WRITING

PERSONAL
CREDENTIALS
AND
PREPARING
FOR A JOB
INTERVIEW
1.Diffe re ntia te Bio -d a ta , Re sume , a nd C urric ulum
Vita e
2 . Write o wn p e rso na l c re d e ntia ls fo r jo b
a p p lic a tio n
3 . Pre p a re o ne se lf fo r jo b inte rvie w
Bio-data VS. Resume
VS. Curriculum
Vitae
What is Bio-Data?
The biodata generally contains the
same type of information as a résumé
(i.e. objective, work history, salary
information, educational background),
but may also include physical attributes,
such as height, weight, hair/skin/eye
color, and a photo.
What is résumé?

A résumé, sometimes spelled resume,

called a CV in English outside North
America, is a document created and used
by a person to present their background,
skills, and accomplishments. Résumés
can be used for a variety of reasons, but
most often they are used to secure new
employment.
 Other Considerations:
Key Elements of a Resume
Personal Information. Name Current and
Permanent address (may be omitted from a
resume posted on the web) ...
Objective. In one short sentence summarize
your goal for your job search. ...
Education. ...
Work and Related Experience. ... Awards
and Honors. ...
Activities/Hobbies. ... Skills. ...
References (3-5 people)
Limit your resume to one or two pages.
Do not include birth date, health status
or social security number.
Limit the use of personal pronouns such
as "I”. Begin sentences with action verbs.
Be honest but avoidwriting
anything negative in your resume.
Make your resume error free.
Have someone proof read it for you.
Use a simple, easy-to-read font style, 10-
14 point.
Use high quality paper.
 In English, a curriculum vitae is a
short written summary of a person's
What is a Curriculum Vitae?
career, qualifications, and
education. This is the most common
A CV is a marketing tool and maybe one usage in both North American
and British English. In North
of the most important documents you write in
America, the term résumé is a
your professional life. It is the sum and common synonym for CV in the
substance of your work history and education sense of a short career summary.
and indicates a particular career direction.
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Preparing for a Job
Interview
 The Job Interview

A job interview is an interview consisting

of a conversation between a job applicant
and a representative of an employer
which is conducted to assess whether the
applicant should be hired.
Interviews are one of the most popularly
used devices for employee selection.
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 The Job Interview

A job interview is a pr ocedur e wherein a

potential employee is assessed by a
pr ospective employer either thr ough face to
face, vir tual, or telephone. It provides an
opportunity for you and your potential
employer to decide how well your
competencies align with the company’s needs.
Based on the assessment, the employer would
conclude if the applicant is eligible for a job at
their firm, company or organization.
Different Types of Job Interview
Different Types of Job Interview
Common Job Interview Questions
Ways on How to Successfully Pass
the Job Interview
Ways on How to Successfully Pass
the Job Interview
Group Activity: Role Playing
Group Activity: Reflection
Thank you
for
listening!