Effective CV Writing: A Comprehensive Guide by Heriot-Watt University Careers Service, Summaries of Mathematics for Computing

Download Effective CV Writing: A Comprehensive Guide by Heriot-Watt University Careers Service and more Summaries Mathematics for Computing in PDF only on Docsity! Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Applications with Attitude Putting together an effective CV Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Picture This • You meet someone new. • "What do you do?" he asks. "I'm an architect," you say. • "Oh, really?" he answers. "Have you designed any buildings I've seen?" • "Maybe," you reply. "We did the new library at the university..." • "Oh wow," he says. "I've seen it. That's a beautiful building..." • And you're off .... conversation started …. you've made a great impression. Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Purpose of the Application? To market yourself to employer To list career and education history Demonstrate relevant experience Sell your skills, qualities and achievements Obtain an interview Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm The Whole Point To make sure that…….. You give the employer a clear understanding of …. your understanding of …. what you have learned …. from what you have done ….. which relates directly to the role for which you are applying ……. ……… phew!!!! Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Outcomes • Explode myths about CVs • Understand what employers are looking for • Know how to target a CV for each opportunity • Be able to construct and present your story through a CV • Know how to get further support Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Your checklist! • Analyse the main requirements of the job • Education • Technical skills • Experience • Other personal qualities • Gather specific evidence from your background to match requirements Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm 3 Core blocks – foundations on which your story is built Add on blocks – optional additional information to further demonstrate your suitability Our approach to CVs Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Contact details • Name • Address • Email – watch it! • Phone This does not need to take up a third of the first page! Be careful of providing any other personal details!! Core Block 1 Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm 1999- 2003 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh BEng Economics Current average (69%) The content of my programme provided an in-depth study of the theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and involved many practical computer and electronics labs and team design projects. My programme includes courses such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Demand Management & Energy Storage, Renewable Generation & Conversion and Distributed Generation where I developed creative solutions to problems typically encountered when implementing renewable energy systems and the supply of electrical energy in general. Dissertation: Researched, planned and authored 12,000 word dissertation on new trends in information sharing via social networks — managed deadlines, liaised with dissertation co-ordinator and developed analytical and research skills by successfully interviewing 10 experts for advice and opinion to inform paper. Findings to be published on online news site Mashable. Chevron Prize for Design: Was awarded this industry sponsored prize for outstanding work and leadership skills throughout the design project. Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Education – High SchoolCore Block 2.2 • Dates • School name and location • List Higher/A-Level or equivalent (Subjects and Grades*) • List Standard Grades/GCSEs if subjects are a requirement • Highlight significant academic awards • International Qualifications – just state exams used for university entrance Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm 1993-1999 Middle Town 6th Form College A Levels: Biology (B), Chemistry (C), English (C) GCSEs: 8 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths (C) and English (B) Runner-up in the National Kelvin Science Prize for 6th Form Pupils Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Other Experience 2009 – Present Waitress The George Hotel, Edinburgh • As part of the deluxe 4 star George Hotel team I have valued the opportunity to work with internal and external customers from across the globe. • Working successfully in a fast moving and pressurised environment I developed a strong service team and took on responsibility for developing a training plan and delivering training to new members of staff on customer care. • I suggested a new system for utilising the waiting staff at conference and banqueting events more effectively. I was asked to trial my idea and following compliments from customers about the quality of service they received my ideas have now been shared across the service teams. Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Optional Blocks Additional technical skills Extra curricular activities Achievements & responsibilities Additional informationAwards Professional accreditation Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm Optional Blocks: Example Chair of the S.C.C. Highland Centre Youth Committee Position held for 2 years. During this time I was responsible for a committee of youths ageing from 8-18, co-ordinating and liaising with them in a committee role, contributing to activities which include: raising over £1100 for Raigmore Children’s Ward, running 2 events fully organised and run by the youth committee, liaising with adult committee and contributing to several adult committee meetings. Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm • Check against your initial checklist!! • Have you covered everything? • Is it evidence based? • Have you met the job and person criteria? • Have you used your best examples? • Is all the information relevant? • Is it well formatted and presented? Final Checklist Careers Service www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm • Read CV and Cover Letter advice leaflet • Create your CV for the job • Use Careers Service to get it checked before you send it Next Steps Any Questions? Talla) Y-Ta UCC) www.hw.ac.uk/students/careers.htm