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WRITING CV like an expert
Building Toward A Career Understanding Today’s Changing Workplace
• Globalization• Technology• Information• Team-based organization
• Cost-cutting initiatives• Flexible employment• Increasing entrepreneurism
Hiring Practices Affected
Employers• Temporary workers• Outsource
Employee• Moving co’ to co’• Balance quality of life• Self employment
Do You Have What Employers Are Looking For?What Do You Have To Offer: Functional Skills
List down 10 achievements Identify related specific skills
Education And Experience In-School Extracurricular activities
Personality Traits List down 4 or 5 most important qualities Ask if needed
What Do You Want To Do?
What would you enjoy doing everyday? What specific compensation do you expect? What size company would? Type of operations Location Corporate Culture
“keep on learning so you will keep on growing”
Chances of getting a job are increased by career building efforts
Career building efforts don’t stop after you are hired
Approach To The Employment Process Learn About The Organization Look For Job Opening Respond To Job Opening
network!
Preparing Resume / CV
Resume is a structured written summary of your
educationalemployment background
and shows your qualifications for a job
Purpose to get to an interview to create interest
Fallacies & Facts
Fallacy The purpose of a resume is to list
all your skills and abilities.
A good resume will get you the job you want.
Your resume will be read carefully and thoroughly by an interested employer.
The more good information you present about yourself in your resume, the better.
If you want a really good resume, have it prepared by a resume service.
Fact The purpose of a resume is to
kindle employer interest and generate an interview
All a resume can do is get you in the door
Your resume probably has less than 45 seconds to make an impression
Too much information on a resume may actually kill the reader’s appetite to know more
Prepare your own resume – unless the position is especially high-level or specialized. Even then, you should check carefully before using a service
3-Step Making CV
OrganizeChoose the most appropriate resume format
ComposeMake your letter friendly, businesslike, and slightly more formal than usual. For resumes, use action verbs and make your style direct, brief and crisp
Writing__________Revise
Evaluate content, revising for both clarity and conciseness
ProduceEnsure a clean, sharp look whether your message is printed, email or online
ProofreadLook carefully for errors in spelling and mechanics that can detract from your professionalism
Completing_____Analyze
Study your purpose and your audience to tailor your message for maximum effect
InvestigateGather relevant information about you and more about the employer
AdaptHighlight those skills and qualifications that match each employer
Planning________
Planning
Investigate Pertinent Information Dates, duties, accomplishments of any prefvious
jobs Educational experiences, i.e.:
Formal degrees, skill certificates, academic awards, scholarships
Personal endeavor: Membership in association Club or professional organization Presentations to community group
Planning
Adapt To Your AudienceBe sure to adapt a “you” attitude
What key qualifications will be looking for Which of these qualifications are greatest
strengths What quality would set you apart from other
candidates
Writing
Convey 7 Qualities:1. Think in terms of results2. Know how to set things done3. Are well rounded4. Show signs of progress5. Have personal standards of excellence6. Are flexible and willing to try new things7. Possess strong communication skills
Writing
Emphasize that has a bearing on your career objectives
Minimize/exclude irrelevant or counter productive
BUT don’t distort the facts!
Writing
Common Problems Frequent job changes
Grouping Gaps in work history
Experience and education background Inexperience
Do related volunteer work Relevant course work and internships Offer “willing to…” attitudes
Overqualification Long term employment in one company Job termination for cause Criminal record
Writing CV Format - Chronological Work experience dominates
List of your jobs sequentially Describe responsibilities & accomplishments
Just Graduates Put your educational qualifications focus on academic
credentials
Advantages: Employers are familiar Highlight growth and career progression Highlight employment continuity and stability
Example: Roberto Cortez
Writing CV Format - Functional Emphasizes:
List of skills and accomplishments Useful for people who are:
Just entering the job market Redirect their careers
Advantages: Can easily see what are your skills/competencies Can emphasize earlier job experience Can emphasize any lack of career progress or lengthy
unemployment Disadvantage:
Suspicuous, ‘hide something’ Example: Glenda Jones
Writing CV Format - Combination
Not commonly used Disadvantage:
Tend to be longer Can be repetitious
Example: Erica Vorkamp
Tips to Impress Leave out the “I” use strong action verbs
Exampleweak statements vs active statements that show resultsWeak Statements Responsible for developing a new
filing system
I was in charge of customer complains and all ordering problems
Won a trip to Europe for opening the most new customer accounts in my department
Member of special campus task force to resolve student problems with existing cafeteria assignments
Active Statements Developed a new filing system
that reduced paperwork by 50 percent
Handled all customer complaints and resolved all product order discrepancies
Generated the highest number of new customer accounts in my department
Assisted in implementing new campus dining program allowing students to eat ant any college dorm
Traditional
Name and Address Career objective or summary of qualification Education
Name, location, term of enrollment Major field of study Significant skills & abilities in course Degree/certificates Uncomplete yet expected date of completion
Traditional
Work Experience, Skills And Accomplishments List Job in chronological order, include part-time States the names and location of the employer
describe if necessary State your functional title Quantify skills and accomplishments Describe other skills, language, travel experience, ability in
computer or other equipment
Traditional
Activities and Achievements List projects that require leadership, organization,
teamwork, cooperation eg. member of “Senat Mahasiswa” or “BEM” ;
list down skills you learned in these activities and explain how these are related to the job you’re applying for.
Personal Data Provide only the personal data that will help you get the
job
Completing
Revise “you” attitude Common problems
Amateurish Poorly reproduced Misspelled - ungrammatical Boastful
Too long Too short Hard to read Wordy Too slick
Produce Proofread
Checklist Writing Resume
Application Letters
Explains: What you’re sending Why you’re sending it How they can benefit from reading it
is YOUR OWN STYLE
Checklist Application Letter
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