Workforce passport program - session 13 CV writing how to write an effective CV, and how to write a cover letter and how to apply for a job.

1. W O R K F O R C E P A S S P O R T P R O G R A M - A M I D E A S T 1

2. Recapping
Tasks
Your objectives
C.V. sections and format
Types of CVs.
Application forms
Cover letters.
Workshops
A. CV
B. Cover letter
C. Application
Top 10 mistakes
Checklist
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3. RECAPPING
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4. ASSIGNMENTS
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5. OBJECTIVES OF TODAY
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6. CURRICULUM VITAE
Why?
Contents:
• Self info
• Job info
Main sections:
1. Personal info
2. Career goal
3. Education
4. Work experiences
5. Interests ------------------------------ query
6. References.
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7. TYPES
1. Chronological
Pros
cons
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8. 2. Functional
Pros
cons
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9. TIPS TO PREPARE A GOOD CV
• Individualized
• Tailored
• Target
• Logical
• Easy to read
• Accurate
• clear
• Spelling
• grammar
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10. CALLING CARDS
Group Reading & presentation
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11. COVER LETTER
Dear Hiring manager:
I am applying for a Product manager job as per your announcement on
Facebook page.
I believe that my credentials and experiences in the field of sales would
allow me to join the job of District manager, now augmented by my current
MBA studies in the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Major
Marketing.
I am willing to arrange a meeting to discuss my CV or interview for the
assigned job according to your timetable.
Thanks and best regards
Folan eEfolany
9, Kwuait st., Cairo
01001507742
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12. TIPS FOR PREPARING COVER LETTERS
1. Full name
2. Address the appropriate person.
3. Refer to how you heard.
4. Refer to the job
5. Refer to how your skills will add to the co.
6. Refer to the action following.
7. One page
8. Proof read.
9. Enclose a CV copy.
10. Allow delivery time.
11. Keep a copy archived.
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13. APPLICATION
• Hard copy.
• Online.
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14. FINAL TIPS & 10 MISTAKES AVOIDANCE
1. Avoid typos
2. Do not give general statements
3. Tailor it
4. Highlight accomplishments
5. Be concise
6. Formulate a clear career objective
7. Use verbs
8. Important info included
9. Neat v& clear formats
10. All contacts
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15. 10 TIPS ON WRITING A SUCCESSFUL CV
• Get to the basics
• Presentation & appearance are important.
• 2 A4 papers maximum.
• Understand job description
• Tailor it.
• Make the most of skills
• Make the most of Interests
• Make the most of experience
• Include references, upon request.
• Update it.
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16. CASE STUDY
assignment
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17. OPEN QUSTI
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