2. CV Writing Workshop Office of Student Affairs Career Services Center University of Balamand

3. CV Styles Chronological: emphasizes history ( Example: First job; Second job; Third job. Functional: emphasizes skills (organizes all information by skill groupings irrespective of job or employer). This style is recommended for people with irregular career histories. Targeted/Combination: emphasizes the career one is seeking to build.

4. CV Components Identifying Information The Objective Summary of Qualifications Education Work Experience Activities and Interests

5. Identifying Information Name Address Phone Number Fax E-mail address

6. Identifying Information: Example Salim Career Afrah Bldg. 12 Azmi Street Tripoli LEBANON Home Phone: 06 872653 Mobile: 03 121212 E-mail: sc@jazz.com

7. Objective (optional) Components Level of position The skills you hope to use in this position The position title The field or industry in which you hope to work

8. Summary of Qualifications Select a heading Type a term you would use to describe what you do (e.g. Team leader, Lab Assistant) Use the appropriate word (Management, Communication, Technical, Teaching, Management, Creative, Helping, Clerical, Accomplishment)

9. Education Educational Institution City Degree Major Minor/Emphasis Area Grade Average Graduation Date (Month and Year)

10. Education (Cont.) Relevant Seminars or Workshops Certificates Received Date of Completion Institute

11. Work Experience What jobs are you going to include? Which is more important? Employer or Job? Employer, Employer ’ s Location, Position Title, Dates of Employment

12. Activities and Interests (Optional) To point out skills that have been demonstrated in your non-professional life As a conversation starter