Salam bros and sisters
I just wanted to get my resume reviewed from experts.. well all of you 
If you can look over it suggest what i should add/remove.. that would greatly help.. I have it in word format too upon request. Also, this is for software development positions.
Thanks everyone
It's late... to late at night. I will try to help if I come up with any ideas. Did a quick look. You need to take out personally identifying information about yourself like name, address, phone. Post the rest for comment/s.
Admin/s: This post is very interesting. "Can" a peer group, read: folder, be setup to help "ourselves" in this regard? This is in line with my suggestion to setup a folder for jobs under C&A. This is something worthwhile to think about.
Hi Aansoon,
I like the overall resume’ – you’ve done a good job!
In HR lingo, this is an example of a KSA (knowledge, skills, and abilities) resume’ that is suitable for new university grads like yourself. I have managed to browse through it quickly and have the following few comments, mostly pertinent to the opening of your resume’ which is where most HR people would pay real close attention to… so you’ve got to make sure that you capture their interest so that they can read on.
Objective:
Don’t be passive… becoming part of an organization sounds that way… a more active phrase would succinctly highlight what it is that you’re able to do for the company that you want to work for.
For example:
To capitalize upon my programming skills and know-how towards the design and development of quality software products.
Summary of Skills … I would call this a Skills Profile or something, and use the first bullet to convey what it is that you have done successfully in the past and would like to do…
For example:
Proficient computer programmer competent in object oriented application development using industry standard tools.
I would then have a statement about the type of apps you’ve had experience building… Network? Database? Platform? etc.
Following that, you can jump directly to your skill statements for Java, C++ and Rational Rose.
Finally, I noticed you didn’t have locations mentioned for the companies you worked for… it always leaves a good impression to mention that in the work history.
Hope this helps…
I don’t have a copy of my old resume’, but have my current CV online if that would help… its here in PDF
thanks Umar bhai, your resume is awesome :) wish i had that sort of skills and qualifications
if anyone here know of any job oppurtunity that matches my skills please let me knwo i am really looking for a fulltime job :)
Ansoon, Umar is the master in this field. Its great that he is sharing his resume with you. Umar is spot on when he talked about the Objective: it is indeed too passive, as in you expect something from them. Additionally, I also see that you have used a lot of Bold letters: cut down a little if you can. Mashallah you have a good skill-set, so you do have "meat" in your resume. Good luck, and keep up the good work, and make sure you stay in touch with Umar as he keeps hearing about openings all the time.
Four quick comments:
In Objective you have stated what you will get. Also say what you will offer to the organization. Its a two-way street you know. :-)
Whats the difference between "Summary of Skills" and "Technical Skills"? Both are the same thing as all you have are technical skills. Seems a bit redundant. Revise.
As Umar suggested, give locations of your work experience.
State your GPA on your resume. If you don't, people think you are trying to hide it, or something.
Thanks Faisal bhai, i will update my resume accordingly and repost it.
but as far as stating the GPA is concerned. I don't think GPA's represent a true image of person's abilities. For example, one can have a bad semester and therefore lose his GPA but he is still a solid developer
So, far i haven't had a job where the employer ever asked me of my marks or gpa I have always managed to show them in the interview that I know what they are looking for..
just a thought :)
I agree... GPA tends to be an optional point most of the time... if you have a strong GPA, then by all means, do mention it. Otherwise, no harm in not mentioning it.
Well, ok. If your GPA ain't all great, you should skip it from the resume and hope no one asks for it either. In the interviews I conduct, the only time candidates miss out their GPA on their resume is when its below 3.0 and I do ask for it. For first year staff, they won't get the job when competing with folks coming in with 3.75+ regardless of work experience. Its unfortunate, but the hiring manager is going by limited information anyway and wants to select the best person possible.
how can a gpa of 3+ ensure that a person knows the stuff? I think going through the resume properly .. asking logical questions should tell the hiring manager what the student's capabilities are.. i mean i can write all bunch of technologies on my resume and know nothing about that other than their intros but if i have a gpa of 3+ i have better chances of getting hired?
Depends on which field you are in and how much relevant experience you have. With some years of experience behind you, GPA tends to become a moot point anyway. Only time its more important is when you are applying for a starting position, and the hiring manager is trying to distinguish between a bunch of college grads to decide who to hire. We should never underestimate a high GPA, regardless. I don't think its an easy task to maintain a GPA of 3.75+. You guys would know better than me.