Write a resume in an attractive format!
- Choose reverse chronological format for the resume. That means, should have the most recent experiences first (academic or professional) and then the older entries. This type of format shows off your biggest achievements and strengths and also this format is most familiar amongst recruiters.
- Use 1” margins for the page.
- Divide your information in the resume into clear sections.
- Typically used fonts are Times New Roman or Calibri. The font size for the body should be set to 11 or 12 points. Heading for each section should be with font size of 13 to 14 points to make your resume easy to read.
- Limit all your content to 1 page (provide only most relevant essentials)
- Left align the list of skills and abilities you have that matches the job requirement.
As a fresher, what you should include in resume:
- Contact information in the Headers.
- Write your objective below the header.
- In the experience section of the resume include projects, internships, volunteering activities, leadership role played in organizing an event at your college etc.
- List all your skills and abilities that makes you stand out from other applicants.
Importance of your email ID in resume for success:
- Email ID should be professional. Some examples of unprofessional email address, smartsuraj@gmail.com, manuxxx@gmail.com [1].
- You are grown up, no more unprofessional email address.
- Add your LinkedIn
address in the header. If you have programming skills you may include your
GitHub profile as well.
Note: Keep updating your LinkedIn profile. Most employers are likely to check it out before giving you an interview call.
[1] https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18057158
Roopa Dandally Nanjappa, April 14, 2022