This document provides guidance on effective CV/resume writing for job searches. It discusses the differences between a CV and resume, with CVs being longer documents that emphasize academic and research experience while resumes are shorter summaries of skills and qualifications. The document then covers best practices for formatting CVs, including using a chronological, functional, or combined format. It lists recommended sections to include such as contact information, education, work experience, honors/awards, and references. Finally, it provides tips for each section, such as listing education in reverse chronological order and focusing the professional experience section only on relevant jobs.

1. Effective CV/Résumé Writing
For Job Search
By: Islam Haggag
E-mail :Le_eng_islam@yahoo.com

2. Writing CV/Résumé
A chance to write your future
Be grateful for it
Employment is a nature physician
Essential to human happiness
Every one, a success story
So……
let’s master the art of CV/Résumé writing
The art of branding and persuasion
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3. Important NOTE
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There is not really a “right” way to do a CV.
There are some things that make the viewing easier,
make you look more professional and include things
reviewers want to see.
Your CV may be different than someone else.
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4. Curriculum Vitae
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in
Latin.
Note “vitae”(vee-tie or ve-ete) is the plural form and
“vita”(vee-tuh) is singular.
A CV is a written description of your work experience,
educational background and skills.
A CV is a typically a "living document" which will
reflect the developments in a professional's
career.
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5. Résumé
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is a written compilation of your education, work
experience, credentials, and accomplishments and is
used to apply for jobs.
In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers
may expect to receive a curriculum vitae.
In the United States, employers may expect to receive
a résumé but curriculum vitae is used primarily when
applying for academic, education, scientific or
research positions.
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6. Curriculum Vitae vs. Résumé
Curriculum Vitae
Résumé
Length
As long as it needs to be
(3 or 4 pages)
Short(1or 2 pages)
Content
Area-specific listing of
education and academic
background
All-inclusive summary of
skills, experiences, and
education
Purpose
Detail background and
qualifications
get employment or
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7. Purposes of a CV
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Marketing tool
Request for an interview
Your “big picture”
Your First impression
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8. CV Formats
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Chronological
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Functional
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Chrono-functional /Combinational/Combined
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9. Chronological CV
Reverse chronological order
 Widely used for corporate
sector
 Mainly used by individuals
with Solid work history and
Few or no gaps between jobs
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10. Functional CV
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Focuses on the skill set of an individual
Mainly used by individuals
-with significant gaps in
employment
-a mixed employment
background
-very short work history
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11. Chrono-Functional CV
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Specific work experience
Specific skills and talents
Used mainly by individuals
-Freshly graduated from school
-With uninterrupted work history
-Applying for specific jobs
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12. General Set-Up Features
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Font: Times New Roman (no several fonts to catch
their attention)
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Regular paper (white) is fine
Font size: 11&12 point
No underlining
Single sided
Margins: 1”all around
Use bolding and Caps to have things stand out
Number pages
No border
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13. General Set-Up Features (cont…)
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No graphics
Same font throughout (may vary sizing some)
Full name on every page
Don’t Include your picture (ok if it is required)
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Avoid the use of “I” or “my”
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14. CV needs to be…
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Clear: Well-organized and logical
Concise: Relevant and necessary
Complete: Includes everything you need
Consistent: Dont mix styles or fonts
Current: Up-to-date
Spell Check: Get grammar and punctuation
correct
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15. CV Format
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Header
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Contact Information
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Objective
Education
Work Experience
Honors/Activities
Research Experience/Projects
Interests and Added Qualifications
References
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16. Sections on the CV
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Contact Information
Education (always first on the CV)
Honors and Awards
Professional Experience
certifications
Extracurricular and Volunteer Experience
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Objective
Professional Affiliations
Professional Activities
Research
Added Qualifications
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17. Contact Information
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Full name
Address : Permanent
E-mail: Obtain email address that will not expire
Phone number(s)
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18. Education
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Most current first (include your current educational
work)
Only include diploma distinctions
Get the schools 'names correct
Degrees/certifications are what’s important –not
the time spent
Thesis/Dissertation titles listed
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19. Honors and Awards
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List with most recent first
Honors/Awards Title
Include all dates of your Honors/Awards
Go back to undergrad but not before only
academic and professional
Scholarships count
No descriptions
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20. Professional Experience
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Includes anything you were paid to do or was
extensive, regular volunteer
Only include those items relevant to academic
Include all dates of your professional experience
List most recent first
No descriptions
If listing research, include the lab and
director/principle investigator
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21. Professional
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Affiliations :
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Only those current
Alphabetical listing
Include all dates of affiliation
Note any positions
Activities :
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Past and present
Most current first
Only those very specific to academic/research and
career
Should be school or university sponsored committees
Include role
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22. Interests and Added Qualifications
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Interests :
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Hobbies
Creativity counts
Be specific
Make sure they are real
Make sure they reflect you
Get something active
Get something group
Added Qualifications :
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language fluency
Cultural knowledge
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25. Contact details
Eng.islam awaad haggag
Embedded Software Engineer
Le_eng_islam@yahoo.com