Workshop on CV Writing

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Engr. Umair Mujtaba QureshiEngr. Umair Mujtaba Qureshi

Engr. Zuneera AzizEngr. Zuneera Aziz

PatronPatron

Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar ChoudhryChoudhry

Introduction

Why do we need a CV?

How to produce a good CV?

Do’s

Don'ts

Summary

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Introduction

Curriculum Vitae:Curriculum Vitae: an outline of a  an outline of a person's educational and professional person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job history, usually prepared for job applicationsapplications.. Another name for a CV is Another name for a CV is aa  résumérésumé..

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Your virtual presence in front of the Your virtual presence in front of the employeremployerPersonal details are highlighted in the Personal details are highlighted in the best possible waybest possible way"sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications "sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications and experienceand experienceThere is There is nono "one best way" to "one best way" to construct a CVconstruct a CV

EveryoneEveryone has potential has potentialEveryone Everyone has more skills than they think has more skills than they think they dothey doEveryone Everyone can write a good CVcan write a good CV

Why do we need a CV?

Introduction

A good CV will:A good CV will:

Stand out from the crowd.Stand out from the crowd.

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A good CV will:A good CV will:

Draw attention to your relevant skills, Draw attention to your relevant skills, experience, achievements and potential.experience, achievements and potential.

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A good CV will:A good CV will:

Create such an impression on the employer Create such an impression on the employer that they will not be able to turn you down for that they will not be able to turn you down for interview.interview.

How to produce a good CV?

Proof read!Proof read!proof-reading for spelling, proof-reading for spelling, punctuation and other errors.punctuation and other errors.Check, draft, re-draft and check Check, draft, re-draft and check again!again!Make sure it’s the best document Make sure it’s the best document you possessyou possess

How to produce a good CV? – Do’s

Use a standard font size in black inkUse a standard font size in black inkInclude recent and relevant work Include recent and relevant work experience (paid experience (paid oror voluntary) voluntary)Keep it short (2 pages for recent Keep it short (2 pages for recent graduates)graduates)Use positive action verbs such as Use positive action verbs such as ‘organized, delivered, accomplished, ‘organized, delivered, accomplished, achieved’achieved’Include a statement about your career Include a statement about your career aspirations and what you have to offer aspirations and what you have to offer the employer (your objective!)the employer (your objective!)Be honest, but positiveBe honest, but positiveProof read and spell checkProof read and spell check

How to produce a good CV? – Don'ts

Do it in a rushDo it in a rushLeave gaps in employmentLeave gaps in employmentLieLieInclude irrelevant personal details such Include irrelevant personal details such as marital statusas marital statusSimply write a list of duties under work Simply write a list of duties under work experience (remember you’re selling experience (remember you’re selling yourself!)yourself!)Use flashy or large fontUse flashy or large font

In Summary …

Concentrate on your essentialsConcentrate on your essentialsBe clear and conciseBe clear and conciseAdapt to the post you’re applying forAdapt to the post you’re applying forPay attention to the presentationPay attention to the presentationCheck your CV once filledCheck your CV once filled

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