The document provides guidance on preparing a CV, including defining what a CV is, the different types of CVs, what to include, and how to optimize a CV for applicant tracking systems (ATS). It discusses chronological and skills-based CVs, and recommends including contact information, education history, work experience, skills, and additional sections. It also explains that ATS software is used by companies to manage recruitment and hiring, and that optimizing a CV for ATS involves using a standard format, relevant keywords from the job posting, and avoiding typos.

1. PREPARING A CV

2. POINTS HIGHLIGHTS
A CV by definition
Two types of CV and the differences
Writing a good CV, what to include
The A-Z of ATS

3. A CV by definition
A thorough account of previous education,
qualifications, work experience
typically sent along with a cover letter

4. 2 types of CV and the differences
a Chronological CV
a Skills-based CV
Emphasizes on work history
from the most recent one
Highlights specific skills we have and particular aspects
of experience, centering on those that are most
transferable to the job we’re seeking
is written when we have very little or no directly
relevant experience and need to break a new career

5. Both types of CV highlights
A Chronological CV
1 . Personal detail
2 . Personal
statement
3 . Education
4 . Work Experience
5 . Interests
6. Skills
7. References
A Skills-Based CV
1 . Our name
2 . Contact details
3 . Personal
statement
4 . Skills
5 . Work experience
6. Education
7. Interests
8. References
What to
include

6. Let’s check a chronological CV

7. A SKILLS-BASED CV

8. KEY VERBS used in a CV

9. Represented
Persuaded
Developed
Completed
E
X
E
R
C
I
S
E
completed/represented/
developed/persuaded/
WORD BANK

10. Organised /
coordinated Held
Researched
Achieved
Coordinated
/ organised
organised/held/coordinated/
achieved/researched/
WORD BANK

11. Communicationandteamwork
Energyand motivation

12. Adaptability and resourcefulness
Research and Computer skills
adaptability and resourcefulness/communication and teamwork/
energy and motivation/research and computer skills/

13. 1. Which is a more common CV type
in Indonesia?
2. Which CV type meets your
present condition?
So.....

14. Content of your
graduate CV
Let’s have a look

15. ● Choose a good CV format and template
● Put your contact information at the top
● Write a graduate CV personal statement
● Describe your education
● Identify any work experience you have
● List your skill
● Add extra section: awards, volunteering,
training, hobbies and interest
When writing
your
graduate CV,
pay attention
to these

16. Now check more detailed
explanation

17. The most important rules of a good format and template include:
1 . One-inch margins on four sides (more or less 2 .5 cm)
2 . 1 .0 or 1 .1 5 line spacing.
3 . Good font for a CV throughout the whole document. Times New Roman (1 2 ) (Cambria,
Georgia, Garamond, Book Antiqua, and Didot)
4 . Professional CV header for your contact details
5 . Legible section with big section headings and a blank line before and after each one
A good (graduate) CV format and Template

18. Do cover the following information items:
1 . Contact information
2 . Personal statement
3 . Education
4 . Work experience (if you’ve got none, skip this section for now)
5 . Skills
6. Other sections, for instance:
1 . Honors and Awards
2 . Volunteer Experiences
3 . Certifications and Trainings
4 . Hobbies and Interests

19. Start by writing your contact information
Write the contact information on the top
Here’s what you need to include:
● Your First and Last Name
● Phone Number
● Professional Email: that means ann.brown@gmail.com
instead of annieloveskitties@yahoo.com
● URLs to Personal Websites or Blogs (if any)

20. Next, follow up with a personal statement
A personal statement is also called a CV profile.
A personal statement for a graduate CV is a short paragraph (2 –4 sentences) at the top of the CV. Its
purpose is to outline your best skills and show how well you’ll fit into your prospective role.
Here’s how to write a graduate CV personal statement:
1 . Start with who you are and what your education is.
2 . Use the name of your target company and the position you’re targeting.
3 . Add 2 –3 of your key skills.
4 . Make an offer: explain what you hope to achieve for your prospective employer.
Let’s check the sample

22. Then, describe your education
Always put your current or most recent educational institution at the top. Follow it with
the previous ones.
In each entry, list:
● Your degree
● The name of your institution
● Year graduated
● Your major
To make your graduate student
CV stand out, add:
● Relevant coursework
● Favorite fields of study
● Thesis title(s)
● Key academic achievements
See the example

23. S
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M
P
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E

24. Additionally, identify any work experience you have
When it comes to your work experience, as a fresh graduate, chances are you don’t have loads.
And that’s okay.
Employers realise that candidates applying for entry-level positions might not have extensive work histories.
That said, if you have any work experience, include it in your graduate CV. List all sorts of jobs such as:
● Part-time positions
● Internships
● Participation in work experience programs
● Freelancing experience

25. What to include in a graduate
CV experience entries?
● Your job title
● Name and location of
the company
● Dates worked
● Between 3 and 5 bullet
points describing your
duties and
achievements

26. Information about past experience and achievements in CV
Select 3 verbs and write sentences using these verbs suitable for your CV , that are
true for you, then share
Let’s check the key verbs again

27. Another
practice

28. Further on, list your skills
How to put skills on a graduate CV?
● Start with a spreadsheet, enter all your professional skills there.
● Read the job ad carefully. Look for skill-related keywords such as ‘attention to detail,’ ‘verbal
communication,’ ‘adaptability,’ or specific job skills.
● How many of these skills match the ones in your spreadsheet? Quite a few, right?
List those skills on your graduate CV skills list.
● Don’t stop there, though. Mention one or two skills in your CV heading statement and
experience sections—make your CV read naturally, avoid CV keyword stuffing.

29. A recent survey showed what skills employers seek in graduate
candidates. Here are the top 1 0 skills they listed
● Problem-solving skills
● Ability to work in a team
● Communication skills (written)
● Leadership qualities
● Strong work ethic
● Analytical/quantitative skills
● Communication skills (verbal)
● Initiative
● Detail-oriented
● Flexibility/adaptability

30. You may also add extra session
A Graduate CV Additional Section Ideas:
● Awards and honors (scholarships, honors societies, dean’s lists, etc.)
● Activities and associations
● Extra training
● Certifications
● Hobbies and interests
● Publications

31. Finally check once again
These are what to consider to make a good (graduate) CV
1 . Elegant, legible formatting and layout.
2 . Professional contact information at the top.
3 . Personal statement outlining your career goals.
4 . Education section rich in details and extra achievements.
5 . Work experience section to show your dedication and drive.
6. Skills section tailored to match the job ad.
7. Extra sections, such as additional training, awards, or hobbies and interests.

32. ON ATS
Have you heard
about this?

33. An applicant tracking system (ATS)
is software that manages the
recruiting and hiring process,
including job postings and job
applications.
What is an ATS?

34. Why is it needed by the
recruiters?
ATS software allows tracking and is a non-
discriminatory way to initially select candidates to
interview for jobs
ATS helps manage end-to-end recruitment process
from sourcing to hiring and helps automate an
organization’s work system in selecting new
employees

35. What other benefits
will a company get?
An ATS:
• Enables a speedy process in a
recruitment
• Helps improve the quality of a
recruitment process
• Gives experiences to candidates
• Offers lower budget
• Boosts a company image
• Assists companies in finding
suitable candidates
• Facilitates the scheduling for an
interview
• Reduces bias

36. How does an
ATS work?

37. How can a candidate’s CV meet an ATS’ readability system?
1. Understand the position offered, pay attention to the KEY
WORDS
A job vacancy for an IT Programmer

38. Use an ATS-
friendly CV
format
2
ATS FAILED in reading
the contact and important
information in CVs

39. Write clear,
simple and
standard CV
headings
3
Correct headings Incorrect headings

40. Complete your CV
with relevant
information (as
highlighted in the
job ad), avoid
TYPOS
4
recruiters rejected
CV with too many
typos

41. Use
ONLY fonts ATS
can easily read
5

42. 6.Save in the correct formats
Doc is more easily read by ATS, but certain companies might expect it to be
saved in a PDF format.
7. Test your CV
Consult with anyone around you. Remember, after the sorting process,
recruiters will also read your CV.
Once again, make sure that
your CV:
-Can be read by ATS
-Can be read by
recruiters
-Meet the standard
(ATS-friendly format)
-Has no errors (typos)

43. CV template
and sample
that enable
ATS to read

44. https://glints.com/id/lowongan/cv-ats-
friendly/#.YWR2ptpBzIU

45. GOOD LUCK
You’ll RAWK!!!!!