Resume Writing: Some Considerations Madhukar Sharma, LBC

Resume Writing: Some
Considerations
Madhukar Sharma,LBC
 Resume Writing: Why and How
Madhukar Sharma, LBC
Outline of the Presentation:
 Meaning/Definition of a Resume
 Difference between a Resume and a
Curriculum Vitae( CV)
 Basic Elements/Sections of a Resume
 Types of a Resume
 Tips to Create an Impressive Resume
 Sample Resume
Three Step Writing Process:
 What are the three step writing processes?

 “Show me your resume and I will tell you
what occupational diseases you may have.”
-Steven Magee
 What is a resume?
Meaning of a Resume:
 A résumé is a brief document that
summarizes your education, employment
history, and experiences that are relevant to
your qualifications for a particular job for
which you are applying.
 What is the purpose of a resume?
 The purpose of a résumé (along with your
cover letter) is to get an interview.
 What are the differences between a resume
and a CV( Curriculum Vitae)?
Difference between a Resume and a
CV:
Basic Elements/Sections of a Resume:
 Personal Information
 Career Objective
 Qualifications Summary
 Education
 Work Experiences ( Optional)
 Skills
 References
What should a resume include?
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Personal Information:
 Name
 Address ( permanent and temporary)
 Email address
 Phone number (s)
 The URL of your personal webpage ( if you
have)
Example:
Mr. Madhukar Sharma

Butwal-11, Rupandehi, Province-5
(977)- 9857037424
sharmamadhukar7@gmail.com
Example:
John Dewey
1234 North 55 Street
Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
(402) 292-2345
imasample1@xxx.com
Career Objective:
 A career objective identifies either a specific

job you want to land or a general career you
would like to pursue ( to become a Marketing
Manager of a Financial Institution)
 Maintain your career objective in a sentence.
Example:
 To obtain a position of full time professor of

English at a Reputed University where I may
use my research knowledge, creativity, and
interpersonal skills.
Example:
 Seeking a position of accountant in your
organization to utilize my educational
qualification, bookkeeping, and analytical skills
for mutual growth and success.
 Desire an HR coordinator position to put my
experience and knowledge of negotiation, HR
policy-making, and conflict resolution in use at
ABC company.
Qualifications Summary:
 A qualifications summary offers a brief view

of your key qualifications.
 The goal is to let a reader know within a few
seconds what you can deliver.
Example:
 In-depth academic preparation in language

teaching and business communication
 Intermediate skills with a variety of analytical
tools including Microsoft Excel and Google
Analytics
 Multiple research and communication
projects
Example:
 Exceptionally well organized and resourceful

Professional with more than six years
experience and a solid academic background
in accounting and financial management
 Excellent analytical and problem solving
skills; able to handle multiple projects while
producing high quality work in a fast-paced,
deadline-oriented environment.
Education:
 Include the most recent qualification

 Begin with the recent and move to the older
qualification. ( This is often optional)
 Alternatively, you can present your
qualifications in a table from recent to past
one.
What to include:
 name of the institution where you earned

your highest degree
 city and state of the institution ( address)
 when you graduated or received the degree
( Date)
 what specific degree was earned ( Degree)
 Grades/CGPA/Divisions ( if impressive)
Example:
 Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu,

M. Phil. in English : February 2018, GPA:
3.88/4.00
Example:
Allegheny University, Pittsburgh, PA 49707

Bachelor of Arts, Communication and
Professional Writing
August 2000 to May 2005
Major GPA 3.75/4.00
Summary of Academic Qualifications:
Degrees Institutions Dates Divisions/GP Major Subjects

A
M. Phil. in T. U., Kirtipur, 2018 AD GPA: 3.88 English
English Kathmandu,
Nepal
M.Ed. in T.U., Kirtipur 2007 AD 73% English
English Nepal
B.Ed. in English BMC, T.U., 2005 AD 59% English & Mass
Nepal Communication
I.Ed. in English BMC, T.U, 2002 AD 58% English,
Nepal Economics &
Geography
S.L.C. H.S.E.B, Nepal 2000 AD 62% Maths &
Agriculture
Work Experiences:
 List your jobs starting with the most recent.

 Include any work experiences either full time
or part time and any internships.
 Make sure that the work experiences are
related and relevant to your job you are
applying for.
What to include:
 Position/post/role
 Name of the institution
 Date
Example:
 Worked as Head of the Dept. of English &
Business Communication, Lumbini Banijya
Campus, Butwal Jan 2019- Jan 2020.
 Worked as an Editor of ‘The Lumbini Journal of
Language & Literature’ published by the dept. of
English & Business Communication
 Chaired departmental meetings on a regular
basis.
 Communicated decisions and policies by the
campus with the departmental colleagues
 Lecturer of English and Courses on Business
Communication at Lumbini Banijya
Campus, Butwal November-2012-present
 Taught courses on English, Business
Communication to BBM,BBA,BBS,MBS and
MBA-BF
 Facilitated on Bloom’s Taxonomy to the
faculties
Example:
 Technical Writer, September 2003 to May 2004,

Agriculture Information Technology,
AlleghenyUniversity.
 As a technical writer, my projects included
software documentation, user guides, website
documentation, and multimedia development.
 Our main goal was to create e-solutions for
those involved with the School of Agriculture
and Extension Education Program.
Are you bored?
Skills:
 Some important types of skills to cover on a resume
include:
 Active listening
 Communication
 Computer skills
 Customer service
 Interpersonal skills
 Leadership
 Management skills
 Problem-solving
 Time management
 Transferable skills
Example:
 Good/Competent in MS Office Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.
 Proficient spoken and written English, Hindi,
and Awadhi Language
 Good at organizing and planning meetings,
seminars, conferences,etc.
References:
 Your references are people, called referees,

who can testify about your character, skills
and abilities to prospective employers.
 You could consider your referees as your
personal advocates or ambassadors.
 The employer might call them or request in
writing some information about you.
What to include:
 Name of a referee ( the person being referred

to)
 Position
 Institution and Address
 Cell No.
 Email Address
Example:
Prof. Jiblal Sapkota, P.hD.

Professor of English and Head of the
Central Department of English, University
Campus, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
9851100334
jblsapkota@gmail.com
Or…
 References are available upon request.

Types of a Resume:
 The Chronological Resume

 The Functional Resume
 The Combination Resume
 (The Electronic) Resume
Samples…
 Please go through the sample resumes you

have already been provided with…
Don'ts in Resume:
 Religion, age, gender, marital status, politcal
affiliation.
 Don’t Include Random, Unrelated, or Off-Putting
Hobbies
 Don’t Use Negative Phrases.
 Don’t try the same resume to different job contexts.
Do’s when preparing resume:
 Plan: collect data about yourself, the

industry/institution,
 Write: use correct language, give the
necessary information
 Complete: revise the message, produce the
message, proofread the message, distribute
the message
Resources for further learning:
 www.managementhelp.org
 www.owl.purdue.edu/writinglab
 www.coursera.org/learn/how-t0-write-a-resu
me
 www.youtube.com
 Thank you!

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 What are the three step writing processes?

Mr. Madhukar Sharma

 A career objective identifies either a specific

 To obtain a position of full time professor of

 A qualifications summary offers a brief view

 In-depth academic preparation in language

 Exceptionally well organized and resourceful

 Include the most recent qualification

 name of the institution where you earned

 Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu,

Allegheny University, Pittsburgh, PA 49707

Degrees Institutions Dates Divisions/GP Major Subjects

 List your jobs starting with the most recent.

 Technical Writer, September 2003 to May 2004,

 Good/Competent in MS Office Word, Excel,

 Your references are people, called referees,

 Name of a referee ( the person being referred

Prof. Jiblal Sapkota, P.hD.

 References are available upon request.

 The Chronological Resume

 Please go through the sample resumes you

 Plan: collect data about yourself, the

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