Welcome To: Curriculum Vitae

Good Day Welcome to

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae “Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved”

Aim Of Session

At the end of this session you will have the information required to write an effective CV.

Purpose  Your

purpose: To get an interview in order to get the job. To do this you need to impress the recruiter by:  

Offering what she/he is looking for Sending out the right signals:

Confidence/Enthusiasm/Achievement/Adaptability/Potential…  Selector’s

purpose: To decide whether or not to interview you

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Purpose Your CV must impress by being:  Accurate  Interesting  Up-to-date  Presentable  Relevant  Review & revised regularly

Basic Tactics Preparation How to prepare and plan a CV  Investigate- employer and position  Reflect- have you got what selectors want?  Plan- content and style and check referees  Draft- and seek feedback  Produce final version

Basic tactics – Preparation – Investigate Know What the Employer is Looking For  The

Company  Skills Requirement  The Job and it’s requirements

Basic Tactics – Preparation Reflect Know

Yourself

 Abilities,

Interests, Values, Personality

 Qualifications,

Grades, Academic Achievements

Basic Tactics – Plan Content  Personal  Career

Details

Objective (optional)

 Education

& Qualifications

 Employment  Interests  Skills

History

& Achievements

Profile (optional)

 Referees

Personal Details Name Address

- both term and home Telephone number - where you can be contacted Email Date

of birth - optional Nationality - if appropriate

Career Objective A short and clear statement outlining what you are aiming for at this stage & what skills you have to offer in relation to your objective. No more than 3 lines.

Example:

To obtain a marketing position where demonstrated ability in sales and marketing and an enthusiasm for innovation

 Place

Education & Qualifications

most recent first  Profile your course and it’s relevance to the job:       

Full Title e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology NOT BA Psy. Length & structure Relevant subjects taken Grades attained and awards Title of relevant Projects / Dissertations / Thesis Placements abroad Skills obtained

Employment History  Begin

with the most recent job

 Include

all relevant jobs :-

casual, vacation, voluntary & unpaid  Use

positive language & avoid repetition

Employment History  Always

present your work experience in a positive light, emphasising what you learned

 Elaborate

on the most appropriate and relevant experiences

 Emphasise

the skills gained in each job

Interests / Activities  Gives

a bigger picture of who you are

 Mention

positions of responsibility held e.g. Societies / Clubs in College or any organisations outside

 Emphasise

skills, experience and achievements gained from extra-curricular activities e.g.Teamwork, Leadership, Organisational, etc.

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Additional Information If you are applying for a post where your

degree is not relevant you may wish to add some further information detailing what qualities you have that are suitable for the job  List SKILLS: Computer Languages / Computer Programmes / Foreign Languages - state level of competence / Driving Licence etc.  Any other awards, qualifications not mentioned earlier

Skills Profile Highlight skills & give examples of how you applied & developed these skills. For example: 

Communication  

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Teamwork 

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Developed through work experience in a large multinational company Good presentation skills used when doing project work in college Worked as part of a team on many projects in college and on the hockey club committee

Language 

Give details of foreign language abilities in reading, writing & speaking

Referees  Get

permission before you use someone as a referee

 Two

referees are usually given

 Include

one academic referee

Prompt List ‘Work History

Positive / Action Words to use

Consider the following words when preparing your CV or completing your application. They will help you make a positive, favourable impression on the potential employer

Achieved Administered Analysed Built Capable Competent Consistent Controlled Co-ordinated Created Designed

Developed Directed Economical Effective Efficient Engineered Established Expanded Experienced Guided Improved

Initiated Instructed Managed Monitored Organised Participated Positive Processed Productive Proficient Qualified

Repaired Sold Specialised Stable Successful Supervised Trained Versatile Wide Background

Expanding Your List Of Personal Skills Advising

Individuals Arranging Social Events Calculating Numerical Data Checking for Accuracy Classifying Records Coaching Individuals Compiling Figures Constructing Buildings Co-ordinating Events Correspondence with Customers

Counselling

People Delegating Responsibility Dispensing Information Drafting Reports Editing Documents Handling Customers’ Complaints Inspecting Interpreting Data Interviewing People Managing Staff Maintaining Records

Mediating

Recording Data between People Motivating Others Repairing Mechanical Operating Equipment Equipment Organising People and Work Reviewing Persuading Others Running Meetings Planning Agendas Selling Products Preparing Charts or Diagrams Serving the Public Programming Microcomputers Setting up Demonstrations Promoting Events Speaking in Public Protecting Property Supervising Staff Raising Funds Teaching Using Computers

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