This document provides information about resumes and CVs, including: - A resume is a one-page summary of relevant work experience and education used to apply for jobs. A CV is a longer academic document that comprehensively lists qualifications and is usually used for academic positions. - Key elements of a resume include contact information, work history, education, skills, and references. It should highlight relevant qualifications and accomplishments to demonstrate value to employers. - The purpose of a resume is to land an interview, not necessarily a job offer. It provides employers with a first impression and screening tool to evaluate candidates.

1. Resume/CV
Resume- French word
CV-Latin word

2. • The popular belief is that resumes land jobs.

3. • Employers not only use resumes to find a
good fit, they also use them to weed through
the applicants.

4. Why is a resume important in the job
search?
• A resume provides the hiring manager with his
or her very first impression of you.

5. What is a CV? [+ Real-Life Example]
• A CV is a very in-depth document that
describes your career journey step-by-step,
including all sorts of personal information.
• There is no rule of thumb on how long a CV
should be - depending on the amount of
experience, it can range from 2 to 8 pages.

6. • 1. Resume means "summary." In contrast,
Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life."
• 2. A CV has no page limit ( usually 4-5 pages),
whereas a resume is kept short and brief (usually
1 page).
• 3. A resume is mainly used in non-academic, non-
profit, public and private sector jobs, whereas the
CV is mainly used when applying for positions in
academia, fellowships and grants.

7. What is a Resume? [+ Real-Life Example]
• What is a Resume? [+ Real-Life Example]
• A resume is a short, straight-to-the-point,
document created for the purpose of applying
to a specific job.

8. • Length - The first and most notable difference between
a CV and a Resume is how long each one of them is.
• Function - The CV is mainly used for academical
purposes, such as applying for a research program, a
Ph.D., or joining the staff of a university.
• Type of information you include - The CV is an
academic diary where you include all your academic
qualifications, achievements, and certifications.

9. What to Include on a Resume
• Full name
• Your job title, or the name of the position you’re
applying for
• Contact information
• Resume summary or objective
• Work experience
• Education
• Relevant skills
• Languages and proficiency
• Relevant certifications and interests (if any)

10. • RESUME – is a document that itemizes your
employment history. It summarizes the jobs
you have held, the education you have
attained, certifications, skills, and other
quantifiable information about your
background and work experience.

11. • ‘Resume’ is a word you’ll hear a lot during the
job-hunting process. A resume, sometimes
called a CV or curriculum vitae, is a document
that lists your work experience, education,
skills and achievements.

12. What should a resume include?
• Personal details
•
• Career objective or summary
• Education

13. • A resume is a one page summary of your work
experience and background relevant to the job you are
applying to.
• A CV is a longer academic diary that includes all your
experience, certificates, and publications.
• The differences are: (1) A resume is one page (max.
two) whereas the CV can be longer, (2) A resume is
used for job hunting in all industries, the CV is used for
jobs and admissions in Academia, (3) The resume is
tailored to the specific job you are applying to, whereas
the CV is a comprehensive overview.

14. • Work experience
• List your most recent jobs including the title of your
position, the name and location of the company or
organization, and the dates you worked there.
• Skills, strengths or interests
• You could create headings for these topics and list
information that’s relevant to the job you’re applying for.
•
• References
• Most employers will require references from people you
know professionally who can vouch for your skills and
abilities.

15. How long should a resume be?
• Keep your resume short and to the point, so
you can make a good impression when an
employer takes a quick glance at it.

16. What should it look like?
• It’s important to make sure the design and
layout of your resume is neat and makes it
easy to read.

17. What to leave out
• What to leave out
• Your resume is meant to give a summary of
your skills and experience – so there’s no need
to include every detail. Some information isn’t
necessary in a resume:

18. Choose a resume format
• There are three standard resume formats:
chronological, functional, and hybrid
(sometimes called a combination resume).

19. Who Needs a Resume?
• You'll need to submit a resume if you're
applying for a job with an organization that
doesn't rely solely on standard, handwritten
application forms

20. • Without a resume, you can’t even begin to
compete, and an inferior resume will quickly
eliminate you before you even have a fighting
chance. That is why it is imperative to have a
superior resume, one that effectively lets
employers know what you can do for them.

21. A Resume is a Summary of Your
Qualifications
• It should also inform the employer of your
career objective (the job you are seeking) and
communicate in a concise manner the
benefits you will bring to the job if hired.

22. Skills Versus Employer Benefits
• According to resume expert Peter Newfield,
today’s resumes must be "results driven"
rather than the skills driven resumes of the
past. By reading your resume, the employer
must quickly understand what advantages
you offer his company. Think of yourself as a
product and the employer as the consumer.
How would you sell your product (yourself) to
the employer?

23. What's the Purpose of a Resume?
• The popular belief is that resumes land jobs.
Not true. The resume's sole purpose is to land
you an interview.

24. The Purpose of the Resume is to Get
You an Interview
• Most people think that a good resume will get
them a job. This is a mistake. It is rare in
today’s market to find an employer who hires
anyone solely on what they have read in their
resume. Employers want to check you out in
person before they hire you.

25. OTHER REASONS FOR A RESUME:
• Organizes you. Preparing a resume forces you to assess
your skills. This in turn will help you evaluate the many
employment options open to you. It will also help you
plan an effective job search campaign.
• Gives you a sense of security. It’s a good idea to always
have an updates resume on hand. You never know
when you will want to seek a better job or just a
change. Also, in case you unexpectedly lose your job, it
is wise to have your resume updated and ready.

26. Types of Resumes
• Many kinds of resume templates are available,
but the top three formats are:
• Chronological:
• Functional:
• Combination/Hybrid:

27. What to do before writing your
resume
• Conduct research: Research about the job vacancies that
interest you.
• Review job listings: Find the job-related terms in job
listings, such as frequently mentioned skills and topics, to
enhance your resume.
• Meet with industry professionals: Conduct informational
interviews with people in your field to get a sense of the
most effective qualities to have to receive jobs in your
industry.
• Read industry materials: Go through a professional journal
or a magazine related to your preferred industry.
• Review other resume samples: View strong resume
samples of candidates who were successful in getting the
job or at least an interview call.

28. Important elements of a resume
• Here are some important elements that we
can find in a well-structured and formatted
resume:
• Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

29. Brief
• Employers may scan your objective or
summary first before reading your entire
resume. Hence, a brief description can put
forth your work history, accomplishments and
skills in a concise and noticeable manner. Keep
it to a maximum of four sentences.
Incorporate relevant keywords and vocabulary
suited to your industry and job role.

30. Standard resume
• A standard resume, also known as a
chronological resume, lists your work
experience in reverse chronological order. It
starts with your most recent position. Here
are the benefits of a standard resume:
• Focuses closely on your work history:
• Highlights your consistent career path:
• Makes the resume easy to scan:

31. Skills-based resume
• A skills-based resume demonstrates your skills
and strengths that apply to the role. It focuses
more on these abilities and less on your work
experience or background. Here are the
benefits of a skills-based resume:

32. Combination resume
• A combination resume or hybrid resume is a
blend of a standard and a skill-based resume.
Here are the benefits of using a combination
resume:
• Focuses on your relevant skills:
• Highlights your long-term positions:

33. Resume layout best practices
• Here are some resume layout best practices that you can
follow while formatting your resume:
• Adhere to the one-page rule. Keep your information on one
page of your resume unless you have relevant experience
to justify it.
• Maintain sufficient white space. Avoid making the reader
feel disoriented by too much text within a small space.
• Use a font that is legible. Many employers prefer Times
New Roman, Verdana and Calibri font styles as these look
professional and clean.
• Use a standard font size. Keep your font size 11 to 14 pt for
normal text and 14 to 16 pt for section headers.