Your resume is your window to the outside world. A resume can either win the coveted job or break it; it all depends on how much it is eloquent. The resume you submit to the employer should speak for itself even without your explanations and that is because resumes are read several times and by different individuals within the hierarch of the employer company.

Write Your Resume Personally

Though you may want your resume to be written by a proxy, it is advisable that you do it yourself. The advantage is you will be able to perform better during interviews. You should remember that you will not generally be allowed to refer to a copy of your resume at that time of interview except for the little information like dates and numbers. If at all you do, it can send signals of doubt about your credentials and your sincerity. There are some things that employers expect to be in your mind at all times.

Learn the Niceties of Resume Writing

There are some niceties about the resume you need to maintain – they should preferably be printed on bright white printing papers, they should be free from smudges, and they should never be folded for stuffing inside an envelope. It is always a good idea to select a standard envelop that will fit well on the resume without the resume being folded. As an MBA candidate, your employers will expect you to know all these and more. A covering letter is very important and it should summarize everything in a nutshell, without of course elaborating too much. You can keep it in your resume.

Here are some tips to consider when you write your resume.

• The font size of for your resume should be neither too big nor too small. The ideal font size is 11 (or 12) and it should be one of the more commonly used fonts like Arial or Calibri. It is best you don’t use fancy fonts to capture your readers’ imagination. Not everyone will take to it kindly.

• Your credentials are important and they must be presented in a way acceptable to your employers. Do not be flamboyant or boasting – it can have a negative effect on people who read your resume. When you present your credentials, they should be positive and as precise as possible. Vague references and unverifiable credentials are best avoided.

• Be objective about the kind of job you want, but keep yourselves open to other opportunities – you may be qualified to take other positions. Don’t be tempted to write a single resume for every employer, because, each of them have a specific requirements which you must address directly in your resume.

• If you have documents you think will win you the job, then don’t keep it away saying you will present them upon request. Job interviewers don’t have time for all that. Include them in the resume and provide a brief description explaining how it will help you perform better at the job. Documents that fall in this category include special accomplishments or any researches you did during the course of your obtaining MBA degree. If you had worked part-time during your stay at the college, include it.

• Your resume must be no longer than couple pages maximum, covering letter not included. If you do not have much experience, then, it is better you keep it to one page. Resumes that run into several pages can actually confuse readers when they have to turn pages after pages to locate critical information they require to arrive at a decision.

• A summary statement at the beginning of the resume can capture employers’ imagination instantly. It should indicate your skills sets, your experience and what you are good at. It should be brief and run no longer than 3 sentences maximum.

• Personal information like age, faith and race should not be included in your resume, because employers these days lay little emphasis on them. Likewise, including your family information too is unnecessary. You will be asked about it during the interview, but it is usually in the periphery.

• It is prudent not to include your salary or perks expectations. It can sometimes lead to rejection in the initial stage itself. Wait for the employers to come up with their offer. If the employer takes up the subject, it is an indication that they are positive about offering you the position, and it is also the right time to discuss salary and perks.
In conclusion, your resume must be impeccable. You should read and reread your resume several times to ensure that it does not have grammatical and spelling errors. You will be able to eliminate most errors during the revising process – it also provides an opportunity to include, or delete information you think is irrelevant. It is best practice to have your resume proofread by another person, and that is because rarely writers ever see their own mistakes.

Author Bio: Kathryn Smith is an all-round blogger who loves to help people by sharing ideas on Internet utilities. Off late, she has been identifying various People Search Engine websites to help people find their friends and relates and stay connected all the time.