Writing
a CV
(Curriculum Vitae )
(Curriculum Vitae )
Resume
A resume is a one or two
page summary of your skills, experience and education.
Features:
- Skills
- Experience
- Education
- Length (no more than a page or two)
A Curriculum Vitae
includes a summary of your backgrounds and experiences.
Features:
- Educational and academic backgrounds
- Teaching and research experience publications
- Presentations, awards, honors
- Affiliations and other details
- Length ( no limitation)
Types of CV
Chronological
Information included under general headings:
education, work experience, etc., with the most recent events first.
Skills based
Skills necessary
for the job are highlighted.
CV Format
Name
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Email
Address
Telephone
Cell Phone
Vision
For example:
To increase the
shareholder value and maximize profit by improving the operational efficiencies
and maximum utilization for the available resources
Keys for Success:
Integrity
Ethics
Leadership
Teamwork
Training
Recognition
Communication
Continuous Improvement
CAREER OBJECTIVE
For example:
To find a challenging
position
To meet my competencies,
capabilities, skills, education, and experience
It varies person to person.
Education
Include dates,
majors, and details of degrees, training and certification
Post-Doctoral Training
University
Graduate School
University
Graduate School
High School
Professional Qualifications
Certifications and Accreditations
Languages (fluency)
English or others official
language
Specific skills
Techniques and equipment,
Computer programs, technology
Other technical skills
Employment History
List in chronological order, include position details and dates
v Work History
v Academic Positions
v Research and Training
Essential words
Words
describing responsibilities:
Responsible for ...:
Planning, implementing,
reviewing, negotiating, managing, coordinating, evaluating, directing,
facilitating, inspecting, training, producing, providing, informing, executing,
developing....
Words
describing personal abilities:
Creative, efficient, proficient, systematic, hard worker, prefer to act,
well versed in..., willing to take initiative, like to work in one place, enjoy
challenging experience, persistance to work underpressure, first-hand knowledge
of..., having a desire to learn
Awards
Publications
Books
Professional Memberships
Personal Information
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Citizenship
- Visa Status
- Gender
Optional Personal Information
Ø Marital Status
Ø Spouse's Name
Ø Children
Ø Interests
Features:
- Hobbies
- Holiday activities
- Party activities
Not to include (There are exceptions to some of these items!)
Age
Ethnic identity
Political affiliation
Religious preference
Hobbies
Marital status
Place of birth
Photographs
Height, weight, health
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