How to write a professional cv
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Effective CV/Résumé Writing For Job Search by Eng.islam haggag
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Writing CV/Résumé
A chance to write your future
Be grateful for it
Employment is a nature physician
Essential to human happiness
Every one, a success story
So……
let’s master the art of CV/Résumé writing
The art of branding and persuasion
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Important NOTE
There is not really a “right” way to do a CV.
There are some things that make the viewing easier,
make you look more professional and include things
reviewers want to see.
Your CV may be different than someone else.
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Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in
Latin.
Note “vitae”(vee-tie or ve-ete) is the plural form and
“vita”(vee-tuh) is singular.
A CV is a written description of your work experience,
educational background and skills.
A CV is a typically a "living document" which will
reflect the developments in a professional's
career.
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Résumé
is a written compilation of your education, work
experience, credentials, and accomplishments and is
used to apply for jobs.
In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers
may expect to receive a curriculum vitae.
In the United States, employers may expect to receive
a résumé but curriculum vitae is used primarily when
applying for academic, education, scientific or
research positions.
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Curriculum Vitae vs. Résumé
Résumé Curriculum Vitae
Short(1or 2 pages)
As long as it needs to be
(3 or 4 pages)
Length
All-inclusive summary of
skills, experiences, and
education
Area-specific listing of
education and academic
background
Content
get employment or
interview
Detail background and
qualifications
Purpose
Purposes of a CV
Marketing tool
Request for an interview
Your “big picture”
Your First impression
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CV Formats
Chronological
Functional
Chrono-functional /Combinational/Combined
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Chronological CV
Reverse chronological order
Widely used for corporate
sector
Mainly used by individuals
with Solid work history and
Few or no gaps between jobs
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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
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Chrono-Functional CV
Specific work experience
Specific skills and talents
Used mainly by individuals
-Freshly graduated from school
-With uninterrupted work history
-Applying for specific jobs
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General Set-Up Features
Font: Times New Roman (no several fonts to catch
their attention)
Regular paper (white) is fine
Font size: 11&12 point
No underlining
Single sided
Margins: 1”all around
Use bolding and Caps to have things stand out
Number pages
No border
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General Set-Up Features (cont…)
No graphics
Same font throughout (may vary sizing some)
Full name on every page
Don’t Include your picture (ok if it is required)
Avoid the use of “I” or “my”
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CV needs to be…
Clear: Well-organized and logical
Concise: Relevant and necessary
Complete: Includes everything you need
Consistent: Dont mix styles or fonts
Current: Up-to-date
Spell Check: Get grammar and punctuation
correct
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CV Format
Header
Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities
Research Experience/Projects
Interests and Added Qualifications
References
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Sections on the CV
ALWAYS :
Contact Information
Education (always first on the CV)
Honors and Awards
Professional Experience
certifications
Extracurricular and Volunteer Experience
OPTIONAL: Objective
Professional Affiliations
Professional Activities
Research
Added Qualifications
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Contact Information
Full name
Address : Permanent
E-mail: Obtain email address that will not expire
Phone number(s)
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Education
Most current first (include your current educational
work)
Only include diploma distinctions
Get the schools 'names correct
Degrees/certifications are what’s important –not
the time spent
Thesis/Dissertation titles listed
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Honors and Awards
List with most recent first
Honors/Awards Title
Include all dates of your Honors/Awards
Go back to undergrad but not before only
academic and professional
Scholarships count
No descriptions
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Professional Experience
Includes anything you were paid to do or was
extensive, regular volunteer
Only include those items relevant to academic
Include all dates of your professional experience
List most recent first
No descriptions
If listing research, include the lab and
director/principle investigator
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Professional
Affiliations :
Only those current
Alphabetical listing
Include all dates of affiliation
Note any positions
Activities :
Past and present
Most current first
Only those very specific to academic/research and career
Should be school or university sponsored committees
Include role
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Interests and Added Qualifications
Interests :
Hobbies
Creativity counts
Be specific
Make sure they are real
Make sure they reflect you
Get something active
Get something group
Added Qualifications :
language fluency
Cultural knowledge
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