Your resume is the most important tool during your job hunt or internships, so getting it right is absolutely critical. At Consuldents, we offer professional writing services as part of our service pack for all graduate students of Pakistan. If you are part of Consuldents premium subscription, you get resume writing services at 100% discount. Yes, that’s right 100% discount. If you are not Consuldents premium subscriber (which costs only Rs. 1,000), you pay the full price of Rs. 1,000 to avail the top resume writing services.

So what can you expect if you sign up for Consuldents resume writing service. For the starters, a 100% grammatically and error free resume. When you will present our written resume, you stand out for your work and not pushed back by errors and mistakes that leave a lasting bad impression. To avail the service, sign up at www.consuldents.com and check out with resume writing service available in the service pack. Or simply, give us a call today at 0321-5588355 or info@consuldents.com.

Back to resume writing – It is absolutely essential you remain in control of the job search and for that, your CV dictates whether or not you will be invited to interview so it must be able to sell both your skills and your experience. The sections below highlight what you should and shouldn’t do when writing your CV, how to make the process work for you and how to target it towards each different position you apply in Pakistan across sectors.

Your Perfect CV/Resume
The CV or resume should not only summarize your qualifications, skills and experience but should also reflect key aspects of your personality and help you stand out from other applicants. Any specific achievements from your work, academic or personal life should be highlighted as these too reflect your personality and can demonstrate to any potential employers your proven ability to add value to a role.

The Layout
The CV or resume should contain up to date contact information so that potential employers in Pakistan can call or email you during office hours. Ideally, this should come at the start and be followed by an introduction or ‘profile’ section which summarizes your qualities and introduces your career objectives. If you are applying for positions outside your city, then make sure to mention that you are not location specific and will be able to work outside the city you are residing in Pakistan currently. The most important or relevant information should go on the first page so if your strengths lie in your academic background, the introduction should be followed by your education and then your career summary. If, however, you have enjoyed more success in a professional capacity than academically, the reverse should apply. The last section should be a brief summary of your interests outside of the workplace.

Common CV/Resume Writing Mistakes
Here are some common mistakes that you need to avoid:

• Too long, banal and too ‘wordy’ – not being concise is often a killer.
• Disorganized layout – by not following the guidelines outlined above.
• Spelling and grammatical errors – Pakistani graduate students are specially the culprit when it comes to writing below par resumes.
• Including photographs or other decorative embellishments – this should be avoided.
• Use of first person – too much use of ‘I’ or ‘Me’ can appear arrogant.
• Too much use of jargon – some technical terms are acceptable, but it is important to explain these if there is the possibility of them being read by someone not familiar with them

Using Verbs that Matters
An effective way of making your CV or resume standout is to start your sentences with verbs that matters. These include Achieved, Developed, Launched, Managed, Empowered, Maximized, Strengthened, Implemented and Realized. These words can be used to describe your skills and experiences in such a way as to emphasize what you achieved rather than just what you did. Use power verbs but just don’t overdo it.

Targeting your CV/Resume
Tailoring your CV/resume is essential. If you are applying to all jobs in Pakistan across different sector by just changing employer title, you are committing a deep mistake. While some people prefer to have a general document that suits any position, it is arguable that greater success can be achieved by tailoring it according to the needs of the specific role to which you are applying. We have always advised that you do your homework on the company, location and why do you want to work with them. Although the CV/Resume is your tool to promote yourself, it is your opportunity to explain why you want to work with certain employer. Most of the Pakistani organizations are fully aware of the students they want to hire, and any generalized CV/resume can be thrown out instantly.

Consuldents Service Pack – Resume Writing
Not sure – how to present yourself. Don’t shy away from approaching us. Give us a call today at 0321-5588355 or info@consuldents.com. At the end of the day, this is definitely the most sensible option; there really is no substitute for taking advantage of an in-depth professional experience. If you are committing yourself to a job application, then give it a best shot! You will never regret it.