Course
Overview
CV skills are basic skills for marketing
oneself during job searching. Curriculum vitae is written accompanied with the
cover letter to apply for the job. The best curriculum vitae should follow the
appropriate standard outline and written with the best grammar. The course is
core to the individuals preparing to get into the job market though students
pursue the course in preparation for the application of jobs after college
training. The CV is an obligatory component for an individual applying and
attending the interview.
Course Description
The course
provides basic and prerequisite skills for writing a curriculum vitae and
attending to different interview sessions. The basic elements of the CV are
explained by looking at various structures of CVs with an aim of highlighting
the characteristics of a well-written CV. The formatting and writing styles are
key to the success of CV writing skills, which offer benefits to job applicants
during job searching and interview. The course therefore is a foundation to
good CV writing skills. It is a practical course enables graduates and students
to write their CVs.
Purpose of the Course
The course furnishes attendees with skills
relevant for writing the CV
Learning
outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner
should be able to;
-Define the terms curriculum vitae
-Discuss elements of the CV, style and CV
layout
-State types of CVs
-Discuss the qualities of a good CV
-Explain the writing style of the CV
- Write a well organized CV
Requirements
Open to students and
professionals at all levels of learning/training
Topics
1.
Definition of curriculum vitae, resume
2.
Elements of the CV, Problem solving
models/theories
3.
Types of CVs/structures, differences of
resumes and CVs
4.
How to write an effective CV, occasions
for writing CVs
5.
Qualities of a well written CV,
presentation of CVs during interview, when to write the CV
6.
Advantages of a well written CV, effects
of poorly written CVs
7.
Writing style, Language and length
of CVs, proof reading /Formatting the CV
8.
Effects of poorly written CVs to the job
applicant
9.
Presenting
your CV; making an appealing CV, what to avoid, mistakes leading to rejection of CVs by employers
10. Documents
accompanying the CV during interview, means of sending CVs
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