Remember, if you are waiting for that interview to make the right impression forget it. Even before an interview, your resume projects your image. Most people dont realise that it is the resume that gets you noticed in order to get your foot in the door. An interviewers attention should be captured in the first half of the page, otherwise, your resume will land in the trashcan.

• Dont write long, boring job descriptions. Instead start with the most important facts. Each paragraph that follows must contain other facts in the descending order of importance, with the least relevant parts appearing in the end.

• Dont use technical jargon to describe your job. Use your own words. Be concise.

• Put it in a straightforward chronology. Use a brief 'focus' section at the top of your resume, if you want to highlight certain skills, goals and experience. Or mention the information in your covering letter.

• Dont assume that everyone is familiar with your present company. Hence, include a description of your present company in your resume. While writing about your present company, Instead of writing ABC, write ABC is a 25-crore project division of XYZ, a leading conglomerate.

• Never omit information as this suggests that you are trying to hide something. Such information tends to come out in an interview anyway.

• Be selective about the personal accomplishments you include. Distinctive achievements in community or nonprofit organisations should be definitely mentioned. But personal accomplishments should be toned down.

• Dont squeeze your resume into one page if it doesnt fit. Dont write reams of irrelevant stuff. Once youve achieved a certain level in your career, one or two pages simply may not be enough.

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