Your CV Presenting Yourself
on Paper!
Workshop #3
Career Services
University of Canberra
www.canberra.edu.au/careers
What’s in a name?
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Curriculum Vitae – ‘life story’
Shortened to ‘CV’
Also called ‘Resume’
However, a CV is not, in fact, the story
of your life. It is only about your
educational and working life.
The CV – it is for …
… the Selection Panel of the company or
organisation which offers the job.
They will assess your CV against the needs of the
job.
Each time you apply for a job, look at your CV
again to ensure it fits this particular job. Do you
need to add or delete some information?
Your CV ….
… needs to match the job description.
If your study and experience is in IT,
no-one will consider you for an Accounts
Payable job!
Design your CV well
Be kind to the Selection Panel.
Your CV must be easy to read.
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Paper - white paper is best
Font size – 12 point for text; 14 or 16 for headings
Font style – Arial is best, then Tahoma, Garamond
Underlining – do not underline - use bold
Boxes, tables – do not use them, not helpful
White space is good – don’t cram your CV on one page!
Resume of Jonathan Bligh
Personal Details
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Your name
(Male – Mr; Female - Ms)
Oanh Thi Tran (Ms);
Nawaf Khaled (Mr); Anant Kalam (Mr)
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Address
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Contact number
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Contact email
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Status (Citizen, Permanent Resident, International Student)
(3 Hazel St, Gungahlin ACT 2904)
(mobile and home)
(Prettyboy@hotmail.com is not a very
professional email address!)
Government work
(Public Sector)
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You must be an Australian Citizen to work
for the Federal Government in Canberra
The ACT Government will accept
Permanent Residents. So will NSW, WA,
Victoria etc.
Private Companies
(Private Sector)
Employers want to know your work status
and your future plans. Tell them on your CV.
For example:
Status:
International Student
(Permanent Residence expected in April
2010)
Permanent Resident
(Will apply for citizenship in April 2010)
A new graduate?
Your degree is the most important asset you have
to offer an employer.
Put your degree on the front page of your CV.
You can also add the subjects from your majors
and minors.
If you have just completed a Masters degree,
then add your Bachelor’s degree also.
Majors
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance),
University of Canberra, 2009
Banking and Financial Services subjects:
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Investment
Business Finance
Law of Financial Services
Credit and Lending Decisions
International Financial Management
Financial Institutions and Markets
Strategic Management
Managing Financial Services Firms
Minor
Economics subjects studied:
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Managerial Economics
Asia-Pacific Business
Business Forecasting
Global E-Business
Professional Skills and Knowledge
Research and analytical skills
 Good customer service skills
 High level communication skills
 Supervisory and instructional experience
 Good knowledge of accounting practices
 Excellent IT skills – MS Office, MYOB
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Employment
If you have done any paid work, give some
details here. For example:
2008
Receptionist (part-time)
Smith and Jones Accountants, Canberra
Waitress, (casual)
Toscano Restaurant, Belconnen
Volunteer Work
2009
Coach, UC Women’s Basketball Team
2008
Shop Assistant, Salvation Army Store,
Belconnen
2007
Student Ambassador, University of Canberra
Memberships
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Student Member, Financial Services Association of
Australia
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Student Member, Mortgage and Finance
Association of Australia
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Member, UC Banking Students Society
Referees
John Manning
Lecturer in Financial Services
University of Canberra
Tel: 6201 7623
Email: John.Manning@canberra.edu.au
Carol Wilson
Office Manager
Smith and Jones Accountants
21/9 Green Avenue
Barton ACT 2600
Tel: 6234 0917
Email: Carol.Wilson@SmithandJones.com.au
Do Not …..
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… put your date of birth
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… include a photograph
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… say if you are married, or have a family
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… write about your hobbies or interests
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… say where you are from