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C.V
Curriculum Vitae

 Bio Data
(plural)

datum
(singular)

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 It is more than a paper
representation of YOU.

 A first impression of YOU (interview

call) and as such the last
impression (dropped).

 It is a marketing tool to highlight

your uniqueness (why YOU?).

 It is an opportunity to get you an

interview (the mid stage of the scheme).

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 The main purpose is to get you an interview call
(adapt Resume to match the targeted job )
 The first look at a resume averages 20 seconds

 A resume should not exceed two pages in length

(general opinion)

 Spelling must be absolutely correct.

 Things not to include on your resume

◦ Personal data of any kind (personal affairs)
◦ The words “Willing to relocate”
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 (Ease of the Receiver)

 Black ink on white paper

 Standard fonts
 Font size should range
from 10 to 14 points
 Minimum use of italics,
underlining, etc.
 Use white space to
enhance readability
 Use numerals, rather than
spelling number

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 FIRST:
 Recognize the types of resume
effective for your situation:

 Chronological

 Functional

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Two Common Types of Resumes
you will see a description of each type of the two most
common types of resumes.

1. Chronological (time centered):

The chronological resume is the most
widely used resume and is preferred
by many employers.
The educational and work experience
is presented in reverse chronological
sequence (current or most recent first)
with short, concise statements about
each work experience.

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EXAMPLE:
EXPERIENCE:
Intern, C.S. Media, Honolulu, HI, January 2000 to present
.Prepare and submit public service announcements
.Correspond with clients.
.Produce weekly calendar of community events and
programs
Student Assistant, Department of Communication, University
of Hawaii at Manoa, September 2007 to Dec. 2009
.Performed degree checks for graduating seniors.
.Updated and maintained computer database.
.Scheduled appointments with departmental advisors.
.Handled inquiries in-person and on telephone.
students recently held experience examples

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Two Common Types of Resumes

2. Functional (multi skilled person):

This style suits individuals making a career change,
re-entering the workplace, or those who have
frequently changed jobs. It emphasizes skills and
qualifications developed in work and draws upon work
experience, education, and personal background.
Headings are used to separate particular skills.
Sample headings include: “Managerial Skills,”
“Financial Skills,” and “Organizational Skills.”

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EXAMPLE:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Demonstrated jewelry and advised customers about style; researched
market availability of customer-preferred merchandise.

ORGANIZATION & PLANNING

Organized fashion shows; planned selections of merchandise appropriate to
customers’ age groups, tastes, and in response to public fashion trends;
worked within a budget as assistant buyer.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Coordinated program of Service Club, for fashion, speech, and community
activities; acted as President of Youth Club.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Salesperson & Assistant Buyer, Lilly Enterprises, Kabul, Afghanistan

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 Chronological  Functional

◦ Employers Prefer it. ◦ Good for Career

Changers.
◦ You Can’t Hide. (Gaps)
◦ Good for Re-entry
◦ Works Well in to World of Work.
Conservative/Specified
Industries. ◦ You Can Hide.
(Gapes)

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  Heading or identification (candidate name)
 Objective
 Education
 Experience
 Skills
 Honors & Scholarships
 Extracurricular Activities
 Personals or Interests or Background

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  Name
 Address
 Telephone number or cellular number
 Email address

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Example 1:

MARIA JAMIL
123 Bank Street
Kabul, KB 96808
(808) 123-4567
malika@hawaii.edu

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Example 2:

MARY KAMAAINA
123 Home StreetHonsulo, HI 96808(808) 123-4567
mary@hawaii.edu

Example 3:
MA RYLIN WILLIAMS
marylin@hawaii.edu
Permanent: Current
123 Home Street 1825 Dole Street
Honsulo, HI 96808 Honsulo, HI 96822
(808) 123-4567 (808) 957-0001

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  Tells the employer:
-what kind of work you are interested in,
-what you hope to do, or
-what area you wish to work in
Examples:

To work in a Student Assistant position in Info Technology Services.

To obtain an internship in a financial services company.
To become Marketing Assistant in a public relations firm.
STUDENTS EXAMPLES

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  Describe your academic
accomplishments:
-degree you expect to earn, university,
and expected date of grad
-overall or major GPA
-honors
-related course work or major class
project

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Example:

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a part-time position as a Customer Service Representative.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honsulo,
HI. December 2007.
Overall GPA 3.10/4.00. Dean’s List: Fall 2003 and Spring 2007
Relevant Course Work: PSY 385 Consumer Behavior
FAMR 455 Consumer Communications

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 Future Intentions:

 Under this category, Add your future

Intentions with expected dates of
accomplishments and solid planning to
achieve them. (future oriented & optimistic)

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  Include paid and volunteer experiences,
summer and part-time
 Use action verbs to describe your

accomplishments (meet dead lines etc)

 Use verbs in present tense for current

experiences and past tense for completed

experiences

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Example:

EXPERIENCE
Student Assistant August 2000-present
Career Services, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honsulo, HI
Provide assistance with front office operations.
Handle incoming phone inquiries from students and
employers.
Answer career-related questions at the service window.
Schedule appointments for counselors and employer
recruitment program.
Maintain and update information on office web site. Input
student registration data into Access database system. Assist
in compiling semester and year end statistics.

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  Include: computer skills
language skills
keyboarding speed
10-key by touch

Example:

SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word & Excel. FrontPage for web
design.
Language: English, good verbal communication.

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 Example:

Scholarships & Honors

Presidential Scholarship Sept. 2006-present
Fernandez Fun Factory Scholarship Sept. 2006-May 2007
Golden Key National Honour Society Spring 2007

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  Include: student organizations
(membership, officer or chair positions),
professional memberships, professional
development activities

Example:

ACTIVITIES
American Marketing Association, Member Sept. 2006-present
Speech Communication Society, Secretary Sept. 2006-present

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Include background information (high
school you graduated from,
accomplishments and extracurricular
activities in high school, hobbies, interests,
etc.)
Example:

BACKGROUND
Graduated from Kabul High School in top 5%. Participated in marching
band for 3 years. Enjoy tennis and pottery.

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 MALIA KAMAAINA
References

Ms. Jane Segal

Supervisor
Career Services
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8136
jsegal@hawaii.edu

Dr. Tom Hayden

Dept. of Communication
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2201 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-2222
hayden@hotmail.com

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  Check & double check for content flow, grammar,
punctuation, and spelling
 Restrict to 1 or 2 pages (if possible)
 Have a top, bottom, left and right margin of about 1”
 Use variations in style to help the reader’s eye pick
up most important information and move through
the resume
 Use 10 or 14 size font
 Print on quality white or off-white paper
 Have your resume reviewed at Career Services

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Subject: Cover Letter
Respected Sir/Madam

Reference to the subject cited above, this is Abdul Rahman, M.C.S

with 10 years experience in software development applying for
the same that I came to know via Kabul Post daily dated May
20, 2011.
Thanks to my Qualifications, experience and personal interest, I
consider myself a suitable candidate for the position if given a
chance to prove my abilities in interview in person.

My detailed C.V. is attached with the Cover Letter.

Looking forward to see you
Sincerely
Abdul Rahman
Cell # 007-420-9211
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  What is the cover letter?
-letter that accompanies your resume
 Why is a cover letter needed?
-introduces you to the reader
-identifies the position you are applying for
-acts as a bridge between the job vacancy
and the information on the resume
-opportunity to market yourself in a less
structured way

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 Identifiesthe position you are
applying for
Tells how you learned about the

position
Include your special interest in

the position

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 Highlight your most important
qualifications
 Describe points that may be of special
interest to the employer
 Include information on your degree,
major, certification and experience

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  Indicate your interest in having an
interview or the next step you plan to
take
 Inform that your resume is enclosed
 Thank the reader
 Also, mention the date and time of your
availability for interview in case you are
out of the country.

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 Check for content flow, grammar,
punctuation and spelling
 Keep to one page
 Use standard business letter format
 Center letter on paper
 Use a font style and size that is easy to read
 Sign your letter

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Cell Ph # Postal Address (Permanently):
Res Ph #
Email:

(Scanned Picture)

CANDIDATE NAME
Objective: I want to use my professional qualification and experience for the betterment of the baby prodigies of
the nation on one hand and enjoy an honorable means of earning on the other hand.

PERSONAL:
Name
Father name
Date of Birth
Nationality
N.I.C #
Marital Status
Gender

EDUCATION:
Academics period Marks Subjects
MA
B.Sc
F.Sc
Metric

Professional Qualification:
a. One year Computer Diploma from ABC Computer Academy, KABUL.
b. Master Trainer certified by Skill Development Council, Govt of Pakistan in
1. Effective Communication Skills
2. Career Counseling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Organization: (Presently) Pepsi International

Pepsi International is one of the leading soft drinks manufacturing multinational in the Arabian
Gulf. I joined it recently as Secretary to MD and have been given additional charge of Online
Purchase Depart as well. Thanks to good communication skills, I was promoted as
Communication Executive and Correspondent for the company. During my short stay, I polished
my communication skills well befitting the international office environment and now I am in a
position to serve any multinational in a mutually conducive fashion.
Position Communication Executive
Immediate Officer: Hyder Sheikh (Assistant GM)
Location:
Duration:
Contact:

Organization: Muslim Educational Complex

The said organization is an educational complex offering F.Sc in the disciplines of Pre
medical, pre engineering and computer science. Also it offers courses at degree level
in the trades of commerce and computer science. The said institution has been

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