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2. Resume Writing and Soft Skills2 SWOT Academy CV / Resume And Bio-Data CV / Resume And Bio-Data CV CV 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. 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. Resume Resume 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. 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. Bio Data Bio Data Bio Data is the short form for Biographical Data and is an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V. Bio Data is the short form for Biographical Data and is an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V. In a bio data, the focus is on personal particulars like date of birth, gender, religion, race, nationality, residence, marital status, and the like. In a bio data, the focus is on personal particulars like date of birth, gender, religion, race, nationality, residence, marital status, and the like. A chronological listing of education and experience comes after that. A chronological listing of education and experience comes after that.

3. Resume Writing and Soft Skills3 SWOT Academy Job and a Career Job and a Career Job: A regular activity performed in exchange for payment Job: A regular activity performed in exchange for payment A position in which one is currently employed. A position in which one is currently employed. Career: Career: A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation. A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation. The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements over time The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements over time There is no Career Without a Job There is no Career Without a Job

4. Resume Writing and Soft Skills4 SWOT Academy Why Employers Hire? Why Employers Hire? Employers hire employees for 3 reasons Employers hire employees for 3 reasons To solve a problem To solve a problem To capitalize on an opportunity To capitalize on an opportunity A combination of both A combination of both Most resumes fail to answer the employer’s key concerns and questions. Most resumes fail to answer the employer’s key concerns and questions. Do that and you automatically lift your resume into the top 5%. That's bound to improve your job search results! Do that and you automatically lift your resume into the top 5%. That's bound to improve your job search results! Contd… Contd…

5. Resume Writing and Soft Skills5 SWOT Academy Why Resume / CV is important? Why Resume / CV is important? Its the summary of your background and Credentials Its the summary of your background and Credentials Its use is to get you in (Organization, College, University, Scholarship etc) Its use is to get you in (Organization, College, University, Scholarship etc) It will get you an interview, not a Job It will get you an interview, not a Job Its your First Impression and can be judged by the interviewer in just 15 to 20 seconds. Its your First Impression and can be judged by the interviewer in just 15 to 20 seconds. Soft Skills are the Power Tools in the Resume / CV of the Fresher Candidate and they will grab the attention of the employer. Soft Skills are the Power Tools in the Resume / CV of the Fresher Candidate and they will grab the attention of the employer.

6. Resume Writing and Soft Skills6 SWOT Academy Sections of Resume / CV Sections of Resume / CV Header Name, Address and Contact Details Header Name, Address and Contact Details Objective Matching the requirement of the Job Objective Matching the requirement of the Job Education Education Project / Practical Experience: Project / Practical Experience: Soft Skills Soft Skills Interest / Hobbies Interest / Hobbies Extra Curricular Activities Extra Curricular Activities

7. Resume Writing and Soft Skills7 SWOT Academy CV / Resumes : Dos CV / Resumes : Dos Tell the Truth : Do not lie about experience, length of service, references, education. Tell the Truth : Do not lie about experience, length of service, references, education. Researching individual organizations on the internet and by telephone. Researching individual organizations on the internet and by telephone. Do you define your target sector(s) ‘Vertical Markets', Retail, Accountants, Healthcare, Transport, Sports, or ‘Horizontally' - Administration, Sales, Financial, Legal,, Production, QC, business management, HR, T & D etc Do you define your target sector(s) ‘Vertical Markets', Retail, Accountants, Healthcare, Transport, Sports, or ‘Horizontally' - Administration, Sales, Financial, Legal,, Production, QC, business management, HR, T & D etc

8. Resume Writing and Soft Skills8 SWOT Academy Useful TIPS Useful TIPS Use different objective for the different jobs and avoid using vague objectives. Use different objective for the different jobs and avoid using vague objectives. Format for writing the educational details Format for writing the educational details Qualification  Year  School/College  Subjetcs  Grade /Percents Provide only one contact detail Provide only one contact detail Do not write your Family Details, Marital Status in the Resume Do not write your Family Details, Marital Status in the Resume While mentioning skills use specific points, well supported by numbers and tangible results While mentioning skills use specific points, well supported by numbers and tangible results Contd.. Contd..

9. Resume Writing and Soft Skills9 SWOT Academy Useful TIPS Useful TIPS The soft skills like good communication skills, reliability, team skills, adaptability, personal integrity, self supervising, willingness to learn, etc The soft skills like good communication skills, reliability, team skills, adaptability, personal integrity, self supervising, willingness to learn, etc Write only those Interests / Hobbies which are meaningful and shows some learning. Also give supporting evidence / examples. Write only those Interests / Hobbies which are meaningful and shows some learning. Also give supporting evidence / examples. Mentioning the interpersonal skills in resume will highlight your personality. The interpersonal skills like effective listening, interpersonal communication, negotiating skills, personal appearance, etc. Mentioning the interpersonal skills in resume will highlight your personality. The interpersonal skills like effective listening, interpersonal communication, negotiating skills, personal appearance, etc. Writing technical skills in the resume is mandatory. Writing technical skills in the resume is mandatory. Sign on the last page of the Resume / CV Sign on the last page of the Resume / CV

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