Building your Curriculum Vitae Resume

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Building your Curriculum Vitae / Resume

• Creating a differential
• How will they remember me ?

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The Four Rules of a Resume

• ACCURATE in every detail
• Looks GREAT
• Has the RIGHT Information
• Is HONEST write your own!

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Curriculum Vitaes - a Sales Document That Sells
YOU!

• Tailor made
• Specific to the selection criteria
• Distinctive, given the job description
• Self-marketing document
• YOUR major marketing tool to get an interview
• A script for talking about yourself Cont.

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Curriculum Vitaes - a Sales Document That Sells
YOU!

• Can it stand alone?
• Reverse chronological order
• Multiple drafting proofing time
• Continually updated

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Resumes can be your first selling point

• Think about what the employer does with your
  resume!
• Quick decisions interview or no interview

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Layout of CVs

• Front page
• Name, address, contact details
• The shop front window
• Position
• Dot points
• Experience
• Skills
• Qualities

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Helpful Hints

• Accuracy is paramount
• Dont include your photo (unless you are applying
  for job as a model)
• Proof reading is vital
• Appropriate balance between QUALIFICATIONS and
  EXPERIENCE
• The reader starts to lose interest by page 2, so
  put most important info first.

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Layout

• Length How long is a piece of string?
• Long enough to provide descriptive bullet points
• 3 pages
• Easy to read, free from clutter
• Does it stand out
• s and s of being distinctive
• Coloured paper
• Graphics
• Photos
• Jingles cont.

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Structure

• Page one
• Page two

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Include the following

• Experience
• Detail your previous RELEVANT experience
• Organisation/s, dates, your position,
  responsibilities and skills developed. Focus on
  what you can do!
• Qualifications and Accreditations
• Recognise academic and professional
  qualifications of relevance
• Formal education Degree, VCE
• Accreditations VicFit, NCAS, Lifeguard

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Include the following

• Professional affiliations
• Memberships
• AESS, SMAANZ
• Research
• Awards recognised formally
• Gold Key

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Special information

• Events and achievements of note
• G.P.A. Of note 3.0
• Academic scholarships or awards
• Responsible for initiating programs, clubs,
  teams, charities or organisations
• Leadership chairperson, coach, captain
• Worked or travelled in a foreign country
• Community service red shield appeal, special
  event

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More information

• Demonstrated abilities
• Relevant aspects not previously covered
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Eg. Much of my work currently involves dealing
  with students as they plan their future careers
  in human movement and its related fields. Careful
  planning requires astute communication in being
  able to tease out important information and
  reflect on students thoughts and feelings,
  linking these to concrete and realistic action
  plans.

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And more.

• Referees
• Names and contact details