We all need this Steps in our life ..
When you grow up and want to start your life , you will need to show others all your talent ..
Sometimes
employers do not give enough information. Ask for more detail if
needed. Spend time researching detail about the job(s) that interest you
and information about the employer - their structure, products,
successes, and approach - from: Their own publicity, reports and
publications A library (business reports, trade papers) College career
office Newspaper reports The Internet
What to include your C.V
Personal details
Name, home address, college address, phone number, email address. Do you have your own web homepage? Include it (if it's good!).
Education
Give
places of education where you have studied - most recent education
first. Include subject options taken in each year of your course.
Include any special project, thesis, or dissertation work.
Work experience
List
your most recent experience first. Give the name of your employer, job
title, and very important, what you actually did and achieved in that
job.
Interests
They
will be particularly interested in activities where you have leadership
or responsibility, or which involve you in relating to others in a
team. A one-person interest, such as stamp-collecting, may be of less
interest to them, unless it connects with the work you wish to do. Give
only enough detail to explain. (If you were captain of a sports team,
they do not want to know the exact date you started, how many games you
played, and how many wins you had! They will ask at the interview, if
they are interested.) If you have published any articles, jointly or by
yourself, give details.
If you have been involved in any type of volunteer work, do give details.
Skills
Ability in other languages, computing experience, or possession of a driving licence should be included.
References
Usually
give two names - one from your place of study, and one from any work
situation you have had. Or if this does not apply, then an older family
friend who has known you for some time. Make sure that referees are
willing to give you a reference. Give their day and evening phone
numbers if possible.
Length
Maybe
all you need to say will fit onto one sheet of A4. But do not crowd it -
you will probably need two sheets. Do not normally go longer than this.
Put page numbers at the bottom of the pages - a little detail that may
impress.
Style
There are two main styles of CV, with variations within them.
Chronological
Information is included under general headings - education, work experience, etc., with the most recent events first.
Skills based
You
think through the necessary skills needed for the job you are applying
for. Then you list all your personal details under these skill headings.
This is called 'targeting your CV', and is becoming more common, at
least in UK.
But it is harder to do. So take advice on whether it is OK in your country and culture, and how to do it best.
Optional extra
It
can be good to start with a Personal Profile/Objective statement. This
is a two or three sentence overview of your skills, qualities, hopes,
and plans. It should encourage the employer to read the rest.
Presentation
You
may vary the style according to the type of job, and what is accepted
in your country and culture. So a big company would normally expect a
formal CV on white paper. But, just perhaps, a CV applying for a
television production job, or graphic designer, could be less formal -
coloured paper, unusual design, etc! Consider using a two column table
to list your educational qualifications and courses taken.
Covering letter
When sending in a CV or job application form, you must include a covering letter. The purpose of the letter is:
To
make sure that the CV arrives on the desk of the correct person. Take
the trouble to telephone, and find the name of the person who will be
dealing with applications or CVs, and address your letter, and envelope,
to that person by name. (In a small company, it may be the managing
director. In a medium size company, it may be the head of
section/department. Only in a large company will there be a Personnel or
Human Resource Department.)
Persuade the person to read your CV.
So
it must be relevant to the company, interesting, and well produced. To
clearly say what job you are interested in. If you are sending in a
'speculative' CV hoping that they may have work for you, explain what
sort of work you are interested in. Do not say, 'I would be interested
in working for Widgets Ltd', but say 'I believe my skills equip me to
work in the product development department/accounts office/whatever'.
When sending a speculative CV, you may try telephoning later to push
your enquiry further.
Say why you want that particular job with that particular employer
To
draw attention to one or two key points in the CV which you feel make
you suited to that particular job with that particular employer.
Start
your letter with an underline heading giving the job title you are
interested in. (If you saw the job advertised, say where you saw it.)
Use
the style and pattern of a business letter suited to your culture and
country. Ask for advice about this. Try to find sample business letters
so that you can follow style and layout.
Your
career office may have a sheet about this, or show you a sample. The
letter should only be on one side of A4 paper. It must be polite and
easy to read.
Also
mention when you are available for an interview. Ending your letter
with a request for specific extra information may give a positive
response.
Application forms
To
apply for some jobs, the employer will send you an application form.
You should still use a covering letter, and send your CV also unless
told not to. Application forms need as much care to write as CVs.
Remember the lessons earlier on this page. Here are some short
guidelines:
Plan everything you will say on a separate piece of paper. Or make a photocopy of the form, and practice completing it first.
Only complete the real form when you are exactly sure what is the best thing to say.
It
must be very neat and clear, and in black pen so that it can be easily
photocopied.You should 'angle' your answers to the company, in the same
way as explained for your CV.Do not say in answer to any question - 'see
my CV'. They do not want to try to read both at the same time.Take a
photocopy to keep, so that you can remember exactly what you said. If
you are called to interview, take this copy with you into the interview.
Other points
Keep copies of all letters, applications forms, and CVs sent, and records of telephone calls and names of those you spoke to.
this steps will help you to make your perfect C.V
Enjoy
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