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Resume – A base document for success

Resume is a document which creates the First Impression in front of the recruiters. And that too, before you face that person. This document doesn’t tell about the success and experience stories of an individual but some hidden facts also.

Most of the professionals are not aware of how to create a better resume and due to this only; they are not able to find the suitable job in their dream company. Resume should give a clear picture of your professional expertise and experience. It should tell to the recruiter about why you are the best candidate for the position as compared to others. While creating this document, one should surely mention the professional achievements but better to write what actually are. Don’t try to mention something which can create a messy situation while facing the interview panel.

Once your resume selected for the interview, you will get the call for the same. That means resume is the first step towards your job. This is a place where it is in your hand to grasp the job. While entering into the interview room, keep a smile and confidence in your personality. Dress should be properly selected for that D day. Along with these, your face should be full of energy and respect. Remember – first impression is the last impression.

The very first question that most of the interviewees faced is “Tell us something about yourself”. Now this is very common question but the answer of this question decides the further attitude of the interviewer. Better to prepare a brief summary of yourself and select the selective and short words to answer the same question. No need to start from your birth and till the time you landed in the interview room. Resume itself gave a clear picture about yourself but the interviewer try to see your presentation skills. Once asked the question, better to answer it straight forward. No need to confuse the interviewer.

Some tips for creating a better resume –
1. Use ordinary words.
2. No need to make a larger image of your past experience.
3. Write full in less words.
4. Use new techniques and templates to create the resume.
5. No need to write down strength and hobbies in details.
6. Better to mention career and experience in same level.
7. In my opinion, no need to follow the internet format of resumes.
8. No need to write down your strengths and weakness.
9. No need to highlight your personal attributes.
10. Any technology written in the resume should be thoroughly known.

 Sanat Sharma

An interesting candidate

The year 2010 started with an interesting incident in my organization. I interviewed a candidate for software trainee and was surprised to see that the person was in front of me for interview without even going through the course curriculum that he had gone through in the past. And on top of it, he admitted this fact that he came there for interview without studying a little bit. Anyways, I gave him one more chance and called him after 15 days so that he can prepare for the same. I had done this due to some personal relationship with one of my close friend. If that would not be the case, I would not consider that guy again.

Anyways, he came after 15 days and at that time also, he was not up to the mark that a serious job-seeker should have. Again, due to personal front, I hired him as software trainee for Industrial training for six months. In that time frame of six months, the trainee was supposed to learn, learn and learn along with some work, which is also learning for him.

After four days, we sit together and he said that he is quite confused about what he is doing and will happen with him in future. He openly commit that he is even not aware of the term “IT” and “ITES”. I took a brief session of him about the various questions he had in his mind. After a long class of 1.5 hrs which is free of cost for him (I usually charge for the sessions like this), I was under impression that now he is more sure about his job, his present and his future. But the story turned up into a tragedy and humours spot where he came to me after 2 hrs of long un-paid class saying that he is going to home to understand what needs to be done by him for him. And he had done all the tasks that is supposed to be done by an employee who is going to leave any organization. He said that he will call me up, once he is clarified about everything.

Actually, some persons in this world wants to get (or achieve) everything without doing nothing. The same happened with that guy. He was trying to search for the shortcut which could lead him to sky heights career. His knowledge level was near to zero and on top of it, he was confused also. In that 1.5 hrs long session, I asked him about the neighbouring countries of India, and he was not able to say at least one. On that evening, I asked the same question with one of my nephew (age 8 yrs) and he answered 7 neighbouring countries.

On that night, I was thinking about my career growth. I recollected the memories when I started my career as a GTE (Graduate Trainee Engineer) in a mid-sized organization in Noida, India. At that time, I was not even aware of what my boss was doing. My full focus was on work that has been assigned to me by my seniors. My primary duty was to complete the daily tasks and then leave for the day. To fulfil this requirement, sometime I have to work more than 16 hrs a day.

Actually, I still not understood what the issue with that guy was. But I am still waiting for his call. Not because of the reason that I will give him one more chance in my organization but because to know the reason of what was wrong with him or what is wrong with him? Without having any feeling in my mind and heart, I would love to guide that guy in his professional and personal front. And that too, without any fees.
 Sanat Sharma

HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2010

Wishing all my readers a VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2010.

I will start this year first blog with a list of five formulas for success. Although it is quite tough to list down the success-mantras but if anyone, at least go through it ones, he/she will feel good. And I am sure giving a second thought on those points will give something to the reader.

1. Write down your goal in a paper and paste it on your wall. Keep your dreams always in front of your eyes. Using this way, you will not be derailed from your path. But your goal should be actual and achievable.

2. For good heart and mind, one needs good health also. So keep healthy and fit. Keep control on your daily food and better to ignore unhealthy food.

3. You have two kinds of goals. One is short term goal and second is long term goal. Try to align all your short terms goals towards your long term goals.

4. You can’t go in past but you can make your future. You will get nothing if you think about your past failures. Better to learn from them and move further. Make new things as your first preference.

5. Learn from the legends. How they achieve in their life? What are the difficulties that they encountered while progressing in their lives? Read the autobiographies of great personalities.

Success is when luck meets opportunity. But better not to rely on luck only and keep doing hardworking. When opportunity knocks at your door, one should be ready to accept the challenge.

-- Sanat Sharma