English(MPK-4009)

13/14 Semester 1

Instructor: Rama OktavianEmail: rama.oktavian@ub.ac.idOffice Hr.: M.13-15, T. 13-15, W. 13-15, Th. 1-15, F. 13-15

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)What is CV?

selling tool

outlines your skills and experience

opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light

How to present yourself

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)How to present yourself? Highlight your experience

Show personal attributes and achievements

Show your education and related training

Make yourself attractive, interesting, worth considering

Make the CV short & easy to read

! do not oversell yourself

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)What should a CV contain? Personal details

Personal profile (optional)

Education from GCSE level –institutions, qualifications & dates (most recent first)

Relevant work experience

Work history

Other information (Skills, Interest and Activities)

References

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)Personal details and profile your age nationality Address Tel. No. E-mailMake sure this is a professional email address, not ‘xxximoet@hotmail.com’

Not to include

Ethnic identity Political affiliation Religious preference Hobbies Marital status Sexual orientation Place of birth

Photographs Height, weight, healthThere are exceptions to some of these items !

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)Education listed with the most recent first, including results

professional development courses, again listed with the most recent first

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)Example

Training courses:

Coursera – Energy 101-Georgia Institute of Technology (2012)

UT Austin Online course-Energy (2013) Stanford Univ. Online course-Writing in Science (2013)

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)Skills

Example:

Language proficiency Computer literacy

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)Activities

Organizational experience

Competition winning

International student conference

Student exchange participant

English Curriculum Vitae (CV)References

Ideally, one academic and previous/current employer.

Ask permission from your referee and let them know what position(s) you’ve applied for.

Use relevant references if possible.