CV WRITING
What is a CV? CV stands for curriculum vitae.It is essential when you are applying for a job.
Our CV is the first chance we get to make a good impression on a potential employer. A top quality CV will considerably boost out chance of getting face to face interview. So it is worth spending time and effort on the content and presentation.As part of our PPD course module, we had the chance of learning how to prepare a well balanced CV thanks to our PPD Madam Sarasi. The tips and suggestions she gave us are sure to come in handy when we apply for internships next year.
Thing everyone needs to include to the CV
- Use a professional photo of yours as the CV photo.
- It is good to make the CV using word processing software.
- Keep the email as a hyperlink.
- Do not mix font styles.
- Highlight the headings.(different font size)
- Document should able to copy & paste.
- Maintain years in one line
CV should consist with many information.
- Name and address, phone number and email address.
- Personal Profile - A statement about our self, summarizing the skills and carrier interests
- Skills - Soft skills and technical skills
- Educational Qualifications - Write in chronological order a brief list of school and university qualifications, such as O/Ls , A/Ls , etc., together with the grades we obtained. Then list any further qualifications we have obtained, together with the names of the awarding bodies.
- Projects
- Work Experiences - Start with current or last employer and work backwards. We should include the dates of employment, job title, responsibilities, duties and achievements.
- Volunteering, Conferences, Extra curricular activities, Training - Recent activities first.
- References - There is no need to write the details of your referees on your CV. Simply state that they are available on request, but make sure that you know who your referees are and that you have asked their permission to use them.
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