Steps to Write A Good Chronological Resume
A resume is your Brand Ambassador. It tells a potential employer how you are going to be an asset to his organization. Don\’t you think it should be able to persuade your employer to grant you an interview call?
How to write a good resume is a challenge worth embracing. The prize is your dream job. It, therefore, makes sense that you spend some time on your cv. More so, if you wish to achieve a checkered career.
Writing a good cv entails some homework. To make your resume outshine those of others it is necessary to have all relevant details about the job and the company. You must make notes of keywords that are associated with the offer. They may be multitasking, team leader, one man army, consistent, dependable, etc.
Now list all your past experiences that could connect to the job you are applying. Think about the responsibilities and challenges that you may face in your new job. How your existing skills going to help the organization? If it is your first job, itemize your academic, sports and social achievements.
Keep handy all your personal details. They should be bare minimum – name, age, contact number. Also acquire a couple of good, credible references for which you have already taken the permission to use. Again if it is your first job, you may use names of your principal, neighbor, or any other person who knows you well. Do not use the names of your immediate kith and kin.
Choose a format. Without getting into a debate which one scores over other, use chronological format if you have continuous work history or you are applying for your first job. If you do have some gaps in your employment, go for the functional format. However, do not describe the gaps in your cv.
A good resume always uses all relevant keywords specific to a requirement. Always use action words in active voice while drafting your resume. As far as length is concerned, keep it limited to one page, whenever possible. Use popular and easy on eyes fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman in font size 12. Do not make your resume look like a mosaic of catchy fonts.
Review your final resume. It must not have any typos or over capitalization. Now act as if you were an employer or HRD Head. Does the resum that you have on your table fit the bill? Should the candidate be called for an interview? Be critical and unbiased. This is and important step. You may like to take help of some superior.
If you are submitting your resume online, do it only on a couple of portals – Hotjobs and Monster. In your anxiety to get a job sooner, do not be tempted to post your resume to hundreds of sites. It will only mar your chances of getting a good job.
Swanson Goad Jr is an HRD Consultant. Over the years he has helped thousands of job seekers to make a killer resume and get interviews. He has to his credit numerous writings on recruitment, employee morale, interpersonal skills, maximize productivity, and time management.
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