The document provides information on writing an effective CV or resume. It discusses the importance of tailoring your CV to each job application, as recruiters typically spend only 5-7 seconds reviewing each resume. The document outlines different types of CVs, including chronological, functional, and combined formats. It provides dos and don'ts for CV writing, such as keeping it to one page, focusing on achievements, and avoiding unnecessary fonts or images that could distract from the content. The overall message is to keep the CV simple, tailored to the specific job, and focused on demonstrating your qualifications and value to employers.

1. CV Writing Workshop

2. Why you are here?

3. What is a CV

4. It’s not One Size Fits All!
You need to tailor your C.V to each
position you apply for.

5. Funny Facts
• The average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume: 5 to 7 seconds.
• 76% of resumes are discarded for an unprofessional email address.
• 88% rejection rate when you include a photo on your resume.
• 68% of employers will find you on Facebook.
• There are 15 million brands and organizations on Facebook.
• 18,400,000 applicants found their job on Facebook.
• 10,200,000 applicants found their job on LinkedIn.
• 89% of recruiters have hired someone through LinkedIn.
• 8,000,000 applicants found their job on Twitter.

6. • Chronically:
A chronological CV focuses on presenting the candidate's
experience on an employer-by-employer basis, with the posts
being listed in reverse chronological order. Chronological CVs
should also contain a brief personal statement at the front which
sets out the key skills and strengths of the candidate. This is the
most common type of CV.
• Functional:
Unlike a chronological CV, a functional CV places the emphasis on
your skills and expertise rather than the chronology of your
employment to date.
• Combined
Types Of CV

7. CV Format
• Header
• Objective
• Education
• Honors/Activities
• Work Experience
• Research Experience/Projects

8. CV Do’s
• Professionalism
• One page only (for corporate CVs)
• Stick to the truth
• Focus on achievements and results
• Modify your CV according to requirement
• Use easy-to-read language
• Get grammar and punctuation correct
• Follow the instructions
• Spell Check
• Update your CV regularly

9. CV Don’ts
• USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
• Harder to read
• Avoid whitespace
• Actually avoid using border lines
• Include a picture of yourself
• It’s not the cover of a fashion magazine
• Use extremely professional image when asked by employer
• Use several fonts to catch their attention
• Creates a “ransom effect”
• Use Times New Roman or Arial
• Focus on you and your needs
• Employers are not interested on who you are but what you can do

10. CV RULES
• Remember The Rule of KISS.
Keep It Simple & Smart
• Remember The Rule:
If you have some difficulties , Keep them to the interview, but you have to prepare
yourself.
• Remember The Rule:
Attractiveness is a matter of content,
• “Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a Funeral.