CV and Application Letters

Writing C.V. & Application Letters

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Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter


Definitions:

Curriculum vitæ (CV)


Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter

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Evidence you can work as part of
2 a team

Evidence you’re able to make a contribution on an
individual level
1
Analytical skills. Reflecting on a work-based task, can you learn from
the experience and apply this to your career?


Points to be noted before writing Cover letter and CVs

1 3 5
The employer is Convince recruiters Use enthusiastic
not looking for an that you can 'hit the language
example so floor running' by
monumental that it giving them
changed the examples of
course of the similar work
company's experience
success

2 4 6
What is your key What are your 3 How would the
message you want main strengths company benefit
to convey to the relevant to the job from hiring you?
employer? role?


Why do you need a covering letter?

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Your covering letter demonstrates your writing
style better than your CV (which is usually
2 more brief and factual).
The covering letter puts flesh on the bare bones of the CV.
It points out to the employer the information showing that
1 you have the qualities the job calls for
The covering letter is vital to your CV. This is why it is the first page and
not an addition. "Please find enclosed my CV" won't get you very far.


How to write a cover letter

1 2 3
Plain white If emailed put your Don't make the
photocopier paper covering letter in the employer work to
is fine. body of the email. If read your letter!
you attach it with Keep it clear,
nothing in the email concise and to the
body it may be point.
misidentified
as spam.

You
might Say when
include your you're available
Make the person
understanding of the to start work (and
who reads it feel
work/knowledge of end, if it's a
special: that it is
the company, and placement): be as
addressed to them
personally. how you fit the criteria flexible as
required. possible.

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Those who included a letter with their CV were 10% more
likely to receive a reply.

Structure for a covering letter:

 State the job you’re applying for.
 Where you found out about it.
 When you're available to start work.

 Why you're interested in that type of work.
 Why the company attracts you

 Summarise your strengths and how they might be an advantage to
the organisation.
 Relate your skills to the competencies required in the job.

 Mention any dates that you won't be available for interview
 Thank the employer and say you look forward to hearing from
them soon.


Cover Letter Blue Print

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Format of a CV

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Objectives Skills Work History
The objectives part Skills are often Your work history
of your CV defines keywords in job needs particular
your motivations. applications, like care and good use
essential criteria. of terminology

Achievements Qualifications Reference
Achievements Many applications You need a good
Added on to the work contain a set of required references who can
history as part of each job qualifications. You must speak on the same
Description shows obvious provide a list of qualifications professional level as your
relevance and value to the employer that meets those requirements. new employer.

4 5 6
Write concisely. Avoid fluff and unsubstantiated
statements. Take out any extra info (irrelevant experience, projects
and so on) and leave off job duties to concentrate on
achievements and impact

The fundamental principles of CV

Make sure every part of your CV directly relates to the current job
application.
1

Use exactly the same descriptions for skills, experience, and
qualifications as on the job ad or application guidelines.
2

Always cover the essential job skills, qualifications, and experience in
your CV.
3

Ensure that everything in your work history is clearly relevant to the
job application.
4

Show your knowledge of the company and industry, and share
recommendations you have for opportunities you've researched.
5

Evidence of some of the following skills: planning and organisation, working
with people, diplomacy, negotiation, communication, analytical, people 6
management, problem solving.
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CV Reference List Tips

CV references are usually straightforward. They're people who can give first hand information
1 relevant to your job applications and testify to your skills, character and experience

You need a good references who can speak on the same professional level as your new
employer. 2

3 The preferred profile for a good referee is one who have Knowledgeable about your work
and personal achievements.

Professional references: In some professions and industries, your references are
themselves a quality check on your application. 4
Business references: Target your references, using appropriate managers or supervisors in
5 relation to the new job. If you're going for a sales job, you'd use a sales manager as a
reference.

Technical jobs and IT job references: These jobs really do involve speaking another
language, and your reference must be able to deal with any technical questions about 6
your work.

7 Academic references:Your reference must be someone who can deal with advanced
questions at this level.


What You Should Never Include In Your Curriculum Vitae

Do not type 'Biodata', 'CV', 'Curriculum vitae' as the title. You should rather put your
1 name and coordinates in that place, so the reader would know whose Curriculum
Vitae he/she is reading.

Do not use jargon or colloquial language. The English should be impeccable and
as much as possible simple and without bombastic words and technical terms 2

3 Do not use narrative style; as much as possible use bullet point that are easily
scannable so you could convey more with less verbosity

Do not attach photograph, unless specifically requested 4
Do not mention the last salary drawn. The employer should make an offer
5 independent of what you drew in your last company; otherwise, they might be
tempted to under-quote your offer
Do not include 'reason for leaving' from your last job, as this does not have a direct
bearing on the job you are applying. However, be ever prepared for this question 6
during the interview.

7 Do not use any abbreviations in the Curriculum Vitae as these can be very
confusing and distracting; always use the expanded form.

Do not forget to put a 4-5 line summary on the top of the Curriculum Vitae; many
Curriculum Vitaes have been rejected because the recruiter did not have the time to 8
go through the whole thing to get an idea of how capable the person is.


STAR guide to make your Curriculum Vitae

Situation – Around 20% of your CV should be used to set the
1 scene. What was happening?

Task – 10% should explain the task either set by yourself or
2 another.

Action – This is the most important part: 50% of your CV should
3 describe what you did and the skills you used to do it.

Result – Use the last 20% to tell give details of the outcome. This should

4 include a good dose of self-analysis. Consider what impact your behaviour
had on the result - Perhaps you learnt something about yourself or it altered
your thinking.



1
2 another.



your thinking.




2


your thinking.




2 another.

3

your thinking.




2 another.


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Difference Between CV and Resume

URGENT and
Curriculum Vitae Resume
IMPORTANT

 The Curriculum Vitae is a list of all your  A resume is a precise and very brief document
achievements until the date you are submitting it, representing at-a-glance your key skills and
• This is an
presented in reverse chronological order (i.e. the main achievements
example text
latest achievements first)  A resume should not be longer than one page,
unless in rare exceptions
• Go ahead
 The Curriculum Vitae is ideally two pages in
 A resume would contain of only what is strictly
length, though it can sometimes go up to three to
five pages
and place relevant to the job applied and nothing else - it
your own
 The Curriculum Vitae would include everything is more important here to have all the
information contained within one page, that
text
that you have done and can be classified as work
representing the information it in totality
outside the home - whether paid or unpaid;
• Example text
hence, it is okay if the Curriculum Vitae contains  The resume would highlight your skills and
voluntary and honorary positions and work done achievements above all other things
in such positions  The resume is usually presented without a cover
 The Curriculum Vitae structure is very systematic letter because the main reason you are
and is generally drawn in a specific order submitting the resume, is fast processing; a
 The Curriculum Vitae is normally accompanied cover letter would defeat the purpose
by a cover letter, which summarizes what it  A resume usually can be written in three very
contains and points out the match of the different styles - (i) Chronological resume -
applicant with the job whereby your skills and main achievements are
 A Curriculum Vitae can be written in the listed by date starting with the most recent ones
following three styles: functional CV, targeted CV first, (ii) Functional resume - whereby your skills
and performance CV and experience are more highlighted than
anything else and (iii) a combination of both -
whereby both skill and achievements are
presented hand-in-hand.


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