STEPS FOR JOB APPLICATIONS

II.The basics of formatting of a CV/resume

III.Writing a CV for Graduates
By: http://SBANJAR.kau.edu.sa/
Dr. Shadia Yousef Banjar http://wwwdrshadiabanjar.blogspot.com

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 TYPES OF RESUMES:
1. Chronological: Listed by date - shows
progression in field.
2. Functional: Listed by skills and abilities –
Little or no direct experience in field.
3. Targeted: Skills are specific to position.
4. Blended: Combines all three.

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 BASIC RESUME FORMATTING
•Resumes
show two
basic
formats: RESUME
chronological
and
functional

CHRONOLOGICAL FUNCTIONAL

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 CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
The majority of resumes are written in chronological
format.
This format describes your work history in order from the
beginning to the most recent (the latter gets the greatest
emphasis).
This style highlights companies, dates, titles, duties, and
work accomplishments
This style is effective in outlining:
a) your professional experience in a particular field relevant to the
employer
b) your measurable accomplishments from your work experience
c) your work experience that illustrates your work record

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 John Clarke
21 Maple Avenue
CHRONOLOGICAL Smithfield TN 19236
Telephone: 555/683-2560
RESUME FORMAT E-mail:jclarke@home.org

OBJECTIVE: A management position with a health services delivery program

QUALIFICATIONS: Over ten years experience managing health services delivery programs.
Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
• Program development and evaluation
• Service delivery goal development and evaluation
• Operating budget development and monitoring
• Vendor contracts development and negotiation
• Staff development and management

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1999-present Jones Health Services Group, Salem OR

Operation Manager
Responsible for coordination of client services. Evaluated various programs,
implemented program services changes. Monitored a $ 2.5 million operating
budget, Managed, developed a staff of 50 employees.

1995-1999 Jones Health Services Group, Salem OR

Program Technician
Coordinated the Elder Care Program. Assisted with implementation of
program revisions. Performed lead work responsibilities over clerical staff.
Developed, implemented contracts for vendor services.

1991-1995 Edwards Assisted Living Center

Health Services Coordinator
Assisted with the coordination of client health care services. Reviewed client
applications for program rule, policy compliance. Monitored, evaluated
customer satisfaction. Prepared various correspondence, reports

EDUCATION: 1990. Bachelor of Science, Social Services, Oregon State University

References available upon request.

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 FUNCTIONAL RESUME
•This style is effective in assisting the reader to see your
work experiences by grouping them into vocational skills
and highlighting achievements.
•This style is important when you want the reader to know
that you have transferable skills that will be of value to the
readers organization.
•Your work history portion is NOT the emphasis.

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FUNCTIONAL
RESUME John M. Smith
200 SE 15th Avenue
FORMAT Portland, Orgegon 97000
(503) 947-5071, work
(503) 341-0001, home
E-mail: JMSmith@world.net

Education
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, University of Oregon, 1971 Leadership
Oregon, 1998
Program Design and Policy Development
Planning, Policy and Staff Development for Oregon Department of Human
Services (DHS) 1996-present: create and sustain partnerships with
workforce system partners; CO-manage two major systems change grants;
responsible for comprehensive system of staff development, administrative
policy and State Plan development and legislative advocacy; serve as
member of Divisions Executive Staff. CO-manage (1992-1997) with state
Department of Education for federally funded schools transition through
partnerships with Department of Education, local school districts and the
University of Oregon; currently designing a high school tech program and a
youth leadership forum. Former Students Services Coordinator with
Community College in Omaha, Nebraska. Former program manager for two
statewide programs with state of Nebraska program-specific association.

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 III.Writing a CV for Graduates

For young graduates who are on the

job market for the first time, they
need to follow some rules and tips to
write their first resume and to write
a cover letter.

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 The Basic Rules of CV / Resumes
for
Graduates
• Writing your resume should be a step by
step process
•Make a list of all related experience
•If you are applying for a specific job:
a) Read the job advertisement carefully.
b) Make sure you address each requirement
in the graduate resume.
c) Follow the instructions.
d) Include your soft skills.

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 e)Be professional, be concise, and do not include
your life story.
f)Be sure your graduate resume does not have
any spelling and grammatical errors.
g)Do not act ‘cute’.
h) Avoid easily corrected mistakes
i)Have another person review your resume and
give an honest opinion.
• Your resume should be a summary of your
experience, education and qualifications.
• Customize you resume to demonstrate how your
skills and abilities meet the duties of specific
position to which you are applying and save
additional information for the interview.

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 CV / Resumes Writing Tips
To write resumes, graduates must
follow:
1. basic tips,
2.omit needless items, and
3. follow some final tips

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 BASIC TIPS
•Use non-decorative typeface. Use a font size of 12 or 14 points.
•Use light-colored (white is the best), standard size, 8- ½ x 11'' paper,
printed on one side.
•Avoid using italicized text, script, and underlined passages.
•Avoid graphics and shading.
• Your name address, phone number(s), and e-mail address should be
the first readable item on the first page. Make sure your mane is not
listed on each page.
• Be concise. Resumes reflecting ten years or less experience should fit
in one page. Two pages, including professional references, should be
an absolute. Avoid lengthy descriptions of projects of which you were
only a part. Minimize the usage of articles (the, a, an) and do not use
“I” or other pronouns to identify yourself.
• Use action verbs to describe yourself as someone who is active,
contributes and get things accomplished.

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• Social security number
• Martial status
• Health
• Citizenship
• Age
• Irrelevant awards
• Travel history
• Salary information
• Reasons for leaving a position

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•Have another person review and proofread your resume.
•Ask someone who is attentive to details, can effectively
critique your writing, and will give an honest objective
opinion.
•Look for spelling errors, grammatical ,weakness , and
inconsistent capitalization.
•Reread your resume numerous times over several days to
catch any hidden mistakes.
•Keep your resume current and relevant.
•Revisit your resume frequently to make sure it reflects
accurate, current information.
•Tailor your resume for each job to which you are applying.

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 COVER LETTER
For you as a graduate, a cover letter should be attached
with your CV. The following points are to be considered
whilst writing the cover letter:
•A cover letter is sent with your CV. It can make the difference
between being successful in your job search or not.
•Cover letters are generally not read during the first candidate
selection, but usually they will be read when the candidates have
been short listed.
•Always include a cover letter even if the job ad does not specify
that one is needed. Occasionally, job ads also specify a hand
written cover letter.
•Your covering letter should not be a copy of your CV. Specify
some of your cover letter achievements.
•A cover letter is a way of showing your writing and reporting
skills
•Your cover letter should be customized per employer.
•Do not mention salary in your cover letter.

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