Everyone is unique out there and so are their resumes and CVs. A resume is a reflection of yourself and your professional journey. Since everyone s journey is different so should your resumes be, they are the elevator pitch of your profile therefore I advise you to not follow the pre-written template. These templates give limitations to your creativity and skills.
So what should be added to your resume and what should be your template? Don’t worry I got your back, here are a few tips that could help you:
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Consistent formatting- this includes aligning margins and consistent font sizes
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Concision- make sure your resume is only one page
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Concrete bullet points- be specific with what you do and try to include numbers wherever possible.
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Work experience- this includes your volunteer work, internship, and projects, it’s the most effective part of your resume and decides 40- 50% chances of getting selected.
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Extra-Curricular – It will be like a feather in your cap as it tells a lot about your character and personality.