Circum Vitae Final

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Curriculum Vitae


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Introduction

Good resume and cover letter broadcast yourabilities to some one for a job you are

looking for. These tell employers how your

qualifications match a jobs responsibilities. If

these papers are constructed well, you have

a better chance of landing interviewsand,

eventually, a job.

IN modern age the availability of computers

and laser printers has raised employers

expectations on rsums and cover letters.

Technology has also given rsum writers

greater flexibility; page limits and for matting

standards are no longer as rigid as they were

several years ago.


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Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Resume and cv both are basically use for a same

purpose that to impress some one to get a job on

the basis of your abilities .But they differ to one an

other.

The primary difference between a CV and a resume

is the length and the purpose. A resume is a one or

two page summary of your skills, experience and

education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief

and concise since .A Curriculum Vitae is a longer(two or more pages), more detailed document. It

includes a summary of your educational and

academic backgrounds as well as teaching and

research experience, publications, awards, other

details.


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Importance OfCV

CV will give chance to evaluate

yourself

CVs are mostly used to screencandidates for interview

CVs are the first introducer to the

interviewer and explains yourcomplete background


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Components OfCV


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Order OfComponents

The only rule is that there are no rules, says

Frank Fox, executive director of the

Professional Association ofRsum Writ-

Ers.But the best order of a cv is given below;

Personal Information

Educational Qualification

Awards (if you have any)

Skills / Personal Attributes

Experiences / employment history Career Objectives (if needed)

Voluntary work (if you have done any)

Extracurricular activities, interests and hobbies

References


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Personal Information

Name: Just write Your full Name so that you

can be Recognize.

Address :You only need to include your

postal address. This is needed so that you

can be contacted.

E-mail address: this is also use for the samepurpose that the company can contact you.

telephone number :Only give your personal

contact no. but not the home no.


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Education

Should be written in a reverse order

With percentage of marks ,name of the

Institution ,Year of passing

Only include diploma distinctions (nothonors)

Get the schools ,college etc. names

correct!

Certificates important not the time

spent

Thesis titles listed


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Awards

Awards demonstrate your

achievements to your employer

Forget about any awards you

received prior to 7 years

Give the award details with

quantifiable terms

List with most recent first Honors/Award Title (date(s)

received)

Scholarships count


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Skills

This section tells the employer whatskills you have that fit the position theyare looking for.

Try to describe the skill you have and

how you have demonstrated it. For eg., Key boarding skill with wpm

Communication skill I have been amember of the debating team at school

Basic Computer Skills I regularly useemail to communicate with otherpeople and the internet to researchtopics of interest.


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Experiences/EmploymentHistory

Only include those items relevant to

academic

List most recent first

No descriptions

If listing research, include the lab

director

Part time jobs tuition, data entry, etc.,

State your employer, position held,responsibilities, Duration and Keyachievements


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ObjectiveCareer

Your career objective tells the employer

what you are really looking for in a

position.

For team work job: I want to work in ateam where we can take on new and

exciting challenges.


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Voluntary Work

Some activities that you may havedone on a voluntary basis

This area will help you to tell anemployer how you have learnt newskills, worked with a team and learntresponsibilities for your assigned work.

For eg., Volunteered library work Organizing educational tours

Mobilizing fund for some disaster areas

Community based activities


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Interest And Hobbies

In this section you can demonstrateyour strengths to an employer

If you have a limited experiences, this isa valuable tool for demonstrating yourabilities to an employer.

Creativity counts / Be specific

Make sure they reflect you Get something active

Get sFor eg: Puzzle solving

Playing Football / any team games

omething group


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References

This is an unnecessary part of any cv .But

if u want to add this to give a good

impact of your cv then you can. This is the final part of the C.V.

Include the names, organizations and

contact numbers of people who can act

as referees for you.

Give them a call and ask their

willingness to act as a referee for you.


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Important Points

Be brief - a two page resume isideal

Customize your resume for yourjob target

Use action verbs/ positive words

it will create strong impact. eg.motivated, monitored, created,analyzed, coordinated etc.


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Types OfCV

1. Chronological CV Education and Training isgiven importance. The latest qualificationcomes first reverse order

2. Functional / Skill based CV- CVs are createdwith concentrate on skills andresponsibilities or experiences. Usuallymeant for experienced persons

3. Plain text CV - E-mailed or databasersums are

4. written in plain text without columns,

5. bullets, or bold or italic styles


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Samples


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Samples


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Samples


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Effectiveness OfCV

Maintain 100% error free

Tailor both resume to each position

and employer Lead with most relevant information

first

Avoid items that might promote

negative bias Use abbreviations only if standard

and well-known

Keep to one page-unless you have a

lot of relevant experience


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Precautions

1. I should not be used2. Dont include irrelevant information

previous Salary, unproved awards,prizes and publications etc.

3. Say what you did, not what you think4. Personal information marital status,

religion, health, native place etc.

5. Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters,

graphics, underlining and unusualspacing etc.

6. Avoid repeating information

7. Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, me)

8. Dont outsource, do it yourself.


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Cover Letter


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Introduction

A cover letter is a brief letter that introduces

your resume to the company or organization

to which you are applying. Your cover letter

should emphasize why you want to work forthat particular organization and why you

would be a good fit .An effective cover letter

engages the reader and encourages him or her

to invite you for an interview.

A resume should always be accompanied by a

cover letter. It serves as the first sample of

your writing ability and attention to detail.


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Why work on this now??

Time goes by fast!!Time goes by fast!!

Helps you organize important things forHelps you organize important things for

your future career (which organizations toyour future career (which organizations to

join; what is missing)join; what is missing)

Assists in setting goals.Assists in setting goals.

Assists when getting letters ofAssists when getting letters of

recommendations or applying for otherrecommendations or applying for other

programs/committees.programs/committees.


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Purpose

Express your intent, interest, and

enthusiasm in position

Complement and emphasize

highlights of your resume

Demonstrate your personality andwriting ability


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Format

1. Name and address - Left side topDate and Place- Right side top

2.Head the Letter - Subject and Reference

3. The middle paragraph -Brief descriptionof your education and experiences

4. Closing- The closing in which youpropose step for further action.


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Opening Paragraph

State which position you are applyingfor, and how you found out aboutthe organization and/or position

Express what is attracting you towork for this organization and in thisposition

Arouse the readers interest in

reading more about yourqualifications


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Middle Paragraph

Give detailed information about howyour qualifications fit with the

positions responsibilities

Use key words from the jobdescription to make the connection

between the employers needs and

your skills

Include information about

academics, job experience, and/or

personal attributes relevant to the

position


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Ending Paragraph

Summarize your qualifications

Refer the reader to your enclosedresume

Mention your interest in an interview

State when and how you will contactthem


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Types OfCover Letter

Thank-you

Networking

Prospecting

Acceptance

Non-acceptance


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Imortant Points Every resume that is sent should be accompanied by a cover

letter. State why you are writing and for what position you are applying.

Highlight or expand on key information from your resume, but do

not simply repeat what is listed.

Actively sell your unique qualities and tell the reader why he or

she should choose you.

Target your skills, interests and experience to the needs of the

organization.

Show you have done your homework; emphasize why you want

to work for that

particular organization.

Limit your cover letter to one page. Use good quality bond white or off white paper for both the

resume and cover letter.

Use letter quality or laser printer for a clear sharp copy.

Check and recheck for accurate spelling and grammar. Do not rely

on spell-check.age the reader to take a closer look at your

resume.


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Sample CoimbatoreCoimbatore

1818--1111--20052005

FromFrom

Deepa,MDeepa,M

180,Kamaraj Nagar180,Kamaraj Nagar

CoimbatoreCoimbatore 22

ToTo

The AdvertiserThe Advertiser

PO Box 1116PO Box 1116 Times of India, Delhi.Times of India, Delhi. Sir,Sir,

Sub: Application for the post of Junior AccountantSub: Application for the post of Junior Accountant

Ref: The Hindu dated 16.11.2005Ref: The Hindu dated 16.11.2005

This is with reference to your above advertisement inThis is with reference to your above advertisement inthe Wednesday (16.11.2006) edition of The Hindu for the post of Juniorthe Wednesday (16.11.2006) edition of The Hindu for the post of JuniorAccountant for which I would like to submit my application.Accountant for which I would like to submit my application.

AsAs perper youryour requirements,requirements, II amam aa graduategraduate withwith aa CommerceCommercebackgroundbackground andand withwith AccountancyAccountancy asas mymy specialtyspecialty subjectsubject.. ForFor thethe pastpastoneone year,year, II havehave beenbeen workingworking asas assistantassistant toto aa seniorsenior AccountantAccountantemployedemployed aa reputedreputed firmfirm andand gavegave gainedgained aa fairfair amountamount ofof experienceexperience ininthethe aboveabove mentionedmentioned fieldfield..

IfIf youyou considerconsider thatthat mymy applicationapplication isis worthworth considering,considering, II cancan bebeavailableavailable forfor interviewinterview atat anyany timetime toto suitsuit youryour convenience,convenience, eveneven atat aashortshort noticenotice..

Thanking You,Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,Yours Sincerely,


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Precautions

Not addressing the letter to a specific person

Creating a long cover letter:

Using outrageous formatting

Repeating information from your resume

Knowing nothing about the company:

Unnessary information about

education,hobies and interests etc.

Avoide references


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