CV

Part II
A Guide on
How to create a CV?
Review on previous Lesson:

qA CV is a document that presents information about your experience, academic and work journeys,
qualifications, personality, and any other additional information.
qa CV is often used to apply for certain positions such as research, medical, or academical positions,
and can be used to apply for a graduate program and some jobs.
qA CV has 6 major key parts : Contact info, Objective/Summary, Skills, Education, Work
Experience, and additional information.
Students will pair up to have a 2 minute chat
of how their dream jobs look like.

This will engage students to have an idea of

what they could use their CV for, and bring
their attention to how should a CV be made.
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Any one can make a free CV on these following online websites:
W H AT I S T H E R I G H T C V F O R M AT ?
qFont Type should be legible (Arial; Avenir; Calibri; Helvitica; Lato; Roboto, Times New
Roman, Proxima Nova, Verdana) and Font size should be 10-11 points.
qMargins should be 0.5 -1 inch. Margins that are too big leave less space, making the CV
looking overfilled.
qOrganise with bulleted lists.
qUse Section Headers by making them bolder, larger, or underlined.
qBold Keywords (Name, Job Titles)
qRemove Irrelevant information (anything older than 15 years and any education section if
experience is 5 years and up).
Ensure your spelling and grammar are correct, and check your syntax. An error-free CV
displays profesionalism and ensures the interviewer/employer can read your CV with ease.
How To Do A CV:

1.Create a header with contact Information:

v Should Be at The Top of the Page
v Includes Your Name, Phone Number, and
Email Address. This allows the person
whom you sent your CV to know who you
are, and how to reach you.
How To Do A CV:
2. Write a Professional Summary:
v It is a short bio that introduces you to the
reader
v This sums up your best qualifications
v Explains your ideal career path.
How To Do A
CV:
3. Detail Your Education:
v Since CVs are used for academic job search processes:
v List your education in Reverse Chronological Order
(meaning you start from the most recent education
recieved, and end with the oldest education you
recieved
v Include the education you’ve earned and those you are
pursuing.
How To Do A CV:
4. Provide Your Work Experience:
v Detail All your practical work experiencesThis
allows the reader to see your career path:
Ø Full-time & Part-Time employments
Ø Internships
Ø Research projects
Ø Lab work
Ø Volunteer work
Ø Field Experience
v Include:
v The title of your position
v The Name and Location of your Employer
v Employment Dates
v List 2-3 Pointers that explains your job duties.
How To Do A CV:
5. List Your Relevant Skills
v List any abilities that apply to the potential
job/position
v Foreign/Other Languages
v Software Skills
v Hardware Skills

v Try to include skills that relate to the job

description to mak yourself a very desirable
candidate. (e.g a person whom is able to speak
many languages can be a very good hotel
receptionist at a Mega-Hotel).
How To Do A CV:
6. Include Additional Sections
v Detail all your Achievements relevant to the potential role.
v Add these sections as needed to list all your accomplishments as neccessary:
v Publications
v Presentations/Lectures
v Community Service
v Grants, Fellowships or Scholarships
v Awards/Honors
v Professional Memberships
v Consulting Work
v Field Work
v Study Abroad Experience
v Conferences
How To Do A CV:
7. Describe Your Personal Interests. [Optional]
v You can choose to include a brief description of your hobbies and Interests
v Include a few hobbies which may help you form a personal connection with the
hiring manager.

A PDF Document will be provided with a detailed list on how to

make your own CV to all of the Students. This will enclose all of the
information provided today in these PPTs, with plenty examples.
Tips
To make a CV even better, we suggest that you pay attention to
these following slides, as they will really boost your CV higher!
From choosing the right format, to using special words for
specific types of CVs, these tips are designed to bring out the
best out of your CV
Choose The Right Format
Chronological, functional, and combination are the three common formats,
but combination is very popular as it integrates both the chronological and
the functional formats.
M a k e Yo u r C V AT S F R I E N D LY
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is a common tool used by companies to quickly
and efficiently identify qualified candidates. You can use this to Your advantage:
• Incorporate ATS Key Words - these are specific words/phrases that employerds
identify as requirements for a specific position based on skills, academic history,
experience, and the industry.
• Ditch Tables, Columns, Headers & Footers - Although these seem to be a great way to
organise your information, some ATS are not able to parse this information correctly,
hence your data may be lost.
• Label CV Sections Correctly - Label them simply. Using fancy formatting may look
nice, but an ATS may not be able to read it, hence losing your data/ your most critical
information.
U p d a t e / Ta i l o r y o u r C V E v e r y Ti m e Yo u a p p l y f o r a n e w ro l e

Update it each time you complete an academic class/course, finish a

01 job, or have a major career accomplishment (publication/award), etc.

Tailor each section for the role that you’re applying for. DO NOT
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ABBREVIATE! Instead, list all your skills, certifications, professional
experience, etc.
Avoid using These Words/Phrases in a CV:
1. Fast Learner - doesn’t say how fast, sounds too simple, unprofessional
2. Experienced Professional- Doesn’t state anything about your real experience; Not precise
enough.
3. Proven Track Record - similar to previous, you should tell me about it, not mention it.
4. Hardworking - Doesn’t say how hard,it’s the work you do that says how hard you work. so
list all the work you’ve accomplished.
5. Works Well under pressure - this is already expected of you. Instead, state certain times
when you did work under pressure and how efficiently you worked under stress
6. Familiar with a technology or an Application - Doesn’t state how or what you’re familiar
with.
7. Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Similar to the previous, this phrase is
blunt
Use These Words/Phrases in a CV instead:
It’s important to use action verbs instead. Use:
1. Implemented/helped to Implement....... - States exactly what you did. Use this
instead of “hardworking’’, “Experienced Proffesional”, “Proven Track Record”
2. Achieved/Accomplished/Improved - States everything you did and how good
you did it. Use this instead of “hardworking’’, “Experienced Proffesional”,
“Proven Track Record”, and “works well under pressure”
3. Managed/Directed - Showcases your skills, especially leadership. Use this
instead of “hardworking’’, “Experienced Proffesional”, “Proven Track Record”
and “communication/interpersonal skills”.
4. Collaborated on a (mention) team.... - Showcases what team you worked with,
and also the work you did as a team. Use this more than
“communication/interpersonal skills”
Use Key Terms From the website of the
company/organization you are applying for.
You can use this to show that you have something in common with
whatever you are applying for. This can also help you understand the
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company/organization and their values.

Use Plenty of Action Words Make Your CV as Concise as

Achieved, elevated, strenghtened, developed, possible
executed. These decribe what you did more Make your CV simple. DO NOT OVERLOAD! Be
Straight Forward, Don’t Forget to give full Details.
specific and descriptive
Show instead of tell
Key words are more action-oriented. These demonstrate what you’ve accomplished,
rather than telling them what you did.
“Communicated Clients’ Needs to others”
“Advocated for clients’ specific needs to case managers, supervisors, and agency
representatives
Use memorable Language
Widen your vocabulary
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“Worked With team members to check and restock inventory”
“Cooperated with team members to check on and restock inventory
Include More Details
State your methods, responsibilities and how you handle tasks. DO NOT
HESITATE. Give details.
“Managed Five Projects”
“Directed A Team of Ten (10) employees during five (5) different projects, including a project
that improved average delivery times by 10%”
Lastly,
Consider using a Cover Letter. This will help
you be distinguished among other applicants,
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guaranteeing a successful application to

recieve an amazing acceptance
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