Most of us get stumped at one of the most frequently asked

interview questions – “Tell me about yourself”. Today I’m going to address the dos and don’ts of writing a professional resume. Once an opening is created and posted in job portals and dailies, a flurry of resumes reach the HR professionals, hiring managers and consultancies. It’s not always possible to give each application a keen look. Dearth of time and resources make hiring professionals shortlist candidates hastily for an interview. In fact, just a glimpse at a resume decides its luck. So how to write an effective resume and get a chance of landing an interview despite stiff competition? There are ways to writing professional resumes. Let’s take a look at few tricks that create wonders and help you in landing up with your dream job

Dos and don’ts of modern resume

Select a catchy yet professional layout and format for your resume.

An impressive header is one of the critical parts of a resume, which is often overlooked.

Integrate industry relevant keywords into your resume. 

Highlight your relevant experiences, skill set and achievements in a simple way.

Incorporate metrics into your resume to get maximum attention.

Include volunteer works, if any.

Important points to remember

21% of the resumes are not tailored to the specific job

56% of the employers find errors in spelling and grammar

11% of the HR professionals pointed out poor format and no bullet

Inappropriate length and poor work synopsis Vague career objective False information Invalid email and contact details

Common mistakes to avoid

Targeted on the definite/specific job

Logically laid out and easy to interpret

Informative but to the point

Perfect and error free in content, grammar and spelling

Format of a perfect resume

Avoid jargons, abbreviations and acronyms Stay away from typographical errors Emphasize College and University

experience to High School Funny and controversial email address is a

big turn off and should be avoided at all costs

Personal reference on your CV is a strict no-no

Tips not to forget