The document provides guidance on preparing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It outlines the key components of a good CV, including style, content, and focusing on positives and qualifications. The importance of customizing the CV for each job application is emphasized. Various sections that should be included are described, such as personal details, education, skills, experience, awards, and references. Tips are provided such as using action verbs, quantifying achievements, and having the CV reviewed by others. Different types of CVs like chronological, functional, and speculative are also outlined.

1. PRESENTATION ON BETTER
PREPARATION OF CURRICULUM
VITAE

2. Components of a good C.V.
 Style – the layout, formatting and
headings you use
 Content – All good stuff about you
 Positives
 Points of agreement – Point out how
and why you meet their
requirements.

3. CURRICULUM VITAE
 Summary of one’s life –details of
education, experiences and
achievement
 Personal Details – Name and
Address, Ph.No, email and own
home page or web page
 Easy to read language, design,
focus on the job, quotes from
people
 Look at the job(s) you apply
 Use font size 10-12, Arial/Times
New Roman style
 Typed in A4 size paper

4. Importance of CV
 CV will give chance to
evaluate yourself
 CVs are mostly used to
screen candidates for
interview
 CVs are the first introducer to
the interviewer and explains
your complete background

5. Types of CV
1. Chronological CV – Education and
Training is given importance. The latest
qualification comes first – reverse order
2. Functional / Skill based CV- CVs are
created with concentrate on skills and
responsibilities or experiences. Usually
meant for experienced persons
3. Speculative CV - sent not based on any
advertisement
- match your skills, experiences,
education with the skills of the job
requires
- Sent to right person if possible by name
- Emphasis on achievements and results.
It should be given in quantifiable terms

6. Order of Contents in CV
 Name and address
 Contact Details
 Career Objectives
 Educational Qualification
 Awards (if you have any)
 Skillsets and personal attributes
 Experiences / employment history
 Voluntary work (if you have done any)
 Extracurricular activities, interests and
hobbies
 References

7. Career Objectives
 Your career objective tells the
employer what you are really looking
for in a position.
 For team work job: I want to work in
a team where we can take on new
and exciting challenges.

8. Educational Qualifications
 Should be written in a reverse
chronological order
 With percentage of marks and
name of the Institution
 Year of passing

9. Awards
 Awards demonstrate your
achievements to your employer
 Forget about any awards you
received prior to 7 years
 Give the award details with
quantifiable terms

10. Skillsets
 This section tells the employer what
skills you have that fit the position they
are looking for.
 Try to describe the skill you have and
how you have demonstrated it.
 For eg., Key boarding skill – with
wpm
 Communication skill – I have been a
member of the debating team at school
 Basic Computer Skills – I regularly
use email to communicate with other
people and the internet to research
topics of interest.

11. Employment history
 Part time jobs – tuition, data entry, etc.,
 You may have taken a position during your
holidays
 State your employer, position held,
responsibilities, Duration and Key
achievements
 For eg: Sales Assistant, Rama retails shop,
2.6.2005 to till date
My role as a part time sales assistant, I am
responsible for assisting customer with their
enquiries and processing sale transactions.
Key achievements: Demonstrated excellent
customer service
Communicated effectively with customers to
ensure that their needs were met.

12. Voluntary Work
 Some activities that you may have
done on a voluntary basis
 This area will help you to tell an
employer how you have learnt new
skills, worked with a team and learnt
responsibilities for your assigned work.
 For eg., Volunteered library work
 Organising educational tours
 Mobilizing fund for some disaster areas
 Community based activities

13. Interests and Hobbies
 In this section you can demonstrate
your strengths to an employer
 If you have a limited experiences,
this is a valuable tool for
demonstrating your abilities to an
employer.
 For eg: Puzzle solving
 Playing Football / any team games
 Please avoid jokes and irrelevant
hobbies such as sleeping etc.,

14. References
 This is the final part of the C.V.
 Include the names, organisations
and contact numbers of people who
can act as referees for you.
 Give them a call and ask their
willingness to act as a referee for
you.

15. DO’s
 Be brief - a two page resume is
ideal
 Prepare CVs for individual
companies
 Customize your resume for your
job target
 Use action verbs/ positive words –
it will create strong impact. eg.
motivated, monitored, created,
analyzed, coordinated etc.

16. DONT’S
1. Avoid folding your CV
2. Don’t include irrelevant information –
previous Salary, unproofed awards,
prizes and publications etc.
3. Say what you did, not what you think
4. Personal information – marital status,
religion, health, native place etc.
5. Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters,
graphics, underlining and unusual
spacing etc.
6. Avoid repeating information
7. Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, me)
8. Don’t outsource, do it yourself.

17. CV Writing Tips
 Focus on the job you want
 Emphasis on achievement and results
 Easy to read design and language
 Spelling mistakes are unforgivable
 Education or employment first
 Quantify every statement
 Tips from websites (
www.resumebuilder.com and
careeradvicenetwork.co.uk)
 Ask someone to review your CV

18. Covering Letter
The cover letter reflects your
communication skills and to some
extent your personality
1. Name and address - Left side top
Date and Place - Right side top
2. Head the Letter - Subject and
Reference
3. The middle paragraph – Brief
description of your education and
experiences
4. Closing - The closing in which
you propose step for further action.
Don’t end with hit the mark, use
sentence with gentle and polite

19. Model Covering Letter
Coimbatore
18-11-2005
From
Deepa,M
180,Kamaraj Nagar
Coimbatore – 2
To
The Advertiser
PO Box 1116
Times of India, Delhi.
Sir,
Sub: Application for the post of Junior Accountant
Ref: The Hindu dated 16.11.2005
This is with reference to your above advertisement in the
Wednesday (16.11.2006) edition of The Hindu for the post of Junior
Accountant for which I would like to submit my application.
As per your requirements, I am a graduate with a Commerce
background and with Accountancy as my specialty subject. For the past
one year, I have been working as assistant to a senior Accountant
employed a reputed firm and gave gained a fair amount of experience in
the above mentioned field.
If you consider that my application is worth considering, I can be
available for interview at any time to suit your convenience, even at a
short notice.
Thanking You,
Yours

20. Model Curriculum Vitae
K.Venkatesh
2/14 Marutham nagar, Coimbatore –20
Phone: 0422 - 2405316
e mail: kvenkatesh@rediffmail.com
Job Title : Junior Accountant
Objectives: seeking a suitable and challenging career-oriented job with an
organization where my knowledge and skills could be utilized to the maximum.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce
(Completed in 2004 at Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore)
Diploma in computer Accounting Management (DCAM)
Experience:
Presently working as System Administrator cum Accounts Assistants at Cheran
Group of Companies
- Responsibilities: Maintenance of all Accounts, Handle Central Excise and
Commercial Tax, Rectifying the minor problems in computer both software and
hardware.Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of Systems in Lan Environment
(10 systems with printers).
working in a financial company as Accountant (Part time job),
Attended Advanced Accountancy Training during summer holidays

21. Skill Sets:
Soft Ware Knowledge:
Language: Visual Basic 6.0, H.T.M.L and Basic
DBMS: Fox Pro, MS-Access and Fox base
Operating System: Windows 98,ME,XP and Ms-Dos
Server Based OS: Windows 2000 Server
Packages: Tally 5.4., Ms-Office and WordStar
Languages Known: Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and English
Soft Skills: Good Communication, Key boarding skill, Commitment to the work
and Adjustable with others.
Achievements:
Received a shield for standing FIRST in overall academics during the second year
UG
Best Cadet Award received in NCC for the year 2002- 2003
Participated in H.A.T Competition conducted by Christ College –Bangalore.
Member of Anti Corruption Movement (Chennai)
Minor Project about “Micro Credit for Rural Women Groups” done in UG Course.
Signature