13. × Curriculum Vitae (CV) means “course of life”
in Latin.
× A CV is a written description of your work
experience, educational, volunteering and
skills.
× A CV is a typically your mirror which will
reflect the developments in your career.
14. Purposes of a CV?
CV
Marketing
tool
Jobs
Scholarship
Volunteering
Work
18. Cover letter
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• You can think of your resume as a general summary of your
work experience and your cover letter as a summary of your
work experience as it relates to the job at hand.
• A cover letter is written to highlight the qualifications you
have for the job for which you are applying.
• A cover letter is written in a letter format including a
salutation, several paragraphs, and a closing. Unlike a
resume, you should use the first-person to write your cover
letter. (That said, avoid using "I" too much.)
21. 1-Chronological CV
× Reverse chronological order.
× Widely used for corporate sector.
× Mainly used by individuals with:
- Solid work history.
- Few or no gaps between jobs.
22.
23. 2-Functional CV
× Focuses on the skill set of an
individual
× Mainly used by individuals with:
- Significant gaps in employment.
- A mixed employment background.
- Very short work history.
24.
25. 3-Chrono-Functional CV
× Specific work experience
× Specific skill and talents
× Used mainly by individuals
- Freshly graduated from school.
- With uninterrupted work history.
- Applying for specific jobs.
28. • Use white background.
• Use only one font.
• Use reasonable margins.
• Never use “I”.
• Use present simple for current
activities, and paste simple for
previous ones.
• Don’t forget to number the pages.
• Write your name on every page.
48. Why LaTeX?
• It makes beautiful documents
Especially mathematics
• It was created by scientists, for scientists
A large and active community
• It is powerful — you can extend it
I Packages for papers, presentations, spreadsheets,
• Free
