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• What is a curriculum vitae?

  • Couse of life
  • Detailed descriotion of skills and achievements
  • Does not have a page limit
• Content of a Curriculum Vitae

  • Contact Information
  • Research Objective, Professional Profile, or Personal Statement
  • Education
  • Professional Academic Appointment
  • Books
  • Books Chapters
  • Peer-reviewed Publications
  • other Publications
  • Awards And honors
  • Grands and fellowship
  • Conferences
  • Teaching Experience
  • Research experience/ lab experience / Graduate Fieldwork
  • Non-academic activities
  • Languages and skills
  • Membership
  • References
• What is a resume?

  • To sum up
  • Brief overview of candidate's work history
  • One to two pages
• Content of a Resume

  • Contact information
  • Resume Summary or Resume Objective
  • Work Experience
  • Skills
  • Additional Sections (Awards, Course, Publications, Certificates, conferences, etc.)
• Curriculum Vitae

  • Longer and more detailed
  • Not necessarily tailored for specific jobs or companies
  • Used when applying for positions in academe, fellowships, grants, and senior or top-level positions.
• Resume

  • Concise
  • Tailored for the specific job you are applying for
  • Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector
• Avoid the following:

  • Bad grammar
  • Unprofessional Email Address
  • No quantifiable achievements on a resume
  • Long paragraphs of text instead of bullet points
  • Generic resume that's not tailored to the job
  • Resume longer than two pages
  • No cover letter attached
• What is a cover letter?

  A one-page document attached to a resume
• Content of a Cover letter:

  • Reader - input contact information
  • Greeting the hiring manager
  • Opening paragraph - Grab reader's attention with 2-3 of your top achievements
  • Second paragraph - Explain why you're the perfect candidate for the job
  • Third paragraph - Explain why you're a good match for the company
  • Formal Closing
• Business letter - a document from one corporation to another or between

  establishments and their customers, clients, or other external parties.
• Letter Formats:

  • Full Block
  • Modified Block
  • Semi-block
• Full-block format - features all elements of the letter  aligned  to the left  margin of the page. It has a neat and simple appearance. Paragraphs are separated by a double line space.
• Modified block -  differs from block style in that the date,  sign off , and signature

  lines begin at the center point of the page line. The beginning of each paragraph is  indented  five spaces, along with the subject line, if used. Depending on the length of the letter, paragraphs may be separated by a single or double line space.
• Semi-block  - is similar to block but has a more informal appearance. All elements are left-aligned, except for the beginning of each paragraph, which is indented five spaces. Paragraphs are separated by a double line space.
• Parts of a Business Letter

  1. Sender's Address
  2. Date
  3. Recipient's Address
  4. Salutation
  5. Body
  6. Closing/Signature
  7. Enclosures
• Sender’s address -  You do not want the recipient to have to look up your address in order to write a response. A phone number and email address can be included as well.
• Date - It should be immediately apparent when the letter was written. That way, the recipient can more easily be reminded of when and why the letter was written especially if it revolved around a particular event or business situation.
• Recipient’s address -  You do not want your assistant to have to look up the address to send the letter (or you do not want to have to look up the address again yourself).
• Salutation -  A “To whom it may concern” is a surefire way to get your letter lining a wastepaper basket. It is important to have a name in the recipient’s address and salutation, even if you have to call up the company or do some searching on LinkedIn to find out who the letter should go to.
• Body -  It is generally wise to stay professional and get to the point. As with any

  communications, being clear and concise tends to reflect best on the writer.
• Closing/signature -  The signature gives a personal touch to the letter, shows exactly who it is from and that you approve the contents of the letter.
• Enclosures -  It is important to have a list of any additional items  enclosed with the business letter , in case the recipient misplaces them.
• What is Interview?

  Interview is the process of obtaining new materials and verifying information and viewpoint from individuals who are experts and authorities on the research

  topic through conversation with them.
• What is Interview?

  • A Formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)
  • A meeting at which information is obtained (as by a reporter , television commentator, or pollster) from a person.
• Types of interviews

  1. One on one
  2. Panel
  3. Group
  4. Meal
  5. Working
  6. Phone or video
• One-on-one - Just you and one interviewer, the most common type of interview.
• Panel - You are interviewed by more than one person at the same time.
• Group - A group of candidates is interviewed by a panel or one interviewer.
• Meal - You are interviewed while eating, usually over lunch. This is still an interview.
• Working - You are put to work and observed.
• Phone or Video - Often used as a screening tool before inviting you to

  an on-site interview. Used often by employers as a screening tool. Usually 30 minutes.
• Suggestions in making Interview.

  • Don’t limit the interview to the select few.
  • Plan questions.
  • Review the questions.
  • Questions planned should elicit productive answers. “WHY?” “HOW?”
• Preparing the Questions

  • Makes sure the question is worth asking.
  • Ask questions that require more than “yes” or “no” replies.
  • Keep questions in logical or psychological order.
  • Use concrete and specific terms to avoid ambiguity.
  • Avoid suggesting answers to question.
  • Ask question that do not place the other person in an embarrassing position.
• General Interview Stages.

  1. Introduction
  2. Broad Questions and answers
  3. Position related questions
  4. Conclusion
• Introduction - The common exchange of names, small talk, and casual questions while you are being escorted to the place of the interview.
• Broad Questions and Answers - About yourself, your education, your past work experience, other items on your

  resume, your interests and goals.
• Position Related Questions - The interviewer concentrates more on the details of the job and the company and how you might fit in
• Conclusion - The interviewer will summarize what has been said and clarify any questions you may have.