Resume Layout

If you are in the process of preparing your resume, then we suggest the following basic structure.

Summary

It is essential that you narrate your educational qualification and overall experience in a nutshell with about 6 – 7 lines. This will enable to understand your overall exposure.

Education

Specify your education from the recent to the school level. You need to mention the following:

Educational Qualification

Name of college/School

Duration – From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy)

Year of passing

Marks/grade obtained.

Additional training/Skills/Qualifications

Computing Skills

Languages with proficiency

Membership of Professional Bodies

Relevant Training Courses

Work Experience (Start with your most recent position)

Company Name, Position/Designation, duration of employment (please mention in mm/yyyy format)

Type of Business and Number of Employees

Responsibilities and Achievements

Project Details: (Applicable only for IT professionals)

Name of the company/Client:

Title of the project:

Duration of the project: From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy)

Team Size:

Your role: State your role: Example: developer, Analyst, Team Leader etc.,

Software/Tools/OS used:

Brief description of the project:

Interests and Hobbies

Make sure you mention your real interests and hobbies.

Personal Details

Name :

Nationality:

Gender:

Date of Birth

Address

Phone ( Mobile and Residence)

Email ids:

References

Never give your reference in your resume. Always state - Available on request

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