HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
Curriculum Vitae
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2. Introduction
CVs are ‘first impression’ in the selection
process that could land you on a new career
path.
CV is a summary of your career history, and the
skills and experience you have gained.
3. Introduction
Put as much effort into your CV as you do into
your exam and interview.
The CV is your opportunity to be in the spotlight.
5. Reasons for Writing a CV
Attract attention.
Create a good impression.
Show that you have the necessary qualities and
qualification to do the job you applying for.
6. What they like ??
Career Stage
Information to emphasise
Post-graduate Study
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Qualifications
Any work experience, including visits
Awards
Community involvement
Personality/life skills
Key challenges for your CV
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Show that you are more than just a
brainbox, that you are well rounded, are
involved in things outside study.
Demonstrate evidence of responsibility,
leadership and, maturity.
Show how you have progressed and
what new skills you have learned during
your undergraduate life.
Show logical pattern in the study history
that tells a story, and that this job is the
logical next step.
7. Factors affecting your CV
The candidate
The position
Knowledge
The scores required to
be accepted
Skills
The skills required to do
the job
Abilities
Attitudes
FIT
The abilities to cope
with a changing and to
learn new skills
The attitude required to
be successful and to be
accepted
8. Ways of Writing a CV
Qualifications
Experiences
Chronological CV
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Functional CV
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Hybrid CV
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Skills
Activities
Achievement
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Hybrid CV: It combines the best of both the chronological CV and
the functional CV.
10. Elements of a CV
1. Personal details.
2. Qualifications and standardized exams.
3. Jobs and Clinical experiences.
4. Conferences and symposiums.
5. Courses and workshops.
11. Elements of a CV
6. Lectures and seminars delivered.
7. Researches and publications.
8. Activities and voluntary works.
9. Academic interests.
10.References.
11.Personal interests.
13. Tip
Avoid to use the following:
Marital status
Number of children
Nationality
Religion
Gender
Photograph
Unprofessional e-mail: ex abdullah.vip@hotmail.com,
golden.lady@hotmail.com
17. Jobs & Clinical Experiences
List your most recent event first, and then move
onto the previous.
For each you should mention:
Dates.
Job title.
City location.
28. CV Layout
Applicant’s name:
Arial, 20 points in size, and in bold.
Headings:
Times New Roman, 14 points in size, and in bold.
Subheadings:
Times New Roman, 12 points in size.
29. Fonts Examples
Curraculum Vitae (Tahoma)
Curraculum Vitae (Arial) ✔
Curraculum Vitae (Comic Sans MS) ✖
Curraculum Vitae (Times New Roman) ✔
Curraculum Vitae (Brush Script) ✖
Carraculum Vitae (Braggadocio) ✖
30. White Space
Allow a generous margin of at least 2.5
centimeters on all sides.
If you put too much writing on a page, your CV
will be hard to read and look cluttered.
31. Important Layout Issues
Don’t use underlined heading.
Don’t use both side of paper.
Use your CV laser-printed.
Use high-quality paper that is white (cream paper).
Don’t use colour in your CV.
Don’t put clip-art, cartoons or other illustrations.
Updated date.
36. CV Covering Letter
Your letter should include the following
information:
Your personal details.
The name of the person to whom you are writing
Initial greeting.
The position you are applying for.
Brief introduction about your self.
37. CV Covering Letter
Don’t overstate facts in the covering letter that can
be obtained from reading the CV
39. General Considerations
Make sure you have correct grammar and
spelling.
The CV should contain a clear, concise and
chronological format.
Avoid being repetitive in your CV.
