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Some Dos and Don'ts For Writing A CV

The document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV) by outlining important dos and don'ts to follow, such as ensuring the CV is updated, using bullet points and clear fonts, and keeping it to two pages or less. It also gives a 10-step guide to creating a proper CV that includes writing one's contact information, education, work experience, skills, activities and references. A well-written CV and cover letter that addresses the specific job application is important for increasing the chances of getting the desired job.

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Some Dos and Don'ts For Writing A CV

The document provides guidance on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV) by outlining important dos and don'ts to follow, such as ensuring the CV is updated, using bullet points and clear fonts, and keeping it to two pages or less. It also gives a 10-step guide to creating a proper CV that includes writing one's contact information, education, work experience, skills, activities and references. A well-written CV and cover letter that addresses the specific job application is important for increasing the chances of getting the desired job.

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our CV is an overview or summary of your qualifications and life experiences.

It is essentially your personal marketing tool to make a good first impression on your potential employer. Because employers may receive hundreds of CVs a day, it is all the more essential to ensure that your CV stands out from the rest.

Some Dos and Donts for Writing a CV


DO DON'T

Ensure your CV is updated and the facts are correct Use bulleted lists Use wide-spaced margins and clear fonts Keep your CV within two pages

Allow spelling or grammatical errors Write in lengthy paragraphs

Send in handwritten CVs (unless explicitly aske Use inferior quality paper

Covering All Bases


Here is a 10-step guide on how to write a proper CV: 1. Write your name at the top of each page in bold font so it is easily recognisable. 2. Write your full name and correspondence address so that the potential employers will know how to address you. 3. Include other important contact information so that you can be easily reachable. Ensure that the phone numbers are correct as employers tend to call instead of email to make interview appointments. 4. Your education and qualifications should come next. Always start with the highest qualification obtained and work your way backwards. It is also good to include your secondary school results if you are a fresh graduate. 5. Be sure to include any academic achievements in your CV. They serve as reinforcements of your aptitude and ability. 6. Emphasise the most valuable skills for the job youre applying for. Use tab les and rating scales for things like computer skills and language literacy. 7. Detail your work experience. Again, start with the most recent and then work your way backwards chronologically. Emphasise the achievements in addition to listing the tasks you were involved in. This improves your employability. 8. List down all notable interests and activities, especially those that you are passionate about. Highlight any leadership roles you have previously held. 9. It is also good to add any additional skills which are not directly related to the job requirements, but are just as important, such as language proficiency and type of driving licence. 10. Ideally, you should have one work-related referee and one academic referee. However, ensure that you have their permission to include them as your referees and that you are on the lookout for a job so you dont spring any surprises on them.

A well written CV and covering letter that addresses every point made in the job advertisement or position description is what you should strive for if youre serious about a getting the job that you want. Click here to view a sample CV. Tips Arrange your details in reverse chronological order, ie list the most recent (usually the highest) qualifications or work experience first and work your way backwards Use bulleted lists rather than paragraphs so that employers can quickly see your relevant qualifications Ask a friend to go through your CV to ensure there are no mistakes in spelling, grammar, choice of words or punctuation Check and double-check your details one last time before you submit it.

Faridah Ahmad
Address: 56-2-3C, Tiara Condo, Sunway Park, 47290 Petaling Jaya Email: faridah.ahmad@gmail.com Tel: 012-3443328

Education
2009 - 2012

1997 - 2009 BA Marketing, Universiti Malaya (Graduating in May 2012; expected CGPA 3.8) &nsbp; SMK Bukit Bandaraya STPM: Economics A, Maths B, History B

Work experience
May - July 2011

May - July 2010

Intern, TriStar Communications Researched and communicated with potential sponsors Negotiated and obtained sponsorship amount of RM40,000 Proposed new books for marketing section Processed and catalogued new books

Part-time librarian, UM Library

Extracurricular Activities at University


President of the UM Business Club in 2011 Secured sponsorship totalling RM15,000 for the Business Students Summit in August 2011 Was part of the team that emerged 1st Runner in the ASEAN Universities Challenge in March 2011 Put together a successful marketing campaign resulting in the sales of all of the 300 tickets

Member of the UM Debate Team in 2010 and 2011

Marketing & Publicity Officer, College 8 Annual Dinner & Dance 2010

Awards
University Book Prize for Outstanding Exam Results in Year 1

Additional skills
Languages: English, fluent; BM, native speaker; Mandarin, good written and spoken IT skills: MS Office applications and social media

Interests and activities


Travelling: I have been to every state in Malaysia and all the countries in ASEAN Music: I play the piano and have completed Grade 8 Volunteer: I have been teaching English to primary school children in Rumah Amal Jireh for 2 hours a week since 2009.

Referees
Dr Mary Loh, Dean of Marketing, Faculty of Business, Universiti Malaya Tel: 03-77893345 Email: mary.loh@um.edu.my Joseph Maniakam, CEO, TriStar Communications Tel: 03-25508899 Email: j.maniakam@tristar.com.my

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