Bio data, CV and resumeDr. Qaiser Malik
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Biodata means biographical data of a particular
person's life
Is comprised of factual kinds of Qs about life and
work experiences, opinions, values and attitudes
that reflect a historical perspective
Predictive abilities based on axiom: past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior
Biodata instruments (BIBs-Biographical Information Blanks)
advantage over personality and interest inventories:
they can directly capture past behavior of a person
This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar
This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar
This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar
This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar
French word, means summary
Presents one’s background & skills
Can be used for a variety of reasons, most often used for new employment
Typical résumé contains a summary of relevant job experience & education
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Résumé is submitted along with a cover letter and application for employment
Typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview
Comparable to a curriculum vitae (CV) in many countries
Substantially shorter than a CV in UK, Canada, U.S. and Australia
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In many contexts, a résumé is typically limited to one or two pages
Highlights only those experiences and qualifications considered most relevant to desired position
Marketing tool. Content should be adapted to suit each individual job application and/or applications aimed at a particular industry
Optimize résumé for each position and its keywords
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Reverse chronological résumé
Functional résumé
Hybrid résumé
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Lists a candidate's job experiences in reverse chronological order, covering previous 10-15 years
Positions are listed with starting and ending dates
Current positions typically list starting date to the present or to the current year
Main body becomes Professional Experience section, starting from the most recent experience, moving chronologically backwards
Works to build credibility through experience gained, while illustrating career growth over time and filling all gaps in a career trajectory
Not recommended for job seekers with gaps in their career
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Lists work experience and skills sorted by skill area or job function
Used to focus on skills that are specific to the type of position being sought
Emphasizes specific professional capabilities and utilizes experience summaries as primary means of communicating professional competency
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Works well for those making a career change, having a varied work history or with little work experience
Also preferred for applications to jobs that require very specific skills or clearly defined personality traits
Good method for highlighting particular skills or experiences derived from a role which was held some time ago
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Balances functional & chronological approaches
Typically leads with a functional list of job skills, followed by a chronological list of employers
Has a tendency to repeat itself, therefore, less widely used than the other two
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Latin expression, means: [the] course of [my] life
A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application
In most Commonwealth countries, a CV is short (usually two sides of A4), and contains summary of employment history, qualifications, education, and some personal information
Some parts of Asia require applicants' photos, date of birth, and most recent salary information
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Tailored to change emphasis in accordance with particular position
May contain keywords that potential employers search via Applicant Tracking Systems
Display content in the most flattering manner, brushing over information like poor grades
Learn resume optimization techniques used in Search engine optimization when creating and formatting CV
May be extended to include an extra page for publications if these are important for the job
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This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar
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Biodata : Information about your attributes, hobbies, interests along with educational qualifications to describe the person the best
Résumé : 1-2 page summary of your skills, experience, education and professional qualifications
Curriculum Vitae : a longer and detailed synopsis (over a couple of pages). Indicates your professional experience
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Always remember that you are absolutely unique.
Just like everyone else.
Margaret Mead
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