tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22826443927963768202024-03-13T13:50:10.423+05:30My Daily Career NewsCareer news, articles, Resume tools, Sample cover letters, Interview questions, Career change: HowTo, Career advise, CV tipsThripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-1865516305126957052014-08-14T19:30:00.001+05:302014-08-14T19:30:39.368+05:30Ways in Which Resume has changed in the Past Decade
If it’s been a long time that you pursued a job opportunity chances are
high that your resume is obsolete by the current standards. Besides, when you
are out of touch of something, getting back to it does take some time and
efforts. Nothing is truer when it comes to job hunting and resume is still the
currency on which jobs are given to candidates. Therefore, if you want to land
that dream job Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-66203616147033506562013-01-21T10:17:00.001+05:302013-01-21T10:17:27.827+05:30How to Write a Resume Summary Statement
Summary Statement should be short paragraph form or bulleted statements, containing only several sentences. Your summary should begin with a headline that summarizes your professional title and/or your professional statement.
There are three things a well-written summary should address:
Your experiences and skills as they relate to your idea job
What you can bring to the organization and Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-9295411543665579852011-06-22T19:50:00.001+05:302011-06-22T19:50:00.241+05:30Apply for vacanciesNormally job application methods such as telephone for appointment for interview, submitting application letter and resume are provided in the recruitment advertisement. If you come across suitable vacancies, do not hesitate to submit your application at once.
Contact employer direct by phone
When phoning the person in charge for recruitment, you should:
choose a restful environment to contact Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-11669048611688769672011-05-29T12:43:00.001+05:302011-08-19T08:19:53.357+05:30Resume – Common mistakes found during the free resume evaluation
Inadequate line space between sections like Educational qualifications, List of Publications, etc
Technical expertise given as a blind list (without highlighting the actual technical know-how)
Projects undertaken given as a blind list (again same as above without giving much details)
Page margins not enough
Resumes are too long (6-7 pages)
Resume file format –use of file formats otherThripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-59870492199344716472011-05-29T12:13:00.000+05:302011-05-29T12:13:18.015+05:30How to add details of Publications and Seminars to your resume?Don’t add descriptions to your list of publications.
No need to provide abstract or summary of each of the papers.
List of publications - No need to give all papers as the list may be too long. Give as "papers during the last 5 years" or list of "five important publications" or something like that to reduce number of pages in the resume.
Same rule applies to conference publications.Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-67731256804526641132011-05-28T19:38:00.000+05:302011-05-28T19:38:25.981+05:30Few important resume tips
As a title of the resume, no need to write 'Resume or Curriculum Vitae', just put your name in Bold, Font size Arial/Times New Roman 14 or 16.
Then give a single line space, and put your contact details or affiliation.
There is no need to use your photograph.
Personal details section (usually not included, but if you wish to add, place at the end of the resume) may contain only DOB, Sex Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-61899236488251246072011-05-26T09:42:00.000+05:302011-05-26T09:42:27.977+05:30Selecting the best CV formatThe importance of having a proper CV should not be overlooked while seeking a career change or new employment. There is no single right way to compose your CV and if you do so everyone's will be unique. A CV is the primary information a potential employer will receive about you. Remember it is your own personal advertisement and, as such, should show you off to best advantage. Your CV must:
Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-3389035199062391132011-05-24T22:38:00.000+05:302011-05-24T22:38:00.712+05:30FAQ regarding sending resume as attachment - Common Resume Mistakes' Series - Part 4Should i send my resume as an attachment or should i send it with it in the body of the email?
Normally as attachment. But if the job posting states something like "To apply for this position, please send resume as reply with salary requirements", then put your resume in the body of the letter AND attach it. That way, they can easily see your resume and if they want a printable version, there’s Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-57059381369744239472011-05-22T21:38:00.003+05:302011-05-26T09:41:44.081+05:30Send Resume as Attachment - Common Resume Mistakes' Series - Part 3While applying against an open position, you may attach your resume only if the employer insists the same. Many employers would ask to submit the application through their website. In such cases you do not need to send the resume separately. By filling out the various sections of the application, you are in turn submitting your resume and other details as required by the employer.
But when Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-3331913185122898282011-05-17T12:50:00.001+05:302011-05-22T21:03:34.155+05:30Career objective analyzed - Common Resume Mistakes' Series - Part 2
During the free resume evaluation we found that most of the resumes begin with a career objective section which is written in the most monotonous way. Nobody will show interest to read the rest of the resume in such cases.
Some of them are given below:
Seeking a challenging position where I can implement my skills in effective manner, meet challenges and gain further skills.
Seeking for a Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-79366775462834565592011-05-14T15:48:00.001+05:302011-05-14T15:55:56.449+05:30Writing email in all CAPS letters - Common Resume Mistakes' Series - Part 1An article appeared in about.com says “When you write in all capital letters, this looks (and maybe sounds) to many a recipient as if you were shouting.”
It may be easy to type in capital letters, but as mentioned above it has a strong effect. Sometimes it is difficult to read and understand when we use all caps.
Another problem is that most of the word processors and web browsers will not Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-39807450214122749622011-05-14T15:46:00.000+05:302011-05-14T15:46:16.908+05:30Common resume mistakes
Two weeks back we made an offer for free evaluation of resumes.
We received fabulous response from all over the world.
We replied to every email received after analyzing their resumes.
We could also learn from the mistakes job seekers made, either in their resume, email body or both. These mistakes might kick them off from a prospective employer if not corrected.
In the next few days, we Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-11349498366483899792011-05-13T05:41:00.000+05:302011-05-21T20:36:44.144+05:30Writing email in all CAPS letters - Common Resume Mistakes' Series - Part 1An article appeared in about.com says “When you write in all capital letters, this looks (and maybe sounds) to many a recipient as if you were shouting.”It may be easy to type in capital letters, but as mentioned above it has a strong effect. Sometimes it is difficult to read and understand when we use all caps. Another problem is that most of the word processors and web browsers will not displayThripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-20485197954428375612011-04-28T09:51:00.001+05:302011-05-22T17:12:16.388+05:30It’s time to take a good look at your resume - Get free resume evaluationThere are hundreds or even thousands of applicants for every vacant position. In order to win, you have to stand out in the crowd. Your resume is the first thing an employer will see. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
To employers and recruiters, your resume is your first impression. It must show an interesting and complete account of you, but in a brief form. It should Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-45043153359646592032011-04-25T19:21:00.001+05:302011-04-25T19:21:00.827+05:30Resume Tips, Part 4: Online résumés and Europass CV
Online résumés
Many employers and job-seekers use the Internet almost exclusively in their search. Keeping résumés exclusively in electronic format has altered the dynamic of résumé reading and writing in several ways.
* Job seekers must choose a file format in which to maintain their résumé. Many employers insist on receiving résumés only as Microsoft Word documents. Others will accept Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-40348728039447013762011-04-22T19:06:00.003+05:302011-04-22T19:06:00.311+05:30Resume Tips, Part 3: Resume structureResumes: In many contexts, a résumé is short (usually one or two pages), and therefore contains only experience directly relevant to a particular position. Many résumés use precise keywords that the potential new employers are looking for, are self-aggrandizing, and contain many action words.
Traditionally, résumés have rarely been more than two pages, as potential employers typically did not Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-42708105545872945042011-04-20T16:10:00.000+05:302011-04-20T16:10:00.257+05:30How to Craft a Winning Résumé or CV3 important points to remember:
First, remember that Résumés and CVs are different. The differences between the two include structure, content, length, and style. The most common mistake that science-trained individuals make in their job search is submitting a résumé that looks too much like a CV.
Second, the purpose of a résumé or CV is to get you an interview. Getting the job comes later,Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-82306994228348529832011-04-19T18:10:00.002+05:302011-04-19T18:10:00.812+05:30Resume Tips, Part 2: Resume typesRésumés may be organized in different ways
Functional résumé
A functional résumé lists work experience and skills sorted by skill area or job function. The functional résumé is used to assert a focus to skills that are specific to the type of position being sought. This format directly emphasizes specific professional capabilities and utilizes experience summaries as its primary means of Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-41458102361773671432011-04-19T16:02:00.000+05:302011-04-19T16:02:00.670+05:30What is the difference between a CV, a Resume and a Bio-data?Recently I came across a question in a career forum - "Could you please tell the difference between resume, CV, Bio-data etc.?"
Someone suggested an answer for this question as "CV is normally for the education industry.... it means Curriculum Vitae .... and Bio-data is universal it can be used for everything including applying for Jobs... and Resume is always used when you send your work Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-55736787065265242232011-04-18T15:59:00.002+05:302011-04-18T15:59:00.396+05:30Curriculum Vitae (CV)A CV is used by those with graduate degrees (i.e., M.S., Ph.D) to apply for positions in academia or for scientific positions. CVs are longer than resumes and focus on education, publications, presentations, classes taught, and professional activities. CVs tend to include all experience not just selective experiences. CVs are also used in European countries for all positions.
Your career Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-61163642561314245962011-04-17T19:11:00.001+05:302011-04-17T19:11:00.197+05:30Writing cover letters - Useful phrases: Yours faithfully or Yours sincerelyDo you present yourself in a professional manner when you write job or postdoc applications? In short, you want to give a professional image when you write to Employers. To get you started, we've prepared some lists of standard phrases.
Opening lines
Why do we need an opening line in a cover letter or formal email?
- to make reference to previous correspondence
- to say how you found the Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-72713422875638985442011-04-17T15:54:00.001+05:302011-04-17T15:54:00.603+05:3020 Tips for improving your resume 1. CONTENT! CONTENT! CONTENT!
Employers glance over resumes and decide in less than 20 seconds. Note specifics that demonstrate your abilities, your accomplishments, and your past experiences -- these are crucial to making your resume get their attention.
2. VISUAL APPEAL
The appearance of a non-electronic resume cannot be overemphasized! It should catch the eye. Watch for spacing Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-59335328799949124272011-04-16T15:51:00.003+05:302011-04-16T15:51:00.263+05:30How To Write a Resume (Video)Here is a video that takes the stress out of writing your resume. You'll learn essential points for constructing an effective Resume. These will give you the confidence to write it quickly and more importantly, to discuss it effectively.
How To Write a Resume - Funny bloopers R us
Photo credit: Free Digital PhotosThripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-80856465550838195212011-04-16T10:33:00.000+05:302011-04-16T10:33:57.847+05:30Resume Tips, Part 1: Good Resume makes you SuccessfulA résumé, also known as curriculum vitae (CV), is a document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education, usually for the purpose of obtaining an employment. Often the résumé or CV is the first item that a potential employer came across regarding the job seeker, and therefore a large amount of importance is often endorsed to it.
Resumes are important marketing tools Thripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282644392796376820.post-78388260332649033972011-03-28T13:43:00.000+05:302011-03-28T21:45:53.688+05:30Video resume
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A video resume is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume. The video resume allows prospective employers to see, hear and get a feel for how the applicant presents themselves. Video resumes (or Video CV in UK terminology) were first introduced in the 1980s for use and distribution viaThripthi Krishna Mohanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253548005138016109noreply@blogger.com0