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A Resume / CV is the first official document which conveys ample information overtly and covertly about the applicant to the Human Resource Department of the concerned employer organization. A resume plays a pivotal role in getting a job in every sector, and at every stage of a career.

The following key tips serve to an impeccable and impressive resume, from every angle----

• Boost the basics—Proofread for spelling, grammar, and tone, and ensure that you have followed all the instructions of the employer properly. Firing off an e-mail is always a convenient and striking method of communication.

• All your contact information like Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, web site address must go at the top of your resume.
• Demonstrate as much work experience as possible, even if it obviously doesn't relate to the job you are seeking. Also, use a simple, easy-to-read font.

• Quantify and use appropriate power words.
• Create content which touches impressively and sells.
• Use designs which readily grab attention.
• Prioritize the contents of resume logically.
• Create the image suitable to the salary you want.
• Identify and solve employer’s hidden needs.
• Highlight your strengths impressively.

The functional resume presents qualifications that support your current career objectives by highlighting only your functional skills.

A functional format may show a brief work history at the end of the resume, but without job descriptions and accomplishments.

The functional resume format is often used to hide unfavorable elements in a candidate’s employment history; therefore human resource professionals may view it with caution. This is particularly true when the work history is omitted (which is not recommended)

The functional resume format gives candidates more control than a chronological format over the way in which skills, experience, and training are presented. This format is appropriate for candidates whose current career goals are unrelated to their previous work history. Remember, it is best not to combine non-complementary skills as it can do more harm than good.

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