Fluency Liners

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

Fluency Liners
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Fluency Liners
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden
misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Fluency Liners
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
-Max Ehrmann, Desiderata

HOW TO WRITE A
CURRICULUM VITAE

What is a curriculum vitae?

Curriculum Vitae is a Latin
expression which means course of
life.

What is a curriculum vitae?

Curriculum vitae is a brief account of a
person's education, qualifications, and
previous experience, typically sent with a
job application.

How does it differ from a

Resume?
CV is longer in length

While a Resume contains only a

summary of the skills, experiences,

and education, CV lists specific
education and academic
background.

Why work on a CV?

The purpose of presenting a CV
other than to get employment is to
present a detailed background and
qualification.

What specific format is followed in

writing a CV?
There is no specific format.

General Features
1 inch margin (all sides)
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Pagination
Full name every page
Single Space (however double space

between heading and text)

Use upper case or bold text for sections

What are the sections?

Education
Honors and Awards
Professional Experience
Publication and Presentations
Extra-curricular and Volunteer

Experience
Interests

What are the sections?

Objective
Certifications and Literature
Professional Affiliations
Professional Activities
Research
Added Qualification

What should be remembered?

Clear
Concise
Complete
Consistent
Current

JOB INTERVIEW
SKILLS

Why is a Job Interview

Important?

Remember that job interviews should be a process of twoway communication. Not only are they a tool for employers
to use to evaluate you, but they are also an opportunity for
you to assess the job, the organization, and to see if there
is a fit.

Self-Evaluation
How your present and past experience relate to

the position
Your current and future career goals
Skills and expertise you have to offer
Skills that you would like to develop or improve
Location, salary, and lifestyle priorities
Kinds of people and environments you prefer
Past experiences you want to highlight such as
volunteer
Work, hobbies, travel

WHAT TO DO BEFORE,
DURING AND AFTER THE
INTERVIEW
KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

Before the Interview

Research the
Company

Company's website is an
excellent place to begin.
It usually gives you
information on whether it
is international or
domestic, what its
revenues are, how many
locations it has, and the
nature of its business.

Before the Interview

Practice interviews
Write down a list of

possible questions that

you think may be asked.
Have a friend act as an
interviewer and direct
them to you in a practice
interview situation.
Don't stop until you feel
comfortable answering
each question.

Common Job Interview

Questions

Tell me about yourself.

Why did you choose your college major?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What do you know about our company?
Why do you want to work for us?
Why should I hire you?
Why do you want this job?
What qualifies you for this job?

Before the Interview

Dress Professionally
In today's environment, wearing a suit isn't

always necessary.
Contact the HR Manager of the company or your
recruiter, and find out what the dress code is for
the company at which you are going to interview.
Then dress one level above.
Visual impressions are very important. Therefore,
if in doubt, always dress on the conservative side.

According to Virginia Polytechnic

Institute and State University
Appropriate attire supports your image
as a person who takes the interview
process seriously and understands the
nature of the industry in which you are
trying to become employed.

Job Interview Attire

Before the Interview

Arrival
Arrive at the interview location

EARLIER than the scheduled

interview.
DO NOT arrive late. Nothing
destroys your chance at
impressing an employer more
than arriving late and offering
no explanation.
If you learn at the last minute
that you are going to be
arriving late at the interview,
call and let the interviewer
know. Interviewers
understand that things can
come up suddenly.

During the Interview

First impressions

First impressions take only thirty seconds. Establishing

rapport, direct and sustained eye contact, a firm
handshake, a warm smile, good posture, and introducing
yourself in confident manner are important ingredients.
Smile
A smile denotes confidence in a candidate. Try to smile
often. Don't be afraid to use some hand animation while
answering questions. This suggests enthusiasm in a
candidate.

During the Interview

Body Language

Use good posture, and look the interviewer right in the

eye. Sit up straight. Never slouch.
Speak Clearly
Don't mumble. It portrays a lack of confidence. Speak with
assurance.
Listen Before Answering
Make sure you understand the question. If not, ask the
interviewer to clarify it. Don't be afraid to take some time
to think before answering. Interviewers are impressed
with someone who thinks out an answer before speaking.

During the Interview

Give Brief Answers

Make your answer concise and to the point. Rambling

tends to suggest that you really don't have the answer to
the question(s) asked.
Previous Employers
Never, ever say anything negative about your present or
previous employers. No matter how much you may have
disliked someone, find a way to give your experiences a
positive spin.
Be Truthful
Don't lie when asked about something you haven't done.
The next question will be "tell us about it."

During the Interview

Know Your Resume

Be prepared to talk about every fact that is on your

resume.
Keep things at a professional level
Sometimes near the end of an interview, the two parties
start feeling comfortable with each other. Don't let this
comfortable feeling lead you to telling them something
about yourself that they really shouldn't know.

After the Interview

Back in Touch

Ask the interviewer

when s/he expects to
get back to you on
her/his decision.
Thank the
Interviewer
Verbally thank the
interviewer for taking
the time to interview
you, before leaving.