This document provides guidance on writing CVs and resumes. It discusses the differences between CVs and resumes, with CVs being longer documents that include academic background and publications while resumes are shorter summaries of experience. It provides tips for various sections to include in a CV like personal information, career objective, qualifications, skills, achievements, and references. It also discusses resume formatting best practices like using a simple font, bullet points, and limiting the document to 1-2 pages. Key takeaways are to tailor the CV/resume to the specific role and follow standard formatting conventions.

1. C.V Writing
Skills & Guidelines
Presented by
Khurram Shahzad
MPhil LIS MUL

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3. Resume vs. CV:
What’s the difference?
Primarily, the length, what is included and what each is used for. Often
times the words are used interchangeably to mean the same thing.
• Resume – one or two page summary of your education, skills, and
experience. Brief and concise - no more than a page or two.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a longer (at least two pages) and more
detailed synopsis.
- Summary of educational background, teaching and research experience,
publications, presentations, and affiliations.
- Used when applying for academic, education, scientific or research
positions.
• Hybrid Resume/CV – a combination that also includes
research, publications, etc.
Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae: What's the Difference?
https://icc.ucdavis.edu › materials › resume › resumecv

4. Before Writing a C.V
Do you know about your own self?
Ever person have some unique qualities what are yours?
What are the attributes of your Personality?
What are the discoveries of own self?
What is the best things you know about your self?
A good CV always based on
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Ability
things you should know when writing your first resume
https://careers.workopolis.com › advice › 10-things-you-s...

5. The 5 P’s of Resumes
• Painless
Easy to read, well organized; use bold to make things stand out and use same fonttype
throughout, indent 2-3 levels only.
• Perfect
Proofread for spelling and grammar, consistent with punctuation, no personalpronouns.
• Page
One or two pages is best, 1”, .75 or .5 margins (no smaller and make sure all sides are
consistent).
• Paper
Resume paper subtle color and pattern (24 pound): if mailed do not fold - uselarge
envelope.
• Position
Specific to the position you are applying for, use keywords from job
description.
https://www.workitdaily.com › resume-writing-improve-r...
These 5 P's of writing a resume will help you transform your ...

6. Outline of CV Presentation
*All of these sections are alwaysnecessary
• Personal Information
• Career Objective
• Skills
• Achievements
• Interests/ Hobbies
• References

7. PERSONAL INFORAMTION:
Name , Father Name, D.O.B, CNIC, Address, Email, Phone , Marital Status, Gender,
Nationality, Domicile, Religion.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
• What do you want to do?
• What is ”WHY” of your life?
• What is the driving force of your life?
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Should be in Reverse Chronological Order .
SKILLS
Show your Basic, Communication, Administrative, Analytical and Social Skills.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Which is your real achievement ?
HOBBIES
Must be beyond academic.
REFERENCES
Do not write : it will be furnished on Demand.

8. Key Takeaway
To be sure of a job-winning CV format remember the following:
 When formatting your CV always follow the basic rules of CV layout.
 There are two main types of CV format, chronological and skills-based. Choose the format that’s best for
your needs, but be aware of the pitfalls of a skills-based CV.
 Each format needs to contain the correct sections in the correct order. Follow the CV templates in this guide
to make sure you get it right.
 Regardless of the format you choose, always make sure your CV is tailored to the job description for each
application you make.
 And avoid using a poorly formatted free CV template. Use one from auto C.V builder instead and be assured
it's perfect.
Do Not
 CV Should not be Colored
 CV should not to be Double Sided
 CV pages should not more than 3 pages
 CV Print Page size should be a letter size
 No logo should be inserted in CV.
 No Photo, image or Picture should be inserted in CV.

9. What does CV mean?
Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for "course of life." In contrast, resume is French for "summary." Both CVs &
Resumes: Are tailored for the specific job/company you are applying to. Should represent you as the best
qualified candidate. Are used to get you an interview. Do not usually include personal interests.
Here's how to write a CV:
Start with a CV personal profile (CV summary or CV objective) List your relevant work experience & key
achievements. Build your CV education section correctly. ... Complement your CV with a cover letter.
What makes for a good CV?
A good CV is clear, concise and makes every point necessary without waffling. You don't need pages
and pages of paper – you just keep things short and sweet. A CV is a reassurance to a potential employer;
it's a chance to tick the right boxes. And if everything is satisfied, there's a better chance of a job interview.
What is the main purpose of CV?
Essentially, a CV is designed to summarize all your academic, professional and personal (where
relevant) achievements in order to entice or interest a hiring manager when applying for a new job
opportunity.
What are the types of CV?
 a chronological (or traditional) CV
 a skills-based (or functional) CV
 Hybrid (Traditional+Functional)

10. What kind of CV is best?
The best resume format is hands-down, the reverse-chronological format. Here's why: It's very easy to
read and skim. Recruiters and hiring managers are familiar with this format, as most people use it.
How to write a modern CV in 2021?
Ditch the objective and replace with a professional summary. ...
Take advantage of keywords. ...
Utilize your skills section. ...
Remove old education dates. ...
Be mindful when listing work experience. ...
Structure your work experience so it fits the role. ...
Remove personal information.
How do you describe yourself in a CV example?
Positive words to describe yourself
Able. I am able to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis.
Creative. I use a creative approach to problem solve.
Dependable. I am a dependable person who is great at time management.
Energetic. I am always energetic and eager to learn new skills.
Experience. ...
Flexible. ...
Hardworking. ...

11. CV Format and Structure
Whether you’ve got no experience at all or you’re a senior exec with decades of experience, you need to get
your basic CV layout right in order to be taken seriously. For a professional CV make sure you follow these
rules. So fire up your word processor and get yourself ready.
How to Format a CV
 Use one-inch margins on all four sides of the page.
 Set your spacing to 1 or 1.15.
 Choose a readable and professional CV font.
 Use 11–12 point font for your section content and 4–6 points larger for section titles.
 Left align only, no justification.
 Get your CV length right, no more than 2 pages.
 Use bullet points to talk about skills and past positions.
 Keep your CV formatting consistent (e.g., if you use 14 point font for your first heading, then use 14 point
font for headings throughout).
 Save your CV in PDF to keep your formatting intact.
Remember these and you’ll have a CV that’ll make a great first impression with recruiters. You’re about to
find out about the different types of UK CV format but these rules stay the same, regardless of which
template you choose.

12. The Three Types of CV and Which Is the Best CV Format for You
Depending on your circumstances there are two standard types of UK CV format.
There are two main types of CV:
 A chronological (or traditional) CV.
 skills-based (or functional) CV.
 Hybrid
This is what each type of CV does:
 The chronological format focuses on your work experience.
 The skills-based CV format focuses on your skillset.
 Hybrid is the combination of above two types.
Now let’s take a look at samples of them, and see how they’re written and for whom they’ll work best.

13. References:
CV definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
https://www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › cv
How to write a CV - Careers NZ
https://www.careers.govt.nz › cvs-and-cover-letters › how...
10 tips on writing a successful CV - The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com › mar › cv-tips-first-arts-job
How to write a CV | Prospects.ac.uk
https://www.prospects.ac.uk › cvs-and-cover-letters › how...
https://purplecv.co.uk › blog › the-different-types-of-cv
How to write a modern CV in 2021 | TopCV
https://www.topcv.com › how-to-update-your-outdated-cv
https://www.callcentrehelper.com › the-top-25-words-to
The Top 25 Words to Describe Yourself on Your CV - Call ...

14. Chronological CV Format
Here’s how a chronological CV should look.
Jennifer Hopkins
Office Manager
0777 777 7777
jennyhopkinszety@gmail.com
linkedin.com/jenniferhopkinszety
Personal Statement
Office Manager with 8+ years experience looking to take on new challenges at Techtron
Solutions. Proven wins including achieving 40% reduction in annual office supply costs through
targeted procurement re-negotiation and contract management skills. Also skilled in working in
partnership with HR, and negotiated an outsourced payroll system, which saved 10 man-hours
per month. Seeking to leverage my professional skills to achieve similar efficiencies and savings
at Techtron as it continues to provide class-leading CRM solutions.
Work Experience
Office Manager
Semaphore Accounting, London
August 2017–Present
 Oversaw office operations in a large accounting firm. Line managed 3 office assistants to ensure
maximum operational efficiency.
 Responsible for cost savings for office supplies of 40% per annum over a two year period,
achieved through efficient contract negotiation and procurement skills.
 Led on negotiating an outsourced payroll system that replaced two in-house systems, saving 15
man-hours monthly.
 Introduced a 360-degree appraisal and feedback system for office assistants, helping to
decrease turnover by 30%.

15.  Led on procurement of new travel booking contractor and created a simplified approval process
leading to cost saving of 20% on business travel expenses.
Office Assistant
Patel & Smythe, London
July 2012–August 2017
 Organised and recorded appointments for executive team.
 Created reports for Office Manager to present to senior management. Made changes to report
templates that received positive feedback and reduced size of reports by 30%.
 Answered phones and dealt with email enquiries. Efficient working led to 20% reduction in call
waiting times.
 Took minutes of meetings and distributed summaries to attendees.
Education
A levels: English, Maths, German, September 2010–June 2012
Forest Hill Comprehensive, London, UK
9 GCSEs including Maths and English, September 2008–June 2010
Forest Hill Comprehensive, London, UK

16. Key Skills
 Written communication skills: Prepared monthly company newsletter based on briefings from
senior managers.
 Adaptability: Maintained high standard of service delivery during emergency office move and
unexpected long term absence of team members.
 Contract management: Kept supply and service costs within budget through effective
negotiation with contractors.
 Analytical skills: Researched blockages in team processes to improve efficiency.
 Performance management: Maintained regular schedule of 1-1 meetings and introduced new
annual performance review process.
Languages
 German—Advanced

17. Skills-Based CV Format
Jay Thompson
UX Designer
0777 777 7777
jayt_zety@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/jayt_zety
Personal statement
UX designer with 5+ years experience and specialization in complex web application design.
Specialise in improving user satisfaction and sales conversions through the creation of
interactively tested, data-driven, and user-centered design. Looking to leverage my skills to
bring monetized improvements to Eastonic as UX Team Lead.
Skills Summary
UX DESIGN
 Created simple and intuitive user interfaces that contributed to annual profit growth of up to
100%.
 Created iterative improvements by leveraging user data with analytics reporting, task analysis,
and participatory design techniques.
 Carried out UX research by interactively testing designs using high and low fidelity prototypes.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
 Worked regularly on the overall graphical themes and production of app and website visual
content.
 Created unique infographics for pieces produced by content team.
 Contributed graphic design to a customer website that won a 2017 Design WeekAward.

18. IT SKILLS
 Used Pidoco to create page/user flow diagrams, site maps, and interactive wireframes.
 Facilitated design implementation via CSS and HTML coding.
 Using JavaScript to prototype directly and better facilitate communication with UI team.
Work Experience
Freelance UX Designer
London & Amsterdam
September 2015—present
Education
BA (Hons) User Experience Design
London College of Communication, September 2012–June 2015
Languages
 Dutch: Advance

19. What is Skills-Based CV Format?
Skills-based CV format, also known as a functional CV, focuses on your core set of skills and
abilities rather than your work experience.
Skills-based CVs are a good choice for:
 Career changers.
 People whose work consists mainly of projects.
 Ex-military personnel transitioning to life on civy street.
A word of warning, caution is needed when using this format. Recruiters don’t tend to like it, because it’s
missing the neatly laid out work history they’re used to. Plus, it may not be readable by older ATS systems.
That said, a well-written functional CV can be a great help for some candidates. Here’s the basic structure.
Order of Sections for a Skills-Based CV
1. Header with contact info.
2. Personal statement.
3. Skills summary.
4. Work experience.
5. Education.
6. Additional sections.

20. Interests – A good thing?
Yes!
Listing a few interests helps
explain to the employer “who you
are” and gives you more of a
personal feel. They show you
have interests outside of
veterinary medicine and help
form connections.

21. • Separate page
References
• 3 - 4 qualified people
•Resume heading • Ask first & prepare them

22. Reference Page
Zaheer Ahmad
Director Libraries Minhaj University Lahore
directorlib@mul.edu.pk
923224377395
REFERENCES
Dr. M. Naushad Ghazanfar
Head of Department
Minhaj University Lahore
hod.lis@mul.edu.pk
923346092721
• Use the same heading that is on your resume
• References available upon request – Please do not put “references
available upon request” at the bottom of the resume.
Employers know they can ask for your references if they want them.
• 3-4 qualified people
You should be able to supply 3-4 qualified people. ASK FIRST - Make sure to contact these
people in advance before listing them as are reference. Send them resume that they can
refer you.

23. Good luck for building, updating or
perfecting your resume/CV, reference
page, and cover letter/letter of intent.
It will be time well spent!