Create The Best Fresher Resume

March 30, 20222 Minutes Read

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The first thing you will need to apply for a job is a resume or a CV. But do you know what is a resume and why is it important?

A resume is the first impression of yourself that you show a recruiter. It gives a brief outline of who you are, your goals, your education and everything you have accomplished up until now. Sounds scary, right? Don't worry, it's not. We're here to help.

An important thing to remember is that your resume reaches the HR before you do. The HR then decides to meet you based on the information provided in your resume. Creating the ideal resume is only a matter of knowing what to mention in it and what order. Read on to find out:

As a fresher, you may think that there is not much to show in your resume. That's not true. Every resume requires a few key elements.

Name: You want your name to be the first thing an HR sees. Write it in a clear font, so it is easily legible.
Contact: This is essential information the HR requires to contact you to inform you of your selection or rejection. Give your email ID and Mobile number. For the address, add your city and state only. This maintains privacy while also showing the recruiter that you are from the area.
About: This section requires you to talk about yourself in a couple of lines. You could say you have an educational background in and are hard-working and ambitious.
Objective: Here, you write your reasons for wanting to join the organization. You can add how you think you will benefit the firm.
Professional Skills: As a fresher, you may not have worked professionally before. Hence, you can add all the skills you have gained during your education or extra online courses.
Educational Qualifications: This section contains information about all your degrees, courses, and schools. It includes the name of the institution you studied at and the duration of the study.
Professional Experience: While you may not have worked professionally before, you can talk about any internship or volunteering experience you have. This could be as simple as babysitting, taking tuition or helping out at your mom's shop.
Languages Known: Add all the languages you know and the level of fluency. For instance, you may know Hindi and English fluently but may know only speaking level Marathi.
Other Achievements: Any extra-curricular activities you did in school or college can be added here. This includes participation in sports or speech events as well. If you have won any awards, those could be mentioned here too.
Interests: This section contains general information about your hobbies and interests. It helps the HR know you better.

The most popular resume format is the Reverse-chronological Format. It is easy to browse and preferred by recruiters. This format shows your most recent accomplishments, whether career or education-wise. This helps HR see what you achieved most recently. Build your first resume with Glow & Lovely Careers (formally known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) free resume format template here. Best of luck

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**Consider all customers as your customer:**Since it costs so much to get a new customer, retailers can't afford to lose any. Every time a customer comes in, they should be treated with respect. If they are being unreasonable, you shouldn't take it personally. Instead, it would be best if you talked to management.

Go the Extra Mile: In retail, the more valuable you are to your manager, the better shifts you'll get and the faster you'll get a raise. Managers want people who can figure out how to do their jobs without repeatedly being told or having to answer the same common-sense questions.

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Follow the rules: Don't take shortcuts. Follow the rules and policies of the company without being told to. It makes life easier for everyone and could save your career in retail if something goes wrong. And do what the instructions say; don't try to change them.

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Even though you should always do what you're told, you should never be afraid to make a creative suggestion that could help your store. Just don't go too far, do them on your own, and then you can expect to be praised.

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