Magist` ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view

Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Magist`ere d’Informatique
HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV
my point of view
Pascal LAFOURCADE
Universit´
e Joseph Fourier
18th October 2010
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Etymology
Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
Latin for “life story”, in french “carri`ere de la vie”
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Etymology
Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
Latin for “life story”, in french “carri`ere de la vie”
Goals of a CV
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Etymology
Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
Latin for “life story”, in french “carri`ere de la vie”
Goals of a CV
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How to get a job or before that a first appointement?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Etymology
Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
Latin for “life story”, in french “carri`ere de la vie”
Goals of a CV
I
How to get a job or before that a first appointement?
I
Offer yourself in the best way to an employer.
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Etymology
Curriculum Vitae (or Resume)
Latin for “life story”, in french “carri`ere de la vie”
Goals of a CV
I
How to get a job or before that a first appointement?
I
Offer yourself in the best way to an employer.
I
”You’ll never have a second chance to make a first impression”
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Currivulum Vitae: Reading Algorithm
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Currivulum Vitae: Reading Algorithm
feeling1 = read(CV.pdf,30);
if (feeling1 ! = good)
then mv CV.pdf /dev/null;
send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
else feeling2 = read(CV.pdf,120) and read(cover.pdf,300);
if (feeling2 = good)
then send("rendez-vous");
else send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Currivulum Vitae: Reading Algorithm
feeling1 = read(CV.pdf,30);
if (feeling1 ! = good)
then mv CV.pdf /dev/null;
send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
else feeling2 = read(CV.pdf,120) and read(cover.pdf,300);
if (feeling2 = good)
then send("rendez-vous");
else send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
HOW TO BE “GOOD” ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Currivulum Vitae: Reading Algorithm
feeling1 = read(CV.pdf,30);
if (feeling1 ! = good)
then mv CV.pdf /dev/null;
send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
else feeling2 = read(CV.pdf,120) and read(cover.pdf,300);
if (feeling2 = good)
then send("rendez-vous");
else send("Sorry, no rendez-vous");
HOW TO BE “GOOD” ?
HOW TO BE READ TWICE?
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Introduction
Outline
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Outline
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Should clearly answer
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What do you want to do ?
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Are you qualified for the work ?
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What is the benefit for the society ?
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How can you applied your capabilities ?
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Should clearly answer
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What do you want to do ?
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Are you qualified for the work ?
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What is the benefit for the society ?
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How can you applied your capabilities ?
OF COURSE : Send it to the right person ;-)
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
I
synthetic
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
I
synthetic
I
readable
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
I
synthetic
I
readable
I
original
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
I
synthetic
I
readable
I
original
I
carefull of the shape
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
Make you attractive, sell yourself
Be
I
attractive
I
precise
I
honest
I
synthetic
I
readable
I
original
I
carefull of the shape
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
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Do not forget your personnal information
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
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Do not forget your personnal information
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After add, “une accroche”
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
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Do not forget your personnal information
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After add, “une accroche”
Examples
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INGENIEUR
ENVIRONNEMENT GEOLOGUE
Comp´etences en informatique
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Basics
I
Do not forget your personnal information
I
After add, “une accroche”
Examples
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´
INGENIEUR
ENVIRONNEMENT GEOLOGUE
Comp´etences en informatique
OBJECTIF Int´egrer votre entreprise dans le cadre d’un BTS
Assistant de gestion de PME-PMI en alternance.
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitae: Accroche
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Up of the page
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First thing to see
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Show clearly where you want to go
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Basics
Currivulum Vitaes: More detail
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Synthetic : one page
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Clear : IND-CCA, CIO, middlewares. (avoid acrinym, technic
word)
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Precise : list responsability, quantifiying
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Attractive : Each word is important, action verbs, be
optimistics, concrete.
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Complete : no hole, justify it, do not dissimulate it
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Coherent and readable : in visual shape.
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Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Personal data
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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Adress: firstname, name, adress, phone, pax, email
Nationality
Age and not birthdate
Maried or not
Military duty
Diplomas
Languages: level, written, spoken, justification
Intrests: give personality insight
Internship
Positions: society, duration, country, topic, role, realisations
(in annex if important)...
Computer skills, but ordered.
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Basics
Currivulum Vitae : Weaknesses of a CV
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No or minimal professional activity : group responsability,
hobbies, help, internship, initiatives ...
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Foreigner employer should understand
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Autodidact: show your realisation and prove your competences
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Too much changes: use a thematic CV
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Always in the same society: new competences, valorisation of
changes, promotions, management ...
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Not too much diplomas: focus on your competences
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How to make the difference ?
Outline
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ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Some details can make the
difference
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Quality of the paper
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Color of the paper and ink
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Enveloppe size = A4 (no folding)
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Recto only
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Homogenous organization, fonts, size
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Orthograph
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How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
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One CV cannot be written in one day
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
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Ask for feedback
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
I
Ask for feedback
I
Be open to critic
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
I
Ask for feedback
I
Be open to critic
I
Are you satisfied with your CV ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
I
Ask for feedback
I
Be open to critic
I
Are you satisfied with your CV ?
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Do not spend infinite time
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Realisation
I
One CV cannot be written in one day
I
Each word is important
I
Ask for feedback
I
Be open to critic
I
Are you satisfied with your CV ?
I
Do not spend infinite time
Cannot be written by somebody else ....
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ? It depends
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ? It depends
I
Spell-Check ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ? It depends
I
Spell-Check ? YES OF COURSE
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ? It depends
I
Spell-Check ? YES OF COURSE
Ask yourself these questions ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Currivulum Vitae : Several Options
Do or Dont
I
Photos ? YES
I
All your informations ? It depends
I
Chronology or by theme ? It depends
I
Paper vs email ? It depends
I
Handwriting or not ? It depends
I
French / English ? It depends
I
Anonymity ? It depends
I
Spell-Check ? YES OF COURSE
Ask yourself these questions ?
Find for each a clear personal answer.
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How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
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Magist`
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How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
I
dynamicity : link (school, program ...), email
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
I
I
dynamicity : link (school, program ...), email
colors, fonts , animation, applet java not too much : Harmony
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
I
I
I
dynamicity : link (school, program ...), email
colors, fonts , animation, applet java not too much : Harmony
homepages, blogs, forums, facebook
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
I
I
I
dynamicity : link (school, program ...), email
colors, fonts , animation, applet java not too much : Harmony
homepages, blogs, forums, facebook
witness of your personality.
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
e-Currivulum Vitae
I
often printed by the reader
I
one recto of A4
I
use .pdf but not strange file formats ;-)
e-specificities :
I
I
I
I
dynamicity : link (school, program ...), email
colors, fonts , animation, applet java not too much : Harmony
homepages, blogs, forums, facebook
witness of your personality.
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Final Advices : Writting Rules by Georges Orwell
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Never use a long word when a short one will do
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How to make the difference ?
Final Advices : Writting Rules by Georges Orwell
I
Never use a long word when a short one will do
I
If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it out
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Final Advices : Writting Rules by Georges Orwell
I
Never use a long word when a short one will do
I
If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it out
I
Never use the passive voice where you can use the active voice
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
How to make the difference ?
Final Advices : Writting Rules by Georges Orwell
I
Never use a long word when a short one will do
I
If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it out
I
Never use the passive voice where you can use the active voice
I
Never use jargon if you can think of an everyday equivalent
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Examples
Outline
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Examples
Bad
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Magist`
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Examples
Bad
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Magist`
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Examples
Good
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Magist`
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Examples
Good
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Magist`
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Cover Letter
Outline
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Magist`
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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Magist`
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
25 / 1
Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
25 / 1
Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
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Magist`
ere d’Informatique HOW TO MAKE A “GOOD” CV my point of view
Cover Letter
Cover Letter
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
Make the reader feel special
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
(not effort will be done)
Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
Make the reader feel special
Explain your understanding of the work
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
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Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
Make the reader feel special
Explain your understanding of the work
Relate your skills to the job
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
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Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
Make the reader feel special
Explain your understanding of the work
Relate your skills to the job
When are available to start
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter
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If email, it should be in the core of the email and not attached
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Facilitate the read of the employer
Not too long (max A4)
Use your own words
Actions verbs
Have a good spelling or Spell-Check
Why should I interview you ?
Make the reader feel special
Explain your understanding of the work
Relate your skills to the job
When are available to start
Write to somebody (name...)
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Cover Letter
Cover Letter : Content I
First Paragraph
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State the job
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Where did you find it ?
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When are you free to start ?
Second Paragraph
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Why you are intrested ?
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Why the compagny attract you ?
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Cover Letter : Content II
Third Paragraph
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Summarise your qualities and strenghts
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Relate and justify your skills and competences for the job
Last Paragraph
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Possible period for an interview
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Thank the employer
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Conclusion
Outline
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Conclusion
Conclusion
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Some advices for your CV and cover letter
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Adapt your CV
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Be Read Read and Read
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Take TIME (Start now)
Do not forget :
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Cover letter
References or Recommandations letters
SPELL-CHECK
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Conclusion
“Webography”
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/goodbadCV.htm
http://fr.job20-30.ch/conseils/curriculum-vitae-2.html
http://fr.job20-30.ch/conseils/curriculum-vitae-9.
html#cv-perdant
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Conclusion
Conclusion
Thanks for your attention
TODO : First monday of December or before.
Send to us a CV and a COVER letter for your internship !
Questions ?
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