Résumé
Your job search process will involve many forms of communication, but the
centerpiece of this effort is a well- written resume. In fact your success in finding a
job may well depend on how carefully you plan, write, and complete your resume.
A resume is a structured, written summary of a person’s education, employment
background, and job qualifications.
It is a persuasive business message intended to stimulate an employer’s interest in
meeting you and learning more about you.
PURPOSE- TO CREATE INTEREST NOT TELL EVERY DETAIL or
TO GAIN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INTERVIEW
Myths or fallacies about Resume Facts
Purpose is to list your skills and
abilities
To generate interest and an interview
A good resume will get you the job It can only get you an interview call
It will be read carefully and thoroughly It will make an impression within 30
seconds, or can be scanned by the
computer for specific keywords
The more good information you
present in the resume the better
Recruiters don’t need that much
information about you at the initial
screening stage, they probably won’t
read it.
Real good resumes are prepared by
experts or professional
Trust your understanding and prepare
a resume otherwise many it may have
points that may lead to questions.
Résumé and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Résumé
Résumé comes from a French word which means summary.
Usually one page long, sometimes goes to two pages
Includes the gist of an individual’s education, past employment and skills
Personal information such as age , dob marital status not included
1
