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Topic 13 (CV'S)

The document provides guidelines for writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It states that a CV shows your worth and allows you to present yourself on paper. The guidelines recommend keeping a CV to 1-2 pages when starting your career, emphasizing relevant accomplishments and recent details, and using a concise and professional writing style and layout. The major sections of a CV include an opening with contact information and career objective, education history, work experience, achievements and awards, and personal details. The top errors to avoid are spelling mistakes, poor formatting, lack of commitment or underselling of skills and tailoring to the specific job.

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Topic 13 (CV'S)

The document provides guidelines for writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It states that a CV shows your worth and allows you to present yourself on paper. The guidelines recommend keeping a CV to 1-2 pages when starting your career, emphasizing relevant accomplishments and recent details, and using a concise and professional writing style and layout. The major sections of a CV include an opening with contact information and career objective, education history, work experience, achievements and awards, and personal details. The top errors to avoid are spelling mistakes, poor formatting, lack of commitment or underselling of skills and tailoring to the specific job.

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Preparing Effective Curriculum Vitae

(CV)

MY
RESUME
I am Joe , this is my resume for job

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Guidelines for Writing CV

• Writing a CV is one of the most crucial tasks of your career.


• It shows your worth on a piece of paper – i.e. through a CV
you present yourself on the paper.
• A well made CV can turn help you in a positive way.
• The key is that you should look as good on paper as you are
in person, or even better.
• The specific guidelines include:

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Guidelines for Writing CV
Cont…

– Length:
• When you are starting your professional career, a one to
two pages CV is sufficient.
– Emphasis:
• Emphasize the things you have done that;
a) Are more relevant to the position for which you are
applying.
b) Show why your accomplishments and achievements
that make you better than other applicants.
c) Are recent.

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Guidelines for Writing CV
– Details: Cont…
• Give specific accurate details about yourself, rather than
general and vague one’s.

– Writing Style:
• Without sacrificing content, be as concise as possible.
• Have continuity.
• Do not give the impression that you are praising yourself.

– Layout, typing, printing and paper:


• Be careful in all these.
• Many layouts are available nowadays.
• Select the one that is professional.
• There should be no spelling and typo mistakes. 4
Major Sections of CV
• Opening section:
– Your name, address, contact numbers, and email address.
– Your “career objective” (important for new entrants in the job).
Align your objectives with the job you are applying for.
• Education:
– Schooling beyond high school: names and locations, dates
attended, degrees and certificates.
– Major, significant courses, GPA, special skills etc.
• Work experience:
– Employer names, dates, location; titles and positions held
– Can also include your job responsibilities.
– Add volunteer work, if any.
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Major Sections of CV
Cont…

• Achievements and awards:


– Academic honors, professional certificates and awards,
publications, etc.
• Personal data:
– Miscellaneous information like your language skills, computer
skills, interests and hobbies.
• References (optional):
– The best reference is of the person who has a goodwill in the
sector and is known to the employer as well.

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Top Five CV Errors

• Spelling mistakes.
• Poor template and formatting.
• Lack of commitment.
• Underselling (i.e. not focusing properly on your) skills and
experience.
• Failing to tailor your CV to the job you are applying for.

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What Your Resume Should Look
Like in 2018

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1. Pay attention to the format, as design matters.
2. Make the top count:
– “The top one-third of your resume is what a recruiter or hiring
manager scans to determine if they will read the rest … and they only
give it three seconds,” says career coach Jennifer Braganza .
3. Be clear, concise and confident in writing your objectives.
4. Highlight achievements and performance.
5. Emphasize key skills.
6. Control your timeline:
– Your resume is a selection of your most relevant work history.
– If you an entry-level employee, your internships take up valuable
space.
– Omit experience that dates back further than 10 years
unless it’s essential to your narrative

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THE END
&
GOOD LUCK

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