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Job Search & CV Writing
Module D1: Information Retrieval for
Professional and Organization
Communication

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Job Searching
 Why search for a job via the Internet?
 Provides access to a broad range and depth of jobs
 Low search cost
 Able to post resume online
 Increases resume visibility
 A successful job searching strategy combines
both online and offline approaches.

3. Job Search – Search Engines
 Job search engines & job banks are useful tools
for finding jobs online
 Similar to generic search engines, i.e. Google, job
search engines:
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 Crawl the Internet for job postings
 Provide a listing of jobs relevant to query
 Either in browser or via email
 Popular job search engine sites include:
 www.indeed.com
 simplyhired.com
 Jobster.com

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Job Search – Job banks
 Job banks are another useful tool for searching jobs
online.
 A job bank is a listing of jobs posted by employers
 Allows users to search by category, keyword, or location.
 Allows users to create and post resume online.
 Similar to a job search engines
 Popular job banks include:
 America’s job bank
 CareerBuilder.com
 Monster.com

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
 When searching for a job it is important to be
equipped with necessary tools such as
 An updated resume or alternatively a curriculum
vitae
 A curriculum vitae is similar to a resume, but is
primarily used when applying for academic,
education, scientific, or research positions.
 Also applicable when applying for fellowships or
grants.

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CV vs. Resume
 Difference between a CV and a resume
 Resume
 Concise ; brief summation of one’s education, experience, &
skills
 Usually 1-2 pages
 CV
 A CV is usually longer, at least two pages, more detailed
summation of one’s background, achievements, education,
experience, & skills.
 Different CV versions for different positions, which
also applies to resumes.
 Employers, especially overseas, expect to see a curriculum
vitae from job seekers applying for prominent positions or
grant requests.

7. CV Writing Tips and Info
 Additional information about CV writing
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 www.cvtips.com
 www.about.com
 Sample CV template
 CV template
 Prepared by: Zabiullah +93 799 11 10 10