CURRICULUM VITAE

(C.V.) & RESUME

CURRICULUM VITAE (C.V.)

• Curriculum Vitae are words originated from a

Latin word meaning “course of life”..
• CV contains details which are more relating to
education, experience and life.
• It is a more in details than a resume. It covers
all details in a chronological order.
• It covers general talent rather than specific
skills for any specific positions.
Resume is a word originated from the
French word.

RESUME
Education, skills & employment
summarized together is called a
Resume.

A resume is an outline of what you are

and does not list down all details of a
profile, but showcases specific skills
customized to the target job.
 A typical résumé contains a "summary" of relevant job experience and education.

The résumé is usually one of the first items, along with a cover letter and sometimes an application for
employment, which a potential employer sees regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen
applicants, often followed by an interview.

Focus is always to have the best in you showcased and easily readable. Interviewer don't spend more than
30 seconds to select or reject a resume.
 • A CV is requested for in the job advertisement.
• Mostly required by European, Asian Countries
• Applying for jobs in the academia (e.g. research,

WHEN TO USE education, scientific fields)

• Applying for educational scholarships, grants & funding,
CV??? fellowship, further education, academic training in
institutes of higher learning
• Securing a tenure or promotion within the same
organization.
WHEN TO USE RESUME??

WHEN TO USE RESUME??

• A Résumé is asked for in the job
advertisement
• Mostly American Companies required
Resume around the globe.
• Applying for a job in the United States in
the commercial sector especially.
 • First Main concern is to Produce a Winning Résumé or CV
, one that catches the attention of the reader.

To do that, follow a logical sequence of right moves to get

EYE-CATCHING
you there.
• Explore the details of your own education / work life for
CVS AND names, dates, places, skills and accomplishments.
RESUMES Translate your skills and accomplishments into the
language of the job you are seeking or the industry
that interests you.
• Present the material in a way that holds the attention
of the reader and reveals the very best about you.
POINTS TO I. Creating an error-free, (Grammar Mistakes,
Vocabulary) clear, focused, targeted CV and resume
PONDER:
II. Organize data and thoughts in most effective
manner
III. Present complex information concisely
IV. Pay attention to detail
V. Communicate in a clear and focused way
VI. Show enthusiasm in your writing
VII. How you have useful skills and can add value
to the organization
I. Paper, Ink, Margins, Spacing
HOW TO ❖What / Who screens your CV or Résumé? (Human/
computer) - terminology, format and presentation
BOOST matters
YOUR
SUCCESS? ❖Recruiter gets numerous applications -
your Résumé must stand out to be selected
❖Time factor- your Résumé must sell you as the
strongest candidate in the shortest time
❖Visual input - first impression counts,
if Résumé looks attractive, it's more likely to get a
second chance when details are scrutinized
❖Relevance-Important to tailor your CV / Résumé to
job requirements
HOW TO 1. Think: Needs Identification
• Find out what employers need &
BOOST
• Study job requirements carefully
YOUR • Research the company
SUCCESS? • Prepare Sales Proposal - Outline Features &
Benefits
• Features: Describe your qualification / skills /
experience / training
• Benefits: Convince employers how those
expertise you possess will help the organization
fulfill its objectives
 • 2. Grab and maintain interest of recruiters
HOW TO • Attractive unique / layout.
BOOST • Effective organization of information.

YOUR • Good writing skills free from spelling mistakes.

• Start with most recent position on page one.
SUCCESS? • Words backed up by examples.
• 3. Guide recruiters to see what they need
• Put relevant data at the top.
• Use persuasive language.
• Understand an employer's viewpoint.
• 4. Match your CV / Résumé content to the job specification
• Use keywords specified in job specification.
• Identify & address employer's needs & concerns based on
your potential value .
 Bio data is terminology for Resume or CV.

Bio Data is the short form for Biographical

BIO-DATA
Data is an archaic terminology for Resume or C.V.

In a bio data, the focus is on personal particulars like Full

Name, date of birth, residence, Email etc. other than education
and experience.

Bio-data also includes applications made in specified formats as

required by the company.
 Impress your reader with a strong headline
that incorporates your:
• professional objective & goal (what you're looking for
and what you can offer)
• key expertise & experience
2. Headline • key achievements
• Tactic :
• Tailor the statement to the position you are looking for.
• Bold, centre, italicize, and place below contact
information
SUMMARY OF • 10-second rule: Your Résumé only has 10 seconds
to impress or be rejected. “Summary of
QUALIFICATI Qualifications” maximizes the success of
ONS your Résumé within this tight time-frame -
summarizing your professional worth.
Tactic :
➢ highlight your points
➢ include 5 - 8 components
➢ years of experience / areas of expertise
➢ awards or recognition
➢ industry specific certification or professional training

Describe an overview of your
. Professional Experience professional career in a concise
manner.
Details to include:
• company worked for
• dates / location / company synopsis
• position
• job responsibilities or duties
• accomplishment statement

List your accomplishment

statements to emphasize your
Tactic :
greatest attributes and
contributions
• Skills & Accomplishments
• This section is for Functional Résumé format where one uses a
skills-based presentation of your qualifications.
Strategies:
❖ List 3 to 5 subsections, highlighting key skills & abilities
❖ Under each subsection, list achievements, duties, & successes
❖ Each subsection should be relevant to the position for which
you are applying - target & focus
❖ Demonstrate how you've applied your talents to get results
Education & Professional Development, Training & Certifications

Essential section - employers scrutinize this section when making decisions on

two equally qualified candidates. Comes immediately after work history section.

Tactics :

• Provide these information (place you receive education , Institute, major or

course of study, degrees you obtained)

• Recent graduate can go heavy on this section

• Relevant & recent information to be emphasized

• Do not list irrelevant information

OTHER SECTIONS

• Awards and Recognition

• Related to career accomplishments, community volunteerism, academic accolades

• Professional Affiliations
• Career (organizations dedicated to professions / industry / functional specialty) & civic
(community, nonprofit,)

• Publications, Presentations,
• Books & articles published, master's or doctoral thesis- primary or co-presenter at
professional conferences, business symposium

• Endorsements
• Letters of recommendations & reference / performance evaluations / letters of appreciation.

• Other Skills/Job Related Skills

• Computer skills or your field related skills.
ERRORS • Not altering your CV for target companies/firms
• Unproven Claims(Best researcher in University)
• Ridiculous email address(Bestboy@gmail.com,
Cool person@yahoo.com
• Never Use Key Words/ Short Terms ( Pak, BS, IT,)
• Elaborate fonts/Inconsistent use of fonts
• Controversial interests/Hobbies(Weapons, Nail Polish,
Tatoos etc)
• Wasting space.
• Poor file naming.