formatting and writing a cv for graduates, by dr. shadia yousef banjar.pptx

STEPS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS

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STEPS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS

II.The basics of formatting of a CV/resume

III.Writing a CV for Graduates

7/25/2010Dr. Shadia Yousef Banjar1


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TYPES OF RESUMES:

1. Chronological: Listed by date - shows

progression in field.

2. Functional: Listed by skills and abilities –

Little or no direct experience in field.

3. Targeted: Skills are specific to position.


3. Targeted: Skills are specific to position.

4. Blended: Combines all three.

BASIC RESUME FORMATTING

RESUME

•Resumes

show two

basic

formats:

chronological

and


CHRONOLOGICAL FUNCTIONAL

and

functional

The majority of resumes are written in chronological

format.

This format describes your work history in order from the

beginning to the most recent (the latter gets the greatest

emphasis).

This style highlights companies, dates, titles, duties, and

work accomplishments

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME


work accomplishments

This style is effective in outlining:a) your professional experience in a particular field relevant to the

employer

b) your measurable accomplishments from your work experience

c) your work experience that illustrates your work record

John Clarke

21 Maple Avenue

Smithfield TN 19236

Telephone: 555/683-2560

E-mail:[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: A management position with a health services delivery program

QUALIFICATIONS: Over ten years experience managing health services delivery programs.

Demonstrated skills in the following areas:

• Program development and evaluation

• Service delivery goal development and evaluation

• Operating budget development and monitoring

• Vendor contracts development and negotiation

• Staff development and management

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1999-present Jones Health Services Group, Salem OR

Operation Manager

Responsible for coordination of client services. Evaluated various programs,

implemented program services changes. Monitored a $ 2.5 million operating

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME FORMAT


implemented program services changes. Monitored a $ 2.5 million operating

budget, Managed, developed a staff of 50 employees.

1995-1999 Jones Health Services Group, Salem OR

Program Technician

Coordinated the Elder Care Program. Assisted with implementation of

program revisions. Performed lead work responsibilities over clerical staff.

Developed, implemented contracts for vendor services.

1991-1995 Edwards Assisted Living Center

Health Services Coordinator

Assisted with the coordination of client health care services. Reviewed client

applications for program rule, policy compliance. Monitored, evaluated

customer satisfaction. Prepared various correspondence, reports

EDUCATION: 1990. Bachelor of Science, Social Services, Oregon State University

References available upon request.

•This style is effective in assisting the reader to see your

work experiences by grouping them into vocational skills

and highlighting achievements.

•This style is important when you want the reader to know

that you have transferable skills that will be of value to the

readers organization.

FUNCTIONAL RESUME


readers organization.

•Your work history portion is NOT the emphasis.

John M. Smith

200 SE 15th Avenue

Portland, Orgegon 97000

(503) 947-5071, work

(503) 341-0001, home

E-mail: [email protected]

Education

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, University of Oregon, 1971 Leadership

Oregon, 1998

Program Design and Policy Development

FUNCTIONAL RESUME FORMAT


Planning, Policy and Staff Development for Oregon Department of Human

Services (DHS) 1996-present: create and sustain partnerships with

workforce system partners; CO-manage two major systems change grants;

responsible for comprehensive system of staff development, administrative

policy and State Plan development and legislative advocacy; serve as

member of Divisions Executive Staff. CO-manage (1992-1997) with state

Department of Education for federally funded schools transition through

partnerships with Department of Education, local school districts and the

University of Oregon; currently designing a high school tech program and a

youth leadership forum. Former Students Services Coordinator with

Community College in Omaha, Nebraska. Former program manager for two

statewide programs with state of Nebraska program-specific association.

III.Writing a CV for Graduates

For young graduates who are on the

job market for the first time, they

need to follow some rules and tips to

write their first resume and to write

a cover letter.


a cover letter.

•Writing your resume should be a step by

step process

•Make a list of all related experience

•If you are applying for a specific job:

a)Read the job advertisement carefully.

The Basic Rules of CV / Resumes

for

Graduates


a)Read the job advertisement carefully.

b)Make sure you address each requirement

in the graduate resume.

c) Follow the instructions.

d)Include your soft skills.

e)Be professional, be concise, and do not include

your life story.

f)Be sure your graduate resume does not have

any spelling and grammatical errors.

g)Do not act ‘cute’.

h) Avoid easily corrected mistakes

i)Have another person review your resume and

give an honest opinion.

• Your resume should be a summary of your


• Your resume should be a summary of your

experience, education and qualifications.

• Customize you resume to demonstrate how your

skills and abilities meet the duties of specific

position to which you are applying and save

additional information for the interview.

To write resumes, graduates must

follow:

1. basic tips,

2.omit needless items, and

3. follow some final tips

CV / Resumes Writing Tips


3. follow some final tips

•Use non-decorative typeface. Use a font size of 12 or 14 points.

•Use light-colored (white is the best), standard size, 8- ½ x 11'' paper,

printed on one side.

•Avoid using italicized text, script, and underlined passages.

•Avoid graphics and shading.

•Your name address, phone number(s), and e-mail address should be

the first readable item on the first page. Make sure your mane is not

listed on each page.

•Be concise. Resumes reflecting ten years or less experience should fit

in one page. Two pages, including professional references, should be

BASIC TIPS BASIC TIPS


in one page. Two pages, including professional references, should be

an absolute. Avoid lengthy descriptions of projects of which you were

only a part. Minimize the usage of articles (the, a, an) and do not use

“I” or other pronouns to identify yourself.

•Use action verbs to describe yourself as someone who is active,

contributes and get things accomplished.

• Social security number

• Martial status

• Health

• Citizenship

• Age


• Age

• Irrelevant awards

• Travel history

• Salary information

• Reasons for leaving a position

•Have another person review and proofread your resume.

•Ask someone who is attentive to details, can effectively

critique your writing, and will give an honest objective

opinion.

•Look for spelling errors, grammatical ,weakness , and

inconsistent capitalization.

•Reread your resume numerous times over several days to

catch any hidden mistakes.


catch any hidden mistakes.

•Keep your resume current and relevant.

•Revisit your resume frequently to make sure it reflects

accurate, current information.

•Tailor your resume for each job to which you are applying.

For you as a graduate, a cover letter should be attached

with your CV. The following points are to be considered

whilst writing the cover letter:

•A cover letter is sent with your CV. It can make the difference

between being successful in your job search or not.

•Cover letters are generally not read during the first candidate

selection, but usually they will be read when the candidates have

been short listed.

•Always include a cover letter even if the job ad does not specify

COVER LETTER COVER LETTER


•Always include a cover letter even if the job ad does not specify

that one is needed. Occasionally, job ads also specify a hand

written cover letter.

•Your covering letter should not be a copy of your CV. Specify

some of your cover letter achievements.

•A cover letter is a way of showing your writing and reporting

skills

•Your cover letter should be customized per employer.

•Do not mention salary in your cover letter.

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