CV Writing Workshop

Why you are here?

What is a CV

It’s not One Size Fits All!You need to tailor your C.V to each position you apply for.

Funny Facts• The average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume: 5 to 7 seconds.• 76% of resumes are discarded for an unprofessional email address.• 88% rejection rate when you include a photo on your resume.• 68% of employers will find you on Facebook.• There are 15 million brands and organizations on Facebook.• 18,400,000 applicants found their job on Facebook.• 10,200,000 applicants found their job on LinkedIn.• 89% of recruiters have hired someone through LinkedIn.• 8,000,000 applicants found their job on Twitter.

• Chronically:A chronological CV focuses on presenting the candidate's experience on an employer-by-employer basis, with the posts being listed in reverse chronological order. Chronological CVs should also contain a brief personal statement at the front which sets out the key skills and strengths of the candidate. This is the most common type of CV.

• Functional:Unlike a chronological CV, a functional CV places the emphasis on your skills and expertise rather than the chronology of your employment to date.

• Combined

Types Of CV

CV Format

• Header• Objective• Education• Honors/Activities• Work Experience• Research Experience/Projects

CV Do’s

• Professionalism• One page only (for corporate CVs)• Stick to the truth• Focus on achievements and results• Modify your CV according to requirement• Use easy-to-read language• Get grammar and punctuation correct• Follow the instructions• Spell Check• Update your CV regularly

CV Don’ts

• USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS• Harder to read

• Avoid whitespace• Actually avoid using border lines

• Include a picture of yourself• It’s not the cover of a fashion magazine• Use extremely professional image when asked by employer

• Use several fonts to catch their attention• Creates a “ransom effect”• Use Times New Roman or Arial

• Focus on you and your needs• Employers are not interested on who you are but what you can do

CV RULES

• Remember The Rule of KISS.Keep It Simple & Smart

• Remember The Rule:If you have some difficulties , Keep them to the interview, but you have to prepare yourself.

• Remember The Rule:Attractiveness is a matter of content,

• “Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a Funeral.