Resume Format

Resume is a French word meaning “Summary”. A Resume is ideally a summary of one’s Education, skills, and Employment when applying for a new job.

Curriculum Vitae is a Latin word meaning “Course of Life”. It is more detailed than a Resume, generally 2 to 3 pages, or even longer as per the requirement. It indicates candidate’s professional experience.

Bio-Data is the short form for Biographical. In a Bio-Data the focus is on personal particulars like Date of Birth, Gender, Religion, Race, Nationality, Residence, Marital Status, etc. 

Works Cited

Krantman, Stanley. The Resume Writer’s Workbook Second Edition. US: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2001. Print.

Enelow S. Wendy, and Louise M. Kursmark. Cover Letter Magic Second Edition. US: JIST Works America’s Career Publisher, 2004. Print. PDF 

Career Objective:

I would like to explore knowledge and try to learn as much as possible by putting efforts and being committed to work. I am interested in the field of Export–Import. I want to pursue careers in international marketing, export or import trading or other international trade services. I have been learning about trading practices, operations and international business. I am a quick learner and have an excellent communication skill. I guarantee an employer to develop business and making genuine business.

Elements of Resume

Identification: Full Name of Candidate (Title) (Use Initial like Mr., Er. , Dr., Prof.) Residential and Postal Address Phone Number Email Address

Career Objective: Career Goal connected to Job Mention Your Expertise skills  Job Title for example, Seeking Position as a Social Worker, providing service to the aged.

Summary of Skills: Your skills are Your assets. It can be Inborn Personality Traits. Cite Skills like, Soft Skills + Special Skills + Transferable Skills.

Work Experience: Summer Jobs, Internships, Volunteer Work, Industrial Training Employer’s Name & Address + Designation + Service Period + Nature of Job (Reverse i.e. Chronological Order)

Educational Qualifications: Mention Latest Degree First - Degree Name + Special Subject + Board or University or Institute Name + Marks + Percentage + Term-End Month-Year Highlight unique Certificate Course and Project accomplishment Cite Professional Membership or Affiliations (Member of Professional Group)

Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended: Present Details like Title + Organized by + Date (Mention Level like National)

Publication Details: This should be separated into categories e.g. Books, Research Papers, Articles, etc. (Use Standard Bibliographic Citations MLA, APA)

Awards and Honours: Academic, Musical, Athletic or other recognition (Include Award Name, who awarded it and when it was awarded)

Activities or Hobbies: Role in Position, Organization and Date e.g. Captain, Little Master School, Volley Ball Team, 2010 – 2012

Areas of Interest: List of Your studies, specialties, and competencies. For example, Travelling, Cooking, Reading Books, etc. Define Your Interest in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Personal Information: Languages Known, Birth Date, Strengthens, Health, Nationality, Passport No. Professional Membership, etc. Do not include; Sex, Religion, Caste, Height, Weight, Religious Affiliation, Marital Status, Family Details, etc.

References (Optional): You may also write “References available upon Request”. Give 2 References of Well Known and Reputed Personality Include Title, Full Name, Designation, Institutional Address, Contact No., and Email Address, etc.