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C.V. and Applications: Dr. Kiran Sakkar Sudha

This document provides information about creating and customizing a CV or resume for job applications. It discusses the differences between CVs and resumes, including that CVs are usually longer than resumes and contain more detailed academic and research experience. The document also outlines the key elements that should be included in a CV, such as identification information, education history, work experience, skills, affiliations, and references. It provides tips for formatting CVs and cover letters to make them scannable and easy for employers to read. Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of creating a strong LinkedIn profile for online recruitment.

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C.V. and Applications: Dr. Kiran Sakkar Sudha

This document provides information about creating and customizing a CV or resume for job applications. It discusses the differences between CVs and resumes, including that CVs are usually longer than resumes and contain more detailed academic and research experience. The document also outlines the key elements that should be included in a CV, such as identification information, education history, work experience, skills, affiliations, and references. It provides tips for formatting CVs and cover letters to make them scannable and easy for employers to read. Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of creating a strong LinkedIn profile for online recruitment.

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C.V.

and Applications
Dr. Kiran Sakkar Sudha
Overview
• Cover Letter,
• C.V. format,
• Creating a LinkedIn Profile
Setting the context
• Why do we need C.V.’s?
Resume Curriculum Vitae
• French word meaning • Latin word meaning
"summary’’ "course of life’’
• For a new position to • For Freshers
advance career • More detailed (2 to 3
• Highlight specific skills pages)
Summary of Qualifications
Strength or Industry Expertise • For academic,
Professional Experience education, scientific or
• Reverse chronological research positions
order (U.S.)

Usually these days Resume and C.V. are


requested for based on a job description
Bio Data- Bio Graphical Data
• Contains more information about the individual and

• Personal attributes like date of birth, nationality, height, weight,


religion, color, skin complexion, medical conditions, family
background etc.

• most commonly used for applying for a government job,


international applications, marriage proposal etc.
CV Preparation

• Projects an image

• Consistent effort to keep it updated, comprehensive, and effective


Key Elements

 Identification (Name, Phone, Address, Email ID)


 Career objective
 Education
 Employment/work experience
 Professional skills (Related course work) Technical knowledge
 Professional affiliations (membership, etc.)
 Activities and interests
 Awards/Honours/Achievements
 References
Sample at ICFAI Business School
Tips for Paper-copy/Traditional Print Resumes

• Short & precise.


• Crisp, clean, and dark.
• Keep busy readers in mind.
• Font size & adequate margin.
• Use one type of heading
• Tabular form is easily readable
• While editing do triple check.
Tips for Scannable /Electronic c.v.

• Use standard fonts


• Use font size (10–12)
• Length Maximum 2 pages

• Use boldface, capitalization, indentation, etc.


• Do not use underlining and fancy scripts.
Application- Cover letter
A cover letter comes in two basic forms…
• Letter of interest
• Targeted for a specific position
• Outline skills to meet company’s needs

• Letter of inquiry
• Marketing tool
• Obtain an informational interview
Format
Heading (Subject)
• Provide your contact information
• Include the address of the company
• Introduction
• State the position you are applying for and where you heard about it.
• Body (customized)
• State why you believe you are a strong candidate, including 2-3 key qualifications that you will address
in the rest of the application
• Give specific examples to prove where you got these skills and how you have used them before
• Closing
• Close with a strong reminder of why you are a good candidate.
• Request an interview in some way
• Provide contact information
• Thank them!
• Sign your name and print it underneath
Samples
LinkedIn Profile
• Era of online Recruitment

• 93% of recruiters are using LinkedIn to find their future employees

• Step by step Profile Building


• Application

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