The first thing many of the fresher worry
just after finishing college is to find the right job. Recruitment boards are set up in many colleges
that provide first hand assistance to students. With a well written resume and good
marks, you can get a good job just after you finished college.
Since
freshers do not have experience to show to potential employers, their
resume/Bio data requires different style of writing. As we all know, a resume/CV/bio Data, whatever
you say is, include the important points of your professional and personal
details. A well-written resume increases the chances of getting that first
interview call. And if you are a fresher then importance of a well written
resume becomes all the more important.
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Resume |
For an experienced applicant, there are various
ways of presenting a resume. Depending upon the years of professional
experience and job types, you can write your resume in a variety of formats.
There are ways of highlighting talents in your resume. The way you write resume
makes a distinction in getting the desired job. The entry level professional,
resume format is important, as the effectiveness of the resume will decide
largely the job placement.
There are two common formats of writing a
resume for freshers:
- Functional
- Chronological
In a
functional format resume, the skills and core competencies are highlighted.
This type of resume is very helpful if you are beginning your career. This
format is also useful if you want to change your professional domain. In this
format, one should put emphasis on skill sets. Recruitment sites or agencies usually search
for fresher with skills sets available.
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Career |
In the Chronological format or writing the
resume, the work experience is highlighted as per the date, starting with the
latest first. This type of format is helpful when the each job experience adds
to the strength of the resume. For persons with experience of 2 to 5 years,
this type of resume format works. If you are a fresher, highlight your co
curricular activities and the enriching experiences from these activities. Do
not forget to mention the educational qualifications and training if any gained
during academic days.