JDV International was established in 1996 and specializes in the placement of Information Technology professionals around the World, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, including Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. We work with a variety of clients, ranging from start-ups to long-established Fortune 500 companies. Our presence is most significant with foreign technology and financial firms.
A resume is a tool which enables companies to evaluate skills and is a significant factor in granting an interview. Therefore it is vital that the resume is an effective marketing tool.
  • Personal pronouns should not be used in a resume. It is your resume; therefore, there is no need for "Me" or "I".
  • It is acceptable for professional resumes to be longer than 1 page, but usually no more than 3 pages.
  • Education can be listed at top or bottom. The usual rule of thumb is if you graduated within the last 5 years put education at the top, otherwise at the bottom.
  • All technical resumes should include a SKILLS section listing all software, operating systems and hardware.
  • Your resume should clearly communicate your technical/functional strengths.
For technical resumes, this section is optional. When used, it should be very specific. An objective is useful to define technical strengths, interests or specific goals. Alternately, a summary section can be utilized to highlight key strengths.
Do:

- Use an Objective or Summary to concisely identify goals or strengths.
Don't:

- Indicate you are seeking a position for which you are not qualified.
- Position yourself as an expert in everything.
List college-level education. In this section it is acceptable and encouraged to list additional training or certifications.
Do:

- List your degree type, university and date of graduation with most recent first
- Include high GPA's and relevant thesis topics.
Don't:

- List college courses or grades in each course
- List education prior to University
This section should detail the employer name and dates of employment. In addition, include a brief project description and a more detailed description of specific contributions and accomplishments.
Do:

- List experience in reverse chronological order, most recent first.
- Go into detail about your contributions to the project.
- Use bullets or bolding to emphasize key skills.
- Clearly differentiate between consulting and permanent positions.
- Minimize older, less relevant experience.
Don't:

- Go into detail about what business the company performs.
- Describe in detail the specifics of the system. A general description is best.
- Use long paragraphs as they are often skimmed through.