English 2 Ms. Alaa Shakoori Makkah Community College How to Write Your CV English 2 Ms. Alaa Shakoori Makkah Community College
Vocabulary to Learn! Job Contact Application Intern Applicant Volunteer Employee Full-time job Employer Part-time job Interests Degree Achievements Qualifications
What is a CV? An outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications.
Did you Know? CV is an abbreviation of “Curriculum Vitae”. Another name of a CV is: “a resume”.
What Should I Write in My CV? 1- Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email…etc.
2- Education: Write your degree, subject of study, university, GPA and year of graduation.
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.
4- Skills: Computing (computer skills). Languages.
5- Workshops and Training Courses: Name all training courses and workshops attended with places and dates.
6- Interests and Achievements: Include hobbies, social activities and volunteer work.
7- References Include contact details of two referees. You may write: “references are available on request”.
Things to keep in mind Appropriate length, shape and order. Correct spelling and grammar. Accuracy. Honesty. Clarity.