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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It explains that a CV is longer than a resume and focuses on academic background rather than a summary of skills. The document provides tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as education, experience, publications, and skills. It emphasizes presenting the CV in a clear, concise, and compelling way to attract potential employers.

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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It explains that a CV is longer than a resume and focuses on academic background rather than a summary of skills. The document provides tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as education, experience, publications, and skills. It emphasizes presenting the CV in a clear, concise, and compelling way to attract potential employers.

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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It explains that a CV is longer than a resume and focuses on academic background rather than a summary of skills. The document provides tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as education, experience, publications, and skills. It emphasizes presenting the CV in a clear, concise, and compelling way to attract potential employers.

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    In the name of allah,the

    most beneficent, the most


    merciful
    How to write an Effective CV

    Prof. Anees Ahmad Ansari


    Resume vs. Vitae

    • Length: Short • Length: As long as it


    • Content: All-inclusive • takes
    summary of skills, Content: Area-specific
    experiences and listing of education
    • education • and academic
    background
    Purpose: to get an
    interview or Purpose: promotion and
    employment tenure, grants,
    specialist positions,
    awards, etc.
    Curriculum Vitae (or CV)

    • Latin origin
    • Means “the course of one’s
    life”
    • Vitae or Vita?
    What is a CV?

    What is the purpose of a CV?


    • To inform the employer about
    your education, work
    experience, skills and
    interests
    • To ‘sell’ these qualities and to
    persuade the employer to
    invite you to interview
    It’s all about you

    CVs are an opportunity to show an employer why you are an ideal


    candidate for the job.

    A good CV will:
    • Stand out from the crowd.
    • Draw attention to your relevant skills, experience, achievements and
    potential.
    Create such an impression on the employer that they will not be able
    to turn you down for interview.

    Everyone has potential


    Everyone has more skills than they think they do
    Everyone can write a good CV
    Do

    • Use a standard font size in.


    • Include recent and relevant work experience (paid or
    • voluntary). Be consistent in your layout.
    •
    List your skills and achievements and back up with
    •
    •
    evidence. Keep it short (maximum 2 pages).
    Use positive action verbs such as “organised, delivered,
    • accomplished, achieved”.
    Include a statement about your career aspirations and what you have to
    • offer the employer.
    • Be honest but positive (negatives can always be turned into
    • positives). Proof-read for spelling, punctuation, grammar and
    meaning.
    Get someone to check it for you.
    Don’t

    • Do it in a rush.
    • Leave gaps in employment.
    • Lie.
    • Include irrelevant personal
    • details such as marital
    status.
    • Simply write a list of duties under work experience (remember you are
    selling yourself!).
    Use flashy
    There is noor largeway
    single font.
    to write a CV. It is your document and can be
    structured and presented as you wish within a basic framework.

    The important thing to remember is that this is the first impression an


    employer will have of you. It is your marketing brochure through which
    you are trying to sell yourself.
    5 Tips for a CV

    • Clear – well organized and logical


    • Concise – relevant and necessary
    • Complete – includes everything you
    need
    • Consistent – don’t mix styles or fonts
    • Current – Up-to-date
    What should be on a CV?

    • Start with contact information


    – Full name
    – Permanent mailing address
    – E-mail address that won’t expire
    –Phone numbers
    • Education
    • Honors and Awards
    • Professional Experience (employment)
    • Publications and presentations
    • Extracurricular and volunteer
    experience
    Other sections for a CV

    • Certifications and
    • licensure Professional
    • affiliations Professional
    • activities Research
    • Added qualifications
    Proving your ability

    There are four main things employers will look at in CVs:

    • Education - ability to think clearly, analyse and assess information,


    draw conclusions, work independently, research

    • Work experience - ability to get on with people, work under


    pressure, meet deadlines

    • Leisure interests - ability to plan and organise, co-operate with


    others, compete, lead, work hard to achieve results

    • Specific skills – e.g. driving licence, computer skills, foreign


    languages, artistic skills
    Tips on Education section

    • Most current schooling first (include your


    current educational work)
    • Only include diploma
    • distinctions Get the school’s
    • names correct!
    Degrees/certifications are what is important – not
    • time spent
    List Thesis/Dissertation titles
    Tips for Professional Section

    Affiliations Activities
    •Only those current •Past and present
    •Most current first •Most current first
    •Include all dates •Only those specific
    of affiliation to
    •Note any academic/research
    leadership positions •Should be school or
    university
    sponsored
    •Include your role
    Tips for Research Section

    • List most current first


    • Make sure you indicate others you worked
    • with Include grant funds if obtained
    • Briefly describe here
    Publications and Presentations Section

    • Two options for listing


    – Most recent
    – Order of publication
    • Always bold your name in authorship
    • Include submitted and/or pending publications
    or presentations
    • Presentations may be large or small but pertinent
    enough to talk about
    • Have copies of your pubs and/or presentation for the
    life of your CV
    Added Qualifications Section

    •Should be verifiable
    •Include language fluency
    •Cultural knowledge – maybe. Especially if you have
    had hands-on experience
    •Anything else special
    Presentation of your CV

    • The first visual impression of your CV is


    important
    • For standard CVs, use plain white A4
    paper
    • Do not double
    side
    • Keep your CV to two sides of
    paper
    • Check your
    spelling
    • Use bullet points and bold font but in
    moderation
    Presentation of your CV

    • Formatting – make sure it’s


    consistent
    • Size 10-12 font (depending on font
    style)
    • Clear font e.g. Arial,
    Calibri
    • Focus on
    accomplishments
    • Target your CV to that
    job/company
    • 2:1, not Two One or
    2,1
    • Use short, concise
    sentences
    • Consider your
    audience
    References

    • Ideally, one academic and your


    manager
    • Ask permission from your reference and let
    them know what position(s) you’ve applied for

    • Use relevant references if


    possible
    • You can say ‘references available on request’
    rather than including contact details if you wish

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