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WRITING THE CURRICULUM
VITAE
WRITING THE CURRICULUM
VITAEDone by: Ferdous Aljeberty
Hadeel SulemaniNemah Alsayed
Reem AlwazirLana Al Tabba
RESUME VS CURRICULUM VITEA
C.V. Resumes
Length: As long as it needsto be Length: Short
Content: Area-specific listing
of education and academicbackground
Content: All-inclusivesummary of skills,experiences, and
educationPurpose: Detail background
and qualificationsPurpose-get employment
(or interview)
SAMPLE OF BOTH RESUME AND CURRICULUM VITEA
CURRICULUM VITAE (OR “CV”) Origin is Latin- “course of one’s life”
Note “vitae” )vee-tie or vee-te( is the plural form; “vita” )vee-tuh( is singular
WHY WORK ON THIS NOW?
Time goes by fast
Helps you organize important things for your future
career )which organizations to join; what is missing(
Assists in setting goals
Assists when getting letters of recommendations or applying for other programs/committees
IMPORTANT NOTE
There is not really a “right” way to do a CV.However, there are some things that make the viewing
easier, make you look more professional, and include things reviewers want to see.
Your CV may be different than someone else. What’s important is that you keep one up to date.
General Set-Up Features
Font: Times New Roman Regular paper (white) is fine Font size: 12 point No underlining Single sided Margins: 1” all around
Use bolding and CAPs to have things stand out Number pages No graphics Same font throughout (may vary sizing some) Full name on every page
DON’T FORGET, A CV NEEDS TO BE…
Clear: Well-organized and logical
Concise: Relevant and necessary
Complete: Includes everything you need
Consistent: Don’t mix styles or fonts
Current: Up-to-date
GENERAL INFORMATION
Full name
Mailing Address: Permanent
E-mail: Obtain email address that will not expire
Phone number)s(
THIS IS HOW IT LOOKS LIKE....
SECTION ON CVOptional Always
•Objective •Education )always first on the
CV)
•Certifications and Licensure •Honors and Awards
•Professional Affiliations •Professional Experience
)Employment(
•Professional Activities •Publications and Presentations
•Added Qualifications •Interests
EDUCATION
Most current first )include your current educational work(
Only include diploma distinctions
Get the schools’ names correct!
Degrees/certifications are what’s important –not the time spent
Thesis/Dissertation titles listed
HONORS AND AWARDS
List with most recent first
Honors/Award Title: Date)s( received
Go back to undergrad but not before –only academic and/or professional
Scholarships count
No descriptions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Includes anything you were paid to do or was extensive, regular volunteer
Only include those items relevant to academic
List most recent first
No descriptions
EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Example1: I enjoy skiing, hiking, playing football,
bird-watching and going to Church on Sundays.
Example 2: I enjoy reading non-fiction books, solving puzzles and socializing with friends and family.
THE FIRST EXAMPLE IS THE BEST
PERSONAL PROFILE STATEMENT Example 1: I am a hard-working individual who enjoys
working. I am excellent at meeting deadlines. I have two years of experience in business and I would like to contribute to a business with my excellent skills and past work experience.
Example 2:A motivated, adaptable and responsible Computing graduate seeking a position in an IT position which will utilize the professional and technical skills developed through past work experiences in this field. I have a methodical, customer-focused approach to work and a strong drive
to see things through to completion.
THE SECOND EXAMPLE IS THE GOOD ONE
EMPLOYMENT AND WORK HISTORY
Employment historyJun 2008 – Present IT Manager Mentoring and training new IT staff; Researching, installing and configuring new computer systems; Ensuring that all relevant licensing laws are adhered to; Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.
Oct 2003 – Jun 2008 IT Support Officer Lady Pool Warehouse Ltd Provided extensive IT support to internal and external stakeholders; Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and
applications; Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks; Resolved, diagnosed and solved network problems and relevant software
faults.
Jan 1999 – Sept 2003 IT Admin West London Council Produced Requirements Documentation (diagrams and workflow); Maintained the computer network and information systems.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORK HISTORY
2011 – Present IT Support Assistant ABC Electronics Ltd.
2008 – 2011 IT Admin Dana Corporation
2006 – 2008 IT Assistant M&M Electric Vehicles Ltd.
2005 Cleaner K Lacey Ltd.
2003 – 2005 Housekeeper Plaza Hotel
2002 Packer Packaging Products Ltd.
2000 – 2001 Cleaner TB Group Inc.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Example 1: I enjoy skiing, hiking, playing football, bird-
watching and going to Church on Sundays.
Example 2: I enjoy reading non-fiction books, solving
puzzles and socializing with friends and family.
EXAMPLE 1 IS THE GOOD EXAMPLE
Any Questions?Thank you!