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Sample - Untargeted C.V.
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Your Name in bold and/or largeAddress
Phone number/e-mail
LANGUAGES
Describe varied levels of fluency according to the following: Fluent, Intermediate, Basic. If you are unilingual, leave this section out.
English and French (Fluent)
SKILLS
Depending on your skills, this section could also be entitled or subtitled Computer Skills, Technical Skills, Laboratory Skills, or Research Skills. Include all software
and hardware knowledge, lab techniques, equipment and specific methodologies you are familiar with.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of ____: Major area of study, Minor area of study date - date
McGill University, Montreal, Quebecadd academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective
add research undertaken with results if possible
Diploma of Collegial Studies, Discipline date - date
Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec
add academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective
High School Graduation Diploma date - date
Its usually not necessary to include high school unless:
it shows that you have studied in another language or you studied abroad or you went
to school in the same town where you would like to work (i.e. youre a local)
WORK EXPERIENCE
List all the paid work experience you have had.
Position Title (in bold) date
Name of company or organization, City, Province
use one-liners to describe your activities and action verbs to give more impact
at least one of the one-liners should describe an initiative you took or an achievement you had with results
consider using the P.A.R. formula (problem, action, result)
emphasize your transferable skills : leadership, organization, communication, creativity, etc.
you should specify if the position was contract, part-time or summer
News Editor (summers) date - dateThe McGill Daily McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Oversaw and planned the news section
Researched and compiled news leads, and conceived story ideas
Edited articles and instructed reporters on effective writing techniques
Wrote general and investigative articles concerning todays health issues
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Sample - Untargeted C.V. (continued)
WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
Field Research Assistant date
N.B. Mammal Institute, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Researched marine mammals on-site
Analyzed the results of the oceanographic factors of the field study
Studied the biology, taxonomy and social aspects of marine mammals
Communicated all findings to the research team and participated in group discussions
(Add other positions if applicable)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
List the positions you have held in student and other voluntary organizations. Treat them like regular jobs.
Position Title (in bold) date
Name of club, council, etc.
describe what you did in this position
emphasize your transferable skills and any achievements
Committee Member date - date
Students Society of McGill University (SSMU)
Organized social activities and fundraising events
Responded to student needs at the front desk and via telephone
(Add other positions if applicable)
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
List your awards, scholarships and distinctions here if they are numerous. If you have only a few awards or if they are prestigious, you may include them
under the relevant degree program, under education.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTSThis section will include any additional information about activities you are involved in or interests you have that are not included above. Avoid reading,
sports, films which is too general. Be creative and specific. This is often the section where employers look to start an icebreaker conversation. Some activities
could include the following:
Sports Activities mention levels of competition and any prizes awarded in a particular sport.
Travel Overseas mention places traveled, length of stay and any independent trips
Personal Improvement mention organizations and what you learned
(Add other activities if applicable)
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Do not list references, but prepare a list with all contact information. Be certain to contact your references in advance and inform them of the position for
which you are applying.
Note: Depending on your combined education, experiences and activities, your C.V. can either be one or two pages in length. Be sure
your second page is at least full.
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Sample - Targeted C.V.
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Outline your short-term career objective using some of the following criteria: position title(s), department, specialization, and industry. Your CV should focus
on how your education, experience and activities relate to this objective. This section could be anywhere from 2 to 3 lines.
LANGUAGES
English and French (Fluent)
Describe varied levels of fluency according to the following: Fluent, Intermediate, Basic. If you are unilingual, leave this section out.
SKILLS
Depending on your skills, this section could also be entitled or subtitled Computer Skills, Technical Skills, Laboratory Skills, or Research Skills. Include all software
and hardware knowledge, lab techniques, equipment and specific methodologies you are familiar with.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of ____: Major area of study, Minor area of study date - date
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
add academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective
add research undertaken with results if possible
Diploma of Collegial Studies, Discipline date - date
Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec
add academic awards and any subjects taken relevant to your career objective
High School Graduation Diploma date - date
Its usually not necessary to include high school unless:
it shows that you have studied in another language or you studied abroad or you went
to school in the same town where you would like to work (i.e. youre a local)
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
List all experience relevant to your career objective including your paid employment, extra-curricular activities and volunteer work.
Position Title (in bold) date
Name of company, organization or club, City, Province
use one-liners to describe your activities and action verbs to give more impact
at least one of these should describe an initiative you took or an achievement you had with results
consider using the P.A.R. formula ( problem, action, result)
emphasize your transferable skills: leadership, organization, communication, creativity, etc.
you can specify if the position was contract, part-time or summer if you like
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Sample - argeted C.V. (continued)
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE (continued)
News Editor (summers) date - date
The McGill Daily McGill University, Montreal Quebec
Oversaw and planned the news section
Researched and compiled news leads, and conceived story ideas
Edited articles and instructed reporters on effective writing techniques
Wrote general and investigative articles concerning todays health issues, eg. The Link between Hot Dogs and Memory Loss
Created first International News section resulting in a twenty percent circulation increase
(Add other positions if applicable)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
List other jobs, extra-curricular activities and volunteer experience that are not directly relevant to your career objective in this section or under separate head-
ings if there are many to include.
Position Title (in bold) date
Name of company or organization, City, Province
describe what you did in this position
emphasize your transferable skills
(Add other positions if applicable)
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
List your awards, scholarships and distinctions here if they are numerous. If you have only a few awards or if they are prestigious, you may include them
under the relevant degree program, under education.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
This section will include any additional information about activities you are involved in or interests you have that are not included above. Avoid reading,
sports, films which is too general. Be creative and specific. This is often the section where employers look to start an icebreaker conversation. Some activities
could include the following:
Sports Activities mention levels of competition and any prizes awarded in a particular sport.
Travel Overseas mention places traveled, length of stay and any independent trips
Personal Improvement mention organizations and what you learned
(Add other activities if applicable)
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Do not list references, but prepare a list with all contact information. Be certain to contact your references in advance and inform them of the position for
which you are applying.
Note: Depending on your combined education, experiences and activities, your C.V. can either be one or two pages in length. Be sure
your second page is at least full.
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McGill Mentor ProgramGet linked to a McGill alumnus/ae who is workin
the industry/job of your dreams.
P.A.C.EJoin other students in this 10 hour/4 week progr
that helps you explore your personal goals, valueand interests with suggestions for possible caree
options.
Peer Educator ProgramHelp other students learn more about CaPS whil
developing your own leadership skills. Become a
Educator and promote CaPS across our campuse
Work intensely for two weeks with other student
you to learn the best ways to get the job you wa
Job Finding Club
On Campus RecruitmentAttend fairs, information sessions and panel discsions to network with your potential future emp
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