Bio data, CV and resumeDr. Qaiser Malik

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Biodata means biographical data of a particular

person's life

Is comprised of factual kinds of Qs about life and

work experiences, opinions, values and attitudes

that reflect a historical perspective

Predictive abilities based on axiom: past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior

Biodata instruments (BIBs-Biographical Information Blanks)

advantage over personality and interest inventories:

they can directly capture past behavior of a person

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This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

French word, means summary

Presents one’s background & skills

Can be used for a variety of reasons, most often used for new employment

Typical résumé contains a summary of relevant job experience & education

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Résumé is submitted along with a cover letter and application for employment

Typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview

Comparable to a curriculum vitae (CV) in many countries

Substantially shorter than a CV in UK, Canada, U.S. and Australia

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In many contexts, a résumé is typically limited to one or two pages

Highlights only those experiences and qualifications considered most relevant to desired position

Marketing tool. Content should be adapted to suit each individual job application and/or applications aimed at a particular industry

Optimize résumé for each position and its keywords

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Reverse chronological résumé

Functional résumé

Hybrid résumé

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Lists a candidate's job experiences in reverse chronological order, covering previous 10-15 years

Positions are listed with starting and ending dates

Current positions typically list starting date to the present or to the current year

Main body becomes Professional Experience section, starting from the most recent experience, moving chronologically backwards

Works to build credibility through experience gained, while illustrating career growth over time and filling all gaps in a career trajectory

Not recommended for job seekers with gaps in their career

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Lists work experience and skills sorted by skill area or job function

Used to focus on skills that are specific to the type of position being sought

Emphasizes specific professional capabilities and utilizes experience summaries as primary means of communicating professional competency

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Works well for those making a career change, having a varied work history or with little work experience

Also preferred for applications to jobs that require very specific skills or clearly defined personality traits

Good method for highlighting particular skills or experiences derived from a role which was held some time ago

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Balances functional & chronological approaches

Typically leads with a functional list of job skills, followed by a chronological list of employers

Has a tendency to repeat itself, therefore, less widely used than the other two

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This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

Latin expression, means: [the] course of [my] life

A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application

In most Commonwealth countries, a CV is short (usually two sides of A4), and contains summary of employment history, qualifications, education, and some personal information

Some parts of Asia require applicants' photos, date of birth, and most recent salary information

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Tailored to change emphasis in accordance with particular position

May contain keywords that potential employers search via Applicant Tracking Systems

Display content in the most flattering manner, brushing over information like poor grades

Learn resume optimization techniques used in Search engine optimization when creating and formatting CV

May be extended to include an extra page for publications if these are important for the job

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This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

This Work is the Property of Engr Dr Qaiser Hameed Malik and Engr Naveed Zafar

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Biodata : Information about your attributes, hobbies, interests along with educational qualifications to describe the person the best

Résumé : 1-2 page summary of your skills, experience, education and professional qualifications

Curriculum Vitae : a longer and detailed synopsis (over a couple of pages). Indicates your professional experience

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Always remember that you are absolutely unique.

Just like everyone else.

Margaret Mead

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