如何写CV

CVs - Your perspective
❚ Part of the recruitment process that you control
– An agenda for the interview
❚ Your CV reflects you
– Professionally – Your past is an indicator of future – potential – Your attitude & interest in the job – Your Sales & Marketing Document
Job Applications
❚ The employer has more control ❚ Two parts ❙ Factual ❙ ‘Soft’ ’ ❚ Same purpose as a CV
Completing Job Applications
❚ Photocopy the form ❚ Read the form (Black ink?) ❚ Write out key points ❚ Be concise - use bullet points ❚ Make it a pleasure to read ❚ Legible handwriting/type/online
The Employers Perspective
❚ Who are you ? ❚ What can you do ? ❚ What contribution can you make to the organisation ? ❚ Is it worth my while interviewing you ?
Start with Yourself - Reality Check
• 3 pieces of paper
1. Academic Experience 2. Work Experience 3. Extra Curriclude headings for:
– – – Experiences Skills Learning outcomes Achievements then Arrows, Bubbles & Things…..
• Work experience
– Reverse chronological order – Separate relevant experience and – other experience if necessary – Responsibilities, duties & results – Skills acquired - be specific – Equipment/techniques used – Include vacation & voluntary work
• Your CV should be like a good 30 second TV Advertisment
CV Preparation
❚ Why is a CV important? ❚ Preparation ❚ Completing a C.V. ❚ Exercise ❚ Adverts and Applications ❚ Action
• Educational record
– – – – Reverse chronological order Refer to projects/group-work Special interests/achievements Equipment/Techniques used
A CV should contain:
The purpose of a CV….. • To get an interview !!!!
– Can’t get a job without an interview, ’ – Can’t get an interview without a ’ CV/Application Form….
Writing a Wizard C.V. Careers Service
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C.V.
abbr. of curriculum vitae（Latin) =record of a person's education and employment
You’ve Got 30 Seconds! ’
A CV should contain:
• Interests (show you have a life outside study)
– specify level, clubs, position etc. – any achievements (music grade etc.) – Referees (Contact them first for permission) – Name, title and phone number – Academic – Work – Date and signature
Preparing your CV
A CV should contain:
• Personal Details
❚ Name ❚ Address ❚ Telephone number/E-mail address ❚ Date of birth? ❚ Gender?
A CV should contain:
One from Five?
❚ You are HRMs for a Consulting Firm ❚ Read the job advertisement and decide on skills, abilities and aptitudes required for the job ❚ Read the Five CVs ❚ Choose one candidate for interview
Testing Your CV
• Arms length test
So what test
E-CV
❚ Attachment: Virus check ❚ Check recipient can read attachment ❚ Check Visual impact: E-mail yourself ❚ Basic formatting ❚ Save as ASCII or MS-DOS text ❚ Don’t assume safe delivery ’ ❚ Use their format if provided
Summary
❚ CVs - Employers perspective - Your perspective ❚ Completing a CV ❙ Preparation ❙ Content - Concise and factual ❙ Layout - Easy to read and scan ❙ Basics - Be professional ❚ Test your CV ❚ Action Pack
CVs - The Basics
❚ Be professional - correct spelling ❚ Use bullet points and avoid ‘I’ ’ ❚ Max - 2 pages (No gimmicks/binding) ❚ Be positive - it’s not boasting ’ ❚ Good paper & typed ❚ Do not give incorrect information !
First Principles
❚ Clear ❚ Concise ❚ Complete ❚ Consistent ❚ Current
Action Plan
❚ Start a C.V./Job Applications Pack ❙ Certificates of Education ❙ Proof of any courses you were on ❙ List of accomplishments ❙ Address & Phone No. of potential referees ❙ Anything to help you draw up a C.V. ❚ Contact Referees for permission
Covering Letters
Used to tell an employer: ❚ Opening 1st point of contact/Careers News etc. ❚ Why you show how you meet their requirements ❚ Why them show that this is not a mail shot ❚ Ending next step Letters should be well presented, legible, concise and enthusiastic.
Analysing Job Adverts
•Underline key words •Read between the lines •Select Transferable skills •Adjust Application/C.V. to suit
Job Advert – Next Steps
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A CV should contain:
• Achievements / other information
– – – – – – Computing skills packages used and level of competence Language skills level of competence Extra curricular activities Other