Resume writing

Writing a resume is quite difficult and should be planned and as essays there will be a few drafts before you make the final perfect one or the one as perfect as possible. In essays each word is worth its weight in gold. An resume on the other hand must follow the format as specified by each business school. Different schools might have different format so one must be carefully follow the format specified.

The resume should typically not exceed one page. However hard it may seem, for the ones who have done a lot of internships or worked in a lot of jobs, you will have to squeeze the information within one page.

The fonts used should be consistent. One must not use differing fonts for similar parts.

And when describing the leadership experience or work experience don't be generic. Explain to the admission committee what you have done. This can be further supplemented in the essays part. In the essays, one must be able to bring the whole story and you must be able to fit what you have done in the past with your career goals.

Mention dates for everything. If there is a gap, explain in the optional resume the reason for that gap.

Utilize the verbs effectively. Don't repeat the verbs though. Words like "improved", "supported", "organized", "assisted", "facilitated" etc may be used.

State your non-academic interests. The admission committee goes through thousands of applications each year and if there is something that will pique the interest of the admission officials, it will do more good than harm.

Lastly, check for typographical errors thoroughly. Even if one mistake is found out, it could spoil your chances of getting admitted drastically.