The document provides information about effective CV writing. It discusses what a CV is, the different types of CV formats including chronological, functional, and chrono-functional. It also discusses elements that should be included in each section of a CV like contact information, objective, education, work experience, and references. The document emphasizes keeping the CV concise, tailored to the job, and focused on achievements and skills over personal details. It highlights both good practices like spelling checks and bad practices to avoid like using multiple fonts.
4. Curriculum Vitae or What is
CV
A CV is a written description of your work experience,
educational background and skills
Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin
A CV is a typically a "living document" which will reflect
the developments in a professional's career
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5. Cv is a written summary of a
1. Person’s education
2. Employment background
3. Job qualifications.
Writing CV includes…..
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• It is not ‘one
Size fits all’. You
need to tailor
your CV to each
position you you
apply for.
9. Need more challenge for you CV.
REMEMBER
Employer scans your CV for the first time in less than
10 seconds.
Why do you need a CV ?
10. Purposes of a CV
Marketing tool: First impression is the one which lasts
Request for an interview: We are always looking for
jobs
Your “big picture”: A detailed snapshot of your
professional and academic life
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15. Where &When to use
Want to stay in the
same industry but you
are looking for new
opportunities or to be
promoted
Mainly used by
individuals with
Solid work history
Few or no gaps
between jobs
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16. Functional CV
Focuses on the skill set
of an individual
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Functional CV, URL:"http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/44419483.png", Feb 12, 2012
18. Where &When to use
The functional CV is useful in a number of
circumstances that are outlined below:
If you have large gaps in your career history due to
illness, etc.
If you have frequently changed jobs
If you are fresh out of university or college with little
work experience
If you want to highlight the fact that you have an
abundance of skills and achievements
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19. Chrono-Functional CV
Specific work experience
Specific skills and talents
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Combined Resume, URL:"http://www.resume-resource.com/Examples/functional-resume-sample.gif", Feb 12, 2012
23. CV Format
Header
Objective
Education
Honors/Activities
Work Experience
Research Experience/Projects
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24. Header Section
Name
Must be the first line of cv
Bold
Larger than the largest font used in body
Address
Current address
Email Address
Use professional email addresses with name
Phone number
Use both home and cell phone numbers
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26. Objective Section
Optional but highly recommended
Statement must be clear, concise and to the point
Bad: “I want to get a job”
Weak: “To attain an internship in livestock industry.”
Good: “To attain an internship in the livestock industry
with detailed insight into bioinformatics.”
Avoid being over specific
Target the company’s perspective
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27. Education Section
Educational qualifications from highest to lowest
Do not use high school details once you have
graduated
Must include years in school
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Image Source: Personal
29. Work Experience Section
Experience should be listed in reverse chronological
order
POSITION TITLE, ORGANIZATION NAME, CITY,
STATE/PROVINCE, DATES EMPLOYED (Include
months unless this shows big gaps of unemployment )
Describes specific roles in bullets
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Image Source: Personal
30. Research Experience Section
Focus on relevant research experience
Must include graduate level research
In reverse chronological order
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Image Source: Personal
31. Honors/Activities Section
This section should scream “I am a leader”
Must contain all academic and professional awards
May include extra-curricular awards
Include a brief description if not self-evident from
title
Don’t include hobbies or activities not related to
the job or your story
Good to include leadership positions
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32. Additional Sections
Professional Certificates/Licenses
Specialized Experience
Publications/Theses
Additional Training/Assistantships
Membership/Affiliations
Volunteer Experience/Community Service
Language or Computer Skills
Continuing Education
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33. References
One of the most crucial things
Follow the requirement
If not mentioned, then “On Request/demand”
Ask referees beforehand
Use the best ones
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36. Do’s
Professionalism
One page only (for corporate CVs)
Stick to the truth
Focus on achievements and results
Maintain a consistent writing style
Modify your CV according to requirement
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37. Do’s
Use easy-to-read language
Get grammar and punctuation correct
Follow the instructions
Spell Check
Update your CV regularly
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38. Don’ts
USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
Harder to read
Avoid whitespace
Actually avoid using border lines
Include a picture of yourself
It’s not the cover of a fashion magazine
Use extremely professional image when asked by employer
Use several fonts to catch their attention
Creates a “ransom effect”
Use Times New Roman or Arial
Focus on you and your needs
Employers are not interested on who you are but what you can
do
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39. Don’ts
Use templates to construct your resume
Don’t use fancy ones
You have got other ways to show your creativity
Use superlatives to emphasis your work
Informative and stick to the basic facts
Use long flowing sentences
Short, concise and to the point
Print your resume on “day glow” paper
It is not going to an art workshop
Illogical Order Use
Use relevant information at the beginning
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41. Bad Resume Examples, URL:"http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/22467385.png”, Feb 12, 2012
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43. CV Rules
Remember The Rule of KISS.
Keep It Simple & Smart
Remember The Rule:
If you have some difficulties , Keep them to the
interview, but you have to prepare yourself.
Remember The Rule:
Attractiveness is a matter of content,
“Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a
Funeral.
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44. Remember The Rule:
Spelling mistake is a sign of Careless person, if you
want to be at that position , Do IT!
Use a spell check or consult a professional writer.
Remember The Rule:
Do not use unnecessary information.
Employer doesn’t care that much about what your
children are doing.
Moreover, it is not your Autobiography.
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