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Resume Formats

Do you know that there are three different formats of a resume? Do you know the structure  of each format? Do you know which format applies to you? Well, in this short post, I'll name and describe the formats. I'll tell you which format applies to you and I'll show you how easy it is switching between the formats. There are three recognized formats of a resume, chronological resume, functional resume and combination resume. A chronological format is the most common resume format and is designed for someone with employment experience who also has an unbroken work history. This is because the current and previous work history is considered the most relevant by the applicant. At the very top of the resume are the Name, Address & Contact Details. Then the Employment Details which may include voluntary details. Followed by the education details, certification details, qualification details, achievement details and accomplishment details. A functional resume format is i...
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How to Master the STAR Method For Interview Questions

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Resume Objective

Here is the catch, just as how you wouldn’t wear flip-flops to an interview you wouldn’t wear your shiny shoes to beach. The point is very simple, you may not need a resume objective section at all if you fit in one of the categories that I will talk about just now. If you have plenty of experience you don’t really need resume objective. What you need is a resume summary. One exception to this is if you are changing your career field and venturing into a new domain. Resume objective may end up making you look like a fresh graduate or simply, an amateur. But if you are a recent graduate, or looking to change your domain then resume objective is what you need. Again, first things first; What NOT to say in resume objective section? First of all, this is not a section where you write down what you have always wanted to be. Here is a few more. Don’t use a generic objective for all your applications. It will hurt your chances more than it will help. You are trying to collect points ...
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