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*Local/Permanent Address | *Local/Permanent Address | ||
| − | *Professional | + | *Professional Goal |
*Education | *Education | ||
*Related Experience | *Related Experience | ||
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==Types of Resumes== | ==Types of Resumes== | ||
| − | '''Chronological Resume''' The most commonly-used resume form | + | '''Chronological Resume''' The most commonly-used resume form the lists in reverse chronological order the person's work history. |
| − | '''Achievement Resume''' This resume | + | '''Achievement Resume''' This resume stresses on the achievements with less emphasis on experience. |
| − | '''Functional Resume''' This | + | '''Functional Resume''' This kind of resume covers experience over a long period of time that can be grouped into skill areas, which throws light on expertise rather than time frames. |
| − | Recent Graduate Resume | + | |
| + | '''Recent Graduate Resume''' This resume is for the newly passed out graduates with little or no work experience, emphasizing training and education. | ||
==When Writing a Resume== | ==When Writing a Resume== | ||
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*Have a specific objective | *Have a specific objective | ||
*Preferably one page, never more than two pages | *Preferably one page, never more than two pages | ||
| − | * | + | *Moves around a specific job or a specific employer |
*Don't focus on your medical history | *Don't focus on your medical history | ||
| − | * | + | *Highlight your skills and not your disability |
==Resume Writing Tips== | ==Resume Writing Tips== | ||
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===Things to Do=== | ===Things to Do=== | ||
| − | * | + | *Move ahead with your most qualifying experience |
*Consider a consolidated experience category | *Consider a consolidated experience category | ||
| − | * | + | *Lay stress on accomplishments |
*Be generous with white space | *Be generous with white space | ||
*Use bullets, bold type, capital letters, and underlining | *Use bullets, bold type, capital letters, and underlining | ||
*Check continuity of history | *Check continuity of history | ||
| − | * | + | *Two other people should review it |
*Send your references a copy of your resume | *Send your references a copy of your resume | ||
*Use good paper | *Use good paper | ||
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===Things Not to Do=== | ===Things Not to Do=== | ||
| − | *Don't exaggerate or mislead | + | *Don't exaggerate, over emphasize or try to mislead |
*Don't state a salary | *Don't state a salary | ||
*Don't include names of references | *Don't include names of references | ||
*Don't include a photograph | *Don't include a photograph | ||
*Don't include religion, race, national origin, or political affiliation | *Don't include religion, race, national origin, or political affiliation | ||
| − | *Don't | + | *Don't exaggerate your qualifications |
*Don't include a reason for leaving your last job | *Don't include a reason for leaving your last job | ||
*Don't use unusual abbreviations or acronyms | *Don't use unusual abbreviations or acronyms | ||
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Should I Disclose or Not | Should I Disclose or Not | ||
| − | *On the Resume: Often, your disability is reflected in your work history, education, | + | *On the Resume: Often, your disability is reflected in your work history, education, and life experience. |
| − | *Cover Letter: | + | *Stress your adaptability. |
| + | *Cover Letter: You should not start the letter with details about a disability. Mention both strengths and limitations. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Read more about [[Disability Disclosure]] | ||
==Including a Cover Letter== | ==Including a Cover Letter== | ||
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A cover letter accompanies any resume mailed to a prospective employer. | A cover letter accompanies any resume mailed to a prospective employer. | ||
| − | *The Heading: Your | + | *The Heading: Your address and date |
*The Inside Address: The employer's name; company name; and company address | *The Inside Address: The employer's name; company name; and company address | ||
*Salutation or Greeting: Address the letter to a particular person by name. Avoid "Dear Sir/ Madam" or "To Whom It May Concern." | *Salutation or Greeting: Address the letter to a particular person by name. Avoid "Dear Sir/ Madam" or "To Whom It May Concern." | ||
| − | *The Body of the Letter: The body of the letter | + | *The Body of the Letter: The body of the letter must have at least three paragraphs. |
*Opening Paragraph: State what motivates you to write to this employer, the position for which you are applying, and how you heard about the position or the company. | *Opening Paragraph: State what motivates you to write to this employer, the position for which you are applying, and how you heard about the position or the company. | ||
| − | *Middle Paragraph: | + | *Middle Paragraph: Describe your education and work experience. Show how these are related to the position. |
| − | *Closing Paragraph: | + | *Closing Paragraph: Tell the employer that you are available for a personal interview or to answer questions about your resume. Thank the employer for the company's consideration. |
===Cover Letter Writing Tips=== | ===Cover Letter Writing Tips=== | ||
====Things to Do==== | ====Things to Do==== | ||
*Make each letter an original | *Make each letter an original | ||
| − | *Follow instructions in recruitment ads | + | *Follow instructions that are given in recruitment ads |
*Keep the letter to one page | *Keep the letter to one page | ||
| − | *Include your telephone number in the closing | + | *Include your telephone number in the closing paragraph |
| − | paragraph | ||
====Things Not to Do==== | ====Things Not to Do==== | ||
Revision as of 03:50, 22 August 2013
Resume writing strategies
Contents
A General Resume Outline
- Name
- Local/Permanent Address
- Professional Goal
- Education
- Related Experience
- Additional Experience
- Honors
- Activities
- Skills
- Personal (optional)
- References
Types of Resumes
Chronological Resume The most commonly-used resume form the lists in reverse chronological order the person's work history.
Achievement Resume This resume stresses on the achievements with less emphasis on experience.
Functional Resume This kind of resume covers experience over a long period of time that can be grouped into skill areas, which throws light on expertise rather than time frames.
Recent Graduate Resume This resume is for the newly passed out graduates with little or no work experience, emphasizing training and education.
When Writing a Resume
- Stick to the basics
- Keep it short
- Reveal only what the employer needs to know
- Have a specific objective
- Preferably one page, never more than two pages
- Moves around a specific job or a specific employer
- Don't focus on your medical history
- Highlight your skills and not your disability
Resume Writing Tips
Things to Do
- Move ahead with your most qualifying experience
- Consider a consolidated experience category
- Lay stress on accomplishments
- Be generous with white space
- Use bullets, bold type, capital letters, and underlining
- Check continuity of history
- Two other people should review it
- Send your references a copy of your resume
- Use good paper
- Avoid anything negative, this may include disclosure of disability
Things Not to Do
- Don't exaggerate, over emphasize or try to mislead
- Don't state a salary
- Don't include names of references
- Don't include a photograph
- Don't include religion, race, national origin, or political affiliation
- Don't exaggerate your qualifications
- Don't include a reason for leaving your last job
- Don't use unusual abbreviations or acronyms
Resume Writing Considerations
Should I Disclose or Not
- On the Resume: Often, your disability is reflected in your work history, education, and life experience.
- Stress your adaptability.
- Cover Letter: You should not start the letter with details about a disability. Mention both strengths and limitations.
Read more about Disability Disclosure
Including a Cover Letter
A General Cover Letter Outline
A cover letter accompanies any resume mailed to a prospective employer.
- The Heading: Your address and date
- The Inside Address: The employer's name; company name; and company address
- Salutation or Greeting: Address the letter to a particular person by name. Avoid "Dear Sir/ Madam" or "To Whom It May Concern."
- The Body of the Letter: The body of the letter must have at least three paragraphs.
- Opening Paragraph: State what motivates you to write to this employer, the position for which you are applying, and how you heard about the position or the company.
- Middle Paragraph: Describe your education and work experience. Show how these are related to the position.
- Closing Paragraph: Tell the employer that you are available for a personal interview or to answer questions about your resume. Thank the employer for the company's consideration.
Cover Letter Writing Tips
Things to Do
- Make each letter an original
- Follow instructions that are given in recruitment ads
- Keep the letter to one page
- Include your telephone number in the closing paragraph
Things Not to Do
- Don't put your name in the heading
- Don't tell all in the letter
- Don't forget to follow up
