CV Building Workshop IDEATE
INNOVATE INSPIRE
• Stands for Curriculum Vitae. • Marketing Document, where you market yourself!
• Most flexible and convenient way to make applications. • Application Form • There is no “one best way” to construct a CV!
What is a CV?
What is a CV?
Execution Planning
Learning
Making a CV
Making a CV : L-P-E Model
• Know the startup • Internship Position Details • Recipient Executive Details • Mind specified guidelines • Follow Standard format
Making a CV
Making a CV : Learning
• Jot down all the related information. • Filter, get the information that can be fit in. • Filter again, lack of space/repetition. • Prioritize related points.
Making a CV
Making a CV : Planning
• Try to use a standard format. • Write an effective objective. • Be precise. • Give brief description of important points. • Proof Read.
Making a CV
Making a CV : Execution
Do
Don’t
Highlight important information
Cite non-quantifiable achievements.
Use tables
Use Photograph
Formal Font, size 9-10
Colored/Glossy font
Provide contact details
Use “I”. Write in Passive.
Making a CV
Making a CV : Do’s and Don’t’s
Step-by-Step
Standard Format
Include 1.Name 2.Contact Number 3.Address 4.Email ID 5. Date of Birth Do not include a photograph, unless specified.
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details
Generally a one-liner. Start with “To”. Write in Passive. Be precise but exhaustive.
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective Objective
3.CGPA(until now)
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Include: Objective + 1.Class X Educational Details 2.Class XII
National/State Level Engineering Entrance Ranks Academic Scholarships Other academic records
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective Include: + Educational Details + Olympiad Ranks Scholastic Achievements
Include as many relevant courses.
classes.
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective + Educational Details + Include Courses undertaken in College. Scholastic Achievements Include courses completed in online learning + Relevant Courses
2.Relate skills to the job at hand. E.g. Finance Analytical Skills. Marketing Exposure to negotiaition/persuading activities.
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective 1.Use “Action Words” + Educational Details e.g. He gave a speech. He delivered a speech. + E.g. If you work in a restaurant. Scholastic Achievements You + work in a team, provide quality service, deal Relevant Courses tactfully with complaints. + Work Experience
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective + Educational Details + 1.Languages. Scholastic Achievements 2.Programming Languages. + Relevant Courses 3.Computing knowledge. + 4.Technical knowhow. Work Experience + Skill
TV, Reading.
is a boost.
Step-by-Step
Standard Format + Personal Details + Objective Short and to the point. + Educational Don’t Details put solitary hobbies , e.g. Watching + Show a range on interests. Scholastic Achievements Out + of the ordinary hobbies. Relevant Coursesrelevant to the job. Interests + An evidence of leadership and team skills Work Experience + Skill Set + Extra-Curricular Activities
Tips for a good CV: 1.Craft your CV specific to the job. 2.Carefully and clearly laid out content. 3.Informative but concise. 4.Accurate in spelling and grammar. 5.Try to fit in a page.
Contact: Kunal Desai Senior Manager Corporate and Media Relations Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur +91 9830794765
[email protected]
Thank You!
THANK YOU!
