Content: Structure: Organize your talk with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Briefly outline key points in the intro. Strong Opening: Hook your audience with a captivating intro, question, or story. Focus and Clarity: Present a clear, concise message and avoid overloading with information. Delivery: Confidence: Project confidence through posture, eye contact, and enthusiasm. Vocal Variety: Vary your volume, pace, and tone to keep the audience engaged. Practice, Practice, Practice: Rehearse your presentation multiple times to refine your delivery and timing. Visual Aids (Optional): Simple and Supportive: Use visuals like slides or props that enhance your points, not replace them. Engagement: Body Language: Use natural gestures and open body language to connect with the audience. Audience Interaction: Encourage audience participation through questions or polls (if appropriate). By following these techniques, you can deliver impactful and memorable oral presentations Engineering Presentation techniques Technical presentations Facing audience Education for youths Easy tips oral presentation Keep it simple O. P Project management Survey reports Civil engineering Electrical engineering Mining engineering Research presentation Automotive presentation Software and media Business and marketing Students Professional Socialmedia marketing Artificial intelligence By following these techniques, you can deliver impactful and memorable oral presentationsCareer Guide Resumes & cover letters7 Types of Resumes To Use in Your Job Search (Plus Tips) 7 Types of Resumes To Use in Your Job Search (Plus Tips) Updated March 27, 2023 Illustration of a person holding their resume with achievements floating around it. A resume is a helpful personal marketing tool that you can use to describe your employment history, professional skills and education. This document provides employers with the opportunity to learn how your professional experiences and skill set can benefit their organization in your own words. Understanding the different types of resumes and their uses can help you better tailor your job applications and create the most effective resume possible. In this article, we share the benefits of creating a compelling resume and discuss the seven primary types of resumes by explaining when to use each type and detailing how you can use them to strengthen your application. Benefits of creating a compelling resume Resumes are typically the first chance an employer has to learn about your qualifications, so it's important that you create a thoughtful yet concise document if you hope to earn an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. A compelling resume: Helps you present your skills more effectively Allows you to showcase your unique personality and knowledge Provides you with the opportunity to match your qualifications to the requirements of the job Makes it easier to attract the employer's attention and demonstrate your interest in the role

1. HOW TO PREPARE VARIOUS
RESUMES.

2. GROUP MEMBERS
S/N NAME OF STUDENT REGISTRATION NUMBER
1. PATRICK PAUL KAFUBHI 2101201235813
2. EVATH ASINGILE TIRUTANGWA 2101201236514
3. GRAY RAYMOND WANG’ANYI 2101201235615
4. ELIZABETH BONIFACE MMASI 2102209115429
5. DEVOTHA SALUM KENETH 2101201134560

3. OUTLINES
1. What are the resumes and CVs?
2. What are differences between resumes and CVs?
3. What are the purposes of resumes and CVs?
4. What are the basic principles for writing CVs?
5. What are the categories for CVs writing?
6. How to write a CV with work experience?
7. How to write a CV without work experience?
8. What are the cover letter/application letter?
9. What are the importance of cover letter on CV?
10. What are the features of good cover letter?
11. How to write cover letter?
12. What are the important tips to consider on writing cover letter?
13. Which is important between cover letter and CVs?
14. What are the common mistakes done while writing CVs and cover letters?
15. Conclusion
16. References

4. AIM OF THE COURSE
By the end of this presentation one should be able to:
• Write a good CVs
• Prepare a good cover letter

5. What are the resumes and CVs?
• Resume is a brief summary of a personal and professional
experiences, skills and education history.
• CV is a short form of Curriculum vitae.
Curriculum vitae(CVs) is a comprehensive document that displays the
full range of a job seekers professional life.
It is a living document that job seekers add to throughout their carriers.

6. What are the purposes of resumes and CVs?
• The main purpose of resume and CVs is to show off your best self to
potential employers
In most cases resumes and CVs are asked to accompany by cover
letters.

7. What are the difference between resume and
CVs?
RESUMES CVs
1.Resumes is one page long although some may
exceed up to 3 pages
1.CVs are longer than resumes ,tends to occupy
more slides
2.A resume is used for job hunting in all
industries and fields of works
2.CVs can be used for an admissions in academic
jobs
3.Resumes are tailored to only specific jobs and
their descriptions are limited
3. CVs as the name suggests curriculum vitae
tends to explain a lot more about the skills
related to the job and skills un-related to the job.

8. What are the basic principle of writing CVs?
For the good CVs the following basic principle should be followed.
• Relevance
• Tailoring
• Language
• Truthfulness
• Layout and design

9. Layout and design
On layout and design some tips should observed as follows
• How long should your CV be?
• What font should be used?
• Should I use bullets points or text?
• Should I send CVs as a word or pdf?

10. What are the categories of CVs?
• CVs with work experience
• CVs without work experience

11. What are the sections for CVs writing with
work experience.
• Personal details
• Education background
• Working experience
• Competence and abilities
• Personal hobbies and interest
• Grants
• Referees
• Declaration

12. What are the sections for CVs writing with no
work experience.
• Personal details
• Profile
• Education background
• Practical skills
• Competence and ability
• Personal hobbies and interest
• Other related information
• Grants
• Referees
• Declaration

13. What are the cover letter or application latter?
• Cover letter is the one-page document that is send and read in
conjunction with your CVs.
• CVs are usually attached with cover letters/application letters.

14. What are the importance of cover letters on
CVs?
• Good cover shows that you’re the best person in a position
• Good cover letter shows that your capable of thinking clearly and
proactive learner.
• Good cover letter shows your ability to write and present yourself.

15. What are the purposes of cover letters?
• Gives a chance to highlight the skills and achievement
• Gives a chance for you to demonstrate your knowledge of
organization.

16. What are the features of good cover letter?
• Make a good introduction
• Highlight your relevant skills and experience
• Show your dedication and interest for the job and company
• Demonstrate good writing skills and neatness
• Personalize and specify your letter to your position and specific
company.
• Close the letter by expressing your interest in an interview and
thinking the employer for their time

17. How to write cover letter?
• Your address and date
• Who you are applying to?
• Introduce yourself
• Show the company your applying
• Show your interest on them
Show what the relation between
your experience with their need
• End on positive note
Include signature if is hardcopy
for softcopy no need.

18. What are the important tips to consider on
writing cover letters?
• Keep language friendly but formal
• Be positive
• Avoid repeating key words
• Always end in positive note
• Check your letter several times.

19. Which is important between cover letter and
CVs?
• Both are important
• Treat both seriously to maximize chance for success.
• Cover letter is the firstly recruiter sees.
• Cover letter will highlight your key strength and motivation
• Both document will impress your recruiters.

20. What are common mistake done while writing
CVs and cover letters?
1. Spelling and grammatic errors
2. Generic errors
3. Lack of focus
4. Including irrelevant information
5. Poor formatting and structure
6. Overemphasizing on responsibilities rather than achievements
7. Length and dense document
8. Lack of customization in cover letters.

21. Conclusion.
In conclusion a well-crafted CVs and cover letter are crucial
components of successful job application.
By showcasing your skills, qualification, and experiences effectively, you
increase your chances of standing out to potential employers.

22. References
• Mahadave, K “UKZN CV writing handbook” College of Agriculture
and Science.
• http://www.pacecareers.com/cv-advice
• http://www.timesresources.com/cv-advice
• Said J CVs