2. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING TOPIC 1.3 PREPARATION AND UPDATING THE CV

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4. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING A résumé, commonly written "resume," is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education. It is closely related to a similar document, a curriculum vitae (CV), which focuses more on education, publications, and other accomplishments. Both are typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment. The résumé or CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker.

5. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CV versus Resume curriculum vitae resume CV resume, There are several differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume. A curriculum vitae is a longer (up to two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions. Like a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant to the position you are applying for. Start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include.

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7. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING CV Basics 1First impressions 2What’s in a bad CV? 3So, how do I write a good CV?

8. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING A bad CV......ends up in the waste paper basket!

9. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Clichés All chatty Tedious All fonts & gimmicks Spelling errors Trivia Rigmarole Overwhelming detail Pretentious Hazy Errors (grammar/typing) A bad CV results in... A bad CV … F laws A wkward I nconsistent L ong U nnecessary detail R igmarole E rrors

10. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING A good CV will bring you... S trong U nique C lear C oncise E ngaging S hort S tylish

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20. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 1Content 2Language 3Layout How do I write a good CV? Reference: Patricia Quigley (career Specialist for Tipperary Institute- Ireland)

21. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 3 Be focused 3 Show initiative and resourcefulness 3 Link achievements to roles 3 Ensure that information is relevant 3 Ensure that it is truthful 3 Prioritise information effectively 3 Show evidence of ability 3 Highlight key strengths 1Content

22. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING. Talk to the reader. Aim for clarity and brevity:. Make your CV sound alive. Your CV must generate interest. Make a few words do great work. Lively and expressive descriptions of relevant work experience 2Language

23. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Describing previous work experience E. Pearson & Co.Dublin Road, Athy, Co. Kildare. Sales Representative2002 – 2005 Sold a broad range of office products to companies. Sold a broad range of office products to companies. Developed and maintained an excellent professional relationship with customers. Developed and maintained an excellent professional relationship with customers. Liaised with customers and management on a daily basis. Liaised with customers and management on a daily basis. Compiled weekly and monthly sales reports. Compiled weekly and monthly sales reports.

24. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 3Layout § Have attractive CV design and layout § Organise text well in order to maximise impact § Brief and consistent headings § Be neat § Edit your draft CV

25. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING To conclude … ‘The results you get in the selection process will be in direct proportion to the amount of effort you put into its preparation.’ ‘The results you get in the selection process will be in direct proportion to the amount of effort you put into its preparation.’

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34. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMPLE: BAD CV

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36. LINTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMPLE: GOOD CV

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