Resume Writing Tips

I work as a Human resources manager in a well reputed concern.  I go through hundreds of resumes a day but I happen to read only ten or fifteen well written resumes.  Many do not know how to write a resume properly as they are not aware of what are expected from them.  There are a few things a perfect and good resume or curriculum vitae needs to have within the set margins to make an impression on the reader. They are as follows:

The resume should be either in a chronological format or functional format and should be written using active verbs than passive verbs.  The objectives and skills of the applicant should be highlighted and it should be the headline of the resume.  Professional background should be written in a specific manner mentioning the tenure, nature of job with the past employers and if the applicant happens to be a fresher, should have defined his professional qualification.  Present salary and the expected salary could be mentioned.  If the resume is meant for a particular employer or job, the applicant should have knowledge about their needs and clearly mention them in the resume.  Personal details along with contact details are must.  The resume should be brief, clean, and concise and professional in nature, there is no need for a flashy resume design though.  It would be better if the resume has a covering letter but that should be limited to only one page and the most important of all is that the resume should be free from errors that it has to be edited and reedited carefully.