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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.
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
Teamwork
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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