A practical guide for anyone starting, switching, or growing their career
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Welcome
Welcome to Manara Hub's First Workshop
Tonight is about one thing — leaving with a resume that works. Whether you've never written one, been sending one out with no results, or just want to improve, this session is for you.
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Understand what makes a strong resume
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Learn to write powerful bullet points
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Leave with a clear action plan
Tonight's Plan
What We'll Cover
1What recruiters actually look for
2Resume structure — section by section
3Writing powerful bullet points
4Common mistakes to avoid
5Your personal action plan
Recruiter Reality
6–10
seconds
That's how long a recruiter spends on a first scan. Your resume must be immediately clear, scannable, and relevant.
First impressions happen before they even read a single word.
The Hidden Filter
What is ATS?
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems that scan and filter resumes before a human ever sees them. If your resume isn't formatted correctly or missing the right keywords, it may never reach a real person.
✅ ATS-Friendly
✓ Standard headings
✓ Clean fonts (Arial, Calibri)
✓ Keywords from the job description
✓ .pdf or .docx format
❌ ATS-Unfriendly
✗ Tables and text boxes
✗ Graphics and images
✗ Creative design templates
✗ Missing keywords
Pro Tip
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Use the Job Description as Your Guide
Copy the job description and look for repeated words and phrases. These are your keywords. Make sure the most relevant ones appear naturally in your resume — especially in your summary and experience sections.
Tailor your resume for every role you apply to.
Resume Structure
The 6 Key Sections
1
📌 Contact Information
2
📝 Professional Summary
3
💼 Work Experience
4
🎓 Education
5
🛠️ Skills
6
➕ Optional Sections
Section 1
Contact Information
✅ Include
✓ Full name
✓ Professional email
✓ Phone number
✓ LinkedIn URL
✓ Location (city/country)
✓ GitHub or portfolio (if relevant)
❌ Leave Out
✗ Photo
✗ Date of birth
✗ Marital status
✗ Full home address
✗ Personal ID numbers
Section 2
Your Professional Summary
3–4 lines at the top of your resume. Tell the recruiter who you are, what you do, and what you bring. Make it specific to the role you're applying for.
Early Career / Graduate
"Motivated Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience in Python and web development. Passionate about building clean, user-focused applications. Seeking a junior developer role where I can contribute and grow."
Career Changer
"Marketing professional with 5 years of client-facing experience, now transitioning into data analytics. Completed industry certifications and built independent projects. Bringing strong communication skills to a data-focused role."
Section 3
Work Experience
Job Title | Company | Location | Month Year – Month Year
List in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
3–5 bullet points per role
Each bullet = Action verb + What you did + The result
No formal work experience? Include internships, volunteering, university projects, and freelance work.
Writing Bullet Points
The CAR Method
C
Context / Challenge
What was the situation or task?
A
Action
What did YOU specifically do?
R
Result
What happened because of it? Add numbers if possible.
Every bullet point should tell a mini story.
Before & After
Transform Your Bullet Points
❌ "Responsible for social media"
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✅ "Grew company Instagram from 2K to 8K followers in 6 months through a targeted content strategy"