Resume (CV) Preparation Guide

WHAT IS A RESUME AND HOW TO PREPARE IT?

A resume (CV/Resume) is a written document that introduces yourself to an employer and contains information about your skills, qualifications, and experiences.

You submit your personal information, skills, and work experiences to an employer through your resume when applying for a part-time or full-time position or joining an advanced educational program.

WHY IS A RESUME IMPORTANT?

An employer wants to get to know the candidates and pre-screen them before an interview. Through a resume, the employer can quickly gather information about the candidates they plan to interview. In short, the resume determines whether you will be accepted for a job interview or not.

“A well-prepared resume increases your chances of being accepted, while a poorly and carelessly prepared resume carries the risk of being rejected.”

WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN PREPARING A RESUME?

A Human Resources Specialist spends an average of 6 seconds on a resume. Therefore, your resume should be short, clear, intriguing, and contain accurate information.
Formatting: The resume should be prepared on an A4 sheet using an easy-to-read font (Times New Roman or Arial, size 11-12).
Length: The resume should not be too long. You should organize the information in no more than 2 pages. Resumes for academic purposes may be longer.
Attention should be paid to sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
Avoid long sentences and paragraphs, and try to write as much as possible in the third person.
Formatting inconsistencies between sections can be perceived as a sign that you do not take the job seriously.

Example: FOREIGN LANGUAGES: English

References: ELİF …….

You can emphasize important information you want to highlight using ‘bold, italics, underline, etc.’ However, overusing these emphases can create a negative impression.
You should add a current, professionally taken photo (for example, wearing a shirt or suit) to your resume.
Be honest about the information you provide about yourself. Avoid providing unnecessary or suspicious information.
After preparing your resume, you can ask someone else to check for spelling and grammar mistakes.
There is no ideal single format for a resume. You should update your resume according to the position you are applying for.

INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESUME

PERSONAL INFORMATION	Your full name, place of birth, date of birth, current address, phone number where you can be reached, and email address should be written. This information is usually placed at the top of the page.
CAREER OBJECTIVE (Optional)	It should be a short paragraph describing the features you possess that are suitable for the position you are applying for. It should be attractive to a variety of companies. It should be action-oriented and specifically mention your future goals.
EDUCATION INFORMATION	You should list the programs you have graduated from in reverse chronological order. The most recent or ongoing degree should be listed first. You can mention your achievements and GPA.
WORK/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE	This section should include full-time, part-time, research, internship, voluntary work, and summer job experiences. For each experience, you should specify the company name, your position, duties and responsibilities, city where you worked, and duration (month and year). Experiences should be listed in reverse chronological order.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS	You should list the courses and trainings you have attended and certifications you have received.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES	You should mention the foreign languages you know, preferably in terms of speaking, writing, and listening skills. You can add scores from foreign language exams (YDS, YÖKDİL, TOEFL, etc.).
OTHER CATEGORIES: Awards, Publications, Professional Memberships, Voluntary Experience, References	You can include awards you have won, publications you have made, professional memberships (such as membership in the Turkish Psychological Association), hobbies (student clubs, societies, etc.). Instead of explicitly listing the names of your references, you can note at the end of your resume, "References available upon request." If you include references, you should provide their full name, institution information, and contact details.

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