WRITING THE CURRICULUM

VITAE

WRITING THE CURRICULUM

VITAEDone by: Ferdous Aljeberty

Hadeel SulemaniNemah Alsayed

Reem AlwazirLana Al Tabba

RESUME VS CURRICULUM VITEA

C.V. Resumes

Length: As long as it needsto be Length: Short

Content: Area-specific listing

of education and academicbackground

Content: All-inclusivesummary of skills,experiences, and

educationPurpose: Detail background

and qualificationsPurpose-get employment

(or interview)

SAMPLE OF BOTH RESUME AND CURRICULUM VITEA

CURRICULUM VITAE (OR “CV”) Origin is Latin- “course of one’s life”

Note “vitae” )vee-tie or vee-te( is the plural form; “vita” )vee-tuh( is singular

WHY WORK ON THIS NOW?

Time goes by fast

Helps you organize important things for your future

career )which organizations to join; what is missing(

Assists in setting goals

Assists when getting letters of recommendations or applying for other programs/committees

IMPORTANT NOTE

There is not really a “right” way to do a CV.However, there are some things that make the viewing

easier, make you look more professional, and include things reviewers want to see.

Your CV may be different than someone else. What’s important is that you keep one up to date.

General Set-Up Features

Font: Times New Roman Regular paper (white) is fine Font size: 12 point No underlining Single sided Margins: 1” all around

Use bolding and CAPs to have things stand out Number pages No graphics Same font throughout (may vary sizing some) Full name on every page

DON’T FORGET, A CV NEEDS TO BE…

Clear: Well-organized and logical

Concise: Relevant and necessary

Complete: Includes everything you need

Consistent: Don’t mix styles or fonts

Current: Up-to-date

GENERAL INFORMATION

Full name

Mailing Address: Permanent

E-mail: Obtain email address that will not expire

Phone number)s(

THIS IS HOW IT LOOKS LIKE....

SECTION ON CVOptional Always

•Objective •Education )always first on the

CV)

•Certifications and Licensure •Honors and Awards

•Professional Affiliations •Professional Experience

)Employment(

•Professional Activities •Publications and Presentations

•Added Qualifications •Interests

EDUCATION

Most current first )include your current educational work(

Only include diploma distinctions

Get the schools’ names correct!

Degrees/certifications are what’s important –not the time spent

Thesis/Dissertation titles listed

HONORS AND AWARDS

List with most recent first

Honors/Award Title: Date)s( received

Go back to undergrad but not before –only academic and/or professional

Scholarships count

No descriptions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Includes anything you were paid to do or was extensive, regular volunteer

Only include those items relevant to academic

List most recent first

No descriptions

EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Example1: I enjoy skiing, hiking, playing football,

bird-watching and going to Church on Sundays.

Example 2: I enjoy reading non-fiction books, solving puzzles and socializing with friends and family.

THE FIRST EXAMPLE IS THE BEST

PERSONAL PROFILE STATEMENT Example 1: I am a hard-working individual who enjoys

working. I am excellent at meeting deadlines. I have two years of experience in business and I would like to contribute to a business with my excellent skills and past work experience.

Example 2:A motivated, adaptable and responsible Computing graduate seeking a position in an IT position which will utilize the professional and technical skills developed through past work experiences in this field. I have a methodical, customer-focused approach to work and a strong drive

to see things through to completion.

THE SECOND EXAMPLE IS THE GOOD ONE

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK HISTORY

Employment historyJun 2008 – Present      IT Manager    Mentoring and training new IT staff; Researching, installing and configuring new computer systems; Ensuring that all relevant licensing laws are adhered to; Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

Oct 2003 – Jun 2008      IT Support Officer      Lady Pool Warehouse Ltd Provided extensive IT support to internal and external stakeholders; Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems and

applications; Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks; Resolved, diagnosed and solved network problems and relevant software

faults.

Jan 1999 – Sept 2003      IT Admin      West London Council Produced Requirements Documentation (diagrams and workflow); Maintained the computer network and information systems.

EMPLOYMENT AND WORK HISTORY

2011 – Present    IT Support Assistant     ABC Electronics Ltd.

2008 – 2011     IT Admin    Dana Corporation

2006 – 2008     IT Assistant    M&M Electric Vehicles Ltd.

2005     Cleaner     K Lacey Ltd.

2003 – 2005     Housekeeper     Plaza Hotel

2002     Packer     Packaging Products Ltd.

2000 – 2001     Cleaner     TB Group Inc.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Example 1: I enjoy skiing, hiking, playing football, bird-

watching and going to Church on Sundays.

Example 2: I enjoy reading non-fiction books, solving

puzzles and socializing with friends and family.

EXAMPLE 1 IS THE GOOD EXAMPLE

Any Questions?Thank you!