1. English 2 Ms. Alaa Shakoori Makkah Community College
How to Write Your CV
English 2
Ms. Alaa Shakoori
Makkah Community College

2. Vocabulary to Learn!
Job Contact Application Intern Applicant Volunteer Employee Full-time job Employer Part-time job Interests Degree Achievements Qualifications

3. What is a CV?
An outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications.

4. Did you Know? CV is an abbreviation of “Curriculum Vitae”.
Another name of a CV is: “a resume”.

5. What Should I Write in My CV?
1- Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, …etc.

6. 2- Education: Write your degree, subject of study, university, GPA and year of graduation.

7. 3- Work Experience: List all your previous jobs and tasks
3- Work Experience: List all your previous jobs and tasks. Use action words such as developed, organized, planned…etc.

8. 4- Skills:
Computing (computer skills).
Languages.

9. 5- Workshops and Training Courses: Name all training courses and workshops attended with places and dates.

10. 6- Interests and Achievements: Include hobbies, social activities and volunteer work.

11. 7- References
Include contact details of two referees.
You may write: “references are available on request”.

12. Things to keep in mind Appropriate length, shape and order.
Correct spelling and grammar.
Accuracy.
Honesty.
Clarity.