One of the most important task that any graduating student does is making a resume and so is true for AeSI folks. Since there is no formal guidance and placement cell in aesi, so here i present a link to some sample resumes that Boston College of US has to offer.The PDF document is good in the sense it gives you many samples that you might modify to suit your requirements.
You can download the PDF file from this link.
As the pdf document also states, the resume samples should only be used as a starting point for visual model and general guidelines. So see them, learn from them and the make your own resume with your personal touch.
Other attractive thing about the document is that it contains some general guidelines to be followed while writing a resume. I have extracted some of them that i liked and that are applicable for aesi guys and gals.
List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least. Treat your resume as an advertisement for you. Be sure to thoroughly "sell" yourself by highlighting all of your strengths.
Language and computer skills are highly valued in the workplace – include them on your resume.
Proofread, proofread, and proofread. Be sure to catch all spelling errors, grammatical weaknesses, unusual punctuation, and inconsistent capitalizations. Proofread it numerous times over at least two days to allow a fresh eye to catch any hidden mistakes.
An very important point, don't just hurry this process. Wait fro at least two days and read the resume, you will find that you have missed something.
The purpose of an objective is to direct employees to your specific goals within their organization. Objectives that are vague and non-specific shouldn’t be included however effective objectives identify the position you are seeking (internship or job title) and can also include what you offer (skills, education). Change the objective for each resume you submit.
In the body of your resume, use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Resumes are read quickly; therefore make key phrases stand out.
Highlight your strengths, and what is most relevant to the potential employer. Incoming resumes are typically reviewed in 10-30 seconds, so put forth the effort and determine which bullets most strongly support your job/internship search objective.
Format variations, such as bold, italics, and capitalization, create visual appeal – use these tools but don’t go overboard.
Font size for the body of your resume should be between 10 and 12 points.
Begin your statements with action verbs. Verbs should be past tense if you are no longer at the position or participating in the activity.
Your name may be larger than the rest of your text, but don’t overdo it.
Avoid using the personal pro-noun “I” in your descriptions.
Study abroad experience is a good way to differentiate yourself from your peers. As you share your resume with prospective employers, you will want to highlight the experience that you gained while studying abroad. Many employers are looking for people who are versatile and adaptable, and by listing your study abroad experience on your resume you are demonstrating your ability to succeed in a new environment and your willingness to seek out new experiences.
