From Words to Web.pptx
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The document discusses how to craft an effective modern resume. It begins by explaining that a resume is a marketing tool to showcase skills and experiences. It recommends choosing either a chronological, functional, or hybrid resume format depending on one's work history. The essential components of a resume include contact information, summary, experience, education, skills, and additional relevant sections. The document emphasizes using keywords from job descriptions, quantifying achievements, having a clean design, and tailoring each resume to the specific job. It warns against common mistakes like typos and irrelevant information, and suggests leveraging technology like LinkedIn and resume builders.
From Words to Web.pptx
- 1. From Words to Web: Crafting Resume for the Modern World S.Garret Raja Immanuel Assistant Professor of English Nazareth Margoschis College at Pillaiyanmanai.
- 2. Objectives Resume is a marketing tool designed to showcase one's skills, experiences, and accomplishments to potential employers.
- 3. Choose the Right Format Chronological: Lists work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent to oldest). Suitable for those with a strong work history in a specific field. Functional: Focuses on skills and qualifications rather than work history. Ideal for those with gaps in employment or changing careers. Hybrid/Combination: Combines elements of both chronological and functional formats.
- 4. Essential Components of a Resume Contact Information: Full name, phone number, professional email address, LinkedIn profile, and (optionally) a professional website or portfolio. Summary or Objective: A brief statement highlighting career goals and what one brings to the table. Experience: List of relevant jobs, internships, or volunteer work. Education: Academic qualifications, certifications, and relevant courses. Skills: Both hard (technical) and soft (interpersonal) skills. Additional Sections: Awards, publications, languages, projects, or hobbies (if relevant).
- 5. Modern Resume Trends Use of Keywords: Explain the importance of using keywords from job descriptions, as many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes. Quantify Achievements: Encourage using numbers to highlight accomplishments (e.g., "Increased sales by 20% in Q1"). Clean Design: Use a modern, clean design with ample white space, clear headings, and a consistent font. Digital Portfolios: For certain fields, having an online portfolio can be beneficial.
- 6. Tailoring the Resume Emphasize the importance of customizing the resume for each job application. Analyze job descriptions to understand what the employer is looking for and highlight those skills and experiences.
- 7. Avoid Common Mistakes Typos and Grammatical Errors: Stress the importance of proofreading. Irrelevant Information: Only include experiences and skills pertinent to the job. Too Long: A resume should ideally be one page for less experienced individuals and up to two pages for those with extensive experience.
- 8. Leverage Technology LinkedIn: Explain the importance of having a polished LinkedIn profile and how it complements the resume. Resume Builders: Introduce tools like Canva, ResumeGenius, or Zety that offer modern resume templates. Digital Footprint: Discuss the importance of a positive online presence, as employers often Google candidates.
- 9. Online Tools resume.io https://resumebuild.com/ https://app.enhancv.com/ https://builder.zety.com/resume/choose-template Canva