Effective Resume: Resume Basics

Any and every work has some do's and some don't for it successful completion. The basic things which One must do or have

  1. A legible font / Hand writing.
  2. It should be consice.
  3. It should look neat.
  4. Use bullets and tablular format as much as possible.
  5. Be concise and use action words (developed, handled, organized, created, motivated etc) and phrases when describing your experience.
  6. Please make sure the uniformity of size of the text in all pages across your resume.
  7. An effective resume should be in legible fonts and it should not contain too many blank spaces.
  8. An effective resume should not be cluttered.
  9. An effective resume must be in easy to read and understand language so please avoid using Jargons and complex words and phrases.
  10. Check your resume thrice once it is done and get it checked before sending to prospective employer.
  11. Please make sure that you can talk about all points in your resume with conviction.
  12. Get your resume checked twice / thrice.
  13. Make sure it includes your correct and latest contact information.
  14. Give your cell number(s), as well one more number where a message can be given to you in case you get shortlisted.

Not Haves:

  1. Unrequired blank spaces.
  2. Family Details.
  3. Unnecessary Personal details.
  4. Any fancy words or too much of technical jargon.
  5. A format which is hard to follow or understand.
  6. And most importantly it should not look like a boasting statement in place of a confident assertive document.