ALL SUMMARIZED CAREER TIPS @ Kapil's !
 

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*  My College's Site's Recomendations....

*  What to Include.....?

*  Paper Type for Resume !

*  Avoiding some Mistakes

*  Grammatical Tips !

*  Words to Avoid !

*  Differences b/w Resume and a Curriculum Vitae.

*  Cover Letter Tips !

*  Last But not the LEAST !

 

 

My College's Site's Recomendations :

Avoid Attachments or use .txt as attachment

 Basic is Plain text or ascii text Cut-n-paste

Avoid using Mathematical Symbols,Use Spacebar not Tabs ,No bullets,no font face,size.

Try Using * , + , = , and CAPITAL letters for effect.

Use 12 point Font.

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Please Feel Free to mail us at : [email protected]

Remember to Include :

Cover Letter

While emailing send Cover letter appended at beginning of resume.

Use Job/Job Ref. no. as subject of e-msg or Adv.

Follow to check Email for a week at most.

 

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Resume Paper Type :

Paper Quality

    Bond Paper

    Copies Clean and Clear

    Avoid Dark/Textured Papers

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Web address : http://in.geocities.com/sinkg2002/

Some Mistakes to Avoid :

Avoid common English / Grammar Mistakes

Truth Pays

Use Spell Check

Prefferred fonts -- Arial and TimesNewRoman

Resume easy on Eye/Not Staggered/Excess

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Grammatical Errors / Tips

Be Precise ( 1n1/2 atmost Page Resume )

Words/Grammar

    Use Right words --i.e. managed , developed & designed.
            Don't use pronouns (such as  I am / I was ).
            Avoid Large Para ( 5 to 6 at most).

Highlight Experience if Any

Address employes needs in Clear & Compelling terms.

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Words to Avoid in Your Resume !

Abbreviations and Acronyms (Unless are Common)

Personal Pronouns(I,me,my)

Negative Words. These words spell death for a resume.
                Words like "arrested," "boring," "fired," "hate" and "sexist".
                Keep These Words to a Minimum
        Among these:
                * Abused words: a, also, an, because, the, very
                * Any word you can't define: You may think using these words make you sound smart, but if you use them incorrectly they could kill your chances of landing the job.
                * Words that can be embarrassing if spelled wrong: assess, skills.

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Differences b/w CV and Resume are :

Resumes :

            Are Shorter upto 2 pages / omit details such as DOB,Marital status , Religion etc.

            CVs are usually rather lengthy, explaining past work experience in detail. Unless you are applying to be a teacher or a scientist (have their own uniqueresume standards).

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Cover Letter - Essential Tips..........  :

Body of a Cover Letter
Customize Your Cover Letter:
-Get a copy of the job description you're applying for.
-If you found the job online,the job description is usually the job ad itself.
-the brief ad or write to the employer and request a job description.
-Read the job description carefully a couple of times.
-Then, note parallels between your own skills and those required for the position.
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The Outline and Header
-Pick out the strongest parallels using the job description as your guide. Ask yourself: What does the job description prioritize as the primary responsibilities? Summarize them in Brief.
-It is important to feature only the strongest points in your cover letter, as the letter should be no longer than one page.
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The Body

Begin the body of the letter by expressing your interest in the position, the title of the position (and any identifying code listed in the job ad) and where you saw the position advertised.

The last point is very important. Many job ads insist on this information -- and for good reason. Recruiters want to know which advertising vehicles are showing good returns, so they can optimize their spending.

After this brief intro, begin a new paragraph and spell out in clear, simple and brief sentences how your experience parallels that of the job description. As you're doing this, be sure to refer to your resume.
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The Closing

Closing the body of your letter is pretty standard fare.

Give your phone number, including the area code, and thank the recruiter for his time.
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Author Notes:
Always have a friend or family member (not a coworker) read your resume for typos and grammatical errors. If you're stuck on a grammatical point, consult a grammar guide.

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These Tips are Last but not the LEAST

1. Omit personal information
                    * Age
                    * Sex
                    * Race/National origin
                    * Ethnic group
                    * Religion
                    * Possession of a disability
Instead Include:
                    Your name
                    Your mailing address
                    Your phone number
                    Your e-mail address

2. Know length requirements

                        To shorten your resume:
    * Use sentence fragments with as few words as possible.
    * Use action verbs
    * Eliminate articles and pronouns

3. Use accepted headings
                * Objective
                * Work Experience
                * Skills 
                * Education

4. Put the most recent information at the top i.e. Reverse Chronological Order

5. Spell-check and proofread finally before sending the Resume !

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Copyright KapilInc TMNetwork Inc. India 2002 

 

Last revised on Date : 15th October , 2002

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