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Session 4- LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT
ADIDJA AMANI MD MPHCEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLES WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
HIGHER INSTITUTE FOR GROWTH IN HEALTH RESEARCH FOR WOMEN
31-4 Sept 2015 YAOUNDE- CAMEROON
I-CV vs. Resume
OVERVIEW
Why is this session important? Important points of a CV and of a resume How curriculum vitae (CV) differs from a
resume? How you can decide which one to use? How to Write a Successful CV?
THE ERRORS ON YOUR APPLICATION
Erreurs de grammaire, d’orthographe, de ponctuation, etc.
vague, peu clair, trop court Les lettres de motivation pas motivées 2 courts paragraphes Certaines n’en avaient même pas Manque de précision Ex. «une dizaine d’articles»,
«many posters», Détails superflus Exs. «Je commencerai mes propos
en bénissant le Dieu Tout Puissant»,
A typical CV will include…..1/2
Name and Contact Information: contact information for your current institution
Areas of Interest: a listing of your academic interests.
Education: a list of your degrees earned or in progress, institutions, and years of graduation. You may also include the titles of your dissertation or thesis
Grants, Honors and Awards: a list of grants received, honors bestowed upon you for your work, and awards you may have received for teaching or service.
A typical CV will include…..2/2
Publications and Presentations: a list of your published articles and books, presentations given
Employment and Experience: teaching experiences, laboratory experiences, field experiences, volunteer work, leadership, or other relevant experiences.
Scholarly or Professional Memberships: a listing of the professional organizations of which you are a member
References: a list of persons who write letters of recommendations for you, which includes their contact information.
Other areas to consider when putting together your CV:
Listing of Relevant Course Work to Match Career or Academic Objective
Description of Thesis or Dissertation Academic or Professional Presentations Delivered Travel / Exposure to Cultural Experiences Related Extracurricular Activities Additional Information that May Support Objective Professional Development You Have Undertaken
Criteria for a Successful CV
A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors,
affiliations, and other details. In the US, a CV is used primarily when applying for
academic, education, scientific, or research positions, fellowships or grants
How to Write a Strong and Noticeable Resume?
More familiar to most American writers than CVs. General and concise introduction of your
experiences and skills as they relate to a particular career or position that you are aiming to acquire.
have to be altered for each position that you are applying
no more than one page in length. They are often accompanied by cover letters
A typical resume will include
Name and Contact Information: your residential address might be most appropriate
Education: a listing of your degrees or certifications and educational institutions
Work Experience: names of the companies or organizations that you have worked for, the location of each company, the dates worked, your job title, and duties performed.
Use a 10 or 12 point font Arial, Verdana, Calibri, and Times New Roman Make your name stand out: at the top & larger Be Consistent. Don't overuse capitalization, bold,
italics, underlines, or other emphasizing features. Both a resume and CV contain a Summary
Statement that tries to capture the best of you in 100 words or less
Then you have the Work History
Other useful information
WORKSHOP 10minutes
Thank you
LETTER OF MOTIVATIONADIDJA AMANICEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLESWOMEN
MAIN POINTS OF A MOTIVATION LETTER (1)
Write down some of the main ideas you would like to approach in your letter
Build around them, enrich their content Make your goal clear; Provide a short preview of the rest of the
letter; Why do you think that the program/Job are
interesting and suitable for you? ;
MAIN POINTS OF A MOTIVATION LETTER (2) Focus on your strongest qualifications, past
experiences (international experiences are always relevant) and qualities;
organize the middle paragraphs in terms of the qualifications most relevant for the program
Conclude by restating your interest and show appreciation for the chance to prove yourself in the letter
in some cases you can ask for a personal interview
DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION
mention why you have to apply for the job. Be clear, concise Try to reflect personal approach as much as
possible. If you know the name of HR person, address the
letter to this person. Do not mention your weak points in the letter Don’t be too much vainglorious since this will make
wrong impression. Be realistic about yourself and try to point out your
strong points.
DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION
Your letter should reflect positive spirit eg: ”I am eager to improve my skills and fully prepared to adapt myself to the new working environment…”, instead of “I am not experienced in the relevant field.”
Try to find out as much as possible about the opportunity before applying. This will show your interest and reflect you ability to prepare relevant information on your future post.
DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION
Put only the most relevant facts and experiences in your motivation letter.
Do not forget to tell something about you as a person. Mention your accomplishments in education or
professional experience. It would be useful to express you perspectives in
career Use a motivation letter as a tool to distinguish
your application from other with same qualifications
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CAREER ENHANCEMENT
ADIDJA AMANI MD MPHCEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLES WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
INTRODUCTION Being technologically competent and social media
savvy has become an avenue to academic and career success.
Control what appears as a top search result for your name
It's Not Narcissistic To Google Yourself SM is not a nicety; it is a necessity. Get it, learn it, use
it. "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor
the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin
Why is it important for scientists to be on social
media ?1/2 for the promotion of research but for research
development as well to boost professional profile and act as a
public voice for science. Find people with common interests; establish an online presence and avoid
undesirable Google search results There’s a growing body of literature
suggesting that outreach can have positive effects on a scientist’s career.
Why is it important for scientists to be on social media ? 2/2
lack of an online presence can severely limit a researcher's visibility
a way to share journal articles advertise thoughts and scientific opinions, post
updates from conferences and meetings circulate information about professional
opportunities and upcoming events. to create networks of like-minded people. find possible clients, employers, or business
partners.
DIRECT BENEFITS OF BEING ON SM
Scientific Impact – a recent study found not only that researchers whose work was mentioned on Twitter tended to have a higher h-index
Funding agencies are beginning to explore whether SM activity can serve as a proxy measure eg: several articles in PLOS
Crowdfunding: A study of 97 crowdfunding campaigns focused on cancer research, for example, found that they raised an average of $45,629 from donations
DIRECT BENEFITS OF BEING ON SM (2/2)
connecting scientists with wealthy donors and angel investors if they decide to try to commercialize their research.
Crowdsourcing –to recruit participants for crowdsourced research projects, which are now commonly used by biomedical researchers largely through SM
Networking x 1000. Meet new people and allowing you to create new contacts, both in the academic realm and outside it
Before posting any item on Social media , ask yourself….