CREATING CV

3A :
INDRIYANI ASKY
JOSEPH K. TIAWATA
JUNITA M. SUALANG
KETERINA KOCU
KEVIN WAHONGAN
KRISTANIA L. PANGEMANAN
 How to Write a CV (Curriculum Vitae)
A company you want to apply to has asked you to send in a
CV and you're thinking, "wait..what?" Don't worry! Curriculum
Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin, and that is just what
it is. A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past,
existing professional skills, proficiency and experiences.
 PART 1
BRAINSTORMING FOR YOUR CV

 Know what information a CV generally contains. 

 Consider the job you are applying for.
 Check the company’s website for extra information about the CV.
 Make a list of jobs you have held.
 Brainstorm your hobbies and interests. 
Hobbies and interests that paint a positive image: Being the captain of your
soccer (or football) team, organizing a charity event for an orphanage,
secretary of your school’s student-run government.

Hobbies that imply a passive, solitary personality: watching TV, doing

puzzles, reading. If you are going to put any of these things, give a reason
why. For instance, if you are applying for a job at a publishing house, put
something like: I enjoy reading the great American writers such as Twain
and

 Make a list of your relevant skills. 

Example of targeted skills: If you are applying to be a writer for a
newspaper, list that you are fluent in AP style.
 PART 2
WRITING YOUR CV
 Create the format for your CV. 
a.Avoid double columns.
b.Ensure you have adequate spacing Don't attempt to squeeze too much
information on a single page.
c.You can use formatting (colors, bold, all-caps, larger font) to highlight the
most relevant content.
 List your name, address, telephone number, and email at the top of the
page.
oStandard format would be to have your name in the center of the page.
 Write a personal profile. 
o Example of a personal statement for a CV for a publishing company: An
enthusiastic recent graduate looking for an entry-level editorial position that
will utilize organizational and communication skills developed as a summer
intern at City Lights.
 Create a section for your education and qualifications. 
o Example: Santa Clara University, English and History 2009-2013 Subjects
include: Medieval Literature, Victorian Literature, Criticism of Poetry, and
History of Great Britain.
 Create a section for your work experience. 
oExample: Diablo Magazine, Walnut Creek, CA, March 2012-January 2013.
 Create a section for your skills and achievements. 
 Create a section for your interests. 
 Create a section for other information. 
 Create a section for references. 

PART 3
1) FINALIZING YOUR CV
2) Check your spelling and grammar. 
3) Proofread for any sentences that could be written
more concisely. 
4) Read your CV as if you were the company you are
applying to. 
5) Get someone else to read your CV. 
6) Check the company’s application page. 
THANK YOU