The Inspiring Story of Aditi Avasthi, CEO Embibe.com

Your resume is the first impression of your potential employer. It is best to keep it simple and to the point. Human Resource Department has to go through multiple resumes daily. Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in your resume can put them off. It can also seriously damage your chances of receiving an interview call. That's why; you must focus on creating an impressive resume.

Firstly, you must understand the job of a resume. Candidates are selected after the interview round. So, your resume's main function is to get you to the interview round. A good resume should clearly state your eligibility for the desired job role. It should highlight your achievements, educational qualifications, and career goals. The language used in the resume should be simple, easy-to-understand. Please know that no HR manager is going to spend hours decoding your resume.

Some students like to use colored fonts in their resumes. We strongly advise against it. A resume is not a place to show off your artistic skills. The resume may be forwarded to senior management, and you do not want to come across as unprofessional. Choose a font that is easily readable. Sometimes, the HR manager will swiftly go through your application while traveling. You do not want to miss out on an opportunity because of readability issues. Save your artistic flair for your portfolio.

Due to the pandemic, many businesses and companies have moved online. The time right now is perfect to look for work online. So, if you are a girl looking to work from home in an online job, now is the best time! Working from home has an essential condition - you must be comfortable with online communication apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc. You can refer to YouTube for free tutorial videos. Here are the 8 best jobs that you can apply for and work for in the comfort of your home.

1. Human Resource Manager: An HR manager is in charge of the people working in an organisation. From hiring and placements to complaints and exits, they take care of it all. As an HR, you will need to know your company and its employment roles very well. You must be unbiased towards both the company and its employees. To apply, you will need a bachelor's degree or a diploma.The average salary per annum is ₹4,55,783.

1. Social Media Manager: A Social Media Manager manages a brand or company's social media channels. These include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc. They are responsible for making social media strategies using good content and marketing. The average salary per annum is ₹4,20,000.

1. Copy/ Content writer: If you can write well and are creative, this job is for you. As a writer, you will need to engage the target audience and gain their interest. A copywriter writes taglines, social media captions, video scripts, product descriptions, emailers, ad text, etc. In comparison, content writers work on long-form content like blogs, newspaper articles, case studies, eBooks, etc. The average salary per annum is ₹4,00,000.

1. Designer: A designer's job is to visualise and interpret a message through art. Design is an essential part of any brand strategy used in social media, websites, packaging, etc.You will need to be good at art and creatively showcase everyday things. An online course in Photoshop, Illustrator, UX/UI design will help you out greatly. The average salary per annum is ₹3,50,000.

1. Product Manager: A Product Managers' job includes learning the customer's needs, defining what objectives the product will fulfil, and steps to turn that vision into a reality.You will need a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.The average salary of a beginner per annum is ₹5,20,000.

1. Customer Service Representative. Almost every brand promises to be there for its customers. A CSR is responsible for helping a brand's customers. They solve complaints and guide customers to have an easy and pleasant experience.The average salary per annum is ₹2,19,480.

1. Social Media Influencer: A social media influencer is an expert in a particular skill or field and uses it to influence people. They are trendsetters. As an influencer, you will have to create content on social media to promote a particular product that you believe in. This is a freelance job and requires you to have many followers before you generate any income.The salary per annum depends on followers and brand endorsements. Micro-influencers usually charge around 10k per post.