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A Workshop was presented to University of Bahrains' students about CV writingTRANSCRIPT
Writing an Effective Resume
Ahmed H. Janahi Ahmed H. Janahi
Trainer & ConsultantTrainer & Consultant
Writing an Effective Resume
Why you are writing
Organization
Presentation
A resume gets you an interview
Find out which applicants are suitable
Choose a small number of candidates to interview
Same issue for proposals and grant applications
Selling Tool
Include interesting and unique information
Attempt best effort to make a first impression
No chance to explain if you do not get an interview
Stand out from the crowd
Writing an Effective Resume
Why you are writing
Organization
Presentation
Summary of sections
NameAddress, telephone number, e-mail addressObjectiveEducationExperienceAchievements and awardsSkillsProfessional affiliations Publications or projects
Optional
Name (bold, not underlined)
Address
Telephone number
Email address
Start with contact information
Not to include
Age Ethnic identity Political affiliation Religious preference Hobbies Marital status Sexual orientation Place of birth Photographs Height, weight, health
There are exceptions to some of these items !
Objective
One or two sentences
Type of position (part time, full time, summer internship)
What position would you like to find?
Emphasize how you will use your skills, not what you want to gain
Use the objective to stand out
Do not be needy:Objective: To obtain a position that will allow me to advance my potential while seeking new challenges.
Show what you will contribute:Objective: An entry-level position in mechanical engineering where strong leadership ability and good communication skills are needed.Objective: Vice-president of aerospace engineering in an agency where extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer are needed.
Education in reverse chronological order
Include schools attended beyond high school
List major and minor(s), supply interesting details
For Poly, put the expected date in parentheses:
Law School, University of BahrainB.Sc. Law(Anticipated graduation: June 2014)
Include special or interesting aspects of your program
Education
listed with the most recent first, including results
professional development courses, again listed with the most recent first
Example:
Education:MEd Imperial College 2012BA University of Bahrain 2008
Training courses:On-line courseManagement The E-Consultants
2009Creative Training Tools Al-Ruwad Training Center
2007Train of Trainers Pike Group 2005
Experience also in reverse order
Dates of employment (2011–present)
Name and location of the company (HERA, Seef District)
Add specific detail that shows your organization, cooperation, responsibility with action
Calling this section Experience allows you to include jobs for which you were not paid. Include:
military service internships volunteer positions
Work epxerience:
Reverse chronological order!
Include relevant experience and results
Grants (honors) awarded
Words describing responsibilities:
Responsible for ...: Planning, implementing, reviewing,
negotiating, managing, coordinating, evaluating, directing, facilitating, inspecting, training, producing, providing, informing, executing, developing....
Achievements and awards
Dean’s list
Scholarships
Grants
Prizes
Nominations
Professional societies
Significant accomplishments
Committees and leadership roles
Use the skills section
Software programs and proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage, AutoCad …)
Programming languages (include Visual Basic, HTML, PHP, …)
Abilities (based on experience)
Languages and language ability
Words describing personal abilities:
Creative, efficient, proficient, systematic, hard worker, prefer to act, well versed in..., willing to take initiative, like to work in one place, enjoy challenging experience, persistance to work underpressure, first-hand knowledge of..., having a desire to learn
Writing an Effective Resume
Why you are writing
Organization
Presentation
Create an effective layout
Try to interest your reader visually
A clean, professional format with a little style
Extra white space makes it easy to read – set margins
Limit font to two choices
For text: a serif font like TimesFor headings: Arial or Helvetica are good choices to add visual interest
Don’t choose non-standard fonts like or
Font size should be 11 or 12 point
Write concisely and vigorously
A focused, targeted resume is best: Avoid the temptation to go more than one page
Delete obvious information in order to highlight your unique qualities
Find specific, dynamic verbs: Use present (or past) imperatives
Include each verb only once
Consult online lists of “resume action words”
Make lists parallel
Was responsible for staff of ten
Present reports to consultants
New reporting system was developed
Leader of monthly staff meeting
Coordinate monthly review
Make lists parallel
Managed staff of ten
Presented reports to consultants
Developed new reporting system
Led monthly staff meeting
Coordinated monthly review
Use brief style like presentations
Omit articles (a/an, the)
Use more lists than sentences
Arrange information in columns
Final thoughts …
Choose the correct tense and use it consistently
Do not ask for a particular salary
Be accurate and honest
Print it out! Do not attempt to proofread on screen
Final thoughts …
The Heading is “Your Name”!!
Check for Spelling mistakes
Colors & Shapes
One CV for all!
Writing an Effective Resume
Why you are writing
Organization
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