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Dr. Shadia Yousef Banjar
STEPS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS
I. CV/ RESUME WRITING
By: http://SBANJAR.kau.edu.sa/
Dr. Shadia Yousef Banjar http://wwwdrshadiabanjar.blogspot.com
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STEPS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS
• CV/ RESUME WRITING
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• THE BASICS OF FORMATTING OF A CV/RESUME
• WRITING A CV/RESUME FOR GRADUATES
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What is a CV?
• The Curriculum Vitae or CV can be
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translated as "the course of one's life/career”
and provides a comprehensive overview of your
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Resume vs. CV
• Many of the rules of writing a resume can
also be applied to writing a CV.
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• A CV is a longer and more detailed synopsis of
your background and skills.
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• In addition, a CV includes research and
teaching experience, publications, grants and
fellowships, professional associations and
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A CV is an essential
tool in job search
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otherwise specified.
•A CV is your personal marketing tool so it should look professional.
•Word process your CV on good quality paper.
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THE IMPORTANT
COMPONENTS OF A CV
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The four elements in CV are:
1- your life history
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Documents and materials needed to
write a CV:
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•Job descriptions for all positions held
•Performance reviews
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CV Heading
CV heading include general information:
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•Name
•Surname
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Name Format
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•Use letters two to six points larger than the
rest of the text
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THE GENERAL FORMAT
The general format is as follows:
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1. Objectives,
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1 CV Objective
CV objective is ‘a brief and focused
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statement of what you can do and
what you are looking for’.
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utilizes (professional experiences).
Looking to join a progressive
organization that has the need for (a
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•Be focused – vague objectives are less likely to attract
an employer
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PROFESSIONAL
2 OR
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION ON YOUR CV
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‘Work experience should include internships and
any other jobs that – including the kind of job
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WORK EXPERIENCE EXAMPLES:
• Managed a team of (number) that established (name
or project goal or result)
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• Successfully launched and marketed (name of project)
• Participated in the creation of a (name of product or
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department $ 100,000 by redesigning performance
measurement system
• Define the achievement by describing what was used to
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Advised Developed Obtained
Analyzed Directed Organized
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•The education section should be brief.
• It should include college, degree and
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EDUCATION TIPS:
• Include your Grade Point Average (GPA) or General
Ranking if it is impressive (Excellent, Very Good).
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• Mention any Honors, Awards, Scholarships,
Internships, and Dissertations received.
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4 SKILLS
• Skills section must be brief.
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• It should include main skills: computer
skills, language skills, typing speed,
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SKILL EXAMPLES:
•German- Intermediate.
•Microsoft Office software & the Internet-Expert
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•MS Word, Excel, Access Point, MS Project
Workbench and Lotus Notes-Expert
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SKILL TIPS:
•Focus on skills that match your target job
and target company
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•Use this section to include industry keywords
that match an employer’s keyword search.
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Memberships (optional)
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memberships of interest to employers
Examples:
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Tips:
Being part of any association shows a
potential employer your interest and
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involvement in a related professional field.
Adding this information is completely
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References (If required)
•If required, ‘references upon request’
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can be added at the bottom of your
resume.
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GENERAL WEAKNESSES IN YOUR CV/RESUME:
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• Missing skills , knowledge and / or experience
• Patchy career history
• Employment gaps
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HIDING YOUR WEAKNESSES IN CV
•switch something from a weakness to strength
•Highlight other skills that make up for the weakness
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For example:
1) if you never went to university , you need to
emphasize your job experience
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GENERAL TIPS
Use standard 10 to 14 point fonts like Times, Palatino, Courier,
and Helvetica
Left justify all text
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Send your resume on 8.5'' x 11'', white paper only
Fax on “high resolution” setting
Use jargon specific to your industry
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