How to write a good Resume ? The Do's and Dont's

THE DO’S OF RESUME WRITING :

• When you write a resume, make it limited to a page. Add another only if it is really needed.
• Sentences should begin with action verbs. Deeds speak louder than words.
• It should be attractive to the needs of the employer.
• Make your resume very brief and precise. Employers just go through your resume and take 15 to 30 seconds reading it. Do not make lengthy ones.
• Make a brief list of all of your experiences, activities, achievements, courses (including summer jobs), internships, volunteer works, etc. This will help you to have a better result from your resume.
• Overestimation is .wrong but under estimation is also wrong too. So do not sell yourself short.
• Your technical knowledge should stand out vividly in your resume therefore make a list of your technical knowledge very organized.
• When writing, use past tense, even when you are describing your presently hold position.
• Use white paper.
• Use only one side of the paper. Print only on one side.
• The quality of the print should be high. Laser quality is recommended.
• The font size should be standard. Make it 10 to 14.
• Use a standard size paper i.e., 8-1/2 x 11 inches.
• Choose one typeface and stick to that.
• Check the spellings and correct if needed before printing.
• Make sure you send your resume in a large envelope.
• If you are about to fax your resume, make the quality ‘fine’ or ‘super-fine’. Do not fax your photocopy of the resume. Fax the original one
• Send the resume to the right person.

THE DON’T ‘S OF RESUME WRITING :

• Avoid decorative type faces.
• Do not use glittery or colourful pages.
• Do not use italics, strike through or underline excessively.
• Do not use vertical or horizontal lines.
• Do not use graphics.
• Do not staple or fold.
• Do not make the print too light or too dark.
• Do not mention your martial status, unnecessary awards and achievements and irrelevant details, purposelessly..