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Wherever possible, explain your experience / achievements in bullet form. |
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Highlight your major achievements up front so the prospective employer has an understanding of your level of expertise. |
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Focus on the details of your most recent positions first, working back in time i.e. 2002, 2001, 2000, etc. If your experience spans more than 10 years, do not elaborate on those jobs. Merely provides a run down of company name, dates worked and job title. |
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If you have any interests outside of work, list them in bullet points. Employers have an appreciation for well balanced people who are able to contribute in a variety of ways to the overall environment. |
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Two referee’s name should be provided with relevant contact details. Mention your relationship to the referee and number of years worked together. It is useful to remember that your most recent managers are the referees that are most frequently asked for. |
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Your resume should look something like this: |
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Personal details |
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Education / Training |
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Professional experience |
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Other interests |
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Referees |
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The language you use must be sharp and concise. For instance, always start with an “action verb” which indicates to the prospective employers that you have carried out the job at hand e.g.. Co-ordinated a team of programmers, Merged two companies, Generated monthly reports, etc. |
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Explain your technical experience in specific terms. Ensure that all hardware and software you have worked on is mentioned in details. You should also quantify your work as far as possible e.g. managed a budget of 20 lakhs, managed a team of 20 programmers. This gives the prospective employer an idea of the scope of the projects you have worked on. |
