The document provides information about effective CV writing. It discusses what a CV is, the different types of CV formats including chronological, functional, and chrono-functional. It also discusses elements that should be included in each section of a CV like contact information, objective, education, work experience, and references. The document emphasizes keeping the CV concise, tailored to the job, and focused on achievements and skills over personal details. It highlights both good practices like spelling checks and bad practices to avoid like using multiple fonts.

1. ONTARGET

2. Effective CV
Writing
Kamran Faisal (13)
Syed Taimoor Hussain (59)
Khubaib Ahmad Khan (10)
Daniyal Jaan (34)
Haider Ali (35)
BZU Multan
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What is Cv?
Types of Cv format?
Effective Cv writing?
End.
Why we need Cv?

4. Curriculum Vitae or What is
CV
A CV is a written description of your work experience,
educational background and skills
Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin
A CV is a typically a "living document" which will reflect
the developments in a professional's career
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5. Cv is a written summary of a
1. Person’s education
2. Employment background
3. Job qualifications.
Writing CV includes…..

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• It is not ‘one
Size fits all’. You
need to tailor
your CV to each
position you you
apply for.

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CV can put good or bad impression on employer.

9.  Need more challenge for you CV.
REMEMBER
 Employer scans your CV for the first time in less than
 10 seconds.
Why do you need a CV ?

10. Purposes of a CV
 Marketing tool: First impression is the one which lasts
 Request for an interview: We are always looking for
jobs
 Your “big picture”: A detailed snapshot of your
professional and academic life
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11. ONTARGET
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Effective CV
Writing
Syed Taimoor Hussain
(59)

12. CV Formats or How
 Chronological
 Functional
 Chrono-functional
/Combinational/Combined
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13. Chronological
 Reverse chronological
order
 Widely used for
corporate sector
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Chronological CV, URL:"http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/22708087.png", Feb 12, 2012

14. Details of Chronological CV
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 Education
 Skills
 Experience
 References
 Honors

15. Where &When to use
 Want to stay in the
same industry but you
are looking for new
opportunities or to be
promoted
 Mainly used by
individuals with
 Solid work history
 Few or no gaps
between jobs
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16. Functional CV
 Focuses on the skill set
of an individual
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Functional CV, URL:"http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/44419483.png", Feb 12, 2012

17. Details of Functional CV
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 Address
 Personal
 Skills
 Achievements

18. Where &When to use
 The functional CV is useful in a number of
circumstances that are outlined below:
 If you have large gaps in your career history due to
illness, etc.
 If you have frequently changed jobs
 If you are fresh out of university or college with little
work experience
 If you want to highlight the fact that you have an
abundance of skills and achievements
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19. Chrono-Functional CV
 Specific work experience
 Specific skills and talents
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Combined Resume, URL:"http://www.resume-resource.com/Examples/functional-resume-sample.gif", Feb 12, 2012

20. Details of Chrono-Functional CV
 Qualification
 Experience
 Employ
History
 Education
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21. Where &When to use
 Used mainly by
individuals
 Freshly graduated from
school
 With uninterrupted
work history
 Applying for specific
jobs
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22. ONTARGET
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Effective CV
Writing
Daniyal Jaan
(34)

23. CV Format
 Header
 Objective
 Education
 Honors/Activities
 Work Experience
 Research Experience/Projects
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24. Header Section
 Name
 Must be the first line of cv
 Bold
 Larger than the largest font used in body
 Address
 Current address
 Email Address
 Use professional email addresses with name
 Phone number
 Use both home and cell phone numbers
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25. Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
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Image Source: Personal

26. Objective Section
 Optional but highly recommended
 Statement must be clear, concise and to the point
 Bad: “I want to get a job”
 Weak: “To attain an internship in livestock industry.”
 Good: “To attain an internship in the livestock industry
with detailed insight into bioinformatics.”
 Avoid being over specific
 Target the company’s perspective
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27. Education Section
 Educational qualifications from highest to lowest
 Do not use high school details once you have
graduated
 Must include years in school
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Image Source: Personal

28. ONTARGET
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Effective CV
Writing
Khubaib Ahmad
(10)

29. Work Experience Section
 Experience should be listed in reverse chronological
order
 POSITION TITLE, ORGANIZATION NAME, CITY,
STATE/PROVINCE, DATES EMPLOYED (Include
months unless this shows big gaps of unemployment )
 Describes specific roles in bullets
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Image Source: Personal

30. Research Experience Section
 Focus on relevant research experience
 Must include graduate level research
 In reverse chronological order
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Image Source: Personal

31. Honors/Activities Section
 This section should scream “I am a leader”
 Must contain all academic and professional awards
 May include extra-curricular awards
 Include a brief description if not self-evident from
title
 Don’t include hobbies or activities not related to
the job or your story
 Good to include leadership positions
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32. Additional Sections
 Professional Certificates/Licenses
 Specialized Experience
 Publications/Theses
 Additional Training/Assistantships
 Membership/Affiliations
 Volunteer Experience/Community Service
 Language or Computer Skills
 Continuing Education
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33. References
 One of the most crucial things
 Follow the requirement
 If not mentioned, then “On Request/demand”
 Ask referees beforehand
 Use the best ones
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34. ONTARGET
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Effective CV
Writing
Haider Ali
(35)

35. Types of CV
CV
Electronic
Scannable
Email
HTMLPaper
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36. Do’s
 Professionalism
 One page only (for corporate CVs)
 Stick to the truth
 Focus on achievements and results
 Maintain a consistent writing style
 Modify your CV according to requirement
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37. Do’s
 Use easy-to-read language
 Get grammar and punctuation correct
 Follow the instructions
 Spell Check
 Update your CV regularly
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38. 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
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39. Don’ts
 Use templates to construct your resume
 Don’t use fancy ones
 You have got other ways to show your creativity
 Use superlatives to emphasis your work
 Informative and stick to the basic facts
 Use long flowing sentences
 Short, concise and to the point
 Print your resume on “day glow” paper
 It is not going to an art workshop
 Illogical Order Use
 Use relevant information at the beginning
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40. ONTARGET
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Effective CV
Writing
Kamran Faisal
(13)

41. Bad Resume Examples, URL:"http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/22467385.png”, Feb 12, 2012

42. Bad Resume Example, URL:" http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ViJKBVHeG3U/SMau560W8BI/AAAAAAAAFns/BC-Hb9gPB8M/s400/bad-resume-sample-
page4.jpg”, Feb 12, 2012

43. 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.
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44. Remember The Rule:
 Spelling mistake is a sign of Careless person, if you
want to be at that position , Do IT!
 Use a spell check or consult a professional writer.
Remember The Rule:
 Do not use unnecessary information.
 Employer doesn’t care that much about what your
children are doing.
Moreover, it is not your Autobiography.
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