Building blocks for Resume, Skills & Social Media
Introduction
After completion of graduation and developing skills or knowledge for your job, you will normally go through an internship to get a feel of the field you wish to make a career in, get new insights, make industry contacts, and become confident to take the plunge into a full-time job. However, getting a job consists of a sequence like drafting a cover letter, making a resume of your skill sets, making an appealing profile on social media like LinkedIn with details on Training and Certification
Cover letter and Resume
They are two essential documents before applying for a job. Without them, you won’t even make it to the interview.
The Cover Letter should ideally cover the following points-
- Personal info, contact info & date.
- Company details where you are applying
- A professional salutation (Formal Greeting)
- An introduction highlighting your skills and professionalism helps to get the recruiter’s attention.
- Reasons to fit perfectly for the role.
Your resume should ideally cover the following points-
- Contact information.
- Start with: Summary or Objective.
- Work history.
- Soft and technical skills.
- Certifications and Professional Memberships.
- Achievements and Awards.
- Additional Sections (Community Involvement, Volunteering, etc.)
Training details in resume
Underline your training skills and any other administrative or managerial skills you have. Highlight your accomplishments and unusual experiences with pertinent education
Certification details in resume
Steps to list your certifications efficiently:
- List the certification’s title
- Mention the name of the host organization
- List the date earned
- List the prospective earn date
- Provide details on the associated skills.
LinkedIn Profile
Social media such as LinkedIn has great visibility. Your profile is the first thing people will see when they find you on the site. You should find time to make sure it is complete, accurate, and professional. On LinkedIn, also include a profile picture and personal summary.
The LinkedIn profile page is the base for your branding. The following profile features have to be part of your profile on LinkedIn.
- Select the right profile picture for LinkedIn
- Add a background photo
- Your headline should read more than just a job title
- Turn your summary into your story
- Use buzzwords like specialized’, ‘leadership’, ‘focused’, ‘strategic’, ‘certified’ etc
- Grow your network
- List your relevant skills & Showcase your passion for learning
- Get Endorsements from other members & Manage them more proactively
- Take a skills assessment to show the level of your skills,
- Request recommendations
Conclusion
Once you are ready to apply for a job, make a Cover Letter, a well-drafted resume, and highlight your training and certification details. Also, make an eye-catching profile on social media like LinkedIn. The probability of landing a job is very high with these building blocks.