Tips for Writing an Effective Resume 

 
 Keep it as short as possible. 
 Maintain a consistent writing style.  
Include a brief explanation of an organisation in your description if its name is obscure.   
Be concise and clear in your descriptions.   
Make sure that you have no typing,spelling, or grammar errors. Check for fullstops at the end of   all full sentences, be consistent with your punctuation, avoid using   exclamation points.   
 Do not use abbreviations or acronyms (Eg. STAR - Satellite Television Asian Region).    
Spell check. But remember that spell check doesn't catch everything. Always proofread your -  resume   
In most cases, a cover letter should be attached to your resume.    
Don't overcrowd your resume.   
Print final copies of your resume on quality paper.    
Double-check everything. Especially dates of employment, your address and phone number,   and the information of   the potential employer.   
 Keep your contact information current. Change your resume if you move or get a new phone number or email address. 

     
           
>> Sample 
                  Resume


                
 
              

                

                  

                    

                    

                      
Name:
                      
Your name should be right on top in bold and 
                        preferably center-aligned.
                    

                      
Contact 
                      Information:
                      
Preferably, put your current contact information 
                        right below your name including your contact number and 
                        email ID. Don't ever give the phone number of your 
                        current office when applying for another 
                    job.
                    

                      
Career 
                        Objective:
                      
Briefly convey how you are suitable 
                        for the job you have applied for, both in terms of 
                        specific skills as well as work experience. Try to 
                        include your major achievements and clearly mention your 
                        career goals. Ideally, limit it to about 4-6 lines. 
                        
                    

                      
Educational 
                        Qualifications:
                      
Chronologically mention your educational 
                        qualifications, preferably graduation onwards unless you 
                        had an exceptional result in the final year of 
                        school.
                    

                      
Summer 
                        Jobs/
Projects:
                      
Mention any summer jobs or projects you may have 
                        done which are relevant the job you have applied 
                        for.
                    

                      
Work 
                        Experience:
                      
Mention work experience, preferably 
                        chronologically, starting from your most recent job. 
                        Always mention the name of the company, your designation 
                        and job profile. Highlight skills and special 
                        achievements or projects. 
                    

                      
Exceptional 
                        Achievements:
                      
Mention any outstanding 
                        accomplishments you think would interest the 
                        recruiter.
                    

                      
Personal 
                        Details:
                      
Should include details such as date of birth, 
                        nationality, marital status, languages spoken etc. 
                        Hobbies or Interests can be mentioned if they are 
                        relevant to the post you are applying for. Personal 
                        details should always come at the end of the 
                        resume.

Your qualifications and professional 
                        experience would be more pertinent to a recruiter than 
                        your personal details.
                
 
Types of resumes