2) RESUME PREPARATION

• Lots of the present students are doing the same thing that I did in my college.
• They just get the resume models from their senior students and modified everything in that resume for themselves.
• This is not entertained.
• You should give some opportunities for the interviewer to ask like this, “Who prepared this resume for you? This is the different one we saw among your friends here.”
• This is first and good impression to the interviewer.· Do not be a sheep.
• That alone follows the senior blindly.
• Don’t list everything in the resume.
• Have something with you like your strengths and weakness, etc., because sometimes the interviewer will ask “Tell me about yourself apart from the things in your resume?”·
• At that time what will you do? So have something about you with in yourself.
• Here are few tips to create a good resumeWriting your first resume can be a daunting experience.

Following is a list of tips compiled from the advice of employers, career counselors, and recent graduates whose resumes helped them land meaningful employment.

• Pay careful attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style.
• Proofread carefully, using a dictionary and stylebook, and have several other people proofread as well.

• Keep descriptions clear and to the point.
  
  • Use a simple, easy-to-read font, such as Times, Palatino, Helvetica, or Arial.
  • Confine your information to one page.
  • Include as much work experience as possible, even if it doesn't relate obviously to the job you're seeking.
  • Tailor your information to the job you're seeking.
  • Career Builder offers this collection of wisdom for fine-tuning a resume into a winner
  • Keep it concise.
  • Make your words count. Your use of language is extremely important; you need to sell yourself to an employer quickly and efficiently.
  • Address your potential employer's needs with a clearly written, compelling resume.
  • Avoid large paragraphs (over six or seven lines).
  • Resumes are often scanned by hiring managers.
  • If you provide small, digestible pieces of information you stand a better chance of having your resume actually read.
  • Use action verbs such as "developed," "managed," and "designed" to emphasize your accomplishments.
  • Don't use declarative sentences like "I developed the..." or "I assisted in..."; leave out the "I." Avoid passive constructions, such as "was responsible for managing." It's not only more efficient to say "Managed," it's stronger and more active.
  • Make the most of your experience.
  • Be honest.
  • There is a difference between making the most of your experience and exaggerating or falsifying it.
  • A falsified resume can be easily spotted by an employer (if not immediately then during the interview process), and if it doesn't prevent you from getting the job, it can cost you the job later on.
  • Don't neglect appearance.
  • Your resume is the first impression you'll make on a potential employer, and a successful resume depends on more than what you say; how you say it counts as well.Check your resume for proper grammar and correct spelling-evidence of good communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Nothing can ruin your chances of getting a job faster than submitting resume filled with (easily preventable) mistakes.
  • Make your resume easy on the eyes. Use normal margins (1" on the top and bottom, 1.25" on the sides) and don't cram your text onto the page. Allow for some breathing room between the different sections.
  • Avoid unusual or exotic font styles; use simple fonts with a professional look. Use standard, non-textured, fine-grained paper in white or ivory. Keep in mind that textured and dark colored paper may not copy well when the employer makes copies to pass around to other participants in the hiring process.
  • If you need to copy your resume, make sure your copies are clean and clear. Even the best looking resume can be ruined by a poor copier. Use only copiers maintained for professional copying.
  • Target. Target. Target.
  • Emphasize what you can do for an employer. Be specific. If you are going after more than one job opening, customize your resume accordingly. It helps to tailor your resume for a specific position.
  • Remember to only include the experience that is relevant to the job.
  • Eliminate superfluous details
  • Unnecessary details can take up a lot of valuable space on your resume.
  • Don't mention personal characteristics such as age, height, and marital status. This is information that employers may not legally solicit from you, and they would probably be more comfortable if you don't volunteer it yourself. List your hobbies and interests only if you can relate them to the position you're applying for. If you need room to describe your work experience, avoid this altogether. The phrase "References available upon request" should be left off if you need room to describe your work experience.
  • Most employers assume you have references they may contact, and will request them if there's a need to do so. Avoid the "Objective" statement--your objective should be clearly articulated in your cover letter. If you do include an objective, be specific. Vague statements, such as "Looking to utilize my marketing skills" or "seeking a rewarding position" add nothing to a resume and may in fact make you appear insincere.
• Organize information in a logical fashion.