Here comes the season of graduation. What frustrates graduates the most? Preparing documents needed.
We HR have been screening several resumes/CVs and cover letters. Most of the candidates were very outstanding, they were able to prepare a perfect resume, however, there are still several candidates are lacking skills in organizing their resume/CV. Hence, This blog will help all the graduates and fellow candidates in preparing the needed documents. Hopefully, these tips would help you to perform well in the future.
As mentioned, most of the candidates didn't realize that there’s a difference between a resume and a CV. Here are the differences
Take Note:
Resumes and CVs depend on different regions, country and company cultures. Most of the countries or companies assume that CV=RESUME. However, in the USA or foreign companies, it might be possible that a Resume and CV are different.
If you want to impress your HR just in a second , make sure to keep your profile is always up-to-date! You should also know what is written in it, so that when you are presenting, you are not just memorizing, whereas elaborating the content written lively.
Come start your Resume/CV bricks by bricks.
Tips For a Resume/CV
Both Resume and CV do promote you at the best, do keep it professional and avoid your interest.
What should you consider in your Resume/CV?
- Heading: Name, Email Address, Phone Number
- Education Experiences: List academic degrees(most recent listed first), Name of Institution, degree type and major, month and year degree was(will be) awarded. You can also include your academic results and school experience, for example, society involved, etc.
- Academic Research Experience, if have
- Working Experiences: List position that shows off your skills and expertise, summaries your duties and successes
- Skills: Share about what skills you had mastered, you can also share about what language you know(Remember to state your language proficiency)
- Achievement and Awards: Share what awards or certificates you own.
- Volunteer and Membership: Do highlight leadership positions within your organization
- Reference (Optional)
These are some examples,
Do share about your achievement, this will help your resume become even special and unique.
One more thing you need to know, NEVER ELABORATE TOO MANY DETAILS in your resume! You can share your success cases or project details on LinkedIn.
Tips for Cover Letter:
So what is a cover letter? A cover letter is a document you send with your Resume/CV, Cover letter is traditionally known as the front cover.
Three things you need to think about it and your cover letter will be done easily.
Why consulting; Why Me; Why This Firm
Other than that, keep your cover letter short and sweet, and do make sure everyone understands what you are expressing.
Here’s an example of a cover letter, hope this helps!
Conclusion
To sum up, preparing a Resume/CV/cover letter takes lots of time on summarizing and organizing. You have to update your document every time.
A perfect Resume/CV/ cover letter helps you in any application, no matter in the job or further education. Just make it user-friendly, make sure every content and structure are clear.
Good luck to all candidates in applying for every position, hope for the best!
