Creating an Effective Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Introduction

• Speaker: Ashish, Software Developer at Uber Technologies
• Previous Experience: Walmart, EMC, Adobe Systems
• Focus: Backend development
• Webinar Goal: Teach effective resume and LinkedIn profile creation
• Ashish's Credentials: Resume selected by top tech giants, 50k+ LinkedIn followers, offered opportunities from tier-3 college background

Importance of Effective Presentation

• Present your skills and experiences effectively to showcase potential and secure interviews

Structure of Webinar

• Divide into two sections:
  1. Creating a good resume
  2. Creating an effective LinkedIn profile

Resume Writing

Pre-Resume Creation Steps

• Collect data beforehand:
  • Gather all information on skills, projects, achievements, and experience
  • Ensure nothing important is missed

Key Points for Resume Creation

1. Layout: Choose between one-column, two-column, and three-column layouts:

   • Two-column layout: Broad & narrow columns, effective and non-messy

2. Education:

   • Write highest qualification
   • Mention CGPA if it’s good, otherwise avoid it

3. Skills:

   • Write relevant keywords specific to the job
   • Include primary technical skills such as Data Structures, Algorithms, problem-solving abilities, etc.
   • List only those languages and technologies in which you have command

4. Achievements:

   • Include meaningful achievements even without certificates

5. Projects and Work Experience:

   • Mention contributions, skills used, and impact
   • Include internship experiences for fresh graduates

6. Links:

   • Add LinkedIn, GitHub profiles, and other relevant links
   • Ensure links are easily accessible and hyperlinked properly

What Not to Include in Resume

• Useless objectives, entire home address, hobbies not relevant to job, irrelevant references

Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile

Importance

• Major platform used by companies for hiring and professional networking
• Build a professional presence and increase reach

Steps to Create Effective Profile

1. Profile Photo:

   • Professional photo, clear visibility
   • No sunglasses or excessive jewelry

2. Cover Banner:

   • Utilize Canva to design

3. Headline:

   • Summarizes your professional identity and skills

4. Experiences and Achievements:

   • Detail work experience and accomplishments

5. Contact Information & Custom URL:

   • Add professional social links and customize LinkedIn URL

6. Recommendations:

   • Request credible recommendations that reflect your skills and work ethic

7. Activity:

   • Post content regularly to increase reach
   • Network actively by connecting with individuals in your field

Showcasing Work & Achievements

• Engage with community by posting learning experiences, projects, and professional insights
• Maintain featured sections for prominent work

Example

• Ashish’s LinkedIn profile: Professional photo, relevant banner, concise headline, detailed about section, featured projects, and active posts

Q&A Insights

• Importance of continuous skill building
• Handling career gaps and presenting internships
• Leveraging active LinkedIn activity for reach and connections

Summary

• Prioritize presenting skills, projects, and experiences effectively in both resume and LinkedIn
• Focus on keywords, specific achievements, and professional networking