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Title: Curriculum Vitae


1
Curriculum Vitae
  • A realistic profile of yourself in your best
    light.
  • Purpose to get an interview

2
3 Fundamental Truths
  • There are always jobs out there waiting to be
    filled
  • Whether you can find one or not depends on the
    method you are using
  • If you are not being successful you need to
    change your method

3
Steps to Success
  • You must decide exactly what you have to offer
    the world
  • You must decide exactly where you want to use
    your skills
  • You must go after the organisations that interest
    you the most, regardless of whether they have a
    vacancy

4
Sensible Sections
  • Bio-details
  • Academic background
  • Work experience
  • Interests / achievements
  • Additional info. / skills
  • Referees

5
About you
  • Bio-details
  • Strengths ? skills
  • Achievements
  • Personality

6
More about you
  • What three things have you done that you are most
    proud of
  • What three things are you good at
  • What three things are you not so good at

7
Issues of Presentation
  • Number of pages
  • Type of paper
  • Use of space / layout
  • Typeface
  • Words (active)
  • Headings / sentences (KISS)
  • Spelling grammar

8
Issues for discussion
  • Would you include a photo?
  • Balance between predictability uniqueness
  • How much to reveal / how much to keep back

9
Remember.
  • First impressions count
  • Your purpose is to get an interview
  • Put yourself in their shoes
  • Tailored template
  • Always keep a copy
  • Include a covering letter
  • KISS
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