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#Did you know that over 75% of
resumes are rejected by ATS before
they even reach Hiring Manager?
• Passes ATS Filters: Tailored keywords
• Grabs Attention: Clean formatting and structure
• Shows Results: Quantified accomplishments
• Increases Visibility: Aligns with job descriptions to boost
relevance.
awards, special honors, grants or
scholarships, research or academic projects,
and publications
CV (abbreviation for the Latin word curriculum vitae, or “course of
life”)

• Generally, a CV is chronological and starts with your


educational experience
• Contact Information + Brief Biography
• Education + Qualifications
• Employment History + Achievements and Responsibilities
• Professional Development Courses + Training
• A List of Skills + Technical, Computer, and Language Skills
• Professional Licenses and Certifications
• Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships, and Assistantships
• Presentations, Lectures, and Other Public Speaking
Engagements
• Awards and Honors
• Memberships
• References
• Hobbies, Interests, and Related Extracurricular Activities
Resume originates from the French word résumé,
which translates to “abstract”.
Should include relevant professional associations or
volunteer work and may include a synopsis statement
that shares your career diaspora.
Things to Remove from Your Resume

Objective Statements - Replace it with a professional summary


tailored to the job you're applying for.
Irrelevant Work Experience - Focus only on roles that showcase
your skills and value for the specific job.
Personal Details - No need for marital status, full address, flat no,
Hiring managers or Social Security/Hobbies like cooking, listening to music
spend only 7 - 10 Outdated Skills - Ditch old technologies or tools no longer in
seconds demand. Keep your skills current and job-relevant.
reviewing a References Available Upon Request - Employers already assume
you can provide references when asked.
resume. Make Long Paragraphs - Use bullet points to make key achievements
those seconds easy to read.
count! Unprofessional Email Address - Ensure your email is professional,
e.g., [email protected]/ [email protected]
NOT smartsamar@gmail OR [email protected]
Showcase your Align your skills with the
expertise, skills in a job requirements
unique way
Key takeaways for creating customized resumes
1.Treat as a career change- shows employers that you are
invested in their business and ready to learn any skills you lack.
2. Focus on transferable skills- You may not have worked on it
earlier but have a WORKING KNOWLEDGE. SHOWCASE it! Show
job similarities — show you have foundation needed to succeed in
the new role
3.Quantify previous positions.
Job Title: Product Marketing Lead (South Zone), Duo Corp, Bangalore, January 2020 - Present
Responsibilities :

❑ Led a team of 10 area managers to execute comprehensive Malabar Jewels marketing campaigns for
Shaadi.com banner
❑ Launched a new product line that generated $2 million in revenue within the first year in south western
circle
❑ Increased social media engagement by 35% within six months by implementing targeted content strategies
Job Title: ARC GIS Sr. Developer (West Zone), NVIDIA, Mumbai, January 2020 - Present
Responsibilities :

❑ Developed custom geoprocessing tools using Python and JavaScript, reducing data processing time by 40%
❑ Managed a GIS database with over 1 million spatial records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
❑ Conducted code reviews for Space Earth and provided mentorship to junior geo special developers, leading
to a 20% increase in team productivity
REVERSE
CHRONOLOGICAL:

Best who have a


Focuses on skills diverse skill set.
Latest work and achievements. Equal emphasis to
experience first. NOT chronological skills and work
work experience
Chronological
Best for:
❑ Seasoned professional
❑ 10+ years of experience
❑ Consistency in experience OR Consistency in
industry
❑ NOT for entry level, frequent job gaps, short –term
jobs (GIG) or job shifters
Best for:
❑ Recent graduates
❑ Return to workforce
❑ Short-term contract and freelance work
❑ Frequent job changer
❑ SKILL BASED RESUME
❑ NOT for mid-senior level job changer
Best for:
❑ Job seekers with 3-9 years experience
❑ Return to workforce
❑ Short-term contract and freelance work
❑ Frequent job changer

❑ NOT for senior level with vast job history/or job


shifters
Many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes
before the hiring manager even sees them
3 Steps to making an
ATS-friendly resume

1. Review the
job description-
mirror the
wording in JD
Do Your Research: No job
description? No problem. Check
out the company’s website or
industry sources to see what
language they typically use

WordClouds.com
3 Steps to making an
ATS-friendly resume

2. Match your skills to the job description- Make a list of relevant


transferable skills-use quantifiable data
3 Steps to making an
ATS-friendly resume

3. Draft an ATS Friendly


resume:
Document Lexical / language
Synopsis match match

Semantic Analysis/
Skill analysis complexity-
subjectivity
1.Header.
2.A professional summary that provides a concise overview of
your skills, experience, and qualifications for the job you’re
seeking.
3.work experience section. List your previous positions
4. projects/ skills section. List of six to eight hard and soft
skills that you possess (again, make sure they align with the job
description!).
5. education. You can include any relevant certifications,
licenses, or training as well.
6.Optional sections you can include are
any awards, publications, hobbies, or volunteer work that are
relevant to the position you’re applying for.
ATS Based sections in a
Resume
ATS Based sections in a
Resume
ATS Based sections in a
Resume
Saving and sharing a Good Resume
* Save and send *Include your full name in
your resume in the document name (e.g.,
PDF format to Saurabh_Singh_Resume.pdf
avoid formatting ) to make it professional and
issues easy to find.
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
❑Relevant experience:
❑Personality and communication ability to
represent
❑Connection to the company
❑Understanding of the job description
❑Motivation
❑Quantifiable achievements
❑Keywords
❑Unique selling points of you as applicant
❑3-4 paragraphs
Information in a cover letter: Recruiters demand
Fonts in
a
Resume
Font Selection is important

Font Selection is important

Font Selection is important

Font Selection is important


Display Fonts
Most Common Interview Questions!

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