TOPIC 1.3

1. TOPIC 1.3 PREPARATION AND UPDATING THE CV

3. Curriculum Vitae (Resume) 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.

4. CV versus 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.

6. CV Basics 1 First impressions 2 What’s in a bad CV? 3 So, how do I write a good CV?

7. A bad CV... ...ends up in the waste paper basket!

8. ClichésAll chattyTediousAll fonts & gimmicksSpelling errorsTriviaRigmaroleOverwhelming detailPretentiousHazyErrors (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

9. A good CV will bring you... S trong U nique C lear C oncise E ngaging S hort S tylish

19. How do I write a good CV? Reference: Patricia Quigley (career Specialist for Tipperary Institute-Ireland) 1 Content 2 Language 3 Layout

20. 1 Content • Be focused • Show initiative and resourcefulness • Link achievements to roles • Ensure that information is relevant • Ensure that it is truthful • Prioritise information effectively • Show evidence of ability • Highlight key strengths

21. 2Language • 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

22. Describing previous work experience E. Pearson & Co. Dublin Road, Athy, Co. Kildare. Sales Representative 2002 – 2005 • Sold a broad range of office products to companies. • Developed and maintained an excellent professional relationship with customers. • Liaised with customers and management on a daily basis. • Compiled weekly and monthly sales reports.

23. 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

24. 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.’

25. Resume? CV?

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27. CV STYLE

33. EXAMPLE: BAD CV

34. EXAMPLE: BAD CV

35. EXAMPLE: GOOD CV

36. EXAMPLE: GOOD CV

41. STUDENT CV