By Munshi Khan – Founder of Mahad Group
Introduction:
In my 30+ years of recruitment, I’ve seen thousands of resumes. Some were creative; many were confusing. The truth is — most people don’t know how to make a clear, simple, professional resume.
A resume is your first impression. It should speak quickly, clearly, and truthfully.
Here is my advice from real experience — not from Google or theory, but from hiring real people for real jobs.
1. One Page Is Enough
Unless you are applying for a senior role, please keep your resume to one page.
Be short and clear.
“Your resume is not your life story. It’s your introduction.”
2. Write a Strong Summary at the Top
This is 2–3 lines that say:
- Who you are
- What you’re good at
- What job you want
Example:
“Mechanical Engineer graduate with internship experience in AutoCAD. I possess strong teamwork and time management skills. Looking for a job in the Gulf region.”
3. Use Action Words
Don’t just say:
❌ “I was responsible for…”
Say:
✅ “Managed client records for 200+ clients.”
Use words like:
✅ Created
✅ Managed
✅ Improved
✅ Trained
✅ Solved
4. Make a Skills Section
Example:
Key Skills:
- Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD
- Arabic (Basic)
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
Always match your skills to the job description!
5. Add a Professional Photo (For Gulf Jobs)
For jobs in Gulf countries, a photo is often needed.
Make sure:
- Passport style
- Clear background
- No selfies or filters
“Dress for the interview — even in the photo.”
6. Save as PDF, Not Word File
Always send your resume as a PDF.
File names should be clean, like:
✅ Ali-Khan-Resume-2024.pdf
❌ Things NOT to Add
- Religion, caste, marital status
- Big paragraphs
- Lies or fake experience
- Hobbies unless they match the job
Final Advice from Munshi Khan
Keep your resume simple.
Write the truth.
Focus on your strengths.
If you need help, use the free resume builder on Mahad Pulse or message me directly.
You only need one resume to open one door.
That’s where it begins.
📮 For questions, reach me here: [info@mahadpulse.com]
📨 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/munshi-khan15