SlideShare a Scribd company logo
How to Write a Professional CVBy:Ahmed Gouda
AgendaWhat is a CV?How should you organize your CVThings you should avoid in your CVThings employers look for Ensure that your CV is neatRecruitment agenciesWrite your CV
What is a CV?Is a written profile of your professional qualificationsPrepared by an applicant seeking employmentMultiple versionsIt might be called Resume
How should you organize your CVName & Contact InformationPersonal InformationCareer ObjectiveEducationExperiencesCareer HistoryCertifications and Training CoursesTechnical and Interpersonal SkillsPublicationsAwards & ActivitiesOther Info
Name & Contact InformationHow should you organize your CVYour Name in the top and in boldfaceAddress Residence EmailIncludes your namePhone numberPreferred pattern +X(XXX) XXX-XXXXWrite only one mobile Land number is optional
Personal InformationMilitary Service StatusDate of BirthMarital StatusGenderOtherDriving LicenseHow should you organize your CV
Career ObjectiveClear, concise, and targeted to your career goalIf you want to have more than one career option you should develop multiple CVsShould include Desired positionEmployment typeOrganization typeExperience, and Skills offeredHow should you organize your CV
EducationHow should you organize your CVStart with the most recent academic degreeFor each degreeDegree nameUniversity name / DepartmentYear of graduationCumulative grade or GPADon’t include high schoolDon’t include Graduation project gradeIf you are currently working in a degreeIn progressExpected graduation date
ExperiencesHow should you organize your CVYour ProjectsStart with the most recentProject nameInvolved technologiesBrief description
Career History How should you organize your CVStart with the most recentEmployer namePosition titleTime interval (month/Year)Responsibilities (optional)
Certifications and Training CoursesHow should you organize your CVTraining CoursesStart with the most recentTraining Center nameTime interval (month/Year)Brief description (optional)CertificationsStart with the most recentCertification nameEarned date
Technical and Interpersonal SkillsHow should you organize your CVTechnical SkillsProgramming languageConceptsIDEsTechnology relatedInterpersonal SkillsGoal orientedIQ scoreCommunication and PresentationWork under pressureLanguage Skills
PublicationsResearch ThesisWhite paperArticlesWrite a title and a brief description for eachHow should you organize your CV
Awards & ActivitiesAward/Activity TitleYear GrantedAuthorityDescription (optional)How should you organize your CV
Other InfoHow should you organize your CVAttended eventsNameDateLocationResearch interestsWeb Based SystemsRoboticsGeneral interests Drawing paintingsSolving puzzlesReading novelsLast updated date
Things you should avoid in your CVID numberPersonal photoIrrelevant awards, publications, & membershipsTravel historyPrevious pay ratesReasons for leaving previous jobsTyping & grammar errorsLengthy descriptionsThe words “References available upon request”
Things employers look forSigns of achievementsPatterns of stability & career directionProfessional presentation of your CV
Ensure that your CV is neatRecommended fontsCalibriTahomaTimes new RomanUse one or two fonts onlyUse bullets, but don’t overuse themRecommended font size 12, don’t use smaller than 10.Print in high quality, white paper
Recruitment agenciesAmerican ChamberEgypt IT JobsJobs in EgyptMaster HRMea-ITRename your CV file to be your full nameEnter a job code and\or job title in the email subjectWrite the following in the email bodyDear Sir/Madam,Kindly find my resume in the attachments.Regards,
Write your CVTime for the workshop
Thank You

More Related Content

What's hot (20)

Resume ppt for Free
Resume ppt for FreeResume ppt for Free
Resume ppt for Free
bclara001
 
Effective Resume Writing
Effective Resume WritingEffective Resume Writing
Effective Resume Writing
Arsalan Ahmad
 
Job Search Powerpoint
Job Search PowerpointJob Search Powerpoint
Job Search Powerpoint
j_jones830
 
What is a cover letter
What is a cover letterWhat is a cover letter
What is a cover letter
Shan Shaukat
 
Resume writing ppt
Resume writing pptResume writing ppt
Resume writing ppt
Anu Nain
 
Resume presentation
Resume presentationResume presentation
Resume presentation
Greg Consulta
 
CV Writing Workshop
CV Writing WorkshopCV Writing Workshop
CV Writing Workshop
Tariq Hayat
 
Writing a cover letter
Writing a cover letterWriting a cover letter
Writing a cover letter
J'ette Novakovich
 
CV / Resume writing / Career development
CV / Resume writing / Career developmentCV / Resume writing / Career development
CV / Resume writing / Career development
Elisabeth Dols-De Rooij
 
Workshop about cv writing and job interview jan2016
Workshop about cv writing and job interview jan2016Workshop about cv writing and job interview jan2016
Workshop about cv writing and job interview jan2016
Patricia Fidalgo
 
How to write a good CV
How to write a good CVHow to write a good CV
How to write a good CV
Umm Al-Qura University Faculty of Dentistry
 
Cv writing workshop
Cv writing workshopCv writing workshop
Cv writing workshop
Ahmed Samir Moustafa
 
Resume and cover letters workshop presentation
Resume and cover letters workshop presentationResume and cover letters workshop presentation
Resume and cover letters workshop presentation
Abrazil
 
Resume Writing
Resume WritingResume Writing
Resume Writing
Venkatachalam Vaidhiyanathan
 
How To Write A Cover Letter
How To Write A Cover LetterHow To Write A Cover Letter
How To Write A Cover Letter
ThriveYard
 
Writing a Professional Resume
Writing a Professional ResumeWriting a Professional Resume
Writing a Professional Resume
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
 
Writing a Brilliant CV
Writing a Brilliant CVWriting a Brilliant CV
Writing a Brilliant CV
Suzannah Youde
 
How to write a CV
How to write a CVHow to write a CV
How to write a CV
Peter Sammons
 
Job application & resume
Job application & resumeJob application & resume
Job application & resume
Gurukrushna Patnaik
 
CV writing presentation 2013
CV writing presentation 2013CV writing presentation 2013
CV writing presentation 2013
SchoolJobs
 

Viewers also liked (17)

Sample resume ppt
Sample resume pptSample resume ppt
Sample resume ppt
lissarray
 
How to write a winning CV
How to write a winning CVHow to write a winning CV
How to write a winning CV
Dawn Spiby
 
Interview & how to write your C.V tips
Interview & how to write your C.V tipsInterview & how to write your C.V tips
Interview & how to write your C.V tips
Ewazefa
 
How to write a professional cv
How to write a professional cvHow to write a professional cv
How to write a professional cv
Islam haggag
 
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing TipsHow To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
Resumonk
 
Effective cv writing
Effective cv writingEffective cv writing
Effective cv writing
Bibaswan Ghoshal
 
Presentation cv
Presentation cvPresentation cv
Presentation cv
Alberto Ojo Abierto
 
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed ShaikhMy Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
Saad Ahmed Shaikh
 
Arabic-English-CV
Arabic-English-CVArabic-English-CV
Arabic-English-CV
bairq dahham
 
Hanley, Christie, Glapa Grossklag Affordable Learning Solutions
Hanley, Christie, Glapa Grossklag Affordable Learning SolutionsHanley, Christie, Glapa Grossklag Affordable Learning Solutions
Hanley, Christie, Glapa Grossklag Affordable Learning Solutions
DET/CHE Directors of Educational Technology - California in Higher Education
 
Svn workflow
Svn workflowSvn workflow
Svn workflow
Nont Banditwong
 
Version Control With CVS
Version Control With CVSVersion Control With CVS
Version Control With CVS
Rajesh Kumar
 
Video CV advice
Video CV adviceVideo CV advice
Video CV advice
mycvspace
 
Resume And Cover Letter Workshop
Resume And Cover Letter WorkshopResume And Cover Letter Workshop
Resume And Cover Letter Workshop
hseegers
 
Vd Presentation Cvs
Vd Presentation CvsVd Presentation Cvs
Vd Presentation Cvs
metudgn
 
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Vut Co-op
 
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your EssayTop 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Megan Potter
 
Sample resume ppt
Sample resume pptSample resume ppt
Sample resume ppt
lissarray
 
How to write a winning CV
How to write a winning CVHow to write a winning CV
How to write a winning CV
Dawn Spiby
 
Interview & how to write your C.V tips
Interview & how to write your C.V tipsInterview & how to write your C.V tips
Interview & how to write your C.V tips
Ewazefa
 
How to write a professional cv
How to write a professional cvHow to write a professional cv
How to write a professional cv
Islam haggag
 
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing TipsHow To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
How To Write A Resume/CV - Resume Writing Tips
Resumonk
 
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed ShaikhMy Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
My Visual Resume - Saad Ahmed Shaikh
Saad Ahmed Shaikh
 
Version Control With CVS
Version Control With CVSVersion Control With CVS
Version Control With CVS
Rajesh Kumar
 
Video CV advice
Video CV adviceVideo CV advice
Video CV advice
mycvspace
 
Resume And Cover Letter Workshop
Resume And Cover Letter WorkshopResume And Cover Letter Workshop
Resume And Cover Letter Workshop
hseegers
 
Vd Presentation Cvs
Vd Presentation CvsVd Presentation Cvs
Vd Presentation Cvs
metudgn
 
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)
Vut Co-op
 
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your EssayTop 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Top 10 Tips In Writing Your Essay
Megan Potter
 

Similar to How to Write a Professional CV (20)

How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
oladapo fadoju
 
Developing skills for cv writing
Developing skills for cv writingDeveloping skills for cv writing
Developing skills for cv writing
Saurabh Kumar
 
Creating A Powerful Resume
Creating A Powerful ResumeCreating A Powerful Resume
Creating A Powerful Resume
baconml
 
Writing an effective resume
Writing an effective resumeWriting an effective resume
Writing an effective resume
Sushmita Golder
 
Architectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Architectural Professional Practice - The ResumeArchitectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Architectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Galala University
 
Cv writing
Cv writingCv writing
Cv writing
Muhammad Aamir Rakhshani
 
Resume Building
Resume BuildingResume Building
Resume Building
Prejith Prasannan
 
How to write a resume
How to write a resumeHow to write a resume
How to write a resume
Zaki Muhammad
 
W T S Resume Workshop 03
W T S  Resume  Workshop 03W T S  Resume  Workshop 03
W T S Resume Workshop 03
lecipollo
 
Resume aecs lab (1)
Resume   aecs lab (1)Resume   aecs lab (1)
Resume aecs lab (1)
jagadish108
 
0135140560 pp11a
0135140560 pp11a0135140560 pp11a
0135140560 pp11a
Lindsay Henning @ Yavapai College
 
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Bruce Bennett
 
How to write a resume
How to write a resumeHow to write a resume
How to write a resume
Melanio Florino
 
Cv
CvCv
Cv
Bayarmaa GBayarmaa
 
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Bruce Bennett
 
Resume writing.pptx
Resume writing.pptxResume writing.pptx
Resume writing.pptx
awaisrasool13
 
Career Services Resume Checklist
Career Services Resume ChecklistCareer Services Resume Checklist
Career Services Resume Checklist
Chaim Shapiro, M.Ed
 
how to write contemporary cv
how to write contemporary cv how to write contemporary cv
how to write contemporary cv
uzmabb12045
 
Career Uo M Presentation Added
Career Uo M Presentation AddedCareer Uo M Presentation Added
Career Uo M Presentation Added
guest2b2f84e
 
Syndicate of commerce
Syndicate of commerceSyndicate of commerce
Syndicate of commerce
Mostafa Mahmoud
 
How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
How to write a CV (adapted from Ahmed Abd El-Rahman)
oladapo fadoju
 
Developing skills for cv writing
Developing skills for cv writingDeveloping skills for cv writing
Developing skills for cv writing
Saurabh Kumar
 
Creating A Powerful Resume
Creating A Powerful ResumeCreating A Powerful Resume
Creating A Powerful Resume
baconml
 
Writing an effective resume
Writing an effective resumeWriting an effective resume
Writing an effective resume
Sushmita Golder
 
Architectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Architectural Professional Practice - The ResumeArchitectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Architectural Professional Practice - The Resume
Galala University
 
How to write a resume
How to write a resumeHow to write a resume
How to write a resume
Zaki Muhammad
 
W T S Resume Workshop 03
W T S  Resume  Workshop 03W T S  Resume  Workshop 03
W T S Resume Workshop 03
lecipollo
 
Resume aecs lab (1)
Resume   aecs lab (1)Resume   aecs lab (1)
Resume aecs lab (1)
jagadish108
 
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Bruce Bennett
 
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Bruce Bennett
 
Career Services Resume Checklist
Career Services Resume ChecklistCareer Services Resume Checklist
Career Services Resume Checklist
Chaim Shapiro, M.Ed
 
how to write contemporary cv
how to write contemporary cv how to write contemporary cv
how to write contemporary cv
uzmabb12045
 
Career Uo M Presentation Added
Career Uo M Presentation AddedCareer Uo M Presentation Added
Career Uo M Presentation Added
guest2b2f84e
 

Recently uploaded (20)

How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-WorksHow-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
Ozias Rondon
 
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
ghisreeni
 
Chapter1 - human resources management.ppt
Chapter1 - human resources management.pptChapter1 - human resources management.ppt
Chapter1 - human resources management.ppt
JosephNader8
 
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
Yulia Ovchinnikova
 
Is Hardware & Networking a Good Career? Scope, Salary, and Future Trends
Is Hardware & Networking a Good Career? Scope, Salary, and Future TrendsIs Hardware & Networking a Good Career? Scope, Salary, and Future Trends
Is Hardware & Networking a Good Career? Scope, Salary, and Future Trends
Lakshya Institute of Networking Technologies
 
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptxSample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
JedRickSanariz
 
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATIONMediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
mokshilohchab12
 
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
rijof67613
 
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
kbergey9
 
Trends and Blends Lightening Workshop
Trends and Blends Lightening WorkshopTrends and Blends Lightening Workshop
Trends and Blends Lightening Workshop
coreylewis960
 
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-FreedomFreelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Ozias Rondon
 
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
Manu Mitra
 
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptxhistory-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
MoisesYapoQuispe
 
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express YourselfYashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
yashaswani707
 
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's CareerAn Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
KennethKremsky
 
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptxSIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
Heresh5
 
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docxEvision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
rohit00lms
 
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdeeResume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
sohail4hmed4
 
ppt of 2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
ppt of  2-3 trees analysis and design presentationppt of  2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
ppt of 2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
0105cs221235
 
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-UpskillingThe-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
Ozias Rondon
 
How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-WorksHow-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
How-to-Create-a-Personal-Development-Plan-That-Works
Ozias Rondon
 
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
1235456325682023542569542633portfolio-.ppt
ghisreeni
 
Chapter1 - human resources management.ppt
Chapter1 - human resources management.pptChapter1 - human resources management.ppt
Chapter1 - human resources management.ppt
JosephNader8
 
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
2025 OpenData Hackathon - DAY OF-updated.pdf
Yulia Ovchinnikova
 
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptxSample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
Sample Final Presentation Comm Essentials.pptx
JedRickSanariz
 
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATIONMediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
Mediation.pptx NOTES AND TIPS FORV MEDIATION
mokshilohchab12
 
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
Chest Symmetry & Chest Expansion-1.pptx.
rijof67613
 
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
Bergey_Kyle_DMBS_PB1_SC_2025-03.pptx_...
kbergey9
 
Trends and Blends Lightening Workshop
Trends and Blends Lightening WorkshopTrends and Blends Lightening Workshop
Trends and Blends Lightening Workshop
coreylewis960
 
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-FreedomFreelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Freelancing-and-Remote-Work-Your-Path-to-Online-Income-Freedom
Ozias Rondon
 
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
02. Basic Electromagnetic Force Field Attorney Letter
Manu Mitra
 
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptxhistory-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
history-subject-for-high-school-egypt-revolution-day-infographics.pptx
MoisesYapoQuispe
 
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express YourselfYashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
Yashaswani Bajaj : IE University, Express Yourself
yashaswani707
 
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's CareerAn Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
An Inside Look at Kenneth Kremsky's Career
KennethKremsky
 
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptxSIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
SIH2024_IDEA_Presentation_Format[2].pptx
Heresh5
 
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docxEvision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
Evision Technoserve.docx ( Blogs )..docx
rohit00lms
 
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdeeResume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
Resume Builder (9) [Autosaved].pptxjkdee
sohail4hmed4
 
ppt of 2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
ppt of  2-3 trees analysis and design presentationppt of  2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
ppt of 2-3 trees analysis and design presentation
0105cs221235
 
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-UpskillingThe-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
The-Power-of-Continuous-Learning-and-Upskilling
Ozias Rondon
 

How to Write a Professional CV

  • 1. How to Write a Professional CVBy:Ahmed Gouda
  • 2. AgendaWhat is a CV?How should you organize your CVThings you should avoid in your CVThings employers look for Ensure that your CV is neatRecruitment agenciesWrite your CV
  • 3. What is a CV?Is a written profile of your professional qualificationsPrepared by an applicant seeking employmentMultiple versionsIt might be called Resume
  • 4. How should you organize your CVName & Contact InformationPersonal InformationCareer ObjectiveEducationExperiencesCareer HistoryCertifications and Training CoursesTechnical and Interpersonal SkillsPublicationsAwards & ActivitiesOther Info
  • 5. Name & Contact InformationHow should you organize your CVYour Name in the top and in boldfaceAddress Residence EmailIncludes your namePhone numberPreferred pattern +X(XXX) XXX-XXXXWrite only one mobile Land number is optional
  • 6. Personal InformationMilitary Service StatusDate of BirthMarital StatusGenderOtherDriving LicenseHow should you organize your CV
  • 7. Career ObjectiveClear, concise, and targeted to your career goalIf you want to have more than one career option you should develop multiple CVsShould include Desired positionEmployment typeOrganization typeExperience, and Skills offeredHow should you organize your CV
  • 8. EducationHow should you organize your CVStart with the most recent academic degreeFor each degreeDegree nameUniversity name / DepartmentYear of graduationCumulative grade or GPADon’t include high schoolDon’t include Graduation project gradeIf you are currently working in a degreeIn progressExpected graduation date
  • 9. ExperiencesHow should you organize your CVYour ProjectsStart with the most recentProject nameInvolved technologiesBrief description
  • 10. Career History How should you organize your CVStart with the most recentEmployer namePosition titleTime interval (month/Year)Responsibilities (optional)
  • 11. Certifications and Training CoursesHow should you organize your CVTraining CoursesStart with the most recentTraining Center nameTime interval (month/Year)Brief description (optional)CertificationsStart with the most recentCertification nameEarned date
  • 12. Technical and Interpersonal SkillsHow should you organize your CVTechnical SkillsProgramming languageConceptsIDEsTechnology relatedInterpersonal SkillsGoal orientedIQ scoreCommunication and PresentationWork under pressureLanguage Skills
  • 13. PublicationsResearch ThesisWhite paperArticlesWrite a title and a brief description for eachHow should you organize your CV
  • 14. Awards & ActivitiesAward/Activity TitleYear GrantedAuthorityDescription (optional)How should you organize your CV
  • 15. Other InfoHow should you organize your CVAttended eventsNameDateLocationResearch interestsWeb Based SystemsRoboticsGeneral interests Drawing paintingsSolving puzzlesReading novelsLast updated date
  • 16. Things you should avoid in your CVID numberPersonal photoIrrelevant awards, publications, & membershipsTravel historyPrevious pay ratesReasons for leaving previous jobsTyping & grammar errorsLengthy descriptionsThe words “References available upon request”
  • 17. Things employers look forSigns of achievementsPatterns of stability & career directionProfessional presentation of your CV
  • 18. Ensure that your CV is neatRecommended fontsCalibriTahomaTimes new RomanUse one or two fonts onlyUse bullets, but don’t overuse themRecommended font size 12, don’t use smaller than 10.Print in high quality, white paper
  • 19. Recruitment agenciesAmerican ChamberEgypt IT JobsJobs in EgyptMaster HRMea-ITRename your CV file to be your full nameEnter a job code and\or job title in the email subjectWrite the following in the email bodyDear Sir/Madam,Kindly find my resume in the attachments.Regards,
  • 20. Write your CVTime for the workshop