Quick Resume Guides

Application Letters

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes

How to write a Resume?

A busy employer has little time for long, rambling correspondence. Avoid the temptation to include details in which the recipient is unlikely to be interested, no matter how important they may be to you! You should also avoid generalizing, and instead be quite specific in the information provided. Here are some tips for JOBSEEKERS!

A letter of application for a job is essentially a sales letter. In such a letter you are trying to sell yourself, so your letter must:

Capture attention by using a good writing style
Arouse interest in your qualification
Carry conviction by your past record and testimonials
Bring about the action you want the prospective employer to take – to grant an Interview and eventually give you the job

A well-displayed, easy-to-read letter will attract attention at once and create a favourable first impression to employer. They always prefer you write short letter applying for the post and stating that your curriculum vitae or resume is enclosed. Do not duplicate such information in your covering letter.

Points of Guidance

Remember the purpose of your application is not to get the job but to get an interview.
Ensure your application looks attractive and neatly presented; make it stand out from the rest.
Be brief; give all the relevant information in as few words as possible.
Write sincerely, in a friendly tone, but without being familiar.
Do not make exaggerated claims or sound boastful; simply show a proper appreciation of your abilities.
Do not imply that you are applying for job because you are bored with your present one.
Do not enclose originals of your testimonials, send copies with your application but take your original along to the interview

Quick Guides

Application Letters:

Sample 1

Sample 2

Curriculum Vitae or Resumes:

Freshers:	Sample 1	Sample 2
IT:	Sample (Junior)	Sample (Senior)
Sales & Marketing:	Sample 1	Sample 2
Engineering	Sample 1