Resume and Cover Letters
Resume and Cover Letter are both an important aspect to ace and internship or get a job for the Desired profile. We are going to take you through some fundamentals that can help you get the desired job.
IMPORTANT POINTS
Step 1 : Make sure you mention everything in 1 page, this is for 5-10 years of experience, and if you have more than 10 years go to max of 2 pages.
Step 2 : Freshers should showcase their Internships and awards that they have earned from participating in various co-curricular activities.
Step 3 : Learn Basics such as Excel skills and presentation making.
Some Examples :
Learn how to setup data in a well formatted manner and create ppt which compiles the stuff within 10-15 slides Max.
Make sure any formula and functions are working properly in Excel / Data that will be used.
Step 4 : You Might be in College or University, keep up with placement coordinator. Make sure you stay updated about companies and the job roles, Irrespective of the department you are In. So you can prepare accordingly.
Step 5 : Main Points that should be mentioned in Every Resume.
Summary / Objective ( What are your career aspirations and why you fit for the role you are applying In )
Work - Experience / Work History. ( Properly mention the position and Company tenure you served for )
Educational Background / Academic Record ( Start from current then upto matriculation , mention year , Board and CGPA or Percentage.
Mention any Internships / Projects / Participations / Awards. Highlight the key areas which helps the recruiter to understand your strengths.
(For Experienced Candidates ) If you are making a career transition, Example : HR to IT, Sales to Product , Product to Project, OR Industry Change i.e Edtech to Insurance/ Banking , Insurance to Real Estate , Real estate to FMCG etc. define your goal allignments in the cover letter or summary section. Mention Certifications if you have some.