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Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
Property of Abbas
Zare-ee, University of
Kashan, Feb 2012
CV
Preparing to writeYour Curriculum Vitae
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A CV is “a summary of your educational
background and experiences”
– It is usually all inclusive
– It is usually 2 pages or more in length
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What are CV’s for?
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A résumé is a limited summary of
education and experience pointed toward a
specific career objective
– It may be selective
– It is usually no more than 2 pages in
length
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Importance of CV’s
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A CV provides a first impression of your
professional qualifications
• Make sure it is
– Organized,
– Professional and
– High quality
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Basic Rules
A. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!!
– If a job ad gives specific instructions follow
them. Ask for clarification if necessary.
• B. USE A SPELL-CHECKER!!
– There is nothing that gives a worse impresion
than a poorly prof-read CV.
• C. Choose a consistent and easily readable
Typeface
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The CV should have relatively little
narrative.
• If there are portions that require explanation,
it may be appropriate to do so in a cover
letter.
• Resist the temptation to over-explain.
• On the other hand – the obvious will not be
ignored.
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The components of CV’s
1. Contact information
2. Education
3. Professional experience
4. Funding
5. Awards and honors
6. Memberships
7. Scholarly works
8. References
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A. Contact information
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name, address,
phone, email
If you have a current position this should
include you title and institution
photo
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B. Education
Often in reverse chronological order
Remember: newest first
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C. Professional experience
Also reverse chronological order!!!
Research Experience
– Teaching Experience
– Other professional experiences
• Non-academic or research positions
• Service performed
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D. Other main parts
• D. Funding
• E. Awards and honors
• F. Society memberships
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Publications
reverse chronological order
• – Refereed papers
• – Abstracts
• Don’t mix abstracts in with full papers
• – Invited presentations
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Statements of interest
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• Statements of research interests or plans.
• Statements of teaching interests or
philosophy.
• These are usually separate documents
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Kashan, Feb 2012
Your CV
Your Best Friend & Handiest Tool to Obtain
Promotion / Tenure
Debbie Rissing
Director, External & Faculty Affairs
Dept. of Psychiatry
For P/T application
CV’s Primary Function:
A clear snapshot of achievements and abilities
Scholarly Activities
Teaching
Service – clinical service, service to Dept,
College, University, Profession, Community
Recognition in the field
Weight given to each varies by track, rank. Norms @:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/mcam/fa/faptdocs.shtml
Importance of your CV in
Promotion/Tenure Application
• Most external referees rely heavily on CV
• It may be the only document an external
referee looks at before writing evaluation
• External letters weigh heavily in internal
reviews, from dept through campus level.
• Update, organize, and polish your CV.
A strong CV begets…
Positive External Letters
Positive Internal Reviews
Promotion &/or Tenure
Major elements of a P/T application
• Scholarly Activities
• Teaching Abilities and Achievements
• Service
Structure of CV should correspond to structure
of promotion application
Scholarly Activities
• Grants
• Publications
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Peer-reviewed journal articles
Other articles
Chapters in books
Review articles
• Scientific presentations
– Peer-reviewed, Invited, International/National
Teaching Abilities, Achievements
Show depth, breadth, effectiveness of teaching
• Note institutions, range of trainees, courses/ lectures
• Role, and dates if not too cumbersome
• Consider presenting info in a table -- clarity,
organization, “skimability”
• Concrete measures of teaching effectiveness: Course
eval summaries? Former trainees’ remarkable
success(es)? Awards?
Service
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Patient care
Service to Dept
Service to College/University
Service to Profession – editorial reviews, grant reviews, acad. or
professional orgs, etc.
– Leadership service (board member, appointed/elected officer, etc.)
– List memberships separately; they don’t constitute service
• If appropriate, consider Service to Profession subsections -Internal / External, or Local, Regional, National, Internat’l
Tips
• Abilities & achievements not noted = nothing done.
When in doubt, include
• Scrutinize CV. Make sure all relevant info is there
• Scrutinize for appearance: Clear, “skimable,”
organized
• Scrutinize for consistent formatting, spelling.
Tips
• Imagine your CV is one of 8 an ext ref must assess quickly.
What first impression does yours make? Is it confusing,
daunting? If so, revise, reorganize.
• Aim for clear, organized, readable
• NOTE: Internal reviewers will see 4 – 80 packets
• Use white space, bold face type, tabs, categorization to
improve readability, organization
• Clinicians, don’t include license numbers
Tips
• It’s ok to include personal info, but why expose that
info? It’s not professionally relevant; it adds to risk of
identity theft
• Paginate – it brings order
• Use a “last updated” feature
• Keep a “self” file. Record: presentations, (note if
invited), lectures, memberships, committee service
(search, research, program, educ, residency
recruitment, etc.)
Common Mistakes
• Missing academic title
• Listing proposed title, rather than current title;
confuses ext refs, irks internal refs!
• Failure to update title after accepting a new
position or role
• Typos
• Sloppy, inconsistent formatting
Common Mistakes
• Failure to list all grants. Include pending
and not funded. If you applied, didn’t get funded
and don’t list that, it looks the same as not trying.
• Poor organization
• Misrepresenting non-peer-reviewed publications as
though they are peer-reviewed
Common Mistakes
• Mixing all pubs together - hard to discern
peer-reviewed, non-peer-reviewed,
abstracts, chapters
• Overkill with underwhelm Ex: listing many
individual radio and consumer press
quotations. Go with: “Quoted professionally
more than 60 times on radio, and more than
30 times in consumer print media.”
Common Mistakes
Padding: Do NOT:
• List old, irrelevant info. For ex, high school
or college extracurricular activities, nonacademic activities such as hobbies
• Double-dip, double list –
if in doubt clarify with an explanatory note
Final Tip
• Do NOT Mix Type Fonts
… they make your CV look like a
ransom note!
Writing a good CV
Aims and Objectives
By the end of the session you will be able to:
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Recognise the importance of writing a good CV.
Recognise the importance of proof-reading for spelling, punctuation, grammar
and meaning.
Proof-read a “bad CV” and suggest ways of improving it.
Identify your own skills and personal qualities.
Draft and type up your own CV.
It’s all about you
CVs are an opportunity to show an employer why you are an ideal candidate for the job.
A good CV will:
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Stand out from the crowd.
Draw attention to your relevant skills, experience, achievements and potential.
Create such an impression on the employer that they will not be able to turn you down
for interview.
Everyone has potential
Everyone has more skills than they think they do
Everyone can write a good CV
Proof-read
One obvious but often overlooked aspect of good CV writing is proof-reading
for spelling, punctuation and other errors.
CVs should be checked, drafted, re-drafted and then checked again.
Make sure that your CV is the best document you possess. It could make all
the difference to get you that interview!
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Use a standard font size in black ink.
Include recent and relevant work experience (paid or voluntary).
Be consistent in your layout.
List your skills and achievements and back up with evidence.
Keep it short (maximum 2 pages).
Use positive action verbs such as “organised, delivered, accomplished,
achieved”.
Include a statement about your career aspirations and what you have to offer
the employer.
Be honest but positive (negatives can always be turned into positives).
Proof-read for spelling, punctuation, grammar and meaning.
Get someone to check it for you.
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Do it in a rush.
Leave gaps in employment.
Lie.
Include irrelevant personal details such as marital status.
Simply write a list of duties under work experience (remember you are selling
yourself!).
Use flashy or large font.
There is no single way to write a CV. It is your document and can be
structured and presented as you wish within a basic framework.
The important thing to remember is that this is the first impression an
employer will have of you. It is your marketing brochure through which you
are trying to sell yourself.
Activity: A Bad CV
For example, try the ‘Rich Andrews’ CV available at http://www.onestopenglish.com/
Entry 3: Proof-read the CV for spelling and punctuation errors.
Level 1: Proof-read the CV for spelling, punctuation and layout.
Level 2: Can you find anything else wrong with the CV?
What’s missing?
All:
How could it be improved?
IGC Conference 2011
CV & Interview Preparation
Caroline Kennedy
4th March 2011
CV & Interview Preparation
IGC Conference 2011
The purpose of this workshop is to;
Gain an understanding into job hunting in this competitive environment.
Gain useful and practical advice on how job seekers can market themselves
successfully as the ideal candidate to potential employers.
Upon completion of the workshop;
Know how to make an immediate impact with your CV
Know key format and content for your CV and Cover Letter
Know how to prepare for interview
Uncover essential interview tips and techniques
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Todays Job Market
Competitive
Added Value
Unique Selling Point
Job Searching Methods
Transferable Skills
Adaptable
Strong References
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Jobsearch & Job Seekers
Know Job Seeking Process;
Job Application to Job Offer Stage
Add, CV & Letter, Application Form, Online, Telephone Interview, Aptitude or Dexterity
Test, 1st Interview, 2nd Interview, Medical, Garda Clearance, Job Offer.
(Can take minimum 2 – 10 weeks)
Job Function & Tasks; Transferable Skills.
Demonstrate Skills/Abilities
S.T.A.R. Situation
Task
Action
Result
Use Networking Opportunities
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How People Find Jobs…
(From HSE WNO 2010)
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Job Hunters
Employers
(In order of preference in job seeking)
(In order of preference in recruitment)
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CV
Advertisement
Agencies
Colleagues
Referrals
Contacts
Drop Ins
Inside the Company
Look inside Company
Colleagues
Referrals
Drop Ins
Contacts
Agencies
Adds
CV
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Job Seeking Process
Curriculum Vitae
Generate interest in you and your skills, which will
lead to interview, allowing opportunity to sell
yourself.
Passport to a Job.
Record of all Education, Work History, Skills.
Most Important Document a Job Seeker can
produce.
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CV Should be;
Personal; Marketing Tool, Sells your skills/abilities to
future employers.
Comprehensive; Present Full Potential, have solid
examples to back up each item listed.
Concise; Have a good balance of information, may need
a few drafts. Opportunity to expand further at interview.
Attractive; Must appeal to the reader, identify unique
selling points and include them in profile
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CV Content
Personal Details;
Essential; Name, Contact Phone Numbers, Email Contact.
Optional: Address, DOB.
Profile
Highlight History e.g. Over 3 year experience in Retail Sales.
Transferable Skills e.g. Good Organisational, Numeracy and I.T. Skills.
Personal Qualities e.g. Reliable, Hardworking, Friendly Individual.
Education/Training
Dates, College Name, Course Title/Qualification (Level)
List Subjects from Course.
Work History/Employment History
Dates, Employer Name, Job Title; Function/Tasks of Job.
(Work Placement)
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CV Content contd./
Additional Information
e.g. Holder of Driving License/Safe Pass Card.
Voluntary Work
e.g. Volunteer Youth Assistant
Assisted with Summer Camp Activities for kids aged 10-14yrs.
Hobbies/Interests
Show a balance of group and individual activities.
References
Name, Title, Company Name, Phone, Email Contact.
Signed & Date
Shows ownership of CV & CV is up to date.
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Types of CV
Functional CV; Focuses on Skills
 Combination CV; Skills and Jobs
Chronological CV; Job History in
reverse order
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CV Layout Presentation
KISS (Keep it Short & Simple) 2 Pages.
Use Action Words
Use Phrases not sentences
Make it easy for interviewer to Find you.
Minimise Personal data
Keep it Clear and Clean
Design C.V so that it is easy on the eye.
Check Spelling and Typing.
Writing from Present to Past.
Avoid Gaps.
Tell the Truth.
Keep your C.V Up to Date.
Put your name on Every Page.
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Sample CV….
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Sample CV….
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Cover Letters
Why?
Provides opportunity to highlight how your specific skills
match job requirements.
The Letter….
Good Appearance
Make it Perfect
Use a Business Correspondence Format
Write to a specific person
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Writing Cover Letters
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Use a grabber first sentence.
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Why you are attracted to position.
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Highlight experience, skills relevant to job.
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Include information about training, personal traits.
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State your next step.
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Thank person for time/consideration.
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CV Mistakes.…..
A great lover of languages, I speak intermediate German, highlevel Russian, and fluent Spinach.
My duties included greeting laundrette customers, removing their c
I have never been backwards when it comes to coming for
This document outlines my experience, skills, and qualifications, whic
“Career break in 1999 to renovate
my horse”
"Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in
"Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store."
“I am anxious to use my
exiting skills.”
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Interview Purpose
 Business meeting with both parties
having an agenda.
 Two-way conversation when both
parties are evaluating each other.
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Interview Purpose…..
Suitability for Job
Personality
Trustworthy
Confident
Information from CV
Character
Opinion
Reliable
Responsible
Appearance
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Interview Preparation
Believe in yourself & shine
Do your homework
Make a good first impression
Body Language
Sounding Positive
The Interview is a 2 way process
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Types of Interview
One to One Interview
Panel Interview
Telephone Interview
Group Interview
Video Interview
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Interview Stages
Welcome Stage
The Acquiring Information Stage
Supplying of Information Stage
Parting/Closure Stage
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Types of Interview Format
Competency Based Interview
(Probing for information to understand candidate)
Chronological Interview
(Takes lead from CV/Application Form)
Case Study Interview
(Present case study, what action to take,/work out solution)
Technical Interview
(Questions about technical work; final year projects/research etc)
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What types of questions are asked at interviews?
Introductory Questions
Tell me about yourself ?
Why do you want this job?
Why you left your last job?
What is your understanding…?
Qualifications
Situation – Scenario
Previous Experience
Why should we hire you?
Skills / Strengths
Weaknesses
Hobbies / Interests
Future plans
References
Do you have any questions?
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Interview Questions
Categories
Self
Education/Training
Work
The Job
All emphasis your Skills (Personal, Practical)
Knowledge, Experience & Personal Traits
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Group Exercise
• Think Like an Employer
• What Skills are Required?
• What interview Questions to Ask?
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Useful Websites
www.irishjobs.ie
www.monster.ie
www.bestjobs.ie
www.employireland.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.computerjobs.ie
Networking websites;
www.linkedin.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com
www.recruitireland.ie
www.worky.ie
www.loadzajobs.ie
www.gumtree.ie
www.munsterjobs.ie
www.fas.ie
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Thank You
Enjoy Rest of Conference
[email protected]
Local Employment Service Jobs Club
Limerick
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RESUME WRITING
What is a Resume
• The answer to “What can you do for me?”
• Highlights the relevant facts about you, your education, and your
experience.
• Makes the first impression about you.
• Positions you in the mind of the employer, thus creating a value.
• The interview gets you the job, the resume gets you the interview!
What Will a Resume Do For Me?
• Helps organize your thoughts.
• Enable you to assess your strengths, skills, abilities and
experience - thereby preparing you for the interview process
• Act as a reminder of you to the employer/interviewer after
you're done interviewing
• Be a basis for the interviewer to justify your hiring
A Resume is NOT a CV
• A CV is used in academic
and research-oriented job
searches.
• A CV is of flexible length.
• A CV is a record of your
academic accomplishments
and credentials.
• A resume is used in
business, government and
other types of job searches.
• 1 page, 2 pages max.
• Should be targeted to a
particular job in a particular
field.
Research
• Know Yourself
• Current Values, Interests, Skills, Personality Traits and Personal Priorities.
• Goal Setting.
• Explore Career Opportunities
• Matching goals, transferable skills, and personal needs to a career path.
• A list of potential employers.
• Job descriptions from past positions.
Research
• What kind of skills and experience required?
• What can you say that demonstrates that you have made
some effort to learn about the company?
• What can you tell them about the contribution you are
qualified to make?
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Relevant, Clear and Concise.
No typing errors.
No misspellings.
No Abbreviations.
Do not tell a lie or mistruth.
Do not include any negative information.
Should I Have More Than One Version of My
Resume?
• YES!
• Create a targeted resume each time you apply for an opportunity.
• Develop a 'generic' resume to use in online databases.
Use Action Verbs!
Organized
Planned
Supported
Reported
Described
Led
Communicated
Created
Initiated
Edited
Developed
Sold
Directed
Assisted
Solved
Analyzed
Managed
Designed
Critical Categories
Put in everything that would point out why you
would be good at the job.
Summary
Is a concise section about what you have to offer to a
prospective employer in terms of Experience, Skills,
Results, Interests or you job Objective.
Example: “Fourteen years of marketing experience,
proven ability in building brands.”
Example
Elementary school teacher and supervisor of student interns training
colleagues in combining technology and teaching. Professional
musician and drama coach capable of staging plays and skits with
experience producing twenty school plays. History and English major
covering and instructing 25-30 students annually in all subjects raising
their reading and math achievements by one grade level.
Contact Information
• Name (largest font)
• Address, City and State (spell out state)
• Telephone Number
• Cell Number
• Email Address
Example
DEEPA SANKAR
409-b, Cross Road
South Extn-I
New Delhi-11
Mob: 09995595959
[email protected]
Rajesh Krishnan
580 Church Road
Phone: 022-2354698
Worli, Bombay-69
Mob: 09747123333
[email protected]
Rajesh Krishnan
Deepa sankar
409-b, cross Road,
South Extn-I
New-Delhi-11
Mob: 09995595959
580 Church Road
Phone: 022-2354698
Worli, Bombay-69
Mob: 09747123333
[email protected]
The Career Objective
• Keep it short.
• Example:
•“To obtain a position as an Administrative Assistant in a hospital
setting.”
Employment History
• Reverse chronological order.
• Divide the Relevant Experience with Work History.
• Five Components:
– Job Title
– Name of Employer
– Location
– Dates of employment
– Description
• Exclude
•Unaccountable gaps.
•Street address, supervisor names, telephone number or reason
for leaving.
Education
• List most recent education first.
• Mention Date of Completion and University/College name.
• Percentage only if I class.
• Academic honors.
• Don’t include high school (unless this is your highest level of
education).
Relevant Coursework
(Optional)
• This is for new graduates or current students.
• This lets the employer know which courses you have already
completed.
• Do not list every course, only relevant courses to specific
skills.
Example
Activities and Honors
• Only if relevant to job.
– Mention scholarships, memberships etc.
– Community work, volunteer work etc.
• Don’t include anything from before college.
• Avoid controversial topics such as Politics, Religion etc.
For Freshers, you may mention extra-curricular activities, which would
highlight your suitability to the job.
Significant Personal Facts
• Technological Skills.
• Foreign Language.
Hobbies and Interests
• Don’t list unless
– Organized, that is, if you belong to a club or group
– Relevant to the position
References
• Must come as a separate document using the same header on
resume.
• Do not send to employer unless they request it.
• Between 3-5 references,
– All individuals with direct knowledge of your job abilities.
– Or a professor of main subjects.
• Ask the permission of references before giving their names
and numbers.
Do’s of Resume Writing
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1 to 2 page.
Write in telegraphic style- without verbs, articles or connectives.
10-12 font size.
Times New Roman, Arial, Bookman, Trebuchet, Lucida Sans, Garamond, Verdana
etc.
Be consistent with fonts/size/bold/italics etc.
Spread out information.
Indented or bulleted statements.
Bolding, different size fonts.
Your name should be largest font on page.
Write in third person.
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Height, weight, place of birth, marital status, race, caste, religion and health.
Fancy Fonts, Clip art or non-traditional paper.
Don’t go for bordered paper.
Don’t fold resume, don’t stuff into envelope, don’t crumple.
The word "Resume" at the top!
Avoid Details of Travels.
Any statement that begins with "I" or "My"
Reasons for leaving previous job(s).
Picture of yourself.
Salary Information.
References.
Religion, church affiliations, political affiliations.
The Final Test
Does your resume answer these questions:
•Does it clearly and quickly communicate to employer that you
can do the job?
•Do your strengths come across?
•Does everything support the job you are targeting?
•Should anything be removed?
•Does it really sell your skills?
Make Your CV Stand Out
Veronica Rahim
Career Services Consultant
Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)
Office:
Walk Ins:
Email:
Phone:
Stewart Center Room 194
10:00am-4:00pm
[email protected]
765-494-3981
www.cco.purdue.edu
http://bit.ly/CCOonFacebook
www.bit.ly/LinkedInCCO
www.twitter.com/PurdueCCO
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Graduate Application
Scientific
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Grant Propos
Teaching
International
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• www.cco.purdue.edu
– Job and Internship
Handbook
– Review pages 22 – 25
• www.sc.edu/career
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Tip Sheets and Videos
Curriculum Vitae Packet
Print pages 2 and 3
Thoroughly check off all
areas that apply
– Compare to what you
• Name - 14-20 font size - Only list Permanent Resident/US
Citizen when…
• Remaining document - 10-12 font size
• Margins – Top (0.8 – 1”), Sides and Bottom (0.5 – 1”)
• Bolding and all caps – Use with purpose to emphasize
• Underlining under words – Use minimally or not at all, as it
can be harsh on the eyes
• Underlining headings across page– nice separation
• Italics – Use minimally and with caution. Note: In some K-12
systems some technology is outdated
• AND DON’T
• Do…
– This…
• Order matters – prioritize most important top
to bottom
• Dates – list on right – least important
compared to content
• Keep Off - gender, age, height, weight, marital
status, dependents, race, ethnic background, or
religion, except when appropriate when
applying for some international positions.
Always start with the following:
 Heading
 Home address, not work address
 Objective
 Already self serving, so no unnecessary statements
 i.e. ….to enhance my ____ skills and learn more ___.
 Education
 List in reverse chronological order – degrees obtained
 Do not leave off a degree if you are working towards it
 Related classes?? Let’s talk about this…
List in reverse chronological within each
category:
• Publications
– Don’t bullet or number
– use appropriate format – APA, etc
– Know when to use et. al. and list in correct author
order
– List in preparation, submitted, etc. when appropriate
• Grants
• Presentations
• Special Projects
• Experience
• Patents
• Skills – applied, not soft
• International
Study/Appointments
• More comprehensive, not necessarily all
inclusive
– You still choose what stays and what goes
– Category options – research,
teaching, related, additional
• Focus on the following:
– Reverse Chronological Order
– Relevance of Experience
– Results-Oriented Bullets
• Embrace maximizing power
Veronica Rahim
Purdue University
Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)
Career Services Consultant
[email protected]
765-494-3983
LCVP CV Headings
• Personal details
– Include Name, Address, Telephone, DOB
– Must be signed with a pen
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Skills and Qualities – 3 of each, in 2 sentences
Educational qualifications
Work experience (must be from 5th or 6th year)
Achievements/Interests/Hobbies
– (5 in total, at least 1 of each)
– Do not have to be sentences
• Referees (2)
Resume & Cover Letter
Writing
Kathy Dorsett, Ed.S., NCC
Leigh Eskin, B.A.
The Career Center
Florida State University
Purpose of the Resume
 Marketing tool for your
job search
 Pre-screening tool for
employers
 Gain interviews with
employers
 Applying to graduate
school
 Difference between a
resume and a C.V.?
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
opinions
Formats
• Chronological
• Functional/Combination
Chronological Resume
Best Used When:
F career direction is clear
F job target matches work history
F current employer or position adds prestige
Functional/Combination
Best Used When:
F Need to emphasize skills
F Person has varied work history
F Specific experience required for the job
F Education or current position not relevant to job
target
Consider your target audience
• Who’s going to be reading your resume?
– Develop a job target
– Consider the type of organization you want to
work for
– Decide what type of information, and in what
format, is most appropriate for your target
audience
Formatting Your Resume
(How to emphasize selected information)
• ITALICIZE
• BOLD
• UNDERLINE
LOCATION
What Do You Emphasize?
• CATEGORY HEADINGS
• PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
• JOB TITLES
• SKILLS
Categories
Identification
Career Objective
Education/Training
Experience
Optional Categories
References
Identification
– NAME
Address
Street
City, State Zip
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Identification
HEATHER ADLER
[email protected]
PRESENT ADDRESS
220-A Bradford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-1370
PERMANENT ADDRESS
571 SE 12th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(305) 943-0029
Career Objective / Profile / Summary of Qualifications
Focus on Your:
Focus on Situation:
u Skills
u Education
u Goals
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Career Areas
Position Title
Type of Organization
Functional Area
Population
Sample Career Objectives
• Skills
– Seeking a position which uses my human
relations, organizational, and administrative
skills.
• Education
– Seeking a position where I can use my technical
training and Masters of Business
Administration.
Career Objectives (cont.)
• Career Area/Type of Organization
– A position in sales and marketing with a
consumer products organization.
• Position Title
– To secure a management trainee position in a
retail setting with an emphasis on design.
Career Objectives (cont.)
• Functional Area/Population
– To obtain a human services position working
with the elderly where I can use my counseling
and administrative skills.
• Type of Organization
– Seeking a position emphasizing money
management with a consumer services firm.
HEATHER ADLER
[email protected]
Present Address
220-A Bradford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-1370
Permanent Address
571 SE 12th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(305) 943-0029
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A position in a secondary school setting utilizing my educational background
in psychology and my communication and organizational skills.
Education/Training
u Name of degree
u Date of degree
u Name & location of institution
u Major/minor(s)
u Overall GPA/GPA in major
u Relevant coursework
u Academic honors
HEATHER ADLER
[email protected]
Present Address
220-A Bradford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-1370
Permanent Address
571 SE 12th Street
Pompano Beach FL 33060
(305) 943-0029
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
A position in a secondary school setting utilizing my educational background
in psychology and my communication and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, August 2010
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.3
Experience
• Related Experience
• Additional Experience
Can include:
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PAID/NON-PAID
INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
MILITARY
PART-TIME/FULL-TIME
Experience
INCLUDE:
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position title
name of organization
organization’s location
dates employed
duties/skills used/responsibilities
accomplishments/results
HEATHER ADLER
[email protected]
Present Address
Permanent Address
220-A Bradford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32303
571 SE 12th Street
Pompano Beach FL 33060
(850) 385-1370
(305) 943-0029647-1289
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
A position in a secondary school setting utilizing my educational background in psychology
and my communication and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, August 2010
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.3
EXPERIENCE
Florida Center for Reading Research, Tallahassee, FL
Research Assistant, Early Childhood Research, January 2010-July 2010
• Conducted assessments to measure early childhood literacy, learning, and behaviors
• Input collected data into computers using SPSS and Microsoft Excel
• Organized 500+ files of assessment data for increased accessibility
Sample Action Verbs
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ADMINISTERED
ADVISED
BALANCED
COMPILED
CREATED
DEMONSTRATED
DESIGNED
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EXPEDITED
ORGANIZED
PLANNED
PROPOSED
SUPERVISED
TRAINED
UPDATED
Action Verb Examples
• Sales Representative
– Initiated and completed all services for new
customers, as well as handled all billing
problems and service change orders.
• Teaching Assistant
– Instructed 110 students in basic speaking
techniques; designed and implemented new
lesson on effective non-verbal communication
skills.
Optional Categories
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Activities
Awards
Certifications
Community Service
Computer Skills
Hobbies
Honors
Interests
Languages
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Licenses
Memberships
Presentations
Prof. Activities
Publications
Scholarships
Special Projects
Special Skills
Travel
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
List on Separate Sheet
References for Heather Adler
Eddy Employer
Bureau Chief
Florida Department of State
Koger Building, Room 122
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 488-5412
Ms. Jane Doe, Vice President for Operations
Widgets Designs, Inc.
1150 Busch Blvd., Suite 140
Tampa, FL 33412
(813) 674-1389
Dr. Lyn Smith, Professor
FSU College of Human Sciences
Room 120 Sandels Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1059
(850) 644-2121
[email protected]
Personal Data*
F Marital Status
F Birthdate
F Health
F Photo
F Height/Weight
F Willing to Travel/Relocate
* (Optional--Generally Not Included)
Don’t
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State salary requirements
Give reasons for leaving employers
Limit geographic range
Expound on philosophy, unless asked;
put in document separate from resume
• Offer any negative information
Common Mistakes
u Too long
u Disorganized
u Poorly typed/printed
u Overwritten
u Too sparse
u Not results oriented
u Irrelevancies
u Misspellings, typos
u Content doesn’t match objective
Cover Letter
F Standard Business Letter Format
F Personalize/Slant to the Employer or Job
F Highlight Relevant Qualifications
F Proof Carefully for Grammar & Typos
F Avoid Overuse of “I”
F Use Quality Paper
Cover Letter Format
1ST Paragraph - OPENING
•Reason for writing
•Name of position, career area
•How you heard of opening
2nd Paragraph - BODY
•Highlight related experience/qualifications
•Slant to employer’s point of view
•Why interested in organization, work, location
•Refer reader to any enclosed materials
Cover Letter Format (continued)
3rd Paragraph - CLOSING
• Best means to reach you if they need
additional information
• Indicate whether you will follow-up by phone
• Thank reader for considering your application
Sincerely,
Sign your name
Type Full Name
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