SOFT SKILL BHILAI: TIPS FOR DESIGNING EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM-VITAE

SOFT SKILL BHILAI: TIPS FOR DESIGNING EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM-VITAE: Meaning ‘ Curriculum-Vitae ’ (C.V for short) is a brief account of your personal details, educational and professional qualifications a...

TIPS FOR DESIGNING EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM-VITAE

Meaning
‘Curriculum-Vitae’ (C.V for short) is a brief account of your personal details, educational and professional qualifications and the jobs you have held. T is a British expression. The American term for the same is ‘Resume’.
What should a C.V Do?
-    It must highlight your potential and value to an employer.
-   Provide a framework with which an interview can be designed.
-    Provide a vivid account of your achievements as a student and as a professional along with the skills you would bring to an organization, in case you are hired.
-    Although a C.V never ensures an employment, it should at least arouse the employer’s interest and get you an interview call.
Lay out of a C.V
An effective C.V should be visually appealing. That means it should appear neat and orderly. It should be clear, concise and easy to read. The way, in which the information is presented on paper, goes a long way in creating a favorable first impression.
Things to Remember
1. Make sure that you use very good quality paper for your C.V and the covering letter that goes with it.
2. Leave clear margins and be consistent while presenting your information.
3. It should be typed neatly.
4.  Be brief and to the point. Do not use ‘ten’ words where ‘five’ will do. However substance should not be sacrificed for the sake of ‘brevity’. Right attributes and achievements should be mentioned and emphasized properly. It is important to present yourself as a valuable candidate for the job advertised.
5. It is advisable to show the finished product to someone well meaning and knowledgeable. Be prepared to incorporate suggestions and changes if they enhance the quality of your C.V.


6. Never give false information.
7.  It is of utmost importance to understand the job requirements and your suitability for the post.
8. Highlight areas, where you can contribute fruitfully and effectively, rather than harping on your aspirations.
Key Components of a C.V

Given below are the main constituents of a Resume.
The Information given hereunder need not appear in the same order. Freshers and students may use the same sequence but working professionals may rearrange it to suit their preference and requirements.
1. Personal Details
•    Full Name
•    Age/Date of Birth
•    Place of Birth
•    Sex/Gender  (Male/Female)
•    Address for Correspondence
•    Telephone Numbers (Landline/Mobile)
•    Nationality (In case of overseas employment)
•    Passport Number.               –Do-
•    Driving License Number
•    Health (Unless some serious ailment, it should be stated as sound/excellent)
•    Personal Hobbies and Interests
•    Preferred Location
2. Educational and Professional Qualifications
Note: – You may mention here your professional qualifications or your occupation. For example: Computer Engineer, Law Graduate, Chartered Accountant etc.
Educational qualifications can be mentioned in the form of a table given below: -
Examination         Year    University    Percentage    Class/Div.
It may be written in the descending order, i.e. from the highest degree to the S.S.C examination or in the ascending order, i.e. beginning from the secondary education to the highest qualification acquired by you. Below secondary level education is not to be mentioned.
Any additional training, diplomas and special courses undertaken must find place after the main educational details have been given.


3. Career History
It is the most crucial information for the employer. If you are already employed or are looking for a change, you must provide information regarding the jobs you have held. Your present assignment, the work experience you have gathered, the responsibilities you have shouldered and the skills developed during the work span, all have to be mentioned here. You may have the best of qualifications but your hands on experience in the relevant field are of greater value to the employer.



POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. You should always catalog your jobs in the reverse order. Begin with your present employment or the most recent one, as it is of greatest interest to the prospective employer.
2.  Avoid the use of first person, if possible.
•    Work experience described under headings such as:
•    Period  ——–From——-To—–
•    Employer——Name of the Organization
•    Designation————–
•    Reporting To——-Name of the immediate Boss—-
And a Work Profile given as mentioned below: -
•    To assist the Departmental Head
•    Time to time maintenance of electrical machines
•    Trouble-shooting problems arising in the shop floor machines etc.
Is not only more appealing; it gives a clear idea of the person’s work and responsibilities at a quick glance.
3. The information should be so organized in this section that it gives a clear idea of your strengths to the prospective employer.
4. In case you have undertaken a number of similar jobs, enlist them under one section, if possible.
5.  Salary: – It is advisable not to mention salary at this point. At most an expected salary range can be mentioned.
6. References – These must be provided if asked by the employer. But you must seek permission from the persons whose names have been given as referees.



CONCLUSION
Suggested above is the basic structure of curriculum vitae. There can be several variants of the above-mentioned information. One may reorganize various headings, choosing to begin with very little personal details and devoting more space to the career history and educational qualifications, one’s career objectives, work ethics, specialized skills etc.
Actually for an experienced professional these elements should be highlighted and mentioned first of all, immediately after ‘The Name of the Person’. Other details can be given in the end.
If you are a fresher and have no work experience to mention, then lay emphasis on your educational qualifications or any other achievements during the school and campus life.
The idea is, to present a well-rounded picture of yourself and the valuable differences you can make to the organization, you seek to join.
RANJNA VEDHERA

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We see snapshots of people living the lives we would like to emulate, items or status which we would like to receive, and the impact that we would like to leave after we’ve moved on here and there along our personal journeys. We then look around us and ask ourselves, “Why not us? What do they have that we don’t? How come they made it and we didn’t?”

If you take twins, who grew up in the same situation, same school, same environment but see that upon adulthood the two lead very different lives; one of fulfillment, one of disappointment, one of success, one of failure, one of entrepreneurship, one of employment; what was the difference between the two? It was vision! While the one grew up having a clear picture of the destination and ending, the other followed the Joneses and copied what society says to do. One had a direct path and the other was just a wonderer. Vision was the difference!
                                 
Sight is what is accomplished through the function of your eyes, while vision can only be made aware through the revelation of one’s heart.  So even though they both saw the materialistic things and status’ that they wanted; one had a vision to press towards, and the other just followed the pattern of the masses.

Vision is the key to moving from what was and what is, to taking us forward into what could be, and what has not ever been before. Vision sets you free from the limits of what the eyes can see and allows you to enter into the freedom of what the heart can feel. It is vision that makes what isn’t seen visible and possibilities out of the unknown.

Why have we neglected to develop a vision for our lives? Why are we waiting to take advantage of this powerful tool that can guide us in fulfilling our purpose in life? We have been indoctrinated since preschool to learn the basic essentials to become not only a competent citizen, but also a functioning employee. We went to school from around 8 in the mourning until 3 that day, from age 5 until 17,18 years-old. The number of hours that we spent in school equals approximately 14,000 hours total contributed from kinder-garden through 12th grade. We  learned and embodied the language of employee the entire time we were in school. Just to be involved in everybody else’s business, instead of minding our own!

What happened to the dreams we have, or once had for ourselves, that have yet to become a reality; the gifts and talents that we haven’t developed yet, that “something” we have always wanted to be or do but for some reason have not been able to accomplish? The tragic thing is that many people live their whole lives without ever recognizing their visions that will guide them to the fulfillment of those dreams once pondered.

Vision creates hope in the middle of discouragement and gives you endurance in the mist of troubles. Vision inspires the depressed and motivates those that are feeling down and out. Vision is the foundation for being courageous and the gas for the engine of persistence.

When a person has vision, they can tame a lion, climb Mt. Everest, become a multi-billionaire, and do what only a few have ever done or what has never been done before! The possibilities are limitless to a person who has conquered the key principle of establishing a vision for their life and follows it feverishly until the desired result is met!

The author Dr. Myles Munroe says,

For true visionaries, the imaginary world of their visions is more real to them than the concrete reality around them. In fact, a visionary’s vision is their reality.

The most powerful force in life is the force of vision. A young man did a college paper in his economics class on his vision for overnight mail. The professor took a red pen, gave him a “C,” and wrote, “Do not dream of things that cannot happen.” The young man left school and started Federal Express. I wonder where the professor is today. 

Your vision determines your destiny. When you can see what is possible and believe that it can come to pass, it makes you capable of doing the impossible.

I believe with all my heart that when you have no vision, you will simply relive the past with its disappointments and failures. Therefore, vision is the key to your future. Think about what happens to some football teams that are losing the game at halftime. The players go to the locker room and meet with the coach. The coach changes certain game strategies and gives them a pep talk, telling them what they can accomplish. When they come back out, their whole attitude and perspective seems to have changed, and they win the game.

No matter where you are in life, and regardless of how old or young you are, it can be “halftime” for you. You can reassess your life’s strategies and focus on fulfilling your purpose.

The book, The Principles and Power of Vision by Dr. Myles Munroe will help you to make the necessary changes in your life so you can know how to plan for the future and stop making the same mistakes and decisions that have held you back in the past.

Dr. Munroe says,

There are many who have no vision for their lives and wonder how to obtain one. There are others who have a vision, but are stuck in the mud of confusion not knowing what to do next. Then there are those who had vision but have abandoned it because of discouragement, disillusionment, some measure of failure, or frustration. If you are in one of these categories, The Principles and Power of Vision is designed to help you understand the nature of vision, define vision, capture or recapture a personal vision, simplify your vision, and document your vision.

This book will also help you understand the principles of vision and give you the basic tools and skills needed to bring your vision into reality. You were born to achieve something great, and you were destined to make a difference in your generation. Your life is not an experiment, but a project of providence to fulfill a purpose that your generation needs.

“I therefore encourage you to believe in your daydreams and to reconnect with your passion; your vision awaits your action. Your future is not ahead of you—it lies within you. See beyond your eyes and live for the unseen. Your vision determines your destiny.” –Dr. Myles Munroe

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