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 Resume tips for Freshers

We all need a little help now and then, that’s for sure. And sometimes we need more than just a little nudge in the right direction. That’s why we have come up with these resume tips for freshers to help you on your way. Freshers tend to be very anxious about their first job search, and are usually already feeling overwhelmed before they even step out of the door. So that’s where we come in! We want you to feel prepared and confident as you go out into the unknown world of employment.

Writing a resume is the main thing people have to do when they go looking for work, and it’s a pretty big deal. The best thing you can do is be prepared. To prepare, here are a few tips to help you out:

1) Make your resume look good. People will make assumptions about you based on your resume. So if you have messy handwriting, they will assume that you are careless and sloppy – not someone they want working in their office! So don’t forget to type up your resume in a nice font, with good spacing and margins. You should also make it very easy for an employer to read by using bullet points or numbered lists whenever possible.

2) Make sure your resume is clear and concise. You want to make it as easy as possible for the employer to understand what you are good at, why they should hire you, and how well you’ll actually do the job. That will ensure that they don’t miss anything important.

3) Don’t write too much on your resume; instead, have a quick job history summary at the top, then add in any information you would like the employer to know later on (e.g., extra odd jobs you’ve done over school breaks, or your time spent volunteering for a sports league). You also want to write your name and contact details on the top right hand corner.

4) Make sure you highlight all the relevant skills you have to offer, no matter how minor they may seem. Focus on what you were really able to do, and how this directly relates to the job you are applying for.

5) If possible, make sure your resume is neatly typed out, and use good spelling, punctuation and grammar whenever appropriate. Remember that you’re competing with other highly educated people with resumes that are very impressive and professionally prepared as well! Take all these things into account when deciding how much work goes into preparing your resume.

6) If you’re feeling especially nervous about your resume, don’t be. It will be a learning process for you and it’s not the end of the world if you make a mistake or something else doesn’t turn out quite right. Instead, use this as a learning opportunity to improve your skills and get used to being in front of a computer to write.

7) Don’t forget that there are many different types of jobs out there, and the organizations hiring will vary depending on their needs. So don’t just stick with one type of job; instead, try to diversify your resume a little bit each time you look for work.

And that’s it! These are the eight tips we came up with to ensure you get the results that you deserve! Good luck out there!

Title: Outlining a Resume Tips for Freshers

There seems to be a misconception amongst many of our clients about how to write a resume. A good example of this is when one of our clients was looking for a job after taking some time out. They were applying for jobs with an HR/ Recruiting company and when they described their previous job as 'IT on-boarding and project management', they were told something like 'Well, I don't see why they even had IT there in the first place?'. This is not how to begin your resume – do not write what you actually do on your resume, make it sound good. Here are a few tips that will help you to present yourself in the best possible way when applying for jobs:

1. Stay away from jargon - unless you have a very specific type of job description, try and stay away from jargon in general at all costs. For example, if you are looking for a 'change management coordinator' position (a particular type of job), then it might be OK to mention that as this is what the company needs and that is why they need an effective change management coordinator. But if you are applying for a more general role – e.g., a position as a 'program manager', then explain what you need to do, not the title of the job.

2. Use phrases to describe your ability – When you get down to writing the details of your experience in previous roles and responsibilities, use 'I' and 'my' in your sentences. For example, instead of 'sectioned off teams made up of five members each', say something like 'I sectioned off teams made up of five members each.

3. Emphasise key skills – focus on your key skills and achievements from each of the roles you have held. If a company requires a change management coordinator, emphasise your ability to design and implement software for internal training, for example.

4. Focus on things that are relevant - try and do this without sounding clichéd by saying something like 'I am detail-oriented and focussing a lot of my time on small details'. Try and find out, through asking questions or research, what abilities their company is looking for (e.g., communication skills, attention to detail) in their ideal candidate so it is better to use phrases that relate exactly to those who are hiring you.

5. Don't use a history of your education at the top - if you have an MBA, then all right, write that in the top bit, but yet again, you need to focus on what they are looking for and not your qualifications. For example: 'I have an MBA from XYZ University with a major in finance'. Instead, focus on what is relevant e.g., 'I am adept at using spreadsheets and excel to analyse information.'

6. Don’t be afraid to show off about your abilities - if you have successfully managed a team of people or are very computer savvy (i.e., know how to code), for example, explain this briefly.

7. Highlight your achievements - highlight the main points of what you did in the past. This will help you stand out from the crowd, and show that they should take notice of you. Be sure to focus on things that really made a difference, as well as skills – e.g., 'I provided feedback to our clients' or 'I became project manager for New Client X after handling Client Y's project successfully'.

8. Include additional information at the end of your resume - if this is not allowed at all, then include a brief summary about why it is important for them to see this and where it will be located (e.g., on a separate page).

Conclusion

Overall, focus on what you can do for the company and not what they are going to do for you. Make your resume a 'story' about yourself, and make sure it is clear and concise. When applying for a position that requires a change management coordinator or similar job description, do NOT just write about your duties; instead focus on what you have accomplished. In addition to getting a competitive pay rate if accepted for the job, this will help establish yourself as the best candidate in their opinion and show them that you are exactly what they need to add value above all of the other candidates.

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