CV Writing Workshop

Office of Student AffairsCareer Services CenterUniversity of Balamand

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.

CV Components

Identifying InformationThe ObjectiveSummary of QualificationsEducationWork ExperienceActivities and Interests

Identifying Information Name Address Phone Number Fax E-mail address

Identifying Information: Example

Salim Career

Afrah Bldg. 12 Azmi Street

Tripoli LEBANON

Home Phone: 06 872653

Mobile: 03 121212

E-mail: sc@jazz.com

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

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)

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

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

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

Activities and Interests (Optional)• To point out skills that have been

demonstrated in your non-professional life

• As a conversation starter