The document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It discusses the purpose and common structures of a CV, including chronological, functional, and chrono-functional. The chronological CV focuses on work history, functional on skills, and chrono-functional combines both. It also offers tips on format, such as including sections for education, experience, honors/activities and references. Formatting advice emphasizes keeping the CV concise, easy to read, and free of errors or unnecessary elements like multiple fonts or all capital letters. The overall message is to highlight relevant qualifications and keep the CV simple and focused on the job seeker's strengths.

1. How to Create a Stand Out
Curriculum Vitae

2. “course of life”
DEFINITION
in latin

3. PURPOSE
Marketing Tools Request for an
Interview

4. STRUCTURE & FORMAT

5. STRUCTURE
• Chronological
• Functional
• Chrono-functional

6. CHRONOLOGICAL CV
Mainly used by
individuals with
• Solid work history
• Few or no gaps
between jobs

7. FUNTIONAL CV
Focuses on the skill
set of an individual

8. Chrono-
Functional CV
• Specific work
experience
• Specific skills and
talents

9. FORMAT
Header
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Research Experience/Projects
Honors/Activities
Additional sections
References

10. Name
Address
Email
Phone number
Header

11. • Educational qualifications from highest to lowest
• DO NOT use high school details once you have graduated
• Include years in school
Education

12. • List in reverse chronological order
• Position title, organization name, city, state/province, dates
employed
Work experience

13. • Focus on relevant research experience
• Must include graduate level research
• In reverse chronological order
Research experience

14. • Must contain all academic and professional awards
• May include extra-curricular awards
• Don’t include hobbies or activities not related to the
job or your story
• Good to include leadership positions
Honor/ Activities

15. NOTE
“Clear, concise and easy on the eye”

16. NOTE
“Presentation is the key”

17. NOTE
• Check spelling
• Length : No more than 2 pages of A4
• Understand the job description
• Keep your CV updated

18. DON’T
USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

19. DON’T
USE SEVERAL FONTS

20. DON’T
WHITE SPACE

21. DON’T
Include a picture of yourseft
&
FOCUS on YOU

22. The Rules of KISS
“Keep It Simple & Smart”

23. Examples of
Bad CVs

24. Examples of Bad CVs

25. Q&A