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What to avoid

Lousy spellings are a real put-off.
Talk about your career prospects instead of your 'carrier' prospects.

Standardise your language.
Use either American English or British English, not a sprinkling of both.

Don't exaggerate your skills.
 It may get you the job, but you will have difficulty retaining the post if you cannot deliver.

Don't talk about unrealistic goals:
'I want to progress from a cub reporter to a reporter independently handling a political beat' is realistic, while 'I aim to be editor of the newspaper soon,' is highly unrealistic.

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How To Prepare A Resume




A resume is just a simple document that talks about your achievements and work experience, but can play a key role in defining your success at getting a job. When you decide to get a new job, the very first thing you do is to circulate your resume to all the potential employers. The resume contains a summary of your academic history, achievements and work experience, which happen to be the important things any employer looks at. There are no rules that have been laid down for resumes, so it is important that you conform to popular practices that are accepted by employers. Before you get onto the tips, keep in mind that the last thing you want to do is to have your resume put people to sleep. Having a resume that leaves a person in the dark, even after they have read it thrice about you can be just as bad.

Preparing A Resume
Now that we are clear on the importance of the resume, let us explore some tips on how you can make an impact with your resume.

Before you start writing the resume, collect all the information (dates, certificates, names, phone numbers, etc).

The best way to organize all the information would be to follow a time line. Mention your schooling first, then your college education, after which you can mention any other degrees you have done. Once this is over, mention any certification courses that you have attended.

When you begin to put the information in your resume, it would be wise to understand the job and the qualifications required. This will help you decide on which of your skills to concentrate on.

You can make the key skills bold to make them stand out.

If the name of your previous organization does not indicate its purpose, include a brief about the company.

Make sure that you don’t start writing a novel. A long resume can put the potential employer to sleep. Stick to the essential information only, and try to be brief with the explanation.

The objective you mention in the resume should be very specific. If you don’t want to mention one then you can avoid putting it in.

Proofread the resume once you are done preparing it and make sure you correct any and all grammatical errors and typos.

Don’t use ‘I’ or ‘my’ in the resume.

Make sure that you provide your contact information (Phone numbers, email addresses and postal address) clearly.

When you are dealing with official correspondence, it would be wise not to have email ids that sound casual ([email protected]). Try to keep the email id formal by choosing your name as the id ([email protected]).

‘Do not’ lie about anything on your resume. If you are caught even for a small lie like a false hobby, it will create a negative impression on the employer and they might not consider you for appointment.

Putting the text in a highly stylized font would not be wise either. Let the font be a normal one. Consider using ‘Arial’ or ‘Times New Roman’ and make sure that the entire resume is in the same font.

Try to keep the formatting (space between lines, words and tables) even, and don’t ever put the text in capital letter unless the situation demands it.

Always keep in mind that your resume has only 30 seconds to impress the person. So, if you do your homework and follow these tips, the 30 seconds will be more than enough to impress employers.

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Biggest Resume Mistakes


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1) Writing the wrong content
2) Distracting formats
3) Using a 'one size fits all' approach
4) Having a resume that is too long
5) Not showing performance
6) Errors in objectives, dates, titles & other basics

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How To Choose The Right Resume Format



If you don't choose the right format for your resume, you can easily doom your resume to the trash can. If you are changing careers, going back to work after years away from the workplace or are just starting out with very little experience, a chronological resume could be your worst enemy! Yet, if you have a solid work history worth focusing on, then that same chronological resume could be the best way to present yourself.

Resume Formats

There are three basic resume formats, functional, chronological and combination.

Functional: The functional resume draws attention to your skills instead of your past employment or work history by grouping relevant skills and accomplishments into special categories and placing them before the work history section of your resume.

Chronological: The chronological resume places more emphasis on your past employment by listing your work history near the beginning of your resume.

Combination:The combination resume combines the best features of the functional and chronological styles by emphasizing your abilities while including a full job history. This format is quickly becoming the format of choice for upwardly mobile professionals due to its flexibility and ability to highlight strengths and skills while allowing the use of searchable keywords near the beginning of the resume.