This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It defines what a CV is, outlines the typical sections included in a CV like personal information, education, work experience, publications, and references. It also provides tips on formatting, design, writing concisely, and using power words. The document recommends customizing each CV for specific positions and keeping the content focused and relevant.
The document discusses effective resume writing for job searches. It provides tips on determining when to use a CV or resume, understanding what recruiters look for, and choosing an appropriate resume format. The key points are:
- A resume or CV should be tailored to the specific job and company to highlight how one's qualifications meet their needs.
- Recruiters primarily use resumes as screening tools to evaluate qualifications and filter candidates quickly. Visual design, concise writing, and relevance to the role are important.
- Common resume formats include chronological, functional, and combination styles. The best format depends on one's career path and goals.
Your resume is the most important paper you will write while in college. Employers spend less than 20 seconds scanning a resume before deciding what to do with it. Make sure they move you forward to the next step with a resume that wows.
Resume and cover letters workshop presentationAbrazil
This document provides an overview of different resume types and how to structure a resume. It discusses chronological, functional, and combination resume formats and who each type is best suited for. Key sections of a resume like the heading, objective, education, experience, and cover letter are also described. Tips are provided on customizing each section to highlight relevant skills and accomplishments. The document aims to help job seekers determine the best resume format and understand how to effectively promote their qualifications and experience to potential employers.
The document provides guidance on cover letters and CVs. It discusses the purpose and key differences between cover letters and CVs. For cover letters, it outlines the standard one-page format and recommends including relevant skills, achievements, and motivation for the role. For CVs, it advises focusing on relevant qualifications and experience, using concise bullet points, and ensuring no spelling errors. The overall message is that cover letters and CVs should be tailored to each application and highlight achievements aligned with the job requirements.
TECHNICAL WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments that is used to apply for job. It is one of the most important pieces of any job application.
The document provides extensive advice and guidance for interview preparation and performance. It emphasizes that interviewers often decide within 15 minutes, personality and communication skills are critical, and confidence is valued. It recommends researching the company, dressing professionally, preparing examples and stories to highlight strengths and experience, asking relevant questions, sending a thank you note, and following up if not hearing back in the expected timeframe. The document stresses practicing common interview questions and structure, controlling nervous habits, showing enthusiasm, and maintaining professionalism throughout the entire process.
The document provides guidance on formatting and content for a resume. It recommends including education, experience, extracurricular activities, skills, and other relevant sections. For education, it suggests including college name and major, overall GPA, relevant coursework, honors, and study abroad programs. For experience, it recommends including both paid and unpaid work as well as descriptions of responsibilities. The document also provides tips on customizing the resume for different applications and creating a PDF version.
The document discusses effective resume writing for job searches. It provides tips on determining when to use a CV or resume, understanding what recruiters look for, and choosing an appropriate resume format. The key points are:
- A resume or CV should be tailored to the specific job and company to highlight how one's qualifications meet their needs.
- Recruiters primarily use resumes as screening tools to evaluate qualifications and filter candidates quickly. Visual design, concise writing, and relevance to the role are important.
- Common resume formats include chronological, functional, and combination styles. The best format depends on one's career path and goals.
Your resume is the most important paper you will write while in college. Employers spend less than 20 seconds scanning a resume before deciding what to do with it. Make sure they move you forward to the next step with a resume that wows.
Resume and cover letters workshop presentationAbrazil
This document provides an overview of different resume types and how to structure a resume. It discusses chronological, functional, and combination resume formats and who each type is best suited for. Key sections of a resume like the heading, objective, education, experience, and cover letter are also described. Tips are provided on customizing each section to highlight relevant skills and accomplishments. The document aims to help job seekers determine the best resume format and understand how to effectively promote their qualifications and experience to potential employers.
The document provides guidance on cover letters and CVs. It discusses the purpose and key differences between cover letters and CVs. For cover letters, it outlines the standard one-page format and recommends including relevant skills, achievements, and motivation for the role. For CVs, it advises focusing on relevant qualifications and experience, using concise bullet points, and ensuring no spelling errors. The overall message is that cover letters and CVs should be tailored to each application and highlight achievements aligned with the job requirements.
TECHNICAL WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments that is used to apply for job. It is one of the most important pieces of any job application.
The document provides extensive advice and guidance for interview preparation and performance. It emphasizes that interviewers often decide within 15 minutes, personality and communication skills are critical, and confidence is valued. It recommends researching the company, dressing professionally, preparing examples and stories to highlight strengths and experience, asking relevant questions, sending a thank you note, and following up if not hearing back in the expected timeframe. The document stresses practicing common interview questions and structure, controlling nervous habits, showing enthusiasm, and maintaining professionalism throughout the entire process.
The document provides guidance on formatting and content for a resume. It recommends including education, experience, extracurricular activities, skills, and other relevant sections. For education, it suggests including college name and major, overall GPA, relevant coursework, honors, and study abroad programs. For experience, it recommends including both paid and unpaid work as well as descriptions of responsibilities. The document also provides tips on customizing the resume for different applications and creating a PDF version.
This document provides tips for preparing an effective resume. It discusses including an objective, education, work experience, accomplishments, and references on a resume. Key recommendations include using bullet points to describe duties, highlighting quantifiable achievements, and customizing the resume for each job application. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume formatting, writing style, and content to create a strong self-promotional document.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It discusses the purpose and components of resumes, including formatting, content, and common mistakes to avoid. Cover letters are also addressed, emphasizing the importance of customizing each one to the specific job being applied for. Examples of strong resumes and cover letters are referenced for additional examples.
This document provides guidance on resumes, cover letters, references, and thank you letters for job seekers. It discusses the purpose of each document and includes templates. For resumes, it outlines five proven rules: create a professional document, select an easy-to-read format, boost abilities accurately, document skills and achievements, and showcase strong points first. It also describes common resume sections like contact information, objective, education, and work experience. The document aims to help readers develop effective job search documents.
The document provides tips for writing a powerful resume in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how to write an effective resume in a few key sections, including an objective statement, experience section, and education section. It emphasizes tailoring each section to the specific job and employer by highlighting relevant qualifications, responsibilities, and achievements. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume writing, such as using action verbs, formatting clearly, and targeting the resume to a particular position or field.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume, including tips for the proper format, content, and style. The recommended resume format includes contact information, objective, education history, work experience, skills, and interests. Do's include keeping the resume to 1-2 pages, including accomplishments, and writing positively. Don'ts are including too much information, personal details, salaries, or negative comments. Additional tips advise determining objectives, using action verbs, highlighting strengths, and having others review the resume.
This document provides guidance on developing an effective resume for job searching. It outlines the key components of a resume, including contact information, objective/career summary, education, experience, and formatting tips. The main purpose of a resume is to get an interview. It should be tailored to how you want potential employers to perceive you and showcase your relevant skills. The resume should have clear, consistent formatting and highlight accomplishments using the STAR method of describing situations, tasks, actions, and results. Getting feedback from career counselors can help polish a resume.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume, including tips for the proper format, content, and style. It recommends keeping the resume to 1-2 pages, including achievements and skills in a positive light, and using action verbs and relevant keywords. The document also notes what to avoid, such as lengthy personal details, negative comments, or exaggerating abilities. Sample resume sections and an example resume are included for illustration.
The document provides 10 steps for creating an effective resume, including choosing a target job, listing skills and accomplishments, and selecting a resume format. It discusses common resume myths and the benefits of a summary of qualifications over an objective statement. The document also reviews resume layout, different types of resumes, and dos and don'ts for content and design to create a concise, focused resume that highlights the applicant's qualifications in a way that will attract employers.
A CV should highlight your relevant skills, experience, and achievements to show why you are the ideal candidate for a job. It is important to proofread the CV carefully for errors. A good CV will be clear, concise, complete, consistent, and current. It should include your contact information, education history, work experience, skills, and career aspirations. Keep the CV to a maximum of two pages and focus on positive achievements rather than job duties or personal details. The format of a British CV differs somewhat from an American CV in terms of length, personal details included, and inclusion of a photo.
This document provides an overview of key considerations for writing an effective resume, including:
- The purpose of a resume is to highlight skills and experience that are a match for the job to get an interview. Recruiters scan resumes quickly looking for relevance.
- Formatting should be clear, concise bullet points with quantifiable accomplishments. Use a chronological or skills-based format. Keep it to one or two pages.
- Highlight relevant skills, experience, education, and results. Customize the resume for each job by mentioning the specific company and role.
- Accompany your resume with a short, targeted cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and qualified for it.
Having trouble getting your cover letters read? Finding it difficult to organize your resume?
This workshop will introduce you to the steps and strategies necessary to write effective cover letters and put together resumes that will best highlight your work experience and objectives.
CV is the only important selling tool to sell a Jobseeker. After watching this slide, you will know how to sell yourself and impress the prospective employer affectively through your CV. I am confident that you will like the Tips. Good Luck!!!!!
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses resume structure and components, including headings, summaries, experience, education, and formatting. Key tips include limiting the resume to one to two pages, using action verbs, and tailoring the resume to the specific job. Different resume styles like reverse chronological, functional, and skills-based are also covered. The workshop aims to help attendees create a resume that highlights their qualifications and lands more job interviews.
This document provides information on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It begins by distinguishing between a resume and CV, noting that a CV is meant to showcase one's entire academic and professional background rather than just skills for a specific job. The document offers tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references. It emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific positions and companies. Overall, the document aims to help readers create a well-formatted, concise CV that highlights their qualifications and sells them as the ideal candidate for jobs.
New Trend in Cover Letter: Cold Cover LetterJenny Wakker
Cold cover letters can help secure unadvertised job positions. They differ from normal cover letters in that they are unexpected and not requested by recruiters. To write an effective cold cover letter, include an introduction highlighting your relevant skills and knowledge of the company, obtained from sources like business conferences or magazines. The body should demonstrate your experience and knowledge of the company. Maintain a positive attitude in the conclusion rather than using vague language. For best results, accompany the cold cover letter with an impressive resume tailored to the position.
This document provides guidance on creating a professional resume. It discusses the different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination. It also covers the key components of a resume, such as the heading, objective statement, education and work history sections. The document guides the reader through writing action-oriented sentences to effectively showcase their skills and accomplishments. It includes examples and a template to help the reader construct a complete resume highlighting their qualifications for their job search.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes. It discusses the key components of resumes including highlighting qualifications, skills, experiences, and accomplishments. It also describes different resume formats such as chronological, functional, and combination resumes. Tips are provided on customizing resumes for specific job targets and industries.
This document provides information on resumes and cover letters, including their purpose, components, formatting, and tips. A resume is a marketing document that highlights one's skills, experience, education and qualifications for a job. It should be tailored to each position and focus on benefits to the employer. Cover letters are used to introduce one's resume and are addressed to a specific contact regarding a particular role. Key aspects of effective resumes and cover letters are highlighted such as using keywords, quantifying accomplishments, and tailoring each to the target opportunity.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective resume in 3 parts:
1. Target your resume to the specific company and position by matching your skills to their needs. Use an advertising approach to get attention.
2. Choose the appropriate resume format based on your career trajectory and include quantifiable accomplishments.
3. Follow the basic steps of making your resume strong, clear and focused on getting an interview through highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
Tower of Hanoi is a mathematical puzzle where we have three rods and n disks. The objective of the puzzle is to move the entire stack to another rod, obeying the following simple rules:
1) Only one disk can be moved at a time.
2) Each move consists of taking the upper disk from one of the stacks and placing it on top of another stack i.e. a disk can only be moved if it is the uppermost disk on a stack.
3) No disk may be placed on top of a smaller disk.
Approach :
Take an example for 2 disks :
Let rod 1 = 'A', rod 2 = 'B', rod 3 = 'C'.
Step 1 : Shift first disk from 'A' to 'B'.
Step 2 : Shift second disk from 'A' to 'C'.
Step 3 : Shift first disk from 'B' to 'C'.
The pattern here is :
Shift 'n-1' disks from 'A' to 'B'.
Shift last disk from 'A' to 'C'.
Shift 'n-1' disks from 'B' to 'C'.
Art of making Resume, Resume fundamentals, sections of resume, content in resume, skill set, experience, goals, references, resume making, sample resume.
This document provides tips for preparing an effective resume. It discusses including an objective, education, work experience, accomplishments, and references on a resume. Key recommendations include using bullet points to describe duties, highlighting quantifiable achievements, and customizing the resume for each job application. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume formatting, writing style, and content to create a strong self-promotional document.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It discusses the purpose and components of resumes, including formatting, content, and common mistakes to avoid. Cover letters are also addressed, emphasizing the importance of customizing each one to the specific job being applied for. Examples of strong resumes and cover letters are referenced for additional examples.
This document provides guidance on resumes, cover letters, references, and thank you letters for job seekers. It discusses the purpose of each document and includes templates. For resumes, it outlines five proven rules: create a professional document, select an easy-to-read format, boost abilities accurately, document skills and achievements, and showcase strong points first. It also describes common resume sections like contact information, objective, education, and work experience. The document aims to help readers develop effective job search documents.
The document provides tips for writing a powerful resume in 3 sentences or less:
The document discusses how to write an effective resume in a few key sections, including an objective statement, experience section, and education section. It emphasizes tailoring each section to the specific job and employer by highlighting relevant qualifications, responsibilities, and achievements. The document also provides dos and don'ts for resume writing, such as using action verbs, formatting clearly, and targeting the resume to a particular position or field.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume, including tips for the proper format, content, and style. The recommended resume format includes contact information, objective, education history, work experience, skills, and interests. Do's include keeping the resume to 1-2 pages, including accomplishments, and writing positively. Don'ts are including too much information, personal details, salaries, or negative comments. Additional tips advise determining objectives, using action verbs, highlighting strengths, and having others review the resume.
This document provides guidance on developing an effective resume for job searching. It outlines the key components of a resume, including contact information, objective/career summary, education, experience, and formatting tips. The main purpose of a resume is to get an interview. It should be tailored to how you want potential employers to perceive you and showcase your relevant skills. The resume should have clear, consistent formatting and highlight accomplishments using the STAR method of describing situations, tasks, actions, and results. Getting feedback from career counselors can help polish a resume.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume, including tips for the proper format, content, and style. It recommends keeping the resume to 1-2 pages, including achievements and skills in a positive light, and using action verbs and relevant keywords. The document also notes what to avoid, such as lengthy personal details, negative comments, or exaggerating abilities. Sample resume sections and an example resume are included for illustration.
The document provides 10 steps for creating an effective resume, including choosing a target job, listing skills and accomplishments, and selecting a resume format. It discusses common resume myths and the benefits of a summary of qualifications over an objective statement. The document also reviews resume layout, different types of resumes, and dos and don'ts for content and design to create a concise, focused resume that highlights the applicant's qualifications in a way that will attract employers.
A CV should highlight your relevant skills, experience, and achievements to show why you are the ideal candidate for a job. It is important to proofread the CV carefully for errors. A good CV will be clear, concise, complete, consistent, and current. It should include your contact information, education history, work experience, skills, and career aspirations. Keep the CV to a maximum of two pages and focus on positive achievements rather than job duties or personal details. The format of a British CV differs somewhat from an American CV in terms of length, personal details included, and inclusion of a photo.
This document provides an overview of key considerations for writing an effective resume, including:
- The purpose of a resume is to highlight skills and experience that are a match for the job to get an interview. Recruiters scan resumes quickly looking for relevance.
- Formatting should be clear, concise bullet points with quantifiable accomplishments. Use a chronological or skills-based format. Keep it to one or two pages.
- Highlight relevant skills, experience, education, and results. Customize the resume for each job by mentioning the specific company and role.
- Accompany your resume with a short, targeted cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and qualified for it.
Having trouble getting your cover letters read? Finding it difficult to organize your resume?
This workshop will introduce you to the steps and strategies necessary to write effective cover letters and put together resumes that will best highlight your work experience and objectives.
CV is the only important selling tool to sell a Jobseeker. After watching this slide, you will know how to sell yourself and impress the prospective employer affectively through your CV. I am confident that you will like the Tips. Good Luck!!!!!
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses resume structure and components, including headings, summaries, experience, education, and formatting. Key tips include limiting the resume to one to two pages, using action verbs, and tailoring the resume to the specific job. Different resume styles like reverse chronological, functional, and skills-based are also covered. The workshop aims to help attendees create a resume that highlights their qualifications and lands more job interviews.
This document provides information on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It begins by distinguishing between a resume and CV, noting that a CV is meant to showcase one's entire academic and professional background rather than just skills for a specific job. The document offers tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references. It emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific positions and companies. Overall, the document aims to help readers create a well-formatted, concise CV that highlights their qualifications and sells them as the ideal candidate for jobs.
New Trend in Cover Letter: Cold Cover LetterJenny Wakker
Cold cover letters can help secure unadvertised job positions. They differ from normal cover letters in that they are unexpected and not requested by recruiters. To write an effective cold cover letter, include an introduction highlighting your relevant skills and knowledge of the company, obtained from sources like business conferences or magazines. The body should demonstrate your experience and knowledge of the company. Maintain a positive attitude in the conclusion rather than using vague language. For best results, accompany the cold cover letter with an impressive resume tailored to the position.
This document provides guidance on creating a professional resume. It discusses the different types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination. It also covers the key components of a resume, such as the heading, objective statement, education and work history sections. The document guides the reader through writing action-oriented sentences to effectively showcase their skills and accomplishments. It includes examples and a template to help the reader construct a complete resume highlighting their qualifications for their job search.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes. It discusses the key components of resumes including highlighting qualifications, skills, experiences, and accomplishments. It also describes different resume formats such as chronological, functional, and combination resumes. Tips are provided on customizing resumes for specific job targets and industries.
This document provides information on resumes and cover letters, including their purpose, components, formatting, and tips. A resume is a marketing document that highlights one's skills, experience, education and qualifications for a job. It should be tailored to each position and focus on benefits to the employer. Cover letters are used to introduce one's resume and are addressed to a specific contact regarding a particular role. Key aspects of effective resumes and cover letters are highlighted such as using keywords, quantifying accomplishments, and tailoring each to the target opportunity.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective resume in 3 parts:
1. Target your resume to the specific company and position by matching your skills to their needs. Use an advertising approach to get attention.
2. Choose the appropriate resume format based on your career trajectory and include quantifiable accomplishments.
3. Follow the basic steps of making your resume strong, clear and focused on getting an interview through highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
Tower of Hanoi is a mathematical puzzle where we have three rods and n disks. The objective of the puzzle is to move the entire stack to another rod, obeying the following simple rules:
1) Only one disk can be moved at a time.
2) Each move consists of taking the upper disk from one of the stacks and placing it on top of another stack i.e. a disk can only be moved if it is the uppermost disk on a stack.
3) No disk may be placed on top of a smaller disk.
Approach :
Take an example for 2 disks :
Let rod 1 = 'A', rod 2 = 'B', rod 3 = 'C'.
Step 1 : Shift first disk from 'A' to 'B'.
Step 2 : Shift second disk from 'A' to 'C'.
Step 3 : Shift first disk from 'B' to 'C'.
The pattern here is :
Shift 'n-1' disks from 'A' to 'B'.
Shift last disk from 'A' to 'C'.
Shift 'n-1' disks from 'B' to 'C'.
Art of making Resume, Resume fundamentals, sections of resume, content in resume, skill set, experience, goals, references, resume making, sample resume.
The document provides tips for writing an effective resume. It recommends including basic contact information, a brief career objective or personal statement, education history with relevant coursework, work experience highlighting skills used, extracurricular activities, and references upon request. The resume should be tailored for each job, concise at 1-2 pages, use action verbs and bullet points, and have a simple, easy-to-read format. Applicants are advised to proofread carefully and get feedback from others to ensure there are no errors or gaps that could hurt their chances.
The document provides tips for establishing a professional foundation, including writing an effective resume, cover letter, and preparing for interviews. It emphasizes the importance of internships for gaining work experience and references. When writing a resume, it recommends including key information like contact details, a profile summary, education history and relevant professional experience. The cover letter should capture one's interest in the opportunity, qualifications, and request for an interview. Proper formatting, proofreading and avoiding common mistakes are also advised.
The document provides guidance on writing a CV or resume, including the purpose, parts, and types of CVs. It explains that a CV is longer (2+ pages) and more detailed than a resume, including education, experience, publications, awards, and other details. It describes the main parts of a CV such as contact information, career objective, education, experience, skills, activities, and references. It also summarizes the three main types of resumes: chronological, functional, and hybrid.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It recommends including contact information, an objective or summary, education history listed in reverse chronological order, work experience with descriptions of responsibilities and achievements, and available references. The resume should be one to two pages, tailored for each job, and focus on skills. It also provides tips for content, such as using action words and spelling checks, and design, such as a readable font and formatting. The overall purpose is to get an interview by presenting relevant qualifications in a clear, concise way.
This document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It discusses the purpose of a resume, which is to demonstrate your qualifications for a job and motivate employers to interview you. The key elements of a resume include contact details, an introduction, education history, work experience, and skills. Different types of resume formats are described, including chronological, functional, targeted, and combination styles. Tips are provided such as keeping the resume brief, using active verbs, and proofreading for errors.
This document provides guidance on writing resumes and cover letters. It discusses what information should be included in a cover letter and resume, such as keywords from the job description. The document offers tips for formatting cover letters and resumes, including keeping them concise. It also provides examples of different sections that could be included in a resume, like education, experience, and optional sections for languages or interests. The goal is to help job applicants effectively market their qualifications and distinguish themselves from other candidates.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume. It discusses what a resume is, outlines the typical sections to include such as contact information, education, experience, and skills. It also covers resume formatting, writing action statements, customizing your resume for different industries or employers, and tips for emailing your resume and cover letter. Special attention is given to creating a "scannable resume" that can be read by applicant tracking software often used by large companies.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume, including showing accomplishments rather than just describing responsibilities, being specific with details and metrics, highlighting leadership experience, and ensuring the resume is concise and well-formatted. Key recommendations are to keep the resume to one page, use reverse chronological order, and focus on relevant qualifications tailored to the specific job.
Presenting Yourself On Paper And In Person Jfvsilanalevitt
The document provides advice on presenting yourself professionally for jobs through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. It discusses committing to career goals, preparing different types of resumes, using clear, concise, consistent, and correct language in resumes, including a summary/profile section, using action verbs, and highlighting skills and accomplishments. It also covers what to include in a cover letter, important questions to consider for interviews, practicing communication skills, and thoroughly researching the organization.
The document provides tips for creating an effective resume to seek a new job. It recommends including key attributes and skills to offer employers, keeping the resume concise at 3 pages or less, and using clear language free of errors. The resume should include sections for personal information, career objective, skills summary, education, employment history listing responsibilities and achievements, other relevant information, and availability of references upon request. Proofreading is important to avoid negative impressions from mistakes.
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A resume is a one-page summary of a person's skills, education and experience. It acts like an advertisement to sell a person to potential employers. Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds reviewing each resume, so it is important to highlight relevant skills and experience. A resume should include sections for contact information, objective, education, experience, activities and references. The format, content and appearance of a resume are both important to make a good first impression on employers.
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writing an effective resume and application letterrehandee
The document provides information about resumes and cover letters, including their purpose and key components. A resume is a concise summary of a person's education, skills, experience and accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs. The main purpose of a resume is to attract an employer's attention and impress them enough to warrant an interview. A cover letter is a letter sent with a resume to introduce oneself and explain why one is applying for a particular position. It highlights qualifications and accomplishments to encourage the employer to review the attached resume. Effective cover letters are typically 3-4 paragraphs, grab the reader's attention, emphasize how one's skills meet the employer's needs, and reference the enclosed resume.
This document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters for educators. It includes templates and examples of resume formats, with sections on basic resume elements, translating work duties into skills, action verbs, and cover letter writing. Sample resumes and a cover letter are provided for reference. Tips are offered on formatting, layout, and using resume-building tools like Optimal Resume. The purpose is to help educators market their qualifications and experience for teaching positions.
This document provides guidance on how to write an effective contemporary CV, including what a CV is, different CV formats, key sections of a CV such as work experience and education, dos and don'ts, and tips for layout and design. The document emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific position being applied for and highlighting relevant skills and qualifications to attract an employer's attention within the first 20-30 seconds of reviewing the CV.
This document provides guidance on writing resumes for scholarship and admission applications. It recommends creating a master list of all relevant experiences and then elaborating on those experiences with descriptions highlighting skills and outcomes. The resume should be organized into standard sections like contact information, education, experience, and activities. Formats can include chronological, functional, or a combination. The summary emphasizes keeping the resume concise, one page if possible, with careful proofreading.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume. It discusses including essential information like education, experience, and skills. The key aspects are to limit the resume to one page, use a readable font, and proofread for errors. Example sections are provided like objective statements, relevant coursework, and how to list experience with action verbs. The document also discusses resume styles and resources for help on campus.
Taking accurate meeting minutes involves preparing before, during, and after a meeting. Before a meeting, choose a note-taking method and have a backup, and use the agenda to outline notes. During the meeting, pass around an attendance sheet, note the start time, record motions and votes, and note the end time. After the meeting, type up minutes while events are fresh, include key meeting details like attendees and times, have another attendee proofread, and submit to the meeting organizer.
The document discusses memorandums (memos) and their purpose and format. It begins by defining memos as an interoffice form of communication that is similar to a business letter but has a specific format. Memos serve to communicate information within an organization efficiently without meetings. They have a standard format including a heading with to/from/date/subject, an opening that provides context and purpose, a discussion section with details, a closing that states the desired action, and sometimes a summary. Examples of memos and their proper format are provided. The document instructs that memos should clearly and accurately convey their message to achieve their communication goals within an organization.
The document provides instructions for writing a business letter using proper format and structure. It recommends including a heading with your contact information, an inside address for the recipient, and sections for the salutation, body, and signature. The body should introduce the topic, state your opinion and supporting facts/reasons, address counterarguments, and offer solutions. The goal is to effectively persuade the reader through a professional and passionate yet non-confrontational presentation.
The document provides instructions for writing a business letter using proper format and structure. It recommends including a heading with your contact information, an inside address for the recipient, and sections for the salutation, body, and signature. The body should introduce the topic, state your opinion and supporting facts/reasons, address counterarguments, and offer solutions. The goal is to effectively persuade the reader through a professional and passionate yet non-confrontational presentation.
The document provides instructions for writing a business letter using proper format and structure. It recommends including a heading with your contact information, an inside address for the recipient, and sections for the salutation, body, and signature. The body should introduce the topic, state your opinion and supporting facts/reasons, address counterarguments, and offer solutions. The goal is to effectively persuade the reader through a professional and passionate yet non-confrontational presentation.
This document provides guidance on writing a proper business letter, outlining the key components and their order. It discusses the letterhead, date line, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary closing, signature, and other optional elements. The body should be concise yet justify the purpose clearly across 3 paragraphs. Formatting options include block or modified block, and letters should be neatly typed or written with careful attention to spelling, grammar, and margins.
This document provides guidance on writing a proper business letter, outlining the key components and their order. It discusses the letterhead, date line, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary closing, signature, and other optional elements. The body should be concise yet justify the purpose clearly across 3 paragraphs. Formatting options include block or modified block, and letters should be neatly typed or written with correct grammar, spelling and margins. Students are assigned to write a practice letter inviting a business contact to dinner as a homework assignment.
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Guide to writing a cv
1. What is a Curriculum vitae?
A CV is a marketing tool and may be one of the most
important documents you write in your professional life. It
is the sum and substance of your work history and
education and indicates a particular career direction. It
should demonstrate credibility and be interesting. Because your CV is like a
personal advertisement, it should convince a potential employer that you are an
outstanding candidate for the job and that you will contribute to the organization.
Your CV has to sell you in short order. While you may have all the requirements
for a particular position, your CV is a failure if the employer does not instantly
come to the conclusion that you "have what it takes." The first hurdle your CV
has to pass - whether it ends up in the "consider file" or the "reject file" - may
take less than thirty seconds.
To prepare a successful CV, you need to know how to review, summarize, and
present your experiences and achievements on one page. Unless you have
considerable experience, you don't need two pages. Outline your achievements
briefly and concisely.
Your CV is your ticket to an interview where you can sell yourself!
What your Curriculum vitae should include
Personal data The only required information is your name, address, phone
number, and e-mail address. Be sure to provide both permanent and current
address, and the telephone numbers.
Career objective An objective tells potential employers the sort
of work you are hoping to do. A concise statement indicating
your career goals is recommended if you have specific career
desires. Otherwise, include your objective in your cover letter
to a specific employer or for a specific job.
Summary of skills/professional expertise A concise statement highlighting your
strongest skills and areas of professional expertise can be an advantage to you,
especially if you have a mix of experiences in your career history.
Education One rule of thumb is that unless you are more than five
years out of school, your education section should precede your
experience section. List the names of the institutions you attended
with the most recent listed first. List the degree received plus
your major area of study. Include special programs from your
university, such as junior year abroad, a six-month internship,
etc. Indicate either the degree name or the degree initials. Indicate the area of
specialization or major after the degree title. Include the thesis topic in italics if it
relates to your professional goals. Mention academic honors including a brief
explanation of honors or awards that are not self-explanatory, particularly for
international students. It is not necessary to include your grade point average
unless requested by an employer.
2. Work experience Internships and volunteer experience can be
considered in this section if they relate to your professional
goals, or you can create a section called "Additional or
Related Experience," or "Community Service." In a CV, work
and education may be listed in chronological order however
many employers prefer the reverse chronological order (put
your last job first and work backward to your first). It should include title of
position, name of organization, location of work (town, state), dates of
employment, describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific
skills and achievements. When describing work experience, summarize your
accomplishments rather than listing job tasks. Students and recent grads often
fail to make an effective presentation of their experience because they use too
narrow a definition of work experience. First of all, relevant "work" experience is
in no way limited to paid employment. Also consider including nonpaid work,
volunteer work, part-time and temporary positions, internships, unstructured
work, self-employment, odd jobs, and miscellaneous informal services you may
have provided to your academic department or a favored professor.
Publications List those publications that relate directly to your
career goal. Employers most interested in publications will be
teaching hospitals, research organizations, consulting, and
international organizations. It is usually recommended to
create a separate list and indicate on your resume that
publications are available upon request.
Computer skills It is advisable to provide information about your
computer skills.
Languages If you are fluent or conversant in several languages, list
the languages you speak and/or write as follows: "Fluent in French, proficient in
Japanese, knowledgeable in Spanish." Think carefully about your level of
proficiency. Do not overrate your skills as you may be asked to demonstrate
your language ability during an interview.
Interests One or two lines about your outside interests, hobbies, or travels can
sometimes add interesting information to the interview and may spark
conversation. You may add key or special skills or
competencies,
leadership
experience
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volunteer
organizations Generally, avoid information about your marital
status, children, or age in this section (unless you feel it is
relevant to the work you will be expected to do).
References You can write "References Available upon Request" if you have
space. Employers will ask directly for references, so prepare a list with names,
titles, addresses, and telephone/fax numbers. Ask people if they are willing to
serve as references before you give their names to a potential employer. Give
careful consideration to your choice of references, as some will be more
appropriate to an employer than others.
3. Curriculum vitae Writing Tips
Content
• Run a spell check on your computer before anyone
sees your resume.
• Get a friend (an English major would do nicely) to do
a grammar review.
• Ask another friend to proofread. The more people
who see your resume, the more likely that misspelled
words and awkward phrases will be seen (and corrected).
• The use of power verbs denote that you took action. Examples include
words like "accomplished," "achieved," and "managed." When reviewers
see these action words, they realize that you are a person that takes
initiative: you are a self-starter.
• The use of power words helps measure the result of the actions you
took. Examples of power words are "positive," "results," and "significant."
• Emphasize your recent work experience. In today's changing world,
reviewers don't care what you were doing fifteen-twenty years ago.
• Try to highlight your strengths, and minimize your weaknesses.
Design These tips will make your resume easier to read and/or scan into
an employer's data base.
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Use white or off-white paper.
Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.
Print on one side of the paper.
Use a friendly font (Arial, Times or Courier) size of
10 to 14 points
Use nondecorative typefaces.
Choose one typeface and stick to it.
Avoid italics, script, and underlined words
Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics, or shading.
Do not fold or staple your resume.
If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope
There is no consensus as to what length your resume should be.
The length depends on the depth and scope of your individual
experiences. Try to keep it to either one full page or two full
pages. Leaving it at 1½ pages isn't as professional as one or two
full pages.
Keep paragraphs brief: no more than five to six lines. If you have a
long paragraph on your resume, break it up into several shorter
ones. Eliminate every unnecessary word.
Putting your resume/CV on-line Once you are satisfied with your resume/CV
you should consider putting it in one of the CSO’s electronic resume books.
These books can be found at: www.erecruiting.com. Employers are very
interested in viewing resumes/CVs on line when hiring. This will also give a
larger number of employers the opportunity to view your resume/CV easily and
often.
4. SAMPLE CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME
Address
Phone Number
Email
SUMMARY STATEMENT (Optional)
Discusses key strengths
EDUCATION:
Date Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Ph.D Degree Concentration,
Dissertation
Date Institution, City, State
MA Degree Major
Thesis
Date Institution, City, State
BA/BS Degree Major
POSTDOCTURAL TRAINING (If applicable)
FELLOWSHIPS
Dates Field of Research Place Title
INTERNSHIPS/RESIDENCIES
Dates Specialty Hospital
5. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION (If applicable)
Date Type of License or Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TITLE Date
Place, City, State
Description of responsibilities, leadership roles
PUBLICATIONS
Use standard format
PAPERS PRESENTED
GRANTS/AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
COMPUTER
Cover Letters
The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to an
employer and to state your interest in an organization or a
particular position. A cover letter is an opportunity for you to
highlight aspects of your background that are especially relevant to the potential
employer. A cover letter should always accompany your resume/cv.
Cover letters have a standard structure:
opening paragraph, in which you explain why you are writing, what you would
like to do, and the kind of job you want. Explain where you heard of the opening
or why you selected this employer for an inquiry.
6. second paragraph contains your description of how your work experience and
training is related to the job you are applying for or desire. Remember to
mention pertinent data or accomplishments to show that you have specific
qualifications in this field or particular type of work.
third paragraph explain why you are interested in working for this organization
and in the particular position. Say that your resume is enclosed. State that you
will call in a week or so to inquire about the possibility of an interview (if
appropriate). End with "Sincerely," or another professional closing.
Cover letter writing tips
Research the organization. Read annual reports, company
brochures, and check the organization’s website. If possible,
contact inside people.
Address your cover letter to the person responsible for hiring. You can call the
human resource office or hiring contact and ask for the hiring person's name.
Avoid addressing a letter "to whom it may concern." Be sure the name is
spelled correctly and the title is correct. A touch of formality is good too: address
the person as "Mr.," "Ms.," "Mrs.," "Miss," "Dr.," or "Professor." (Yes, life is
complicated.)
Write it in your own words so that it sounds like you--not like something out of a
book. Employers are looking for knowledge, enthusiasm, focus.
Mention someone who referred you to the organization (if possible). Utilize your
network of contacts.
Express your professional accomplishments and skills. However, you should
not simply restate points from your resume.
Carefully proofread your cover letter for errors.
Be brief. Cover letters are preferably three or four paragraphs that fit easily on
one page.
Communicate confidence and professionalism. The cover letter, like your cv, is
a marketing tool. It serves as an example of your writing skill and style.
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Trying to be unique –"I'm the top-notch candidate you're looking for."
Using gimmicks, literary prose, flashy paper, or colored type.
Writing lengthy letters (more than one page).
Not utilizing standard business form.
7. SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Your name
Mailing address
City, state, and zip
Telephone number(s)
Email address
Today’s date
Your addressee’s name
Professional title
Organization name
Mailing address
City, state and zip
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) last name,
Start your letter with a grabber—a statement that establishes a
connection with your reader, a probing question, or a quotable quote.
Briefly say what job you are applying for.
The mid-section of your letter should be one or two short paragraphs
that make relevant points about your qualifications. You should not
summarize your resume! You may incorporate a column or bullet point
format here.
Your last paragraph should initiate action by explaining what you will do
next (e.g., call the employer) or instigate the reader to contact you to set
up an interview. Close by saying “thank you.”
Sincerely yours,
Your handwritten signature
Your name (typed)
Enclosure: Curriculum vitae
8. Interviewing Skills
There are important steps to increasing your success at interviewing
and getting hired. First, remember that job interviews are two-way
communications. Not only are they a tool that the employer uses to
evaluate you, but they are also an opportunity for you to assess
the job, the organization, and to see if there is a "fit."
Two keys to successful interviewing are advance preparation and practice. The
following suggestions will help you prepare for an interview:
Self-evaluation It is important for you to think about yourself and your past
experiences in order to be ready to articulate what you have to offer an
employer. Consider the following topics:
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How your present and past experience relate to the
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Your current and future career goals
What skills and expertise you have to offer
The skills that you would like to develop or improve
Location, salary, and lifestyle priorities
Kinds of people and environments you prefer
Past experiences you want to highlight such as volunteer work, hobbies,
travel
Before the Interview
Research the Company - A company's website is an excellent place
to begin. It usually gives you information on whether it is
international or domestic, what its revenues are, how many
locations it has, and the nature of its major products. Most
companies are very proud of their websites. Don't be surprised if
one of the first questions interviewers ask when you arrive is,
"Have you have had a chance to look at our website?"
Practice interviews - Write down a list of possible questions you think you may
be asked, then have a friend act as an interviewer and direct them to you in a
practice interview situation. Don't stop until you feel comfortable answering each
question. Practicing beforehand will make you feel more comfortable and
relaxed during the interview.
Dress Professionally - In today's environment, wearing a suit
isn't always necessary. Contact the HR Manager of the
company or your recruiter, and find out what the dress code is
for the company at which you are going to interview. Then dress
one level above. For instance, if it is business casual, men can
wear dress pants, dress shirt, and sport coat. Women can wear
a pantsuit, dress, or a skirt and blouse. Visual impressions are very important.
Therefore, if in doubt, always dress on the conservative side.
9. Arrival - Try to arrive at the interviewing location a little
early. This gives you time to determine where you need to
go, and a few minutes to collect your thoughts. DO NOT
arrive late. Nothing destroys your chance at impressing an
employer more than arriving late and offering no
explanation. If you learn at the last minute that you are going to be arriving late
at the interview, call and let the interviewer know. Interviewers understand that
things can come up suddenly. You are never considered late if you call and
make them aware of the fact.
During the Interview
First impressions - First impressions take only thirty seconds.
Establishing rapport, direct and sustained eye contact, a firm
handshake, a warm smile, good posture, and introducing
yourself in a confident manner are important ingredients. A
well-groomed, professional appearance is critical. Greet the
interviewer with a firm handshake, whether it is a woman or a
man. (No one likes a weak handshake.) Always maintain eye
contact while shaking hands.
Smile - A smile denotes confidence in a candidate. Try to smile often. Also,
don't be afraid to use some hand animation while answering questions. This
suggests enthusiasm in a candidate.
Body Language - Use good posture, and look the interviewer right in the eye.
Sit up straight. Never slouch.
Speak Clearly - Don't mumble. It portrays a lack of confidence. Speak with
assurance. This indicates confidence.
Listen Before Answering - Allow the employer to begin the
interview, but be prepared with some opening statements or
questions such as, "I understand that this position
involves…," or "What are you looking for in a job candidate?"
Make sure you understand the question. If not, ask the
interviewer to clarify it. Don't be afraid to take some time to
think before answering. Interviewers are impressed with someone who thinks
out an answer before speaking.
Give Brief Answers - Make your answer concise and to the point. Rambling
tends to suggest that you really don't have the answer to the question(s) asked.
Previous Employers - Never, ever say anything negative about your present or
previous employers. No matter how much you may have disliked someone, find
a way to give your experiences a positive spin.
Be Truthful - Don't lie when asked about something you haven't done. The next
question will be "tell us about it."
10. Know Your Resume - Be prepared to talk about every fact that is on your
resume. Many people embellish their accomplishments on their resumes. Avoid
this, since the only point of reference an interviewer has about you is the
resume you provide to him/her beforehand.
Keep things at a professional level - Sometimes near the end of an interview,
the two parties start feeling comfortable with each other. Don't let this
comfortable feeling lead you to telling them something about yourself that they
really shouldn't know. Always keep things at a professional level.
Look for Something in Common - This is something that has
given us an edge in the past. Try to find a common bond
between yourself and your interviewer. If you are being
interviewed in an office, look at how the office is decorated.
Look for something you can identify with. Is his/her college
diploma hanging on the wall? Did you attend a nearby school,
or perhaps one in the same Division? If so, make a quick
comment about it: "Did you attend Penn State? I attended the University of
Michigan. What a great football conference." Interviewers sometimes feel more
comfortable with people with whom they have something in common. This
approach has helped several candidates obtain a position over other qualified
candidates. Above all, be sincere.
After the Interview
Back in Touch - Ask the interviewer when s/he expects to get back to you on
her/his decision.
Get Everyone's Business Card - Before you leave, be sure to get the business
cards of all of the people with whom you visited. If you cannot do that, ask a
secretary for their names and e-mail addresses.
Thank the Interviewer - Verbally thank the interviewer for taking the
time to interview you, before leaving. Within a day, send thankyou letters to all of the interviewers with whom you spoke. This
does not need to consist of a written letter sent via snail mail; an
e-mailed thank-you works just as well.
Do not give up - Sometimes, within ten minutes of the start of an interview, you
will know that the job is not one you want to pursue. If you begin to feel this
way, don't give up on the interview. Continue to interview as if the job was the
most important thing in the world. This provides you with practice for your next
interview, which may be for your dream job! Not all interviews will lead to offers
of employment, but, if you approach every interview as if it's the most important
interview you ever had, you will come out a winner!
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Focus on presenting a positive, enthusiastic tone.
If you are asked to describe a weakness, mention lessons
learned, and steer away from negative descriptions.
Think about three or four key points that you want to make
about your personal characteristics, skills you have learned,
and relevant experiences that demonstrate that you could perform the
job well.
Find specific, rather than general, ex-amples from your experience that
illustrate important points about yourself.
When answering questions, focus on experiences that demonstrate
flexibility, adaptability, responsibility, progress, achievement, creativity,
initiative, and leadership.
If the employer signals the end of the interview and asks you for
questions, and you haven't discussed some key points, say: "There are a
couple of points I would like to mention."
After the interview, write a brief thank you letter. Express your appreciation for
the opportunity to interview and learn about the organization, re-confirm your
interest, and re-emphasize how your background and skills might be of interest
to the organization.
Some Interview Questions
You can expect to be asked some of the following types of
questions in an interview.
Case Questions are often used by consulting companies to assess analytical
and problem solving skills. The interviewer presents a situation and asks you to
discuss possible solutions. A sample case question is, "Describe a managed
care company that you think is successful and explain why. What do they do
that works? What are their potential problems? What is your outlook for their
future? What suggestions do you have for their future?"
Behavioral or situational questions are used to assess how you would behave in
different circumstances and to predict your behavior in future, similar situations.
An interviewer may ask, "Tell me about a time when a team you were working
on was unable to proceed due to some interpersonal conflict. How did you
respond, and what role did you play on the team?"
Role-play questions entail the interviewer asking you to put yourself in another
role and decide how you would handle a specific problem.
Industry-specific questions are questions regarding the latest trends or issues in
the industry. An interviewer may ask, "If you were a CEO of Microsoft’s main
competitor, what actions would you take in the on-line services market?"
12. Brainteasers are quick questions where the obvious answer is not necessarily
the right answer such as, "Which would you rather receive: fifty thousand
pennies or a 10x10x10 room filled with pennies?"
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Tell me about yourself.
What are your key experiences and accomplishments?
How would you rank your achievements?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How would your friends describe you?
Explain your reason for leaving your current job.
What are the most important things to you in a job?
What do you value in a supervisor?
How would you describe your management style?
What appeals to you about this job and organization?
Describe the ideal position in our company.
What qualities do you think make someone successful in our industry?
What would you like me to know most that is not on your resume?
Explain your understanding of the issues and trends in your specialty and
in the overall industry.
Why are you qualified for this position?
Give an example of a situation where you demonstrated leadership.
Give an example of how you worked on a team.
What questions do you have about the organization? Questions for the
interviewer are queries that usually focus on the culture or mission of the
organization, and job responsibilities. This is not the time to bring up
questions about salary, benefits, and vacation about which you can
inquire after you have been offered the job.
The Phone Interview
Due to a company's geographic location, travel costs, and divergent
schedules, a phone interview may often be your initial
contact with a prospective employer. Therefore, we're
offering some phone interview tips.
Objective - The idea behind a phone interview is to gain an
invitation for a personal interview, and to gather more information for
future steps in the process.
Preparation - Have a pad, pen, and a copy of your resume near
the phone. Use a phone in a quiet area. Avoid any background
noise. Also avoid using a cordless phone, because they tend to
transmit poorly.
13. Speaking
a. Smile and be enthusiastic. Your enthusiasm will carry
through to the interviewer.
b. Speak in a conversational manner, and be sure to speak
loudly enough to be heard. Speak with some inflection and
tone.
c. Let the interviewer do most of the talking. When s/he asks you a
question, expound upon the answer. Use the opportunity to sell your
skills and experience.
d. When the interview is over, let her/him know that you are very interested
in scheduling a personal interview at her/his place of business.
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Admins/offstuds/intro.html#resumes
http://www.jobweb.com/catapult/guenov/res.html
http://www.careersoar.com/interviewing_tips.asp
http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/article2.asp?aid=246&atype=Resumes
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/res-def.htm
http://topechelon.com/jobseekers/sixresumerules.htm
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/
http://safetynet.doleta.gov/resume.htm
http://www.wetfeet.com/advice/resumes.asp
http://www.impactonline.org/about/advice/resume.jsp
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/clet-ex1.htm
http://www.virtualville.com/employment_agency/interviewing.html
http://www.jobsontheweb.com/tips.htm
http://careers.altavista.com/intvTips.html
http://web.mit.edu/personnel/www/policy/2-5.html