CV Writing & Skills.ppt

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PRESENTATION ON BETTER

PREPARATION OF CURRICULUM

VITAE


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Components of a good C.V.

Style the layout, formatting andheadings you use

Content All good stuff about you

Positives

Points of agreement Point out howand why you meet theirrequirements.


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CURRICULUM VITAE

Summary of ones life details ofeducation, experiences andachievement

Personal Details Name and

Address, Ph.No, email and ownhome page or web page

Easy to read language, design,focus on the job, quotes from

people Look at the job(s) you apply

Use font size 10-12, Arial/TimesNew Roman style

Typed in A4 size paper
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Importance of CV

CV will give chance toevaluate yourself

CVs are mostly used toscreen candidates for

interview CVs are the first introducer to

the interviewer and explains

your complete background


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Types of CV1.

Chronological CV Education and

Training is given importance. The latestqualification comes first reverse order

2. Functional / Skill based CV- CVs arecreated with concentrate on skills and

responsibilities or experiences. Usuallymeant for experienced persons

3. Speculative CV - sent not based on anyadvertisement

- match your skills, experiences,education with the skills of the jobrequires

- Sent to right person if possible by name

- Emphasis on achievements and results.It should be given in quantifiable terms


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Order of Contents in CV

Name and address

Contact Details Career Objectives

Educational Qualification

Awards (if you have any) Skillsets and personal attributes

Experiences / employment history

Voluntary work (if you have done any)

Extracurricular activities, interests andhobbies

References


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Career Objectives

Your career objective tells theemployer what you are really lookingfor in a position.

For team work job: I want to work ina team where we can take on newand exciting challenges.


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Educational Qualifications

Should be written in a reverse

chronological order With percentage of marks and

name of the Institution

Year of passing


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Awards

Awards demonstrate yourachievements to your employer

Forget about any awards youreceived prior to 7 years

Give the award details withquantifiable terms


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Skillsets

This section tells the employer what

skills you have that fit the position theyare looking for.

Try to describe the skill you have andhow you have demonstrated it.

For eg., Key boarding skill withwpm

Communication skill I have been amember of the debating team at school

Basic Computer Skills I regularlyuse email to communicate with otherpeople and the internet to researchtopics of interest.

E l t hi t


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Employment history

Part time jobs tuition, data entry, etc., You may have taken a position during your

holidays State your employer, position held,

responsibilities, Duration and Keyachievements

For eg: Sales Assistant, Rama retails shop,2.6.2005 to till dateMy role as a part time sales assistant, I amresponsible for assisting customer withtheir enquiries and processing saletransactions.

Key achievements: Demonstrated excellentcustomer service

Communicated effectively with customers toensure that their needs were met.


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Voluntary Work

Some activities that you may havedone on a voluntary basis

This area will help you to tell anemployer how you have learnt new

skills, worked with a team and learntresponsibilities for your assigned work.

For eg., Volunteered library work

Organising educational tours

Mobilizing fund for some disaster areas

Community based activities


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Interests and Hobbies

In this section you can demonstrateyour strengths to an employer

If you have a limited experiences,this is a valuable tool fordemonstrating your abilities to anemployer.

For eg: Puzzle solving Playing Football / any team games Please avoid jokes and irrelevant

hobbies such as sleeping etc.,


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References

This is the final part of the C.V.

Include the names, organisationsand contact numbers of people whocan act as referees for you.

Give them a call and ask theirwillingness to act as a referee foryou.


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Be brief - a two page resume isideal

Prepare CVs for individualcompanies

Customize your resume for yourjob target

Use action verbs/ positive words it will create strong impact. eg.motivated, monitored, created,

analyzed, coordinated etc.

DOs


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DONTS

1. Avoid folding your CV

2. Dont include irrelevant information previous Salary, unproofed awards,prizes and publications etc.

3. Say what you did, not what you think

4. Personal information marital status,religion, health, native place etc.

5. Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters,graphics, underlining and unusualspacing etc.

6. Avoid repeating information7. Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, me)

8. Dont outsource, do it yourself.


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CV Writing Tips Focus on the job you want Emphasis on achievement and results

Easy to read design and language

Spelling mistakes are unforgivable

Education or employment first

Quantify every statement

Tips from websites

(www.resumebuilder.com andcareeradvicenetwork.co.uk)

Ask someone to review your CV
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Covering LetterThe cover letter reflects your

communication skills and to someextent your personality

1. Name and address - Left side top

Date and Place - Right side top

2. Head the Letter - Subject andReference

3. The middle paragraph Briefdescription of your education and

experiences4. Closing - The closing in which

you propose step for further action.Dont end with hit the mark, use

sentence with gentle and polite

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Model Covering LetterCoimbatore18-11-2005

FromDeepa,M

180,Kamaraj NagarCoimbatore 2

ToThe AdvertiserPO Box 1116Times of India, Delhi.

Sir,Sub: Application for the post of Junior AccountantRef: The Hindu dated 16.11.2005

This is with reference to your above advertisement in theWednesday (16.11.2006) edition of The Hindu for the post of JuniorAccountant for which I would like to submit my application.

As per your requirements, I am a graduate with a Commercebackground and with Accountancy as my specialty subject. For the pastone year, I have been working as assistant to a senior Accountantemployed a reputed firm and gave gained a fair amount of experience inthe above mentioned field.

If you consider that my application is worth considering, I can beavailable for interview at any time to suit your convenience, even at ashort notice.

Thanking You,Yours


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Model Curriculum VitaeK.Venkatesh

2/14 Marutham nagar, Coimbatore 20

Phone: 0422 - 2405316e mail: [email protected]

Job Title : Junior Accountant

Objectives: seeking a suitable and challenging career-oriented job with an

organization where my knowledge and skills could be utilized to the maximum.

Education:Bachelor of Commerce

(Completed in 2004 at Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore)

Diploma in computer Accounting Management (DCAM)

Experience:

Presently working as System Administrator cum Accounts Assistants at CheranGroup of Companies

- Responsibilities: Maintenance of all Accounts, Handle Central Excise and

Commercial Tax, Rectifying the minor problems in computer both software and

hardware.Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of Systems in Lan Environment

(10 systems with printers).

working in a financial company as Accountant (Part time job),Attended Advanced Accountanc Trainin durin summer holida s


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Skill Sets:

Soft Ware Knowledge:

Language: Visual Basic 6.0, H.T.M.L and Basic

DBMS: Fox Pro, MS-Access and Fox base

Operating System: Windows 98,ME,XP and Ms-Dos

Server Based OS: Windows 2000 Server

Packages: Tally 5.4., Ms-Office and WordStar

Languages Known: Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and English

Soft Skills: Good Communication, Key boarding skill, Commitment to the work

and Adjustable with others.Achievements:

Received a shield for standing FIRST in overall academics during the second year

UG

Best Cadet Award received in NCC for the year 2002- 2003

Participated in H.A.T Competition conducted by Christ CollegeBangalore.

Member of Anti Corruption Movement (Chennai)

Minor Project about Micro Credit for Rural Women Groups done in UG Course.

Signature


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