How To Write A Resume : TYBCom Sem 6

How To Write A Resume (For Freshers & For Experienced People)

 1. Introduction to Resume Writing

- Purpose of a Resume

  - Acts as a marketing tool for your skills and experience.

  - First impression for recruiters and hiring managers.

  - Difference for Freshers vs Experienced

  - Freshers: Focus on education, projects, internships.

 - Experienced: Highlight work history, achievements, and measurable results.

 2. Resume Structure

  - Header Section

  - Full name (bold, larger font).

  - Contact details: phone number, professional email, LinkedIn profile.

-       Location: (city, country).

  - Career Objective / Summary

  - Freshers: Short statement about career goals and eagerness to learn.

  - Experienced: Professional summary emphasizing years of experience, domain expertise, and achievements.

 3. Education Details

 - Freshers

  - Degree, college/university, graduation year.

  - Relevant coursework or certifications.

  - Academic achievements (scholarships, awards).

- Experienced

  - Mention highest qualification first.

  - Certifications relevant to the role (e.g., AWS, Salesforce).

 4. Work Experience

- Experienced Candidates

  - Job title, company name, duration.

   - Responsibilities in bullet points.

  - Achievements with measurable outcomes (e.g., “Improved data pipeline efficiency by 30%”).

- Freshers

  - Internships, part-time jobs, volunteer work.

  - Projects that demonstrate technical or soft skills.

 5. Skills Section

- Technical Skills

  - Tools, programming languages, platforms (e.g., Python, AWS, Salesforce).

- Soft Skills

  - Communication, teamwork, problem-solving.

- Tips

  - Avoid generic skills unless backed by examples.

  - Tailor skills to match job description.

 6. Projects (Especially for Freshers)

- Academic Projects

  - Title, description, technologies used.

  - Role and contribution.

- Personal Projects

  - GitHub links or portfolio references.

  - Demonstrates initiative and practical application.

 

 7. Achievements & Certifications

- Achievements

  - Awards, recognitions, hackathons.

- Certifications

  - Industry-recognized certifications (AWS, PMP, Salesforce).

  - Online courses (Coursera, Udemy) if relevant.

 8. Formatting & Design Tips

- Keep resume 1–2 pages maximum.

- Use professional fonts (Calibri, Arial).

- Maintain consistent formatting (bullet points, alignment).

- Avoid excessive colors or graphics unless applying for creative roles.

- Save and send in PDF format.

 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid

- Spelling or grammatical errors.

- Using unprofessional email addresses.

- Including irrelevant personal details (religion, marital status).

- Copy-pasting generic objectives.

- Overloading with unnecessary information.

 10. Final Checklist

- Tailor resume for each job application.

- Highlight keywords from the job description.

- Ensure clarity, conciseness, and relevance.

- Proofread before submission.