WRITING RÉSUMÉS,CURRICULUM VITAE (C.

V) AND SURVIVING JOB INTERVIEWS

source: internet –for educational purpose
presented to: St. Ignatius students
FORMAT

“WORD” OR “PDF”
 Click icon to add picture
Adding a picture to
Should your resume could
you hurt your chances
place a of getting the job?
photo or
“NOT” 2x2 size, white background, clear
copy, only if requested.
 “WHY.....WHY.....WHY”

1. Recruiters are careful to avoid discrimination

and unconscious bias
 Some hiring managers may consider resume
photos unprofessional
A resume picture could distract from your skills
and experience
Images are not ATS-friendly
Resume pictures could confuse applicant
tracking systems which typically only read text,
keeping them from highlighting you as a top
candidate.
 When and where to display your professional headshot

There are some jobs, such as acting or

modeling roles, that call for a picture on your
resume—and in those cases, you certainly
should include one. There are also some
places in the world where resume pictures
are customary. If you’re still on the fence,
consider what a resume picture will add and
what is best practice in your local job market
before deciding. 
 The Curriculum Vitae

 CV stands for curriculum vitae (latin for: course of

life).
 In the US, Canada, and Australia, a CV is a
document you use for academic purposes.
 The US Academic CV outlines every detail of your
scholarly career.
 In other countries, CV is an equivalent of an
American resume. You use it when you apply for
jobs.

 
 Résumé

A Résumé 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.
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 or application for employment
letter , it is typically used to screen applicants, often
followed by an interview.
 CURRICULUM Vitae /C.V.

The curriculum vitae (CV) used for

employment purposes in the UK (and in
other European countries).
A résumé—(a shorter) summary version of
one's education and experience—than to the
longer and more detailed CV that is
expected in U.S. academic circles.
 Writing your Résumé

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT XXXXXXXXXXX

Prime content: HEADING/header

K. S. A ( knowledge, skills, attitude)
Education – experience
Seminars/ volunteerism
Personal
References

I HEREBY CERTIFY…XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 The Cover Letter

A RÉSUMÉ cannot be called a RÉSUMÉ

unless it is attached to a cover letter.
Introduce yourself.
Encourage the reader to read your RÉSUMÉ.
What are your short-term and long-term
goals in the next 5 years.
Refrain from copying and pasting from
articles on the internet. (Generic / Vague)
 HOW TO WRITE THE COVER LETTER

Heading
Greetings - Dear sir/ madam(e):
 W’s & one “H” – body of the letter
Closing
Salutation
Printed name and signature
 CORRESPONDENCE

FULL BLOCK STYLE SEMI-BLOCK STYLE

_____
Date

______
Name of person _______
Position
______________:
Company / address

(Indention)___________________________________
Dear ____________: ______________________________________________
why__________________where______________________ ____
______________________________________________
______
____
____when ________what ______________________________________________
How__________________________________. ____

Thank you _____________’ _____________,

Print name and sign

Print name and sign
 Objective statement
We've all seen those generic resume objective statements talk about a
professional who is “looking for opportunities that will allow me to
leverage my skills.”
Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and
skills.
This vague statement is a waste of space on your resume because it doesn't
help the reader quickly understand what type of position you're seeking
and why you're qualified for such a role.
Remove your run-of-the-mill objective statement and replace it with a
“professional summary” — also known as a career statement or “career
summary” — that delivers your elevator pitch.
In approximately 3–5 lines, explain why you're a good fit for the position
you're pursuing by summarizing your relevant qualifications and career
achievements.
 CURRICULUM VITAE
RATIONALE
Attach a photo or not? ( size , background)
Print it on an ( A-4 ) size bond paper only.
Color? - Black & White only
Graphics is a no! no! do not shade your correspondence, it will cost a lot of ink.
Font: Arial, Tahoma, or Helvetica ( 14 for Header-name)
Font: 12 only for the content
Do not use contraction.
Avoid the “I” pronoun.
Start with action words.
Do not include your interest/hobby (irrelevant)
Review your grammar.

BULLET POINTS
 Instead of writing a bullet point like this:
 “Managed investor relations on behalf of the
CEO”
 Try writing a bullet point like this:
 “Managed four investor relationships on
behalf of the CEO to bring in an
additional $6 million of funding”
 Be sure to use action words for each of your
bullet points.  leadership roles in student
 Include the months you worked at a position,
not just years. That way, hiring managers
have a solid sense of experience level. For
example, if you write “2012-2013” on a
resume, that could mean that you’ve worked
only two months (from December to
January) or it could mean a full two years in a
position. Hiring managers will have no way of
knowing!
CURRICULUM VITAE
RATIONALE
Don’t Minimize The Education Section
Potential employers want to know about
your college education as much as they
want to know about your professional
background. If you received a
prestigious award or academic
scholarship, be sure to include it on
your resume. Additionally, if you held
organizations or were a member of a
fraternity or sorority, you should
consider adding this information to
your resume as well. Including
information about your relevant
extracurricular activities demonstrates
that you are ambitious and well-
rounded.
 Unprofessional email
The email address “keg.k1ng17@domain.com” may have
been funny in college, but it's inappropriate to use on
your job applications and business cards. The same goes
for shared family email accounts such as “smith-family-
est-2010@domain.com” and email addresses that are
offensive or sexual in nature.
Create a free email address with a provider like Gmail
 that's reserved exclusively for your job-search activities.
Whenever possible, create an email address that
incorporates your name as it appears on your resume
and LinkedIn profile, as well as your credentials. For
example: ack.lyons.cpa@domain.com.”
 PERFECTION

 Spelling and grammatical errors.

 Incorrect or missing contact information.
 Using an unprofessional email address.
 Including outdated or irrelevant information.
 Repetitive words or phrases used in multiple job
descriptions.
 Format and/or design is too elaborate.
 Dense blocks of text or too many bullet points.
 The document is longer than two pages. 
 PART 2

GENERAL CV WRITING TIPS

THE 5 C'S OF RESUME WRITING -
CONVINCING, CONCISE, CLEAR,
CONSISTENT, AND CLEAN 
 General C.V Writing Tips

Be Concise: A CV does not need to be a single page

like a resume, but it still needs to be succinct. The
length is proportional to your experience, as well as
the number of publications(if there is any). Do not
stuff your CV with everything you've ever done just
to make it look longer.
Check for Typos: Simple errors send a warning to
the reader that you may do sloppy or careless work.
Get it Reviewed: Get faculty members in your
department to review your CV.
 General CV Writing Tips

Number the Pages: Include your name and the page

number in the footer or header.
Use a Simple Format: The format should make
it easy for the reader to find the most
important information. Use examples from your
educational field as a guide.
Use a Single Font: Times New Roman is a common
font for a printed CV. Arial or Verdana is often used for
online publication.
Use bold, CAPITALS, and italics, but avoid underlining.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ATTENTION
GOD BLESS!
 PART 3

THE PHONE INTERVIEW

 THE PHONE INTERVIEW

The phone interview is the first

round, but if you don't make a
great first impression, you
won't be invited for a second
interview, so do all you can to
have a professional, clear call.
 ANSWER THE PHONE BY IDENTIFYING YOURSELF.

If you have a phone interview

scheduled for 3:00 pm and the phone
rings at 3:00 pm, don't say 'hello?', as
though you didn't know who was on
the other line. This makes you sound
unprepared and can set the tone
against you for the rest of the call.
Rather answer confidently and
professionally!
  SMILE!

 Even though the interviewers can't see your

smile, they can hear it. Borrow a trick from
customer service centers and have a mirror
nearby to remind you to smile. This injects
contagious animation and enthusiasm into
your tone and because there is no other
body language for the interviewers to take
cues from, this goes a long way. And
speaking of body language…
 VERBALIZE YOUR NONVERBAL CUES

We are so used to communicating non-

verbally that we can forget on the phone
that the other person can't see us. Rather
than nodding agreement and leaning
forward to show interest, you need to
verbally assent if you want the interviewer
to know you are tracking. This may seem
fake to you if it's not your normal way of
communicating, but it's necessary.
 MINIMIZE ALL DISTRACTIONS

 Make sure you take the interview in a quiet place.

Everyday noises that you have grown accustomed
to, such as the dishwasher or the tree trimmer can
be extremely noisy and distracting on the other
end. And no matter how great a multi-tasker you
are, please avoid doing so on the call. A phone
interview is not the time to unload the dishwasher,
do your dusting or walk to the dog. Give the
interview as much time and concentration as you
would a real interview.
MAKE SURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS WORKING. 

There's nothing worse than being on a

phone interview and cutting out or
dropping the call. If you don't have a
good quality land line, make sure you
have a strong signal. Good quality
headphones are also helpful to cancel
out the background noise and make
sure your voice sound clear and crisp.
 THE VIDEO RESUME

 Break up the monotony of the same old thing

 Makes you stand out
 Customize
 Accomplishments
 30 to 90 seconds

HOW?
 Write your script
 Say the name of the company
 Say what type of profession you are applying for
 Why are you compassionate about the job and the company
 Specific accomplishment
 Thank the viewer
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