This document provides information on writing curriculum vitae (CV) and resumes. It discusses the key differences between CVs and resumes, including their purpose, structure, content and formatting. Guidelines are provided on the essential components of CVs and resumes, such as contact details, education history, work experience, skills, and how to organize this information. Tips are also included on writing cover letters and filling out application forms.

1. ART OF
&
WRITING

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3. INTRODUCTION
The curriculum vitae is, an
overview of your life's
accomplishments, most
specifically those that are
relevant to the academic
realm. The curriculum vitae
is a living document, which
will reflect the
developments in the career,
and thus should be updated
frequently.
A resume is a written
compilation of your
education, work experience,
credentials, and
accomplishments that is
used to apply for jobs. It is
one of the most important
pieces of any job
application.
CURRICULUM VITAE RESUME

4.  CV means course of life in
Latin
 The document tends to be
organized chronologically.
 CV is static and doesn’t
change for different
positions.
 An effective resume lays out
a summary of qualifications
that will push the hiring
manager or employer to
move forward toward an
interview.
 A good resume gives the
potential employer enough
information to believe the
applicant is worth
interviewing.
CURRICULUM VITAE
RESUME

7. DIFFERENCE
 Fresh graduates
 No limit of pages
 Targeted to new job
openings or internship
 10 Seconds
 Used in business ,
government and any other
organisation
 1 or 2 pages
 Targeted to a specific or
particular job
 7 seconds
CURRICULUM VITAE
RESUME

9. RULES FOR CV & RESUME WRITING
 Relevant, clear and concise information
 No typing error , no misspelling , no short cuts
 Do not lie or tell mistruth
 Do not include any negative information ( reason for leaving
the job)
 Avoid gaps
 Use actions verbs

10. ORDER OF CONTENTS FOR CV &
RESUME
 Full name & contact details including telephone no. and email
address
 Job objectives (interest in specific job)
 Educational qualification (reverse chronological order)
 Summary of job qualification (specially for experienced
professionals)
 Experience (list the most recent first)
 Special skills
 Awards & Honours (optional)

11. DO’S FOR CV & RESUME WRITING
 Use only one serif font
 Font size 14 for heading & 12 for main content
 Printed on A4 size paper
 Education information in table format (% only if the marks are 1st
class)
 Consistence with language throughout
 Try and bullet the points so that the information leaps out at the
reader. He/she will not have to spend extra time hunting for it.
 It is not appropriate to address people as Sir and Madam if you
can find out their names. These are quite obsolete terms now.
 The CV/Resume is your marketing tool. Use this tool optimally to
reap benefits later.
 Declaration must be mentioned at the end of the resume.

12. DON’TS FOR CV & RESUME WRITING
 Height , weight, marital status , race , caste, religion, wealth
 Do not fold your Resume/CV
 Details of travel
 Picture of yourself
 Reasons for leaving the job
 I & my begins with statement
 Avoid italics and underlying
 Don’t capitalize or over bold

13. Types of Resume
1) Chronological resume: A chronological resume starts by
listing your work history, with the most recent positions
listed first. Because it focuses on most recent work
experiences, it is considered one of the most common
resume structures.
Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's
easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have
worked at them. As a result, this structure works well for job
seekers with a strong working background.

14. 2) Functional Resume: A functional resume focuses on your skills and
experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is
typically used by job seekers who are changing careers or who have
gaps in their employment history.
Functional resumes are ideal for people new to the workforce,
looking to change career paths or who are applying for a job with
very specific requirements and characteristics in mind.
This is different from a traditional resume that displays a timeline
of reverse chronological work experience with brief explanations of
each job. As a result, the focus is shifted from the amount of time
that has passed to the actual skills the applicant possesses.

15. 3) Combination Resume: A combination resume lists your skills
and experience first. Your employment history is listed next in
chronological order. When you use a combination resume you
can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job
you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work
history that employers prefer
Combination resumes can be used to show the employer your
most relevant skills, while still documenting your work
history. This resume format is also a good way of answering
the reader’s questions about career changes, gaps in work
history and other potential red flags.

16. Elements of a Strong Resume
 The Basics — Your summary statement should consist of a title and a few lines of text.
The text can be in paragraph form and/or use bullets. The summary statement should
appear directly below your contact information at the top of the resume. and should
reflect a general (or specific) idea of your career goals.
 Your Title —a title must communicate the professional identity. Think of it as a
headline that will catch the reader’s eye and help them see your fit for the position at
hand.
 Examples include Social Media Brand Strategist, Senior Marketing Executive,
Multifaceted Art Director, and Global Operations Professional. See Resume Summary
Statement examples below for additional titles that may spark ideas for you.
 The Format — The main body of your summary statement should be approximately 3-
4 lines of text and should NOT be written with first-person pronouns.
 If you are tempted to make your summary statement longer to squeeze in more
details, resist the temptation. Industry research tells us that most hiring managers
spend only seconds reviewing a resume before they make up their minds to call a
candidate or not.
 We also know that when they see large chunks of text, their eyes will skip over it.
Therefore, it is vital to limit the length of a summary statement to ensure it gets
read.

17. COVER LETTER
 Ensure that you don't have a generic cover letter for all job requirements.
It is very necessary to modify it according to the job requirement. If you
do not want to take the load of modifying the letter every time you send
out a job application, your chances of getting a job also become bleak.
 Try to find out the recruiters name, if possible and address the cover
letter to him/ her otherwise address it to the Hiring Manager.
 Come straight away to the subject without beating around the bush. The
subject of the cover letter should clearly state its purpose. For e.g.
Application for the position of Marketing Manager (Ref:____).
 Give a brief introduction about yourself and the reference to the job
notification to which you are responding.
 In the next paragraph mention how does your candidature fit into the
requirements of the notified job opening. May be you can pick up 4-5
important points from the job profile and write about your qualifications
opposite to them.
 End the letter with a courteous note and ask them to feel free to let you
know if they need any further information about your candidature.

18. COVER LETTER SAMPLE
Dear HR,
Apropos to your notification for the job opening 'XXXXXXXXXXXXX' on
www.CareerRide.com, please find attached my CV for your consideration.
Should you need any further details, please do let me know.
Sincerely,
Name: XXXXX
Email address: XXXXXXX@gmail.com
Years of experience: Fresher
Contact Number: XXXXXXX
Location: XXXXXXXXX
Keyskills: c,c++,java,SQL
Prashant 11-29-2011 02:41 AM

19. CONT…
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recieved a mail regarding the job opening and would like to know
the scheduled date for interview, I have worked on projects
involving Core Java, Html, jsp and JDBC, Servlets. Let me know
when I can attend the interview.
Thanks and regards,
----Name-----
----Contact Number-----
nilesh 11-5-2011 04:08 AM

20. Points to be precautioned / taken care of while preparing a cover
letter
Following are the points that need to be taken care of while
making a cover letter:-
 Do accentuate what you can offer the company, not what you hope to gain
from them.
 Avoid over-using personal ‘I’ and do not give personal story.
 Avoid grandiose such as for example- “marketing is in my blood and I
believe that I am genetically pre- determined to enter the marketing world.”
 Understand the job content before drafting the letter. Carefully design the
opening para.
 Do not use slang, be yourself and reflect your personal style.
 If you expect to move and change address shortly, give the new
address(moving after/ on………….)
 Refer to the specific advertisement as well as the post applied for. Some
companies might have released several advertisements for different jobs.
 Letter must be signed and also the bio-data. This indicates all the
information given in the bio- data is authentic.

21. Filling in a prescribed Application Form
Some companies get resume in a prescribed application blank as it provides
information on all points they need and in particular sequence. So attention needs
to be given on the following points:-
• Read all columns carefully before writing down.
• Form columns to be filled. Points that are not applicable to you, the notation ‘NA’
may be filled.
• For questions with yes/no answers, blot the one not applicable.
• Keep handy copy of your certificates, testimonial handy to fill correct dates.
• Mention very clearly the position you are applying for. Write it at the top of the
application if space is not provided.
• Where asked, a passport sized photograph must be provided, which should
show you cheerful and alert.
• All supporting documents as requested must be stapled with the form.
• Application must be signed.
• Remember to retain a photocopy of the applicant as it helps you not to contradict
yourself in the interview.

22. CONCLUSION
 A Resume or a CV is always called as the face of the job
seeker.
 Due care must be taken while preparing your Resume as it is
an indirect way whereby you are presenting yourself to the
interviewer without confronting him before your interview.
 Each and every element whether it is heading, career
objectives, educational background, work experience,
achievements or References must contain only true and
relevant information.

23. Conti……
 It must be so concise and accurate that it is easier for the
employer for quick reading.
 It must attract positive attention.
 Always use a high quality laser printer for the final version of
the resume.
 Tenses do play an important role so the opening and closing
of Resume must be simple past tense such as read, attended,
look forward, hope.
 The body has to be in present perfect tense like my degree
has provided exposure to ………. Etc.