Application Resources
BUILD YOUR RESUME
RESUME - Promotional Brochure about Self
1. Discloses your accomplishments & qualifications to the admission committee, also helps to sell you to the committee quickly & efficiently.
2. Generally produced in 1 page, 2page for the description of work experience
What should be included/ Format!
1. Your Objective/Goal
2. Qualifications
3. Skills
4. Research & Project Activities
5. Part- time/Full-time work experience if any
6. Extra curricular Interests
7. Community & Civil Activities
8. References
PRESENTATION
1. Keep it concise
2. Avoid large paragraphs
3. Use action verbs like "developed", "managed", "designed" while emphasizing your accomplishments
4. Avoid passive constructions like " was responsible for managing" etc
5. Do not use declarative statements like "I developed", "I assisted in .." etc
6. Do not mention personal characteristics or personal details like your age, sex, height etc
7. Make in Simple, clear, impressive
8. Present in a Professional way and do not decorate your resume
9. Avoid over spacing/large spacing. Let the resume look Compaq
BE HONEST AND TRY NOT TO MENTION THE SKILLS YOU DO NOT HAVE OR FALSIFY THE PROJECTS