cv vs resume & how to write a good resume
Post on 18-Oct-2014
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How to prepare a Resume for Internship or Employment in Canada. Difference between Resume vs CV.TRANSCRIPT
Re-‐wri'ng your CV for an internship or employment in North America
Or: How NOT to Write a North American-‐style Resume
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RESUME
brief summary
1 – 2 pages maximum
most jobs & internships
limited personal informa'on
CV vs.
detailed history 2 pages minimum academic, high-‐level careers awards, papers, research elaborate personal informa'on
How NOT to Write a Resume
X
X X Gender X Date of Birth X Na'onality X Marital Status
How NOT to Write a Resume
X X Do not use large blocks of text!
Structure of a Good Resume: Name & Contact Informa'on
Objec've Personal Profile Work Experience
Educa'on
The Language of a Good Resume:
ADJECTIVES
VERBS
ADJECTIVES Knowledgeable Enthusias'c Advanced Keen Prompt Mo'vated Reliable Organized Dynamic Skillful Trustworthy Determined Detail-‐oriented
VERBS Prepared Filed Researched Answered Planned Implemented Coordinated Developed Lead Created Assisted Budgeted Communicated
A Good Resume: Limited Personal Informa'on
Concise & Easy to Read Chronological Order Descrip've & Ac'on Words
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