Q Emanate the usual contents of resume. Give specimen of the resume of a candidate for the post of an assistant accountant.

Q Emanate the usual contents of resume. Give specimen of the
resume of a candidate for the post of an assistant accountant.

Ans: RESUME:
The resume is an organized summary of the applicant’s particulars. It is not a substitute for a
job letter, but a supplement to it. Its alternate titles are “Data Sheet”, “Bio-Data” etc.
The usual contents of a resume are:
Heading: Name, address and telephone number of the applicant. Job title and career
objectives may also be included.
Education: Academic qualifications mentioning degrees, certificates, scholarships, awards,
honors, and other academic recognition received by the applicant. It should begin
with the most recent information.
Experience: Listing of previous employers, job titles and period of service. Brief description of
job duties and names of superior may also be included. It should also begin with the
most recent information.
Personal Data: Age, height, health, marital status etc., of the applicant.
Reference: Names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of people who will recommend the
applicant for the job. These people should know about applicant’s job skills,
aptitude and experience.
Miscellaneous: Co-curricular activities, interests and hobbies of the applicant. Driving license,
passport, domicile and national identity card number may also be mentioned if
material.