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I. Analyze job description: It is quite essential that you thoroughly read the job description provided. Later you must highlight the key words which show the preferred and required abilities, qualifications and skills. For instance, if the employer is looking for an individual who is attentive, punctual and innovative you may use similar words for highlighting such qualities and skills.

II. List your accomplishments: It is advisable that you create an inventory of your skills, accomplishments and talents. You also need to include your educational qualifications, trainings, projects or assignments, travel or team work. It is advisable to focus more on the outcomes than the efforts. If possible try and quantify your results and do not be too humble here. Remember, a resume is a professional tool.

III.Identifying your areas of skills: Your experiences need to be framed in such a way that they focus on your achievements and skills needed for the given position. Ensure that every accomplishment listed highlights a skill which the employer is looking for.

IV. Writing a descriptive phrase: Always ensure that the phrases you write are clear and concise. The accomplishments mentioned on the resume needs to ultimately target the need of the employers. You need to put efforts for ensuring that the information on the resume is relevant and the most relevant has to be on the top.

V. Choosing a format: It is essential to choose the right format while formulating your resume. It may be tempting for you to choose different templates or may be even to combine two templates. However, they may tend to be inflexible. It may even be possible that the employers may be familiar with them and it may be perceived as you lack ingenuity. It is recommended that you mention your actual qualifications and experience with appropriate justification which will make your resume unique and interesting. Even if your work experience is good, highlight other accomplishments. Take time while drafting your resume and if possible have a word with a career counselor to get some advice on resume building.

What you choose to include in your resume will paint a picture of you. It will often lead interviewers’ questions, so be prepared to talk about, expand on, and articulate clearly everything on your resume. Your resume should include:

I. Identifying information: Include your name, present and permanent addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail address. Do not include personal information such as age, gender, ethnicity, health, height, weight, marital status, or a photo of yourself. You may want to include your citizenship status.

II. Summary of qualifications and keywords: Many candidates are including a summary statement at the beginning of their resume, instead of a “Career Objective” so employers can get a snapshot of their strengths in the first few lines. A Summary of Qualifications is a short list of your key strengths and experiences. It communicates what you offer.

III.Education: List your institution’s name(s) and degree(s) in reverse chronological order and include the month and year you expect to or did receive your degree. • Include all the certifications along with the school, college and post- graduate education. Listing your extra-curricular courses is optional - many employers prefer that you do not list courses unless they are directly related to the work you will be doing. • Include special programs of study, such as study abroad or other off- campus study experiences. • Include honors and awards. You might put a tag phrase after an award that is not self-explanatory. For example, “The John and Caroline H. Smith Prize, awarded for outstanding academic achievement and leadership.”

IV. Experience/employment/work history: This is one of the most important content areas on your resume. Include your full-time and part- time work experience. Use the heading “Work Experience” or “Employment” for paid positions. Non-paid experiences can also be included here. Examples are non-paid internships, community service positions, and some undergraduate leadership positions. Use the “Experience” heading if you list both paid and unpaid positions in the same section. • Both paid and non-paid experiences should be described and formatted in the same way. Treat a non-paid, volunteer experience as you would a paid position. Do not reference your volunteer work as “non-paid,” as this devalues it. • It is important to note that not all experiences are relevant for each position. Your resume must be targeted to the employer’s needs. Read the job/internship description and select those experiences that highlight your relevant skills. • This section is the one that will require the most work on your part. Be sure to carefully reflect on your positions and accurately describe them. To get started, reflect on your past experiences and consider the following:

What were your job responsibilities?

What skills did you develop?

Did you supervise or train others?

What decisions did you make?

Did you work with people? How?

Can you quantify the results of your work?

Did you produce any written documents or reports?

Were you able to meet deadlines and handle pressure?

Did you assume a leadership role?

How did you make a difference in the position?

What were your major accomplishment(s)?