2. CV (Curriculum
Vitae)
• A CV is an in-depth document that can be laid out over two or more pages
• It contains a high level of detail about your achievements, a great deal more
than just a career biography.
• The CV covers your education as well as any other accomplishments like
publications,
awards, honors etc.
• The document tends to be organized chronologically and should make it easy
to get an overview of an individual’s full working career.
• A CV is static and doesn’t change for different positions, the difference would
be in the cover letter.

3. Resum
e
• A resume, is a concise document typically not longer than one page as the
intended the reader will not dwell on your document for very long.
• The goal of a resume is to make an individual stand out from the competition.
• The job seeker should adapt the resume to every position they apply for.
• It is in the applicant’s interest to change the resume from one job application to another
and to tailor it to the needs of the specific post.
• A resume doesn’t have to be ordered chronologically, doesn’t have to cover your whole
career like and is a highly customizable document.

4. Differenc
es
• As stated, three major differences between CVs and resumes .
• length,
• the purpose &
• the layout.
• A resume is a brief summary of your skills and experience over one or two pages, A CV is more
detailed and can stretch well beyond two pages.
• The resume will be tailored to each position whereas the CV will stay put and any changes will
be in the cover letter.
• Resume Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector. CV Used when
applying for positions in academia, fellowships and grants.
• ACVhasaclear chronological order listing the whole career of the individual whereas aresume’s
information can be shuffled around to best suit the applicant.

5. Let’s
revise
CV – long, covers your entire career, static
Resume – short, no particular format rule, highly
customizable.
• The main difference between a resume and a
CV is-
• A CV is intended to be a full record of your
career history
• A resume is a brief, targeted list of skills
and achievements.

7. What information should I include on my
Resume?
Contact
information
Clear
objective
Education
Work experience
Achievements
Training and Workshop
Skills
Language Proficiency
Extra Curricular
Activity
References

8. Personal
details
• It may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people
forget to include their name, email, contact phone number
and address.
• To avoid any awkward moments, make sure these are clearly
presented at the top of your Resume.
• “Resume” is an unnecessary title – your name is not.

9. Personal
statement/Objective
• Asit’s the first thing that’s shown on your Resume
• A statement is an essential part of standing out from the crowd.
• It explains who you are, what you’re offering, and what you’re looking for.
• Aim to prove why you’re suitable in one short and succinct
paragraph.

10. • Private information is different from personal information and should
not be included on your resume.
 Don't list your age, race, sex, political preferences, religious affiliations,
marital status, Social Security number, driver's license number, test
scores on your resume, advises the University of Minnesota.
Private
Information

11. Work
experience:
This section should include all of your
relevant work experience, listed with the
most recent first. Include your job title, the
name of the organization, time in post,
and your key responsibilities.
Education:
Your educational experience and achievements
should be listed here, along with dates, the type of
qualification and/or the grade you achieved –
although the specific parts of education that you
include in your Resume will depend on your
individual situation. For example, if you have more
educational achievements than work experience,
placing an emphasis on this section is a good idea.

12. Achievemen
ts:
This is your chance to show how your previous experience
has given you the skills needed to make you a suitable
candidate. List all of your relevant skills and achievements
(backing them up with examples), and make it clear how
you would apply these to the new role.
Skills
The usual ones to mention are languages (good
conversational French, basic Spanish), computing (e.g.
"good working knowledge of MS Access and Excel, plus
basic web page design skills" and driving ("full current clean
driving license").
If you are a mature candidate or have lots of relevant
skills to offer, a skills-based CV may work for you.

13. Referenc
es
Many employers don’t check references at the application stage sounless the
vacancy specifically requests referees it's fine to omit this section
completely if you are running short of space or to say "References are
available on request." Normally two referees are sufficient: one
academic (perhaps your tutor or a project supervisor) and one from an
employer (perhaps your last part-time or summer job).

14. • Accurate
• Adaptable
• Confident
• Hard-working
• Innovative
• Pro-active
• Reliable
• Responsible.
• Enthusiastic.
• Responsible
What words should I include in
my CV?

15. What should I leave
out?
When it comes to your CV, there
are certain words and phrases
you should try to avoid and they
mostly consist of overused
clichés.
Not only could using them risk mildly
irritating the person in charge of
hiring, you could also end up
blending into a sea of similar
candidates.
Here are just a few of the worst CV
words:
• Excellent communication skills
• Goal driven
• Flexible
• Motivated
• Multi-tasked
• Independent
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated

16. Ten Words Not to Put on a
Resume
Experienced
Try
Team Player
Summary
Words
Hobbies and
interests:
Hobbies and
interests Salary
Irrelevant
Information Termination
Clichés
Be realistic,
After all, anyone cansaythey’re hard-working, but not everyone
can prove it.

17.  There is no single "correct" way to write and present a Resume but the
following general rules can be apply:
 It is targeted on the specific job or career area for which you are applying and brings
out the relevant skills you have to offer.
 It is carefully and clearly laid out: logically ordered, easy to read and not cramped.
 It is informative but concise.
 It is accurate in content, spelling and grammar. If you mention attention to detail as a
skill, make sure your spelling and grammar is perfect!
What makes a good
Resume?

18.  Highlight that you’re the right match for the job by outlining
 The specific skills you have to offer the
employer
 Relevant accomplishments and achievements
 The work and educational experience you have in their
field
 Personal qualities that will make you right for the
role
Final
thoughts
Onceyou’ve put together
your Resume – don’t
assumeit’s finished.
Every job is different
and tailoring your
Resume accordingly
is vital to standing out.
Edit it in line with the job
description whenever you make
an application, and you’ll be able
to ensure it matches the
specifications every time.