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Sample - Untargeted C.V.

U h mp wh y d h v r d wh j b y r g r d w m y

Your Name in bold and/or large Address

Phone number/e-mail

LANGUAGESDescribe varied levels of fluency according to the following: Fluent, Intermediate, Basic. If you are unilingual, leave this section ouEnglish and French (Fluent)

SKILLSDepending on your skills, this section could also be entitled or subtitled Computer Skills, Technical Skills, Laboratory Skills, or Resand hardware knowledge, lab techniques, equipment and specific methodologies you are familiar with.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of ____: Major area of study, Minor area of study date - d

McGill University, Montreal, Quebecadd academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective

add research undertaken with results if possible

Diploma of Collegial Studies, Discipline date - dDawson College, Montreal, Quebec

add academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective

High School Graduation Diploma date - daIts usually not necessary to include high school unless:

it shows that you have studied in another language or you studied abroad or you went

to school in the same town where you would like to work (i.e. youre a local)

WORK EXPERIENCEList all the paid work experience you have had.

Position Title (in bold) dateName of company or organization, City, Province

use one-liners to describe your activities and action verbs to give more impact

at least one of the one-liners should describe an initiative you took or an achievement you had with results consider using the P.A.R. formula (problem, action, result)

emphasize your transferable skills : leadership, organization, communication, creativity, etc.

you should specify if the position was contract, part-time or summer

News Editor (summers) date - datThe McGill Daily McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Oversaw and planned the news section

Researched and compiled news leads, and conceived story ideas

Edited articles and instructed reporters on effective writing techniques

Wrote general and investigative articles concerning todays health issues



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WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)

Field Research Assistant dateN.B. Mammal Institute, St. Andrews, New Brunswick

Researched marine mammals on-site

Analyzed the results of the oceanographic factors of the field study

Studied the biology, taxonomy and social aspects of marine mammals

Communicated all findings to the research team and participated in group discussions

(Add other positions if applicable)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEList the positions you have held in student and other voluntary organizations. Treat them like regular jobs.

Position Title (in bold) dateName of club, council, etc.

describe what you did in this position

emphasize your transferable skills and any achievements

Committee Member date - datStudents Society of McGill University (SSMU)

Organized social activities and fundraising events

Responded to student needs at the front desk and via telephone


AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONSList your awards, scholarships and distinctions here if they are numerous. If you have only a few awards or if they are prestigious, yunder the relevant degree program, under education.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTSThis section will include any additional information about activities you are involved in or interests you have that are not included asports, films which is too general. Be creative and specific. This is often the section where employers look to start an icebreakercould include the following:

Sports Activities mention levels of competition and any prizes awarded in a particular sport.

Travel Overseas mention places traveled, length of stay and any independent trips

Personal Improvement mention organizations and what you learned

(Add other activities if applicable)

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Do not list references, but prepare a list with all contact information. Be certain to contact your references in advance and inform thwhich you are applying.

ote: Depending on your combined education, experiences and activities, your C.V. can either be one or two pages in length. Be sureour second page is at least ull.



Sample - Targeted C.V.

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Your Name in bold and/or large Address

Phone number/e-mail

CAREER OBJECTIVEOutline your short-term career objective using some of the following criteria: position title(s), department, specialization, and induson how your education, experience and activities relate to this objective. This section could be anywhere from 2 to 3 lines.

LANGUAGESEnglish and French (Fluent)Describe varied levels of fluency according to the following: Fluent, Intermediate, Basic. If you are unilingual, leave this section ou

SKILLSDepending on your skills, this section could also be entitled or subtitled Computer Skills, Technical Skills, Laboratory Skills, or Res

and hardware knowledge, lab techniques, equipment and specific methodologies you are familiar with.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of ____: Major area of study, Minor area of study date - dMcGill University, Montreal, Quebec


add research undertaken with results if possible

Diploma of Collegial Studies, Discipline date - dDawson College, Montreal, Quebec


High School Graduation Diploma date - daIts usually not necessary to include high school unless:

it shows that you have studied in another language or you studied abroad or you went

to school in the same town where you would like to work (i.e. youre a local)

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCEList all experience relevant to your career objective including your paid employment, extra-curricular activities and volunteer work.

Position Title (in bold) dateName of company, organization or club, City, Province

use one-liners to describe your activities and action verbs to give more impact

at least one of these should describe an initiative you took or an achievement you had with results

consider using the P.A.R. formula ( problem, action, result)

emphasize your transferable skills: leadership, organization, communication, creativity, etc.

you can specify if the position was contract, part-time or summer if you like



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CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE (continued)

News Editor (summers) date - datThe McGill Daily McGill University, Montreal Quebec

Oversaw and planned the news section

Researched and compiled news leads, and conceived story ideas

Edited articles and instructed reporters on effective writing techniques

Wrote general and investigative articles concerning todays health issues, eg. The Link between Hot Dogs and Memory Lo

Created first International News section resulting in a twenty percent circulation increase


OTHER EXPERIENCEList other jobs, extra-curricular activities and volunteer experience that are not directly relevant to your career objective in this sectiings if there are many to include.

Position Title (in bold) dName of company or organization, City, Province

describe what you did in this position

emphasize your transferable skills


AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONSList your awards, scholarships and distinctions here if they are numerous. If you have only a few awards or if they are prestigious, yunder the relevant degree program, under education.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTSThis section will include any additional information about activities you are involved in or interests you have that are not included asports, films which is too general. Be creative and specific. This is often the section where employers look to start an icebreakercould include the following:

Sports Activities mention levels of competition and any prizes awarded in a particular sport.

Travel Overseas mention places traveled, length of stay and any independent trips

Personal Improvement mention organizations and what you learned

(Add other activities if applicable)

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Do not list references, but prepare a list with all contact information. Be certain to contact your references in advance and inform thwhich you are applying.

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JOB POSTINGS: Every day throughout the year, employersin search o quali ed students contact CaPS with job opportunities.Tese openings can either be internship, part-time, summer, or

ull-time permanent positions. All our jobs are posted online on ourwebsite.

C.V. DROP-IN: You can come by CaPS to have your C.V.

reviewed during a daily designated hour.INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS & MOCK INTERVIEWS: I youneed someone to help you prepare or an interview, assist in yourcareer choices or simply want to hear some reassuring words, anadvisor is available to help make your job search and career planningless stress ul.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: Tese workshopsare ofered throughout the academic year on over 15 topics to helpincrease your employability.

CAREER RESOURCE CENTRE: Whether you are lookingor in ormation on careers, scholarships, networking, contact

in ormation or diferent industries, speci cs on a program o study,or job listings, the Resource Centre ofers a wide array o resources.

CAREER FAIRS: Career airs are organized throughoutthe year in conjunction with student groups and provide excellentopportunities or you to meet company representatives rom avariety o industries.

PROFESSIONALS ON CAMPUS: Pro essionals rom allover come to campus to participate in panel discussions and deliver

company in o sessions. hese networking events are a great resourceor exploring your career options and increasing your contacts in theworking world.

PEER EDUCATORS: CaPS Peer Educators general objectiveis to publicize CaPS throughout McGill and increase studentsreadiness or the job search process.

PACE: An interactive program to help you explore careerpre erences, personal goals, current market trends, and job searchstrategies. Tis program is a joint initiative o McGill CounsellingService & CaPS.

MENTOR PROGRAM: Te McGill Mentor Program providesties with pro essionals who can ofer valuable advice about careeralternatives, job requirements, and career-li e balance.

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