Presented to : SIR MUNIR AHMED

• COURSE CODE: 505

• MUNIFA

• ROLL NO. 07

• UOS GRW CAMPUS

CV WRITING AND JOB APPLICATION WRITING

RESUME

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Resume is summary of your educational

qualification details.

It highlights your skills and experience relevant

to the field.

It highlights your objective and

accomplishments.

Its purpose is to get you an Interview call.

A resume should reflect more than just work

TYPES OF RESUME

Online Resumes

Curriculum vitae (CVs)

Combination resumes

Functional resume

Chronological resumes

Chronological Resume

• Key components of Chronological Resume

IdentificationJob ObjectiveKey AccomplishmentsEducationProfessional ExperienceAffiliations/InterestsReferences

Functional Resume

• Key notes for Functional Resume.

Should include personal details like name address.

Objective describing position you seek.

Profile giving summary of your talents and experience.

Experience listing your position, employer and dates.

Education details and Training

Combination Resume

• The hybrid resume balances the functional and chronological approaches

It starts with skills, accomplishments, and qualifications of the job applicant.

Second page is reverse chronological ordering of your work experience.

This format allows the reader to first match your qualification against job opening.

It showcases your work experiences in the most marketable fashion.It highlights your both job skills and

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Layout of Combination resume should include:

Name / Contact Information

Education

Honors / Certifications / Licenses Held

Careers Skills / Knowledge

Career Achievements

Work Experience

Curriculum Vitae

• A curriculum vitae (CV) provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications.

It is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.

An outline of a person's educational and professional history.

A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications.

It is an application form is designed to bring out the essential information and personal qualities that the employer requires.

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Information what a CV should include:

Personal details

Education and qualifications

Work experience

Interests and achievements

Skills

References

Online Resume

• Benefits of online resume:

You can submit your resume on any online job portal website which will manage your resume and make it visible to employers.

You can update your resume online anytime and anywhere.

Add your "resume page address" into your e-mail's signature.

Attach files such as Certificates, Word documents, PDF, and databases.

Add up to 5 different photos.

RESUME DO’S

Do send your resume with a cover letter.

Do strive to make a good impression.

Do make your resume clear, concise and easy to read.

Do use BOLD or Underline for section headings.

Do emphasize your strongest qualifications.

Focus on accomplishments, skills, and results.

Do print your resume on high quality 8 ½ by 11 paper.

RESUME DON’TS

Don't title your resume as Resume and start with your full name.

Don’t mail or fax if email is an option.

Don't go over one page.

Don't use fancy fonts.

Don’t use personal pronouns "I", "my" or "me".

Don't use passive words.

Don’t use colorful paper – white, buff or beige is standard.

Don’t include a picture or other artwork.

Don’t say you were laid off or fired from your last position.

Don’t include “references available upon

Cover letter• Paragraph 1:

– What you want?

– How you know about the organization

– Mention enclosure of your resume

• Paragraph 2:

– Detailed overview of your strongest qualifications and skills that will help you perform the job

• Paragraph 3:

– State confidence in your ability

– Specify why you’re specifically fit for the company

• Paragraph 4:

– Express appreciation

– Give information on how you can be contacted

• Closing, signature, and typed name

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Job application

A job application letter is an

applicant’s first contact with a

prospective employer. It is an

important document which speaks

about the applicant, and his

suitability for the job.

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• Purpose of an Application Letter:

To obtain an interview

Function a sales letter

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• Your letter must :

A – attract attention

I – arouse interest

D– develop desire to see you

personally

A– move him into Action

Types of job letters…

unsolicitedsolicited

Solicited letter

• Key notes of solicited letter:

Direct response to job advertisement .

Candidate is aware of organizational

demands.

It discusses how specific skills apply

to the job showing that you are aware

of job and attached responsibilities .

Appearance of an Application Letter

Un solicited letter

• Key notes for un solicited letter:

Written as writer’s initiate.

Without announced job opening.

It points out personal qualities ,

qualification and experience suitable

for particular job position in the

organization.

REFRENCES

• Resume Sample

• Resume Cover Letters

• Business communication

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