What's the Best Resume Format for HR Professionals? Seeking Advice!

Hi,

I'm Pooja, and I'm currently pursuing an MBA. I would like to inquire about the best resume format for a person specializing in HR. My email ID is pooja_chaudhary_jat@yahoo.co.in.

Thank you!

Hi, this is Bhushan from Bhopal. Could you send me your ID so I can send you the correct format?

Regards,
Bunty.

Good morning to all,

The requested resume format has been sent to all, except Pooja who has started the thread. Kindly check the mail ids. If you have any kind of problems related to study, let me know because I am also a student in the 2nd semester from Bhopal.

Thank you,
Chandrabhushan Singh Suryawanshi
Bunty
Institute of Professional Education and Research, Bhopal
Email: chandrabhushan.suryawanshi@yahoo.co.in

Hi Nisha,

I have sent you an email with a suggestion from one of my international faculty members. Please check your mail.

Regards, Bunty

Dear all,

I have uploaded it on page 3. Kindly browse the page and download it. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Regards,
Bunty.

Hi,

First of all, it is important to understand what position you are applying for. If you are applying for a job in the junior management cadre, the format should be as follows: Name, Academics, Work Experience, Achievements, Personal Details.

If you are applying for a job at other levels, Work Experience and Academics should be interchanged in the above order. As you progress to higher levels, education becomes less significant, and your achievements in work life become more important.

Additionally, since it is a CV, it should be limited to 2 or a maximum of 3 pages. It should not be in prose form (important points should be bulleted), and most importantly, it should not read like a biography. Recruiters do not have the time to read biographies.

Care should be taken with the fonts and paragraph settings used to ensure it is not cumbersome to read.

Regards,

Pushkaraj Wagh
HR Consultant, KPMG OMAN

Dear Pooja Madam,

As I am a 2nd-year MBA student, I have the format of my resume that I use for applying to jobs. You can review it, and if you find it suitable, you can accept it or make necessary changes to it and email it to me at my email id: dada1008_asha@yahoo.com.

If you come across any job opportunities that match my resume, please email them to the above-mentioned email id or the one provided in my resume.

Thank you.

Hello friends,

I'm Ruchira, having more than one year of experience in HR. I have done B.E+MBA. I'm totally into recruitment. So, as per my experience, for proper formatting, first focus on work experience, or you can focus on those aspects for which you applied, and then move on to other details like education and personal information.

Thanks & Regards,
Ruchira

Hi Sukanta,

I need a sample of an MBA (HR) fresher. I completed my MBA (HR) in March. Please send me a sample of an MBA (HR) fresher.

Thank you.

Good evening Mr. Suryawansh,

Could you please check with M.P. Bhoj Open University, Bhopal, regarding the Ph.D. program in HR through distance learning because I have completed my MSW this year (2007) from the same university?

Thanks,
Lalit Kumar Gupta
lk.gupta_hr@yahoo.co.in

Hi friends,

I think for a fresher, a one-page CV is sufficient unless you have many projects. People often say that a CV should be a minimum of two pages. It gives an impression. Is that so? Can somebody please tell me?

Regards,
Prachi 😕

Hi,

This is Aparupa. I am doing my MBA in HR. Could you please email me the HR resume to my email id? It would be of great help to me. My email id is aparupa_b2006@yahoo.co.in.

Take care!

Regards,
Aparupa Bhattacharya.

Hi friends,

Here are some of the HR resume formats which I think may help you all.

Hi,

I would like to explain to you a few things about why we need to design our own resume.

If you go with your resume, it will clearly help the interviewer understand who you are, increasing your chances of employment. Even if you are unfit, you will have the opportunity to understand where you may have failed.

Your creativity and goals will be better represented if you have your own resume.

In my experience, several HR Managers are willing to hire fresher candidates not just for their credentials but for their creativity, passion for work, approach, and so on.

If you aim to have the best resume, trying to duplicate someone else is impossible. I recommend that you face the reality boldly. Everyone knows you are a fresher, and there are limitations.

Here are a few things I would like to suggest to help you build a better resume:

- Avoid using "I," "Me," or "My" in your resume, including your objectives.
- Provide details on the completion year of every course you have finished.
- As a fresher, you may not have achievements to showcase, but you can highlight the initiatives you have taken to make a difference in your environment. For example, if you have coordinated an Intercultural festival, briefly outline it to be able to explain it during an interview.
- Be cautious about what you write in the hobbies section, as this is an area where impressions are formed when hiring a fresher. For instance, I once encountered a candidate who stated they liked music, but upon further questioning, their answers were not relevant.
- Many candidates mention "surfing the net" as a hobby, which can have both positive and negative connotations.
- If feasible, demonstrate how you network with society, particularly with the right people.
- Be ready to explain what led you to pursue a career in HR (as approximately 95% of candidates struggle to answer this question). Any response you give should come across as natural; rehearsed answers are not effective.
- If you still require assistance, consider sharing your resume with a couple of recruiters and ask for their feedback.

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Hi, I have attached some resume models that might be helpful for those in need.

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