A Student Resume is slightly different from a professional one. It is usually for student employment or first job post studies. Though not extensive and quite simple, it should have a mature and professional look to it.
Career Objective
State your goal in life in a clear, short and precise manner. This will generate interest in your portfolio and you will get calls accordingly. For a college pass out it is essential as employers seek candidates who have an objective and not groping for whatever comes their way.
Know the Market
Whichever industry you want to work for, has its specific demands from a candidate. Study these and put down your skills, training and learning in those, and achievements related to it. Ask experienced people what is it that is required in the respective field and then fill up your qualifications and talents. Addressing such requirements becomes necessary when applying for your first job.
Don’t Underestimate
Students get concerned that they do not possess enough experience and qualifications. They try comparing themselves to already working executives. You should remember that you are a fresher, and so the door of employment is yet to open for you. You will gain experience once you step in. Study and analyze your qualifications, aptitude and skills, and achievements. You will be able to appreciate yourself and jot down your unique attributes. If however, you find a gap, try to fill it up before you apply.
Format
The average time spent by an employer on each resume is about half a minute. Within this span you have to be able to generate positive interest in your profile. One big factor is a neat and tidy resume that is pleasing to the eye and clutter-free. And is short and simple. So follow a format. The most preferred font is Arial or Times New Roman, and the font size should ideally be between 10-12 points. Avoid too much of bold and italic words and lines. And also graphics.
Add value
Include points and data that is relevant and adds value to your profile. Avoid mentioning things that are not related to your field of work. Such useful points will prove that you will be a coveted employee who will enhance the performance of the organization.
Skills
To include – computer and technical skills (relevant)
And other professional and non-professional or personal skills.
Qualification
Include your educational qualification with marks or grades wherever necessary (high grades are better mentioned). Also courses and training programs that you may have undertaken which are related to your field of interest. Mention educational achievements also, like university topper, best student, etc.
Other Achievements
Awards that you have won (educational and non-educational), positions of responsibility held by you, competitions that you have participated in and/or won, and other recognition that you may have got – put them in.
Work experience
Internships, summer jobs, and other employment that you may have taken up, paid or unpaid, short term or long term, it is important to include.
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