What Is A Resume

A resume is a document, usually requested upon applying for a job. It outlines an individual’s career history, it contains the individuals’ skills, qualifications and experience. The main aim of a resume is to measure the individual’s suitability for a specific job. A resume can include a professional summary of work experience, relevant skills as well as achievements.

An Ideal Resume Consists Of:

1. Personal Information:
   • Full Name
   • Contact information.
   • Area residing.
   • Marital Status.
   • Gender.
   • Languages spoken.
   • Date of Birth.
   • Driver’s License – Own or Shared Vehicle
     
     
2. Education:
   • School attended.
   • Highest level of qualification and year of completion.
   • Tertiary education.
   • Certifications and training.
     
     
3. Remuneration / Salary Expectation and Notice Period:
   • CTC – Cost to Company, this includes a basic salary + Benefits but excludes any commission earnings.
     
     
4. Work Experience:
   • The company name.
   • The title you held.
   • Dates of employment.
   • Duties/ Key Responsibilities.
   • Reason for leaving.
     

The Value of a Detailed Resume Compared to a Less Detailed or Shortened Resume:

The value of a detailed resume.

 A detailed resume offers a more in-depth description about who the candidate is. It provides more details and answers to the questions of “Who is the candidate?” What experience do they have?” “Where are they from?” and “Where have they previously worked?”. The answers to these questions can better help an employer determine how suitable a candidate is for a specific position.

Details help paint a clear picture of one’s career journey.

A detailed resume helps highlight an individual’s background, education, skills, achievements and key competencies; it also provides a professional summary which can help employers get a look at exactly who the person is that they are potentially going to hire.

Whereas a shortened resume just provides a brief description on one’s career journey. A more detailed resume can help employers to determine whether or not the candidates’ goals and objectives are in alignment with what the company hopes to achieve. Submitting a more detailed and organised resume can show the employer that you take pride in your career. It can also increase your chances in gaining a one-on – one interview with you and the employer.