Title: Curriculum Vitae Destiny is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be w
1Curriculum VitaeDestiny 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
2INTRODUCTIONS
- Your name your class
- What is your experience of writing CVs?
- What type of job/ positions did you apply for?
- What did you do before writing the CV?
- What are the most important things to consider?
- What makes an effective CV?
3AIM OF SESSION
- At the end of this session you will have the
information required to write an effective CV and
cover letter
4OVERVIEW
- Curriculum Vitae
- Purpose - Why prepare a CV?
- Basic tactics
- Preparation How to prepare plan a CV
- Plan Layout, format and content
- Summary
- For other countries and the Internet
- Useful words for a CV
- Cover Letter
5PURPOSE
- 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/P
otential - Selectors purpose
- To decide whether or not to interview you
6 PURPOSE
- Your CV must impress by being
- Accurate
- Interesting
- Up-to-date
- Presentable
- Relevant
- Review revised regularly
7BASIC 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
8BASIC TACTICS PREPARATION INVESTIGATE
- Know What the Employer is Looking For
- The Company
- Skills Requirement
- The Job and its requirements
9PREPARATION INVESTIGATE USE PROSPECTS PLANNER
To identify main skills e.g. occupational
psychologist
To investigate occupations
10BASIC TACTICS PREPARATION - REFLECT
- Know Yourself
- Abilities, Interests, Values, Personality
- Qualifications, Grades, Academic Achievements
11BASIC TACTICS PLAN - CONTENT
- Personal Details
- Career Objective (optional)
- Education Qualifications
- Employment History
- Interests Achievements
- Skills Profile (optional)
- Referees
12 PERSONAL DETAILS
- Name
- Address - both term and home
- Telephone number - where you can be contacted
- Email
- Date of birth - optional
- Nationality - if appropriate
13 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 can be used to
expand the business profitably.
14 EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Place most recent first
- Profile your course and its 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
15EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Begin with the most recent job
- Include all relevant jobs -
- casual, vacation, voluntary unpaid
- Use positive language avoid repetition
16EMPLOYMENT 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
17INTERESTS / 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.
18ADDITIONAL 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
19SKILLS PROFILE
- Highlight skills give examples of how you
applied developed these skills. For example - Communication
- Developed through work experience in a large
multinational company - Good presentation skills used when doing project
work in college - Teamwork
- 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
20REFEREES
- Get permission before you use someone as a
referee - Two referees are usually given
- Include one academic referee
21PLAN - STYLE
- Chronological
- Functional
- Combination
22PLAN - STYLE
For those applying for jobs which are directly in
line with your work history /experience/studies
CV shows clear record of career progression
Chronological Lists your employment
history Reverse chronological order
Functional Highlights your principal skills and
strengths rather than your career history
For career changes or those re-entering the job
market. Emphasis is not on career history but on
transferable skills
For those who wish to combine features of the
chronological CV with an emphasis on skills
Combination
23CV FOR OTHER COUNTRIES AND THE INTERNET
- Applying abroad
- Applying electronically
24APPLYING ABROAD
- Length of CV
- Qualifications differ in different countries
- Cultural Differences
- Preferred format
- Emphasis
- Attachments (Photographs, Copy of Certs,)
- Signature
25APPLYING ABROAD
- Give details of foreign language ability expect
to be interviewed in the native language - Ask a native speaker to check your CV
- Be aware of the difference between British
American English and know which the company uses - Check the careers library for detailed
information on individual countries
26APPLYING OVER THE INTERNET
- Posting your CV on a recruitment website or a
resume bank - Check out the site
- How current is the information?
- Is the site run by a legitimate, well-established
organisation? - Who has access to your CV?
- Update your CV regularly
- Know how your personal details will be held used
27APPLYING OVER THE INTERNET
- E-mailing your CV directly to a potential
employer - Always send your CV as an attachment
- Ensure the word processing package you are using
can be opened by the recipient - Use standard font e.g. arial
- Follow-up by snail-mailing a hard copy
28WRITING A CV FOR SCANNING
- Always read employers instructions and follow
them to the letter - Use keywords phrases
- Ensure that the layout is clear with no unusual
typefaces
29SUMMARY - DONT ...
- Dont cram details
- Dont lie
- Dont include salary details
- Dont leave gaps
- Dont include political references
30SUMMARY
31SUMMARY
Shows that you have good judgement
Select relevant personal, educational career
details
Shows that you are qualified to do the job
32SUMMARY
33PROMPT 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
34- 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
35EXPANDING YOUR LIST OF PERSONAL SKILLS
- Counselling People
- Delegating Responsibility
- Dispensing Information
- Drafting Reports
- Editing Documents
- Handling Customers Complaints
- Inspecting
- Interpreting Data
- Interviewing People
- Managing Staff
- Maintaining Records
- 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
36- Mediating between People
- Motivating Others
- Operating Equipment
- Organising People and Work
- Persuading Others
- Planning Agendas
- Preparing Charts or Diagrams
- Programming Microcomputers
- Promoting Events
- Protecting Property
- Raising Funds
- Recording Data
- Repairing Mechanical Equipment
- Reviewing
- Running Meetings
- Selling Products
- Serving the Public
- Setting up Demonstrations
- Speaking in Public
- Supervising Staff
- Teaching
- Using Computers
37Covering Letter
38COVERING LETTER
- Reference to the enclosed CV
- Your current situation
- Suitability- why you? why this job? why this
company? - Conclude
39REMEMBER
- Address it to a particular person by name
- Communicate something personal
- Answer the question Why should I see you?
- Print your name under your signature
40MORE INFORMATION
Websites www.gradireland.com for information on
Irish applications www.prospects.ac.uk for
information on UK and other country applications