Preparing cv, resume, biodata for an interview

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Most employers will ask for a resume or curriculum vitae when you apply for a job, so that they can shortlist candidates who meet their requirements. For walk in interviews, you are still required to carry a resume, so that questions can be asked accordingly by the interviewer. Before writing a resume, you should be very sure about the kind of job you are looking for and prepare your resume accordingly.

There are many templates and resume builder tools available for preparing your resume or curriculum vitae. However, there are certain important factors to be considered

1. All information should be properly organized and arranged sequentially. For example, all your educational qualifications should be grouped together. Your personal information should be listed last.

2. The font and font size should be readable and uniform. Generally Arial or Times New Roman font in black ink is preferred.

3. Summarize your experience and training in one or two sentences. If more information is required, you will be asked to elaborate about the work you have done in the interview.

4. All information should be accurate and the employer should be able to verify it. Most large companies will ask for a copy of your educational certificates for verifications . They will terminate the services of employees who provide false information.

Your resume/ curriculum vitae (CV) should include your full name, address and telephone number. Avoid abbreviations , which may cause confusion. Include your skills, job objective, education and other relevant information like languages known which may help you on the job. Personal interests may also be briefly mentioned.

Unless specified in the job posting, references may not be included in the resume. However, if you are short listed after the interview, you are usually asked for references. Take prior permission from the person, before you list him or her as a reference. Your reference could be your teacher, an earlier employer, a friend or someone who has advised you.