Eng 2

• Curriculum Vitae


  an account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous experience, typically sent with a job application
• Curriculum Vitae



  an account of one's career and qualifications prepared typically by an applicant for a position
• Curriculum Vitae 


  is important because it can:

  outline your skills and experiences

  highlight your value

  catch the employer's attention

  position you as the right person for the job

  land you an interview
• Curriculum Vitae


  a crucial document that showcases your qualifications, work experience, and skills
• Curriculum Vitae


  it provides potential employers with an overview of your professional background.
• Curriculum Vitae

  a detailed and comprehensive document that describes the course of  your academic and professional accomplishments
• Resume


  a document that summarizes your career history, skills and education-abstract or summary
• Curriculum Vitae


  include  your career history as well as your education, awards, special honors, grants or scholarships, research or academic projects and publications
• Resume


  a concise and curated collection of your professional experience, skills and qualifications that are strictly relevant to the job you’re applying for
• Parts of Cv


  Personal Details

  Education and Qualifications

  Work Experience

  Skills

  Additional Sections
• Personal Details


  Name: Clearly state your full name at the top of the CV.

  Contact Information: Include your address, telephone number, email address, and any relevant social media profiles.

  Date of Birth (DOB): Mention your birthdate.

  Email: Ensure your email address is professional.
• Education and Qualifications


  List your educational journey in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
• Education and Qualifications



  Include the name of the institution, years of study, and qualifications obtained.
• Work Experience


  Detail your relevant employment history.

  Include dates, job titles, and the organizations where you worked.
• Work Experience


  Focus on experiences directly related to the job you’re applying for.
• Avoid listing unrelated jobs (e.g., bar work) when applying for a specific profession.

  Work Experience
• Skills


  Highlight specific skills relevant to the position.
• Skills


  Emphasize skills gained from recent jobs.
• Additional Sections


  Personal Statement (Personal Profile): A brief summary highlighting your career goals and strengths.

  Achievements: Mention any notable accomplishments or awards.

  Interests: Include hobbies or activities that demonstrate relevant skills.

  References: You can state “References available on request” at the end of your CV.
• Personal Details


  Name, Contact Information, Birthdate, Email
• Additional Sections


  Personal Statement, Achievements, Interests, References
• Curriculum Vitae

  keep your ___ concise, positive, and tailored to the job you’re applying for
• Curriculum Vitae


  Proofread it carefully to avoid spelling mistakes, and always be truthful about your experience and skills.
• LETTER OF INTENT


  is a document declaring the preliminary commitment of one party to do business with a partner
• Letter of Intent 


  an expression of interest to an employer for being considered to any opening they may offer
• When to write Letter of Intent


  employer requests one in job listing.

  express interest in working for a company.
• Salutation


  Begin with a professional ___ Find out the name of the employer or hiring manager and include it in your opening. If you do not know to whom you should address the letter, call the office and ask.
• Salutation


  start a business letter with the salutation DEAR followed by the recipient’s last or first name and a colon
• Salutation 


  For social business letter, use Dear plus the recipient’s name with a title or not, and a comma.
• Sample Social Business Letters

  congratulatory message for births

  weddings

  promotions

  letters of condolence

  thank- you notes
• Body Paragraph 1


  Begin your letter by introducing yourself and explaining why you are reaching out. If you are responding to a specific job listing, say so. Otherwise, simply explain that you are interested in working for the company you are interested in.
• Body Paragraph 2: Highlight Relevant Skills


  This is where you connect your skills and abilities to the job listing. Take time to carefully review the job description and the requirements listed in it. Mention one or two requirements of the job and explain how you meet those requirements. Provide specific examples from your past work experiences.
• Body Paragraph 3: Call to Action 


  Conclude your letter with a brief paragraph on how you will follow up. If the job listing says not to follow up, simply state that you look forward to hearing from your employer.
• Closing 


  End with a professional closing such as “Best” or “Sincerely.” If you are submitting a printed letter, include a handwritten signature followed by your typed name. If you are emailing the letter, conclude with your email signature.
• must be observed when writing a Letter of Intent:


  use professional business format

  place your contact information at the end

  highlight your level of experience

  mention a reference who works at the company

  Include strong verbs and adjectives

  keep it brief

  proofread