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How to Write a Professional CVBy:Ahmed Gouda AgendaWhat is a CV?How should you organize your CVThings you should avoid in your CVThings employers look for Ensure that your CV is neatRecruitment agenciesWrite your CV What is a CV?Is a written profile of your professional qualificationsPrepared by an applicant seeking employmentMultiple versionsIt might be called Resume How should you organize your CVName & Contact InformationPersonal InformationCareer ObjectiveEducationExperiencesCareer HistoryCertifications and Training CoursesTechnical and Interpersonal SkillsPublicationsAwards & ActivitiesOther Info Name & Contact InformationYour Name in the top and in boldfaceAddress Residence EmailIncludes your namePhone numberPreferred pattern +X(XXX) XXX-XXXXWrite only one mobile Land number is optional How should you organize your CV Personal InformationMilitary Service StatusDate of BirthMarital StatusGenderOtherDriving LicenseHow should you organize your CV Career ObjectiveClear, concise, and targeted to your career goalIf you want to have more than one career option you should develop multiple CVsShould include Desired positionEmployment typeOrganization typeExperience, and Skills offeredHow should you organize your CV EducationStart with the most recent academic degreeFor each degreeDegree nameUniversity name / DepartmentYear of graduationCumulative grade or GPADon’t include high schoolDon’t include Graduation project gradeIf you are currently working in a degreeIn progressExpected graduation date How should you organize your CV ExperiencesYour ProjectsStart with the most recentProject nameInvolved technologiesBrief descriptionHow should you organize your CV Career History Start with the most recentEmployer namePosition titleTime interval (month/Year)Responsibilities (optional)How should you organize your CV Certifications and Training CoursesTraining CoursesStart with the most recentTraining Center nameTime interval (month/Year)Brief description (optional)CertificationsStart with the most recentCertification nameEarned dateHow should you organize your CV Technical and Interpersonal SkillsTechnical SkillsProgramming languageConceptsIDEsTechnology relatedInterpersonal SkillsGoal orientedIQ scoreCommunication and PresentationWork under pressureLanguage SkillsHow should you organize your CV PublicationsResearch ThesisWhite paperArticlesWrite a title and a brief description for eachHow should you organize your CV Awards & ActivitiesAward/Activity TitleYear GrantedAuthorityDescription (optional)How should you organize your CV Other InfoAttended eventsNameDateLocationResearch interestsWeb Based SystemsRoboticsGeneral interests Drawing paintingsSolving puzzlesReading novelsLast updated date How should you organize your CV Things you should avoid in your CVID numberPersonal photoIrrelevant awards, publications, & membershipsTravel historyPrevious pay ratesReasons for leaving previous jobsTyping & grammar errorsLengthy descriptionsThe words “References available upon request” Things employers look forSigns of achievementsPatterns of stability & career directionProfessional presentation of your CV Ensure that your CV is neatRecommended fontsCalibriTahomaTimes new RomanUse one or two fonts onlyUse bullets, but don’t overuse themRecommended font size 12, don’t use smaller than 10.Print in high quality, white paper Recruitment agenciesAmerican ChamberEgypt IT JobsJobs in EgyptMaster HRMea-ITRename your CV file to be your full nameEnter a job code and\or job title in the email subjectWrite the following in the email bodyDear Sir/Madam,Kindly find my resume in the attachments.Regards, Write your CVTime for the workshop Thank You