CV AND JOB

APPLICATION
STUDY SKILLS

By:
GROUP 7TH To:
MA ENGLISH SS2 mam samrina sana
MAIN HEADINGS
 What is CV?
 CV in Other Languages
 Why we Write CV?
 Types of CV
 Parts of cv
 CV TIPS
 CONVEYING A MESSAGE:
 CV DISPATCHING
 What is JOB Application
 Why Write job Application
 How to write Job Application
 Kinds of Job Application Letters:
 Solicited Job Application
 Unsolicited Job Application [Prospecting Job Letter
 How to organize a Solicited/unsolicited Job application?
WHAT IS A CV?
 A curriculum vitae is a
written description of
your work experience,
educational
background, and skills.
In other languages
 Curriculum vitae “CV” = Life story
(Latin) used in Europe
 Resume = Summary (French) used in
USA
 Arabic = ‫ ا@@لسيرة ا@@لذا@تية‬used in the Arab
world
layout of CV
Why is the CV?
 Passport to new opportunities by calling for
interviews:
 Phone interview
 Formal interview
 Informational meeting
 Send Application form
 For studying issues
 For networking
 Types of CV’s:
 Chronological CV: Relative experience is
essential.
 Functional CV: Skills and achievements are
essentials. For non experienced.
 One-page summary CV: For very famous
individuals or professors.
Parts of CV
 Personal data (Essential)
 Summary or objective
 Education (Essential)
 Professional experience (Essential)
 Skills
 Achievements or volunteer work (Essential)
 Hobbies or interest
 References/Referees
PERSONAL DATA:
 First and last name.
 father's name
 Age
 Date of birth
 City
 Phone number
 Alternative contact
 Email
 Photographs
SUMMARY OR OBJECTIVE
 In this section , include one or two sentences explaining
who you are.
EDUCATION:
 Name of school
 Degree earned
 Year of graduation GPA.
 Relevant certificates

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 In this section you should highlight all of your professional experience
related to the role.
SKILLS
 Soft skills
 Hard skills
ACHIEVEMENTS AND VOLUNTEER WORK:
 If you have any outstanding or relevant achievements or volunteer
work list them at the bottom of your resume.

HOBBIES OR INTERESTS :
 List hobbies that demonstrate the skills needed for the position.

REFERENCES:
 Take their permission.
 select your Relatives
 Add minimum 2.
CV LAYOUT:
 Headings: maximum size is 16
 Body: minimum size is 10
 Use bullets not paragraphs (easier to scan)
 Use black color only
 A4 paper size with light background
 High quality of paper and envelops
 Templates could be modified
 Minimize the number of levels and headings
 Do a quality control ( career counseling office)
CV TIPS:
 Everyone’s CV is different but the main rules of all the CV are same.
 Try to avoid the spelling mistakes.
 Do not use the irrelevant phrases or stiff language.
 Keep it concise, usually a CV is no more than 2 pages.
 Make sure that all the information written in the CV are correct.
 Tell the truth.
 Do not leave the gap.
 Put your latest experience first.do not use the phrase again.
 Do not use the word like I, ME, MY do not include the reason of
leaving a job or salaries requirements.
CONVEYING A MESSAGE:
 CV should be in professional way
 CV should convey properly not randomly.
 CV should be in easy and good English
 CV should not be complicated.
 A difficult message should be conveyed in easy and simple way
 For that one has to be precise and concise in thinking style.
 Message should be conveyed attentively without making spelling
and grammatical mistakes.
 One must be qualified for the relevant post and must include all
the courses and experiences.
 Use white and off white paper.
CV DISPATCHING:

 Once you are satisfied with your cv you

should consider putting it in one of the CSO s
electronic resume book.
Job Application/letter of
application
What is Letter of Application?
 A job Application is an
Official form that employers
ask all the applicants for a
position to fill out.
 Job Application are often
completed outline, but some
business still use paper
Application
Why We Write JOB APPLICATION?
 It is First contact between you and the Employer.
 A well-written job application letter makes your profile
stand out and increases your chance of getting selected for
an interview.
 The content of the job application must demonstrate your
interest in the job and communicate to the recruiter why
you are fit for the profile
Format for writing a job Application letter

 Subject line
 Salutation
 Introductory paragraph
 Body paragraph
 Closing paragraph
Do's and don'ts 

 Apply early
 Keep it short and sweet
 Double-check for mistakes
 Keep it original
 Match it well
 Use professional email address
 Share contact details
 Kinds of Job Application Letters:

There are two types of job Application

 Solicited Job Application
 Unsolicited Job Application [Prospecting
Job Letter]
 Solicited Job Application
Quibble And Other defined.
 When one sends a letter knowing that an
opening exists in a company, this is called
a solicited job letter’

Employee Referral Program [ERP]:

 Sometimes, you are advised to send job application in an
organization by writing reference of an employee who is
already working there. In this job letter, the reference of
the employee must be including.
Unsolicited Job application(Prospecting
Job Letter)
Quibble And other defined
 “when one sends a letter not working whether an opening
exists in a company. The letter is called an unsolicited
application.”
How to organize a Solicited Job application?

 Mention the post you are applying for

 Reference
 Mention what separate you from others
 Knowledge for the company as well as position
 Refer to resume and ask for interview
How to organize an Unsolicited Job letter?

 Catch reader’s interest

 Focus on what you can do
 Be impressed with the facts that you are graduated
 Summarize your qualification
 Identify the specific gap you want to fill
 Ask for an interview