Cv Example
Format Guidelines ▪ FONT: NAME @ 14 TO 24, HEADINGS @ 12 OR 14, CONTACT INFO AND GENERAL TEXT @ 11 OR 12 ▪ One or two pages (no more!) on 8 ½ x 11 paper. When e-mailing, unless otherwise specified, use .rtf (in Word) or .txt (Notepad)
Name & Contact Information ▪ ADDRESS (PERMANENT AND/OR CURRENT) ▪ Telephone (home and/or cell) ▪ E-mail Address – be sure to use an appropriate address (i.e. not an unprofessional sounding nickname)
Career Objective (Optional – only include when you have a specific objective or interest) ▪ EMPHASIZE FUNCTIONAL AREAS IN WHICH YOU SEEK EMPLOYMENT AND GENERAL LEVEL OF POSITION YOU WANT ▪ Short and long term objectives may be included ▪ Be sure to tailor your objective to each position you apply for
Education ▪ IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A FULL TIME STUDENT OR RECENT GRADUATE, THIS SECTION SHOULD COME AT OR NEAR THE TOP ▪ Institution(s) where you studied, city and province (i.e. ON) ▪ Degrees, diplomas, professional certification ▪ Concentration: including major and career related subjects ▪ Scholarships or awards (include dates) – select the most appropriate awards
Employment Experience/Related Experience ▪ PROCEED IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER (START WITH THE MOST RECENT) ▪ List job titles, company name, city, province and dates (months or years, not specific dates) of employment ▪ Indicate level of responsibility and describe duties highlighting accomplishments ▪ Use action verbs to stress extraordinary accomplishments and skills ▪ Description MUST be in a bulleted format
Volunteer Experience or Community Involvement ▪ AN IMPORTANT SECTION, ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS WHO LACK CAREER-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE ▪ Volunteer experiences should be formatted in the same style as work experiences ▪ Employers look at this section to discern your “Star Quality” (i.e.
Name & Contact Information ▪ ADDRESS (PERMANENT AND/OR CURRENT) ▪ Telephone (home and/or cell) ▪ E-mail Address – be sure to use an appropriate address (i.e. not an unprofessional sounding nickname)
Career Objective (Optional – only include when you have a specific objective or interest) ▪ EMPHASIZE FUNCTIONAL AREAS IN WHICH YOU SEEK EMPLOYMENT AND GENERAL LEVEL OF POSITION YOU WANT ▪ Short and long term objectives may be included ▪ Be sure to tailor your objective to each position you apply for
Education ▪ IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A FULL TIME STUDENT OR RECENT GRADUATE, THIS SECTION SHOULD COME AT OR NEAR THE TOP ▪ Institution(s) where you studied, city and province (i.e. ON) ▪ Degrees, diplomas, professional certification ▪ Concentration: including major and career related subjects ▪ Scholarships or awards (include dates) – select the most appropriate awards
Employment Experience/Related Experience ▪ PROCEED IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER (START WITH THE MOST RECENT) ▪ List job titles, company name, city, province and dates (months or years, not specific dates) of employment ▪ Indicate level of responsibility and describe duties highlighting accomplishments ▪ Use action verbs to stress extraordinary accomplishments and skills ▪ Description MUST be in a bulleted format
Volunteer Experience or Community Involvement ▪ AN IMPORTANT SECTION, ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS WHO LACK CAREER-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE ▪ Volunteer experiences should be formatted in the same style as work experiences ▪ Employers look at this section to discern your “Star Quality” (i.e.
References: Available Upon Request ▪ RESERVE REFERENCES UNTIL THE INTERVIEW PROCESS (UNLESS THE JOB DESCRIPTION ASKS FOR REFERENCES) ▪ NOTE: Be prepared to provide 3-5 employment, academic, and/or personal references