Preparing your cv
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The document provides guidance on preparing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It explains that a CV is a document used in academic settings to summarize a person's education, experience, publications, presentations and other qualifications. It recommends including sections for contact information, career objectives, education history, work experience, additional skills/activities and references. It also provides tips on formatting, such as using a reverse chronological structure and bullet points to highlight relevant experiences and skills.
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Preparing your cv
- 1. Preparing Your Curriculum Vitae By MAAZ ID:9702 Uploaded By [email_address] & shah Junaid
- 2. A RESUME is a short document that summarizes your qualifications including education, experience, skills, and other items related to your job search objective. A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) is a special type of resume traditionally used within the academic community featuring: Degrees Experience in teaching, research and service Publications Presentations Related Activities Resume or Curriculum Vitae?
- 3. Types of CVs Chronological Organized in reverse chronological order Stable record in best perspective Functional Functional skill experiences de-emphasizes employment gaps Combination Combines the features of Chronological & Functional
- 4. Be RELEVANT Be CONCISE Be CONSISTENT CONSIDER THE EMPLOYERS’ PERSPECTIVE What skills, abilities, interests, experiences, and personal characteristics do you have that yours employer will needs? Rules for CV Writing
- 5. Main Heading - Contact Info Objectives Education Experience Teaching Research and Publications Service etc Additional Sections Basic Format
- 6. Name (As large as or larger than anything else on the page ) Address Phone Number E-mail, web site or Fax Alternate address Main Heading ~ Contact Info
- 7. SUSAN 115 Lincoln Street Gainesville, FL 32607 352-555-1567 After August 2004 152 South Woodcrest Olympia, WA 98501 000-555-1211 SUSAN 152 South Woodcrest Olympia, WA 98501 000-555-1211 115 Lincoln Street Gainesville, FL 32607 Home: 352-555-1567 Cell: 352-555-1932 SUSAN [email_address] Example: Main Heading
- 8. Objective Statements Tells the employer what you are really looking for in a position. should include: Title or Position Desired- Researcher, Assistant Professor, etc... Field, Industry, Department, Area of Interest Research Institution, Private Sector, Non-Profit Organization... Qualities You Bring to the Job Research, Teaching, Service, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Case Management, Writing etc..
- 9. Seeking a postmaster research position where I can use my abilities and qualities. Seeking a professor position in engineering where I can use my research, writing, and teaching skills. Seeking a counseling position at the University that will allow me to utilize my career development, skills. Example: Career Objectives
- 10. Summary of Employment history It provides dramatic, effective statements for emphasizing short or long-term participation Use three-four bulleted statements Don’t include both a summary of qualifications AND an objective statement
- 11. Example: Summary of Employment history Over five years of experience as lecturer including various physics and chemistry courses Served on various departmental committees including the Curriculum Committee and Dean Search Committee
- 12. written in a reverse chronological order Degree School & Location Minor, Specialization, Certificates Date no “expected” or “anticipated” Thesis Education
- 13. EDUCATION Master of Education in Counselor Education , May 2002 Specialization in Student Personnel Services University of Florida, GPA 3.23/4.0 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, December 1999 Minor in American Studies Indiana University, GPA 3.7/4.0 Example: Education
- 14. Job Title School, Organization or Company Location Date Description: use action verbs highlight skills which relate to the objective sentence fragments with or without bullets Experience Section
- 15. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, French Language & Culture Department of Languages University of Florida, Aug 2000-May 2002 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Fisher School of Accounting, University of Florida, May 2000-July 2001 Designed and completed survey of 200 corporations to analyze valuation of corporate financial reporting system. Developed statistical model using SAS to determine correlation factors. Example: Experience
- 16. Multiple Languages Computers Skills, Communication skill Professional Competencies Awards/Achievements Voluntary Work Hobbies/Interest And others… Additional Section Include personal skills, like:
- 17. COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, C++ and Lotus LANGUAGE Fluent Spanish; Basic Japanese. ACTIVITIES President, Minorities in Action, 2005-2006 Career Expo Host, Career Center, 2004 LEADERSHIP President , Zeta Honorary, University of Florida Interacted with university, city, state officials Organized and supervised committees Examples Additional Section
- 18. Race, Religion Nationality Age/Birth date Marital Status Health etc. Personal Information (others)
- 19. Include the names and contact numbers of people who can act as referees for you. 2-3 References Name & Title Address Phone Number(s) Be Sure to Ask Permission! References
- 20. In accordance with your job target Typed on A4 size paper Conventional color paper Center and balance 0.75 to 1.0 inch margins - don’t crowd Page Numbers Easy to read PROOF READ Format Basics