1. A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
EC2 – Professional Writing
Writing a CV:
A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

2. Professionally presented
Assessment; CV & Covering Letter
Check my website to see the guidebook and this PPT file.
- Write a CV
1 side of A4 paper
Professionally presented
* You don’t have to find a job advertisement
Much of the work will be done in class, so to get the most out of these lessons you may want to do some work at home between classes.

3. Step 1 – Analyze the job description/requirements
What education, experience, and skills are being asked for in the following job advert?
- Students make a list, in pairs, on a piece of paper

4. You have to match your skills & competencies with the job requirements
Team work
Communication skills
Language proficiency
Customer service skills
Organizational Skills
- Willingness to work in any one of three locations
- Students make a list, in pairs, on a piece of paper

5. Step 2 - Write the ‘name & contact details’, and the ‘education’ sections of your CV
use a slightly larger font size for your name
don’t take up too much space
SuBin Kim
Telephone: , Mobile: ,
1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, , Korea
Education:
2012 – Present Hanyang University Erica Campus, Ansan
Majoring in French
Did military service from
2010 – Sang Il High School, Ansan
Or use another format
MinSu Lee
1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, , Korea
Telephone: Mobile:

6. Step 3 – Decide how to Organize your CV
You must choose how to best organize your CV. Ask yourself the following questions,
What is most important to emphasize for the job I am applying for?
Is it my skills, my education, or my work experience?
the chronological CV
the skills CV

7. 1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, 426-791, Korea
SuBin Kim
Telephone: , Mobile: ,
1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, , Korea
Work Experience
Store Assistant, The Student Food Shop, Hanyang University ERICA Campus
Involves preparing microwave meals and snacks and responsible for electronic debit machines, financial security procedures, cashing up and closing premises.
Also involves completion of stock control inventories, re-ordering, cash accounting, as well as customer service and managing complaints
2013-Present Volunteer Assistant Support Worker, Happy Town Care Home, Ansan
Helped senior staff take residents on day trips. Duties included preparing lunch and other necessary supplies, and organizing fun activities and games.
Volunteer Mentor to International Students, Hanyang University ERICA Campus
Assisted international students in adjusting to life in Korea. Gave presentations on Korean customs, and assisted students with administration requirements, such as completing visa documents and health forms.
In addition, planned several activities and cultural events.
Education
Present Hanyang University Erica Campus, Ansan
Majoring in French
2009 – KyungAn High School, Ansan
Skills and Achievements
Communication
Able to communicate complex information to individuals and groups, make presentations and respond to questions in both educational and workplace settings. Skills developed in degree program and during work experience as assistant support worker and student mentor.
Teamwork
Co‐managed a campus-wide 5-a-side soccer tournament. Have also worked on numerous team projects at university, including group presentations, written reports, and student led-seminars.
Leadership
As chairman of university soccer club was responsible for recruiting new members, and delegating tasks.
Other Competencies
Excellent conversational and written English and Chinese.
Attained a score of 800 on the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC).
Hold a European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
The chronological CV
Work experience 1st
Most recent job first
Bullet points indicating what the jobs involved
Use this style if you have lots of relevant work experience

8. 1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, 426-791, Korea
MinSu Lee
1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, , Korea
Telephone: Mobile:
Motivated student with strong teamwork skills and experience of working at exhibitions. Creative thinker, able to suggest innovative methods and lead by example. Looking for a position in management.
  Education:
2012 – Present Hanyang University Erica Campus, Ansan
Majoring in French
Did military service from
Dec 2013 – Jan Hanyang University APEX English Camp
Successfully completed four week intensive English Winter camp, winning individual speech contest.
Strong presentation skills, demonstrated by experience of delivering presentations in English.
Wrote formal business correspondence, including s, and letters on business English course.
Managed time, and prioritized work on daily basis in order to cope with demands of completing homework and meeting deadlines.
2010 – Sang Il High School, Ansan
Skills and achievements:
Leadership:
As student dormitory leader at high school, supervised students and took part in principal-teacher conferences.
As captain of local tennis club, responsible for general management and administration of members, and organization of competitions and community events.
Communication:
Able to communicate with individuals and groups, demonstrated in team projects at university and undertaking certificate in counseling.
Strong customer service skills, acquired working and greeting visitors at academic conferences.
As member of high school debate team developed strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Teamwork:
Worked successfully with twenty classmates to make a coil gun for school festival. As leader, was responsible for decision making and delegating tasks.
At high school, collaborated with classmates to produce a weekly science report.
Work Experience:
April –Dec Sa Dong Kindergarten, Ansan
Worked as volunteer teaching assistant teaching science to kindergarten students.
The skills CV
emphasize skills & accomplishments
match skills & accomplishments to job requirements
Use this style if you have little work experience
you should include work experience (if you have some), just in less detail

9. Skills CV – But I haven’t done anything?
Examples of Skills
* Leadership
* Communication
verbal
listening
written
* Organizational
* Teamwork
Computer programming
Web Development
Administration…
Yes you have, dig deep & think about your:
- volunteer work
university club/experiences
internships
part-time jobs
other clubs (e.g. tennis club captain)
military service (e.g. squad leader)
high school even

10. E.g. communication skills
Able to communicate with individuals and groups, demonstrated in team projects at university and undertaking certificate in counseling.
Strong customer service skills, acquired working and greeting visitors at academic conferences as a volunteer.
As member of high school debate team developed strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Able to listen and follow instructions correctly, as demonstrated working as a volunteer at 2013 Ansan street festival.
Worked part-time at COEX department store at customer information desk, giving directions and explaining to the general public how to use store’s various services.

11. Step 4 – Start Writing
Don’t think too much about formatting at this stage. We’ll do that later.
However, a couple of pointers:
write in concise statements
have wide margins
you may want to use bullet points
** NEXT SLIDES giving evidence, using actions verbs, ellipsis, hobbies & interests

12. Giving evidence of Skills, competencies, achievements, and experiences

13. ✕ ‘I am good at persuading other people.’
Giving evidence of Skills, competencies, achievements, and experiences
✕ ‘I am good at persuading other people.’
✓ ‘Able to persuade others to change point of view as demonstrated winning a University team debating competition.’
✕ ‘I have strong leadership skills.’
✓ ‘Organized group tours of school campus for middle school students and selected and delegated roles to fellow students.’

14. Using Action Verbs (see guidebook)
Action verbs give your resume power and direction.
Skill statements with action verbs help demonstrate to the potential employer the responsibilities and initiatives you undertook on prior jobs or related experiences.
Communication:
Addressed, clarified, conferred, drafted, explained, formulated, motivated, negotiated, persuaded, presented, promoted, translated, wrote
Helping:
Advised, arranged, coached, counseled, diagnosed, facilitated, instructed, oriented, represented
Creative:
Conceptualized, created, designed, fashioned, illustrated, initiated, invented, originated, performed

15. ✕ I worked as a part-time cashier.
Ellipsis
You can omit:
the pronoun ‘I’,
auxiliary verbs (am/was),
the possessive ‘my’.
and often, articles (a, an, the)
✕ I worked as a part-time cashier.
✓ Worked as part-time cashier.

16. Should I include interests on my CV?
It’s up to you. But only if you think they will help you get the job. Avoid clichés.
Interests
Music, reading, exercising, and socializing.
What about these?
- Fashion and beauty blogging
Writing online movie reviews
Coding and programming
Robotic engineering
Keep the job requirements in mind!

17. 1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, 426-791, Korea
Should I include profile?
Again, it’s up to you.
SuBin Kim
Telephone: , Mobile: ,
1271 Sa-3-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, , Korea
Motivated student with strong teamwork skills and experience of working at exhibitions. Creative thinker, able to suggest innovative methods and lead by example.
Education:
2012 – Present Hanyang University Erica Campus, Ansan
Majoring in French
Did military service from
2010 – Sang Il High School, Ansan

18. Should I include a personal profile?
If you do, here are some buzzwords you may want to mention:
Personal Qualities
self-motivated, creative, adaptable, an eye for detail, innovative, results-oriented, dynamic, team player, problem solver
Skills
management skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, design skills
Experience
Experience in…
Example Profile
I am an energetic, ambitious student who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time with excellence.
   
* A personal statement must be short and succinct (to the point)

19. Your CV must be flawless!
Step 5 – Edit your CV
1st – Check the editing tips page in the guidebook.
2nd - Check for mistakes.
3rd – Get a friend/classmate to check it for you.
Your CV must be flawless!
Give students activities to do.