Creating Resumes to help you Land Good Jobs in Pakistan


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As an HR consultant for small companies and a part of a website that advertises jobs in Pakistan, I have seen numerous resumes of the printed and online variety. Although there are some exceptionally well thought out resumes, by and far the quality of resumes falls short of the professional mark. Here are some common problems I run into and tips on how to fix them easily and improve the overall acceptability of your CVs.

Font & Format

Your employer’s first impressions count and you don’t want your resume in the trash bin before your employer even gets a chance to see just how qualified you are. Use the Times New Roman or Arial font with a font size between ten and twelve points. Remember this is not a test of your artistic abilities but a chance to advertise your skills and accomplishments. For format simply use a template from your text editor such as Microsoft Word.

Be Careful if you Cut and Paste

A lot of online job boards do not allow you to attach document or pdf files. Simply copying and pasting from a text editor into the designated area of the website does not always lead to desirable formatting especially if you’re using tables to align columns and rows. Double-check and reformat if need be.

Please use the Spelling Check

Most text editors like Microsoft Word have spell check and not using it to correct spellings is absolutely criminal. Be careful that spell checks cannot catch all mistakes especially when a word is being used incorrectly. ‘Effect’ and ‘affect’ mean different things and if misused, spell check will not catch your muistake.

Grammar

English is not the mother tongue in Pakistan and it’s understandable if your English is not perfect. But that is no excuse. Get your resume checked by someone who’s English is credible and ask them to correct grammar mistakes. They can also help you to form better sentences. There are also web services that do this for a nominal fee.

Size doesn’t Matter

A lot of believe that three to four pages for a resume will impress the employer and give a false sense of the candidate’s accomplishments. It is quite the opposite. Keep your resume to a maximum of two pages only if you have extensive and valuable experience that matches the employer’s current needs. Use points and bullets to convey your abilities and accomplishments. Keep it brief and to the point. The employer needs to know you’re a good communicator.

Email Address

If you don’t already have an email create one. Google, Yahoo and Microsoft all have free email services. Make sure your email is professional and serious sounding. The best emails contain your name and maybe a number and a dot. Do not use emails that contain words like ‘luv4u’ or ‘sexy55’. It creates an extremely unserious and childish impression.

These are just the basics to help you improve your CV and to ensure that your resume lasts the first fifteen or so seconds when the employer contemplates reading your life on a page any further.  Remember to get an interview for a job in Karachi or any other city, your resume needs to stand out of the crowd and be considered seriously.

Maha Baig is an expert on finding jobs and HR systems for Small Businesses. To find great <a rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank” href=” http://www.gooddeal-hunting.com/cls/modules/careers/search_careers.php?category=3&sub_category=1&ptype;=&next_step=FROM_SEARCH_FORM “>jobs in Karachi and Pakistan, visit Good Deal Hunting Free Classifieds

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