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1. Muhammad Saddam M.Phil. English English-II CREDIT 3 (3-0) Lecture On Curriculum Vitae

2. Outline Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Introduction Structure or Contents of Curriculum Vitae/ Résumé/Personal data sheet Difference between CV and Résumé Do’s and Don’ts Types of Curriculum Vitae Difference between Chronological and Functional CVs

3. Introduction Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Etymology: A curriculum vitae (Latin for “course of (one's) life”). Curriculum vitae is abbreviated CV, and is pluralized as curricula vitae. Definition: Curriculum Vitae: A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application. Résumé: Résumé is a short, straight-to-the-point, document created for the purpose of applying to a specific job.

4. Structure or Contents of Curriculum Vitae/R ésumé /Personal data sheet Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Personal details Job objective Education Professional experience Computer skills Language and Personal Communication Skills Extracurricular activities References

5. Difference between CV and Resume: Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Length - A résumé is kept short and brief (usually 1 page), whereas the CV is more comprehensive (it can go up to 2-3 pages depending on your experience). Function  - The CV is mainly used for academic purposes, such as applying for a research program, a Ph.D., or joining the staff of a university. The résumé, on the other hand, is written for a regular job in a company. Contents- The CV is an academic diary where you include all your academic qualifications, achievements, and certifications. It is universal in nature as it can be updated as you go. Whereas, a résumé has to be created (or at least customized) for each job you’re applying for, and has a bigger focus on your professional achievements, rather than academic. Region: Résumé is a short, concise document used for job applications in the US and Canada while CV is used in UK.

6. Do’s and Don’ts Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Do’s: List your education and qualifications, starting with the most recent first. Positive language. When describing your work achievements use power words such as ‘launched’, ‘managed’, ‘coordinated’, ‘motivated’, ‘supervised’, “liaised” and ‘achieved’ Don’ts: Include a photograph of yourself on your CV unless necessary. Use clichés. Everyone likes to say they’re a team player with great communication skills who can work under pressure. Instead, use your experience to demonstrate how you can do those things. Use jargons, clichés, and recycled buzzwords. Lie about your credentials. Include salary info and expectations.

7. Types of Curriculum Vitae Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Chronological( Traditional) CV The chronological CV begins with a list of the job applicant’s previous work history. This list of jobs appears in reverse chronological order, with the most recent job listed first. The strength of this type of CV is that it showcases the depth and breadth of the work history for a prospective employer. A chronological CV is a popular choice for a job seeker with a solid, dependable job history. Functional( Skills-based) CV The functional CV emphasizes particular job skills and experience rather than job history. The functional CV is popular with job seekers who have gaps in their work history or have a varied and erratic work history. It is also a good choice for recent college graduates who may not have much job experience, and have skills from experiences other than gainful employment.

8. Difference between Chronological and Functional CVs Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Structure Chronological CVs typically begin by listing your name, contact information and an objective statement or summary at the top of the page. Next, a chronological CV would feature a comprehensive overview of your past work history, in order of the most recent to earliest. In the bottom half of a chronological CV, you include separate sections summarizing your educational background, skills and certifications. Functional CVs are formatted much differently. They also begin with your name and contact information, but then typically move right into a detailed overview of your professional skills and abilities. You can write this overview in paragraph form, but using a bulleted list is typically more organized and easier to read. The list of skills can also include professional accomplishments like awards, certificates or commendations. Your educational achievements and relevant work history entries are typically listed together near the end of a functional CV.

9. Difference between Chronological and Functional CVs Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected] Focus Chronological CVs focus on past experience while functional CVs prioritize future potential. A chronological CV shows growth and maturity by telling the story of where you started, how you advanced and what you are working toward. Conversely, functional CVs are less concerned with where you came from and more so with where you are going. Functional CVs focus on portraying you as a competent and skilled individual with the potential to succeed in your potential employer's workplace.

10. Questions/Answers THANK YOU Topic: Curriculum Vitae Course: English – II Email: [email protected]