2. What is a C.V. / Resume?
Cv Description
Types of Cv’s
Cultural differences
The Cover Letter
Samples
The do’s and don’ts
The words
Getting Started
3. a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for "course of one's life.“
In Britain the term "curriculum vitae" (abbreviated CV) is synonymous
with "resume“
The difference between a resume and a CV? The primary differences
are the length, the content and the purpose.
In the United States a Curriculum Vitae is used primarily when
applying for international, academic, education, scientific or
research positions or when applying for fellowships or grants.
Both a CV and a resume are about one or two page summary of your
skills, experience and education.
5. Skills based
Use:
When you don’t have much related experience
When you have too much
When you are going through a career change
transferable skills
Always support any mention of skills with evidence of how and
where these skills were developed (try to quantify with evidence as
far as possible when describing skills, sales increased by ....,
number of customers increased by....).
Doing all above the CV becomes targeted and focused.
6. Chronological
Use:
When you have direct related experience.
If you are a post graduate student who is taking a course to
build on existing skills and experience and are hoping to
develop further within your existing career
Information is presented in reverse chronological order.
Usually experience first followed by academics
7. Law
Typically this would be a chronological CV as previous type,
giving details of any experience within the law sector
8. Scientific / Technical CV
This CV should contain more detailed information on
coursework (including final year projects), technical
equipment used and outline of the procedures followed.
There is a real role for scientific jargon in this type of CV
9. Creative CV
The medium of black print on paper might not always be
appropriate for creative CVs (e.g. for applying for jobs in
advertising or the media).
Use your:
imagination
creativity
Careful with “content vs. style”
10. part-
One page CV suitable for a part-
time job
This type of CV is appropriate for part-
time non graduate jobs where the
employer only needs to know that
you have the necessary skills and
experience for a specific role.
11. In the USA: Cover letter a must/ no photo or date of birth /
gender (explain name). Difference between CV and Resume
In the UK: Cover letter,
In France: hand written cover letter
In Germany: lots of documentation and references & Photo
In Asia: require personal information and a photograph. In
some case recommendation by agency a must.
Note: Placement agencies can be useful when
submitting a CV for a job abroad
12. It should answer the following
question :
Why should I hire you?
And should:
It should grab the employers attention
Point out why you, above all other
applicants, should be contacted for a
personal interview.
13. steps:
The steps: 1
YOUR ADDRESS (Do not put your name here)
TODAY'S DATE
Mr./Ms. EMPLOYER'S NAME (If you don't have one, get one!)
TITLE
COMPANY'S NAME
ADDRESS
DEAR Mr./Ms. EMPLOYER:
14. steps:
The steps: 2
FIRST PARAGRAPH: This is the "why I'm writing to you" paragraph which
immediately tells the employer the position you want to be considered for. This is
short - usually 2-3 sentences.
Points to cover:
Why you are writing and which position you are applying for.
How you heard about the position is irrelevant unless it is a mutual contact or
recruiting program. Do not write, "I learned of this opportunity through the Career
Services Office."
Show from your research why you are interested in this position or organization. The
goal is to make a connection - do this Briefly and Specifically or leave it out;
.
sweeping statements will not work.
15. steps:
The steps: 3
SECOND PARAGRAPH: This is the "why I'm qualified" paragraph.
Highlight some of your most relevant experiences and qualities as they relate to
the position for which you are applying. Choose 2 - 3 points you want to make
about Specific experiences/accomplishments or about general qualities you have
exhibited, and provide Specific examples to support those points.
•The first sentence : should be a hard-hitting opener.
•The body of the paragraph should provide evidence to back up what you've
just claimed.
•The final sentence is a summary of what you've discussed above.
16. steps:
The steps: 4
FINAL PARAGRAPH: This is a short 2-4 sentences paragraph. You should
refer to the enclosed resume, request an interview and let the reader know
what will happen next (Contact them within specific period of time unless it is a
recruiting program).
It is vital that you thank the reader for his/her time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
17. Lets check some Cv’s…
What are you going to look for?
Style
Grammar
Spelling
Words used
Information
Data
… ¿?
18. Spelling / grammatical errors =
• does not pay attention to details
• low level of English
Unclear message=
• unable to communicate
• can’t articulate ideas
Congested=
• stuffed with information because you don’t know what
to leave off.
• unable to evaluate what is important
19. Don’t.
- Lie
- Go beyond two pages
- Use personal pronouns (I, my, me) in your resume.
- leave out the locations of your past jobs
- mix noun and verb phrases when describing your jobs.
(use action verbs)
- use expressions like "Duties included," "Responsibilities
included," or "Responsible for." That's job-description
language, not accomplishments-oriented resume
language that sells.
20. Don’t.
- list too much experience on your resume. 10 to 15yrs
max. is Ok
- emphasize skills and job activities you don't want to do
in the future.
- List high school (bachillerato)
- list references right on your resume. Maybe better for
latter on, keep on a separate piece of paper for the
interview with all the contact info.
21. Do:
- consider a bulleted style to make your resume as reader-
friendly as possible.
- consider a resume design that doesn't look like everyone
else's.
- your resume as sharp a focus as possible.
- list your job information in order of importance.
- list your jobs in reverse chronological order.
22. Do:
Do
- think in terms of accomplishments.
- emphasize transferable skills.
- quantify whenever possible. Use numbers to tell
employers how many people you supervised, by what
percentage you increased sales, how many products you
represented, etc.
- proofread carefully. Misspellings and typos are deadly on
a resume.
23. Before Resume: After Resume:
o Accounting / Recordkeeping Management of A/R and A/P
Accounts
o Administrative
Computerized Accounting
o Computer Skills Applications
Departmental
Administration /
Recordkeeping
Which set of headings are the strongest for an
Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager position?
24. Before Resume: After Resume:
Maintained records for Managed over 1,000 accounts
accounts receivable and receivable and payable
accounts payable accounts working directly with
accounts. the Chief Financial Officer.
Before Resume: After Resume:
Typical Verbs: Power Words:
Gave work assignments to Directed workflow, supervised
and trained accounting staff
staff of entry level
performing posting to general
accounting clerks. ledger, accounts receivable
and payable accounts.
25. Leadership Initiative
Devised Set Up
Developed Revitalized Originated Designed
Directed Drove Initiated Started
Managed Guided Formulated Established
Created Generated
Led Organized Introduced Redesigned
Inspired Launched
Achievement Problem Solving
Analyzed Evaluated
Achieved Obtained Delivered Solved Investigated
Attained Completed Secured Eliminated Corrected
Negotiated Effected Enhanced Utilized Reduced
Produced Increased Expanded Identified Tackled
Performed Succeeded Conducted Reorganized Reviewed
Improved Surpassed Resolved Reshaped
Implemented Accomplished Strengthened Streamlined
Demonstrated Simplified Examined
Revised
26. Analyze Ads and Job Descriptions to Identify Key
Words
Accounts Receivable Manager
Seeking experienced A/R Manager to oversee accounts, manage
billing and collections, train accounting and clerical staff,
develop status reports for management and prepare monthly
balance sheets. B.A. Degree or A.A. Degree with minimum of 2
years experience required.
Even though this ad is small it contains 12-13 key words
or phrases that should be addressed in your resume.
Can you find them?
27. Analyze Ads and Job Descriptions to Identify Key
Words – Hidden needs:
In addition to the skills or needs listed in the ad shown before, the
employer will have many more needs that you should identify and
address in your resume and cover letter. For example, this
employer will need someone who can deal effectively with other
departments, research accounting issues and records to solve
problems. To beat today's heavy competition for jobs, it's
important that you identify and anticipate the full range of needs
each employer faces and show how you can solve those needs.
28. Web Support Developer Job in London
Job details:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly formed team within
Harrods Direct. Due to the success of Harrods Direct we are currently
recruiting a Web Support Developer to focus on supporting a range of
applications hosted on Harrods.com, all web based intranet based
applications and any other application which involve a browser based
interface.
To be successful in this role you will have experience of developing web
based UIs, have a demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, ASP.Net,
Javascript Object Orientated and JQuery and C#.
You will have the ability to interpret and modify existing code, you will
have experience with Visual Studio, Asp.Net and Web Services and you
will be working within a team which employs RAD and Agile
methodologies therefore experience with either would be extremely
beneficial. You will also have experience with Databases such as SQL
Server.
29. Financial Commercial Analyst 4111 Job in London
Company name: Westminster City Council
Salary: £60714 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Job details:
We are looking for someone who is able to provide financial and
commercial expertise to support key policy development and projects
across the Council. You will be used to providing advice and constructive
challenge to ensure that the Council's policy making is financially sound
and is commercially astute. The successful applicant will need to have
highly developed commercial problem solving skills, together with
excellent analytical and interpretative skills, and to provide advice to
senior managers and Councillors. or complete employer application form
available from applications.hrdirect@westminster.gov.uk job ref: 4111
30. Sell the Benefits of Your Skills
A secretary's resume might state she can type 80 wpm and is
extremely accurate.
The real benefit is that the employee can produce more
work and ultimately save the employer money.
Selling The Benefits of Skills
— Achieved top production volume by maintaining high degree of
accuracy with typing speed at 80 wpm.
· Cut labor expense over $6,000 annually by eliminating the need for
part-time word-processing staff.
31. If you write with low expectations… you get a
“low” job; create an image that presents you
at the appropriate level.
Example:
Seeking an entry level position in the
accounting field.
Better:
Seek an Accounting position utilizing my
experience:
32. Research the company.
Avoid sentences with “I” or the passive voice.
Don’t use contractions: (I’d / I’ll / didn’t)
Review four spelling and gramer and panchuation
Sign your letter, better in black ink
Keep it short and simple
Use good quality paper that matches your resume
paper and envelopes.
33. 1) Check your network / employment agencies / etc
2) Identify your objective company or business
3) Research: company
4) Make a list of:
a) academic experience
diplomas / certificates
b) work experience
companies/ dates
c) skills (transferable skills)
d) list your references (updated) with contact info
Start you first layout or draft.
34. • Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Self-management skills
• Intellectual skills
Job / task Skills Level
Worked part time B.K. Handled customers 1
-Grill / cleaning customer orientation 1
-Cash register Group work 2
Repetitive tasks 1
Met deadlines
1=highly skilled
Place a check next to those skills which
2=moderately skilled
you enjoy using.
3=needs improvement).
35. A creative CV
Mentions all that an
employer would need to
know.
Except contact info…why?
