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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Curriculum Vitae (CV). An outline of education/professional history Latin: “course of your life”. CVs are used for:. Job hunting Accompanying application forms Lodging with employment agencies Used for more than one application They cover: When you did what in education and employment

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) An outline of education/professional history Latin: “course of your life”

  2. CVs are used for: • Job hunting • Accompanying application forms • Lodging with employment agencies • Used for more than one application • They cover: • When you did what in education and employment • Self-employment/consultancy work • Explain your background.

  3. The CV (Curriculum Vitae)Your CV is your first (and only?) contact with prospective employers – make sure you get noticed! • Remember • You never get a second chance to make a first impression • Your CV should make an employer want to know more about you – that means getting an interview • Keep it simple • Keep it clear • Keep it short • Make sure your CV does you justice.

  4. Is there a ‘perfect’ CV? • “The perfect CV is a concise written communication that clearly demonstrates your ability to produce results in a particular area of employment in a way that motivates employers to interview you.” (Jackson, T. 1991) • (actually if it gets you into the selection process then it’s good enough.)

  5. CVs need to be: • Concise/informative – no longer that 2 pages of A4 and use no abbreviations • Well presented – professional standard, 100% accurate • Focused – no irrelevancies, skills and abilities not personal circumstances • Logical/coherent – thorough, organised careful about detail

  6. CV requirements cont… • Professional looking/sounding • Positive/assertive • Take nothing for granted! • Good quality paper (white/ivory/azure) • Photograph?

  7. CV formats • Traditional when/where you did what • Focused tailored for job • Skills skills/experience • Resume shortened/focused CV

  8. Traditional format • Headings – bold and block at left margin • Personal details – centre across page • Profile statement • Skills? • Education/qualifications • Employment • Interests • References

  9. View from a Personnel Director • No longer that 2 sides of A4 – put name in footer of second sheet in case become detached. • Use folder – do not bend in post, big envelope with cardboard backing • Font? • Good quality paper • Putting CV at top waste of space

  10. View from Personnel Director cont… • Text in blocks • Tailored to particular job • Include summary of you “this is what you get if you choose me section”. Include some of the “buzz” words e.g. proactive, team player, self-starter etc. (Often shaded box) • List of major achievement (may not apply to some younger students) • Proof read for 100% accuracy

  11. A few more points • Accompanied by cover letter – next week • Sent to correct person • Make sure to you know which version of your CV you sent to which company. (interview questions based on CV information given by you.

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