My presentation for Cairo University students to enrich their skills in CV Writing.

1. CV Writing Workshop

2. Why you are here?

3. What is a CV

4. It’s not One Size Fits All!
You need to tailor your C.V to each
position you apply for.

5. Funny Facts
• The average time spent by recruiters looking at a resume: 5 to 7 seconds.
• 76% of resumes are discarded for an unprofessional email address.
• 88% rejection rate when you include a photo on your resume.
• 68% of employers will find you on Facebook.
• There are 15 million brands and organizations on Facebook.
• 18,400,000 applicants found their job on Facebook.
• 10,200,000 applicants found their job on LinkedIn.
• 89% of recruiters have hired someone through LinkedIn.
• 8,000,000 applicants found their job on Twitter.

6. • Chronically:
A chronological CV focuses on presenting the candidate's
experience on an employer-by-employer basis, with the posts
being listed in reverse chronological order. Chronological CVs
should also contain a brief personal statement at the front which
sets out the key skills and strengths of the candidate. This is the
most common type of CV.
• Functional:
Unlike a chronological CV, a functional CV places the emphasis on
your skills and expertise rather than the chronology of your
employment to date.
• Combined
Types Of CV

7. CV Format
• Header
• Objective
• Education
• Honors/Activities
• Work Experience
• Research Experience/Projects

8. CV Do’s
• Professionalism
• One page only (for corporate CVs)
• Stick to the truth
• Focus on achievements and results
• Modify your CV according to requirement
• Use easy-to-read language
• Get grammar and punctuation correct
• Follow the instructions
• Spell Check
• Update your CV regularly

9. CV Don’ts
• USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
• Harder to read
• Avoid whitespace
• Actually avoid using border lines
• Include a picture of yourself
• It’s not the cover of a fashion magazine
• Use extremely professional image when asked by employer
• Use several fonts to catch their attention
• Creates a “ransom effect”
• Use Times New Roman or Arial
• Focus on you and your needs
• Employers are not interested on who you are but what you can do

10. CV RULES
• Remember The Rule of KISS.
Keep It Simple & Smart
• Remember The Rule:
If you have some difficulties , Keep them to the interview, but you have to prepare
yourself.
• Remember The Rule:
Attractiveness is a matter of content,
• “Colors” in the CV is like a full make up lady in a Funeral.