How to Write Best Resume to Get Jobs

                                  

There is a quote “ First impression is the last impression”,So while applying for a job in any organisation our resume is the first impression we give to the Recruiter or Employer.Our resume can get us hired or regected on the basis of  how well our Resume is written.No matter how much tallented you are,how much skills  or experience you have got,You are less likely to get hired by employer if you did not present your resume  in an appropriate way.So here are some of the things which you must consider while writing your Resume.

Know your Target industry

First and  the foremost  thing to consider while writing resume is to know and understand the industry or market  you want to join,You must know for which position you are applying for and what are the responsibilities of that position ? and whether you can  perform your duties efficiently and grow in that industry ?

Know what an employer  wants

We must consider what are the skills an employer is  demanding and  what type of personality an employer is looking for that job position,So that your resume can be tailored  according to employers requirement.

Be specific,Precise

In this fast paced  corporate world employers dont have much time  to look at long,irrelevant  details in Resume.According to some research an employer looks at a resume for 7 to 15 seconds on an average,because they have to look hundreds of resume on daily basis.So be specific,Precise and honest while writing your resume.

Know what makes you Talented or Special

For any specific job position so many people apply but only few gets the job,So you must know what makes you stand out from the crowd and what is that something stands you out from rest of the applicants.you must write all your skills, tallent and work experience to persuade the employer to hire you because you deserve that.

Your Resume must reflect your seriousness,creativity and professional attitude.There  are four types/formats of resume ;

1.    Chronological

2.    Functional

3.    Combination

4.    Targeted

There is no hard and fast rule,but it all depends for which type of  job you are applying for and you must choose that resume format which suits your job requirement.here is the list of basic ingredients of a good Resume irrespective of resume types/format :

ü  Name/Phone/Email address

ü  Educational Background(Names of institutions,Marks/Grades/GPA)

ü  Technical Skills and Abilities

ü  Experience(work experience,volunteer experience,job position,industry)

ü  Awards(medals,certifications etc.)

ü  Research Projects/Involvement

ü  Work status(current)

ü  Hobbies/interest

On an average a resume must be of 1 or 2 pages,this is an ideal size.So if you consider all these things while writing Resume then your resume will match with the employers demand and  you would have more chances to get hired as compared to other candidates.So prepare yourself fully and best of luck.