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CV and Job Application

The document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) for a job application. It explains that a CV is a list of qualifications and specifications that highlights an applicant's relevant skills and experiences. The document emphasizes keeping the CV concise, using a clear format with consistent layout, and only including information pertinent to the specific position being applied for. Sections to include are contact information, a personal profile, work history, education, skills, and any other relevant details. The skills and experiences listed should demonstrate how the applicant is suited for the job.

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CV and Job Application

The document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) for a job application. It explains that a CV is a list of qualifications and specifications that highlights an applicant's relevant skills and experiences. The document emphasizes keeping the CV concise, using a clear format with consistent layout, and only including information pertinent to the specific position being applied for. Sections to include are contact information, a personal profile, work history, education, skills, and any other relevant details. The skills and experiences listed should demonstrate how the applicant is suited for the job.

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CV AND JOB

APPLICATION
Sadaf Farooq
WHAT IS A CV?
 CV stands for curriculum vitae (means course of
life in Latin).
 In hiring industry, nowadays there is almost no
formal difference between a CV and a resume.
 It is a detailed list of specifications and
qualification that you have.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE
FORMATTING CV
 Choose clear, legible fonts: Go for standard fonts such
as Ariel, Times New Roman, Tahoma etc. Use 11to 12
font size with single spacing., for name and details
while use 14 to 16 font size for titles.
 Be consistent with layout: Make sure your CV
headings are uniform, make them larger and in bold but
go easy on italics and underlining.
 Be Simple: less is always more when writing a CV.
Don’t cram it with graphics overly. It is better to
choose white paper and black ink while printing.
CONTINUED…
 Don’t use photos unless asked: it is better if
you don’t use photos in your CV unless the
company you are applying for asks for the
picture.
 Make your CV brief and relevant: don’t
include every single thing on your CV. Only
include those things which are related to the
field/institute/agency that you are applying for.
FORMAT
 CV header with contact information.
 Personal profile with CV objective

 Education.

 Work experiences.

 Skills.

 Additional Sections
CV HEADER:
In the contact information section you should
include the following information:
 Full name

 Email Address

 Telephone Number

 CNIC number

 Address

 Date of birth
CV PERSONAL PROFILE

After listing their contact information on CV most


candidates jump right into their work experience or
education.
A CV objective shows what skills you have mastered
and how you would fit in, in the job hat you are
applying. For Example:
 Newly licensed nurse looking for a challenging nursing
role in a medical facility where I can put my skills to
the test (the problem with this objective is that “I want
a job because I have learnt for it”)
CONTINUED…
Let’s have a look at another CV objective:
 Dependable licensed KMU registered Nurse trained to
work in high-stressed environment and stays calm under
pressure. Seeking to leverage meticulous record-keeping
and analytical skills to help (name of hospital where you
are applying e.g HMC or KTH) with upcoming
challenges ( in this objective the candidate has focused
on what she/he can offer her future employer.
LIST RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 This part of the is the most important of your
entire CV. List your experiences and
achievements that relevant to the posts you are
applying for.
 This makes it easier for the reader/recruiting
officer to know what you have done without
spending a lot of time on it.
 In this way the recruitment officer will know that
the candidate will be able to manage the duties
because they have done it before.
EDUCATION SECTION
 Include the name of your degrees and year you
have graduated with your marks.
 If you are applying for the first time and have no
work experience then you should include the
following things in your CV along with your
academic qualification:
i. Favorite field of study
ii. Your best achievements

iii. Extracurricular academic activities.


THE SKILLS SECTION OF CV
 Enlist the skills that really suits the job that you are
applying for.
 When you list your skills, add a short description of each
to indicate your level of proficiency. For example basic,
advanced or excellent.
ADDITIONAL SECTION
 Add additional section to your CV if needed. This could
include:
i. Languages you speak
ii. Conference attended
iii. Additional training

iv. Publications

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