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The primary objective of the Resume Building service provided by the placement office is to equip students with the tools and resources they need to create an impactful and professional resume. This service ensures that students effectively communicate their academic achievements, skills, internships, and extracurricular activities in a way that enhances their employability and attracts recruiters during placement season.

Resume Structure & Formatting:
Guidance on how to structure a resume professionally, ensuring it includes key sections like contact information, an objective or summary, educational background, skills, internships/work experience, and achievements. Tips on formatting for clarity, ease of reading, and aesthetic appeal (such as consistent font size, use of bullet points, and proper spacing).

Personalized Feedback: The placement office provides personalized one-on-one resume reviews. Trained counselors offer constructive feedback to help students enhance their resumes based on their individual goals and industry requirements. Focused advice on tailoring resumes for specific roles, industries, or companies, ensuring each application stands out.

Highlighting Skills and Achievements: Emphasizing key competencies such as leadership, communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving, with clear examples. Guidance on presenting internships, projects, and volunteer work in a way that demonstrates valuable skills and experience. Tips on quantifying achievements, such as “increased sales by 20%” or “led a team of 5 members for a successful project,” to provide tangible evidence of impact.

Customizing the Objective/Summary: Assistance in writing a clear and concise career objective or professional summary, which sets the tone for the resume and highlights the candidate's goals and aspirations. The objective is tailored to align with the student’s skills, qualifications, and the specific role they are applying for.

Keyword Optimization for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems): Placement offices often guide students on the importance of using industry-specific keywords and phrases that are likely to be picked up by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) used by companies to screen resumes. Ensuring that resumes are keyword-optimized for different job profiles increases the chances of passing initial automated screenings.

Cover Letter Writing: Offering guidance on how to create compelling cover letters that complement resumes and provide more insight into a candidate’s motivation for applying to a particular role. Emphasizing the importance of customizing each cover letter for a specific job opportunity.