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Putting together an effective (standard) CV (U.K.) or Resumé (U.S.) A. Different styles of CV’s

Putting together an effective (standard) CV (U.K.) or Resumé (U.S.) A. Different styles of CV’s B. Content (chronological CV) C. Layout. A. Different styles of CV’s. Chronological (starting out) Detail of education, qualifications and work experience in reverse chronological order.

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Putting together an effective (standard) CV (U.K.) or Resumé (U.S.) A. Different styles of CV’s

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  1. Putting together an effective (standard) CV (U.K.) or Resumé (U.S.) • A. Different styles of CV’s • B. Content (chronological CV) • C. Layout

  2. A. Different styles of CV’s • Chronological (starting out) Detail of education, qualifications and work experience in reverse chronological order. • Electronic Resumés Designed to be entered into a computerised database, read by a scanner and stored in text format. (Europass) • Skills-based CV (more professional experience) Focus on a position / job target. Present capabilities in support of that position

  3. B. What information should a CV include? (The basics) 1. Personal details 2. Career objective or profile (optional) 3. Education & qualifications 4. Work experience and skills 5. Additional information 6. Interests and achievements 7. References

  4. 1.Personal details (heading) contain • First name THEN Surname • Home address - Term address (if necessary) • Phone Number - Mobile • E-mail Address - IF you check it regularly • Date of Birth (not mandatory) • Nationality (not mandatory)

  5. Home Address: 12, rue Carnot 64000 Pau France Email: Date of Birth: Term Address: 6, allées Paulmy 64100 Bayonne France Tel: (0033) 559…… Mobile: Nationality: 1. Personal detailsAlain Pauly

  6. 2. The Objective It should be a short, succinct description of the type of position you are currently seeking. A four-week work placement (U.K.) or internship (U.S.)

  7. 2. The ObjectiveExample An undergraduate in Information Technology looking for work experience, to develop language and computing skills.

  8. 3. Education and qualifications Reverse chronological order. Most recent experiences first, back to secondary level education. Include the following: Dates, the name of the institution and town. Relevant modules and information about projects undertaken, and skills developed.

  9. 7. Referees Academic Company Name Relationship to you Address or References available on request

  10. C.The Layout

  11. Further information and resources www.iagora.com http://doctorjob.com www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Abroad http://europass.cedfop.eu http://resume.monstor.com/archives/samples/ www.bbc.com

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