PRESENTATION ON PREPARATION OF CURRICULUM VITAE School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Applied Studies Belgrade, 2013

Components of a good C.V.  Style – the layout, formatting and headings you use  Content – It conveys your personal details in the way that presents you in the best possible light.  Positives  Points of agreement – Point out how and why you meet their requirements.

CURRICULUM VITAE  Personal Details – Name, address, date of birth, phone number, , web page  Summary – details of education, experiences, awards and achievement  Look at the job(s) you apply  Use font size 12, Times New Roman style  Typed in A4 size paper.

Importance of CV  An outline of a person's educational and professional history  CVs are mostly used to screen candidates for interview.  CVs are the first introducer to the interviewer so make it short and to the point.

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, achievements and education with the skills of the job requires - Sent to right person if possible by name.

Order of Contents in CV  Name, address, date of birth  Contact Details  Career Objectives  Educational Qualification  Awards (if any)  Skillsets and personal attributes  Experiences / employment history  Extracurricular activities, interests and hobbies  References

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

Educational Qualifications  Should be written in a reverse chronological order  Your degree subject and university.  Plus A levels and GCSEs or equivalents.  Mention grades unless poor! 

Skillsets  Use action words such as: developed, planned and organised.  Example: Typing skill – with wpm  Communication skill –Being able to communicate effectively can enhance your life on professional levels. Computer Skills – Computer languages, software packages...

Interests and Hobbies  Any evidence of leadership is important to mention: course representative, chair of a student society...  If you have a limited experiences, this is a valuable tool for demonstrating your abilities to an employer.  Try to relate the skills to the job.  Hobbies that are a little out of the ordinary can help you to stand out from the crowd: skydiving, mountaineering, diving...

References  This is the final part of the C.V.  Normally two referees are sufficient: one academic (perhaps your tutor or a project supervisor) and one from an employer (perhaps your last part-time or summer job).  It's fine to omit this section completely if you are running short of space or to say "References are available on request."

DO’S  Be brief - a two page resume is ideal  Prepare CVs for individual companies  Your CV should be carefully and clearly laid out  Create strong impact. eg. motivated, monitored, created, analyzed, coordinated etc.

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.

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

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 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 manner..

MODEL COVERING LETTER  Petar Pan 5th Street Easton, PA  March 21, 2013  Mr. John Brown Manager (Human Resources) Victaulic 54 Some Street Easton, PA 32654

MODEL COVERING LETTER  Dear Mr. Brown:  I am writing in response to your recent advertisement of IT Support Technician at Victaulic. My IT trainings, certifications, and experience makes me an exceptional candidate for this position. I have the right skills and capabilities to contribute considerably to the Victaulic’s IT division.  During my six years of experience in desktop support field, I have acquired demonstrated ability in all aspects of troubleshooting, installations, and configuration for a variety of desktops, laptops, hardware, and software. I’m highly skilled in delivering very complex technical information. In addition, I am task oriented, get pleasure from accepting challenges, and persistently keep pace with the most recent advancements in the IT field.

MODEL COVERING LETTER  As you are looking for an IT expert who has outstanding people and problem solving skills, having ability to provide best support to your IT Help Desk, I can be your right choice. I am positive it would be equally beneficial for us to meet and talk about the goals of your organization and how my technological and computer abilities can assist you attain those goals. I will call your office after one week to see if there is any possibility of a meeting. During the meantime, I can be reached at (090) or via at [ Address].  Thank you for your time and consideration.  Sincearly,

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