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BREAKING BOUNDS 2020: CV/RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

ACTIVITIES 01 02 03 04 ICE BREAKER UNPACKING THE CAREER BREAKING IT ALL DOWN TOOLS & DEBRIEF

ICE BREAKER • Pair Up • Introduce Yourself • Let the Games Begin

UNPACKING THE CAREER LEARN CONNECT WORK REPRESENT

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS Freshers “Honestly, I do not know where to start. ” I don’t enjoy my field Their degree matches their field. But personally they do not enjoy their work anymore. This was not my plan Often their current job does not align with their degree nor passions. Life happened. I need a change of scenery Ready to explore outside their local enviroment, often within the same field.

THE PROCESS 01 UNDERSTAND Structure, Format and YOUR GOAL BASE CONTENT What story do you want to tell? How does it link? Experience vs Inexperience 03 02 COMPILE, MATCH, APPLY Use suitable content that links to JD Fill out a chosen template Apply DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. 04

RESUME • Detailed and Comprehensive. (Extended Version of a Resume) • 1 -2 page document No personal summary required • Best suited for individuals without extensive work experience Personal summary and objective is preferable required • Mostly opted by experienced professionals or in the absence of a cover letter requirement. • Does not include all your job experiences • One page document • • CV

THINGS TO NOTE GOING FORWARD: • Poor structure and formatting kills good content – Be consistent with your fonts and alignment. • Grammar and language is key. • Do not lie, you will not live up to them. • Do not overshare, stay in alignment with the JD. • No ‘One size-fits-all’ Every application requires you to edit your CV.

CORE RESUME/CV COMPONENTS Education Identifying Information Work Experience References Skills, Languages & Interests Achievements

Age (If stated in the job requirements) Contact Details Social Media Links/Usernames IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Resident Country/District

SKILLS • • Given the tools, can I efficiently do this right here, right now? INTERESTS • Do I want to learn more about it? • Does it align with the role? • Have I previously pursued it? If so, where else does it show on my resume/CV? • Stated in list format Is it a soft or technical skill? • Does it link to any stated experience? • Does it suit the job description? • Stated in list format

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE The Format: ● School, Location Major Time Span Relevant Coursework Note: If you cannot justify it. It probably does not belong.

WORK EXPERIENCE What can be considered ‘experience’? The Format: ● Company, Location - Your Role Time Span 2 -3 Descriptions of key activities and tasks in your role What? What role did you play? What was the impact ? How does it align to the JD? Be concise. • • • Full-time & Part-time Jobs Volunteer Work Active Roles in Clubs and Societies.

Extra-Curriculars The Format: ● AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Award Title +Year – Brief Description Role, Club - Location (Time Span) Short description of key activity and tasks in your role What? What role did you play? Impact? How does it align to the JD? Social Ambassador, Interact Club – NUL (2019 -2020) Volunteered for 5 hours weekly to interact and organize 6 charity events with the local Roma community

Education Work Experience

USING A TEMPLATE Search and Collect Create a library of possible templates that you can use Analyse template and remove or add sections that are relevant to you and the JD Edit Add your content to the template. Be creative but reamain consistent Apply and Repeat Good Luck

PICKING A TEMPLATE Remember: Some Websites: ● Be Creative, but no too creative. ● Zety ● It should be engaging ● CANVA ● Easily Editable ● Kickresume ● Structured ● Hloom ● Consistent ● Google Docs& Ms Word ● Livecareer ● Resume. io

Review Sources of Feedback • Peers • Professionals in or outside the field • Previous application platforms Free Online Review Sites: 1. Zety Resume Builder 2. Resumonk 4. Visual. CV 5. Cvmaker 6. Resum. UP 7. Resume Genius 8. Enhancv

APPLY PUBLIC JOB POSTINGS Advertised Jobs on forums, newspapers and websites 01 Linked. In & Selibeng Apply for jobs through the website. 02 ENGAGING AND COLLABORATING Maximising on your network and distributing the resume/CV amongst them. 03 04 RECRUITMENT POOLS No job postings advertised but send in your resume/CV anyway

GROW YOUR NETWORK Invite and Interact with different professionals. BUILD YOUR PROFILE Keep it clean and informative. Show your true character. CREATE CONTENT Build your brand through publishing and posting in alignment to your aspirations SEARCH FOR JOBS Understand available jobs and requirements and apply

RECAP&DEBRIEF 01 UNDERSTAND Structure, Format and YOUR GOAL BASE CONTENT What story do you want to tell? How does it link? Experience vs Inexperience 03 02 COMPILE, MATCH, APPLY Use suitable content that links to JD Fill out a chosen template Apply DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. 04

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