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Prepare or review your CV in English

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What we are going to see today?

1.Thedifference between CV, Curriculum and Resum2.Types of CVs3. How to write your CV4. The cover letter

5. CV Analysis Write / Review your own CV6. Who would you hire?

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What the hell is the difference

between a

CV, a Resume or a Curriculum?

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Curriculum vitae is Latin meaning "course of life"

and rsum is French meaning "summary".In the business world, the word rsum (also spelled

resum and resume) is used especially in the

United States and in English Canada. Curriculumvitae and "CV" are used in the United Kingdom in allcontexts, with rsum having very little currency.

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The term curriculum vitae means "course oflife" in Latin.While it is appropriate to write eithercurriculum vitae or

just vita, it is incorrect to use the phrase curriculum vita,

the form vitae being the genitive ofvita. The plural of

curriculum vitae is curricula vitae.

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In many contexts, a rsum or CV is short (usually

one page), and therefore contains only experiencedirectly relevant to a particular position. Many

rsums contain precise keywords that the potential

employers are looking for, make heavy use of active

verbs, and display content in a flattering manner.

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Remember: a CV is simply a way for two people to

communicate. Its not an end, its just the beginningof a future conversation. Dont try to have ALL the

information about you in it, summarize and keep only

important information there!

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In the past, rsums/CVs used to be no longer than twopages, as potential employers typically did not devote

much time to reading rsum details for each applicant.

In some countries employers have changed their viewsregarding acceptable rsum length.

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Styles

A simple rsum is a summary typically limited toone or two pages of sizeA4 orLetter-size

highlighting only those experiences and credentials

that the author considers most relevant to the

desired position. CVs are typically longer.

CVs are usually chronological, functional or mixed.

Today we also have online CVs, sometimes even

in the format of videos.

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Chronological rsum

A chronological rsum enumerates a candidate's jobexperiences in reverse chronological order.

The chronological rsum format is the most common

rsum layout in use.

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Functional rsum

A functional rsum lists work experience andskills sorted by skill area or job function.

The functional rsum is used to assert a focus to

skills that are specific to the type of position the

candidate is looking for.

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Functional rsum

The functional rsum works well for those making acareer change, having a varied work history and with

little work experience. A functional rsum is also

preferred for applications to jobs that require a very

specific skill set or clearly defined personality traits.

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Combination rsum

The combination rsum balances the functional andchronological approaches. A rsum organized this way

typically leads with a functional list of job skills, followed

by a chronological list of employers. The combination

rsum has a tendency to repeat itself and is thereforeless widely utilized than the other two forms.

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Online rsums

The Internet has brought about a new age for thersum. As the search for employment has become

more electronic, rsums have followed suit. It is

common for employers to only accept rsums

electronically, either out of practicality or preference. This

electronic boom has changed much about the way

rsums are written, read, and handled.

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The art of rsum writing

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Writing a resume is a bit like creating a work of

art. There is a hint of poetry to it: given strictly

limited space and conditions, you try to say who

you are, expressively.

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What motivates and moves you?

What work does your heart want to do?Where are your hidden (or not so hidden) talents?

What youve done that makes you feel proud?

What calls for your passion, competence and loyalty?

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Things you cant miss on

your Summary:

Number of years of experience you have in the area

Education, training and certificationYour key skills, talents, special knowledge related to the job

you are applying to

Something unique about your personal work style or attitute

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The cover letter

A cover letter is highly recommended. But you must be careful

when writing it:

1. The more personalised the letter is, the better;

2. It will demand some research;

3. It will be more successful if you mention results you had in the

area of the company you are sending your letter to;

4. Youll need details of the person who will receive the letter;

5. It will make your Cv more effective than others!

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Lets hope youre not sending your Cv to a person like this!

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Credits:

The resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good Examples

Yana Parker

Wikipedia.com

Youtube.com

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Thank you!

Carol Olival

Pedagogical Director

Wall Street Institute

[email protected]

www.wsischool.com.br