OU Degree 6th Sem English CV Writing
CV Wining: Chronological CV, Functional CV
Question 1.
Explain the differences between CV, resume and bio data.
Answer:
Curriculum Vitae:
A CV is a summary which is longer and more detailed. It includes academic qualifications, professional experience, and other information such as hobbies, awards, honours, membership of associations, etc, and is of atleast two or three pages long.
It displays general talent rather than specific skills for a specific position. It provides information about all the degrees, jobs and professional skills that you have acquired. It is more suitable for fresh graduates and those applying to academic, scientific and research positions. It is more common in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and many Common wealth countries.
Resume :
Resume is a summary of qualifications, skills and experience. It is a brief and concise statement which is no more than one or both sides of an A4 size sheet. It uses bullets and avoids narrative. It is usually written for a particular job, highlighting the skills that are required for it. More suitable for people with previous work experience or to apply for jobs where skills rather than academic qualifications are important. The word ‘resume’ is used mostly in the USA and Canada.
Bio-data:
Short form In of Biographical Data is a old-fashioned term for resume or CV. The emphasis is a biodata is on personal information such as date of birth, religion, nationality, residence, marital status, etc. It lists educational qualifications and experience in a chronological order. Bio-data is aften made in a format specified by the employer. It is mostly used in South Asian Countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Question 2.
Describe the structure of a chronological CV.
Answer:
Structure of Chronological CV
A chronological CV is the most common and popular format of writing CV. It is used to draw the attention of the employer to ones academic and professional qualifications. It works best if one is a fresh graduate applying for a job.
A chronological CV consists of Six sectors:
1. Personal Information
It includes Name, date of birth/age, postal address, contact phone number, email address
2. Education
List the most recent qualification first. Provide the years of study and the names of the institutions where one had studied. Include the subject options of the course along with grades and divisions.
3. Experience
List the most recent experience first. Provide the name of the employer job title and also nature of work. Mention clearly of any internship or part-time and full time.
4. Skills
Proficiency in languages, computer skills or why other skill can be mentioned.
5. Interests and Achievements
Mention if won awards or honours or have published any articles, Give details of any type of volunteer work. Hobbies or interest of the person can be included.
6. References
Give atleast two names of people one from place of study or from work place. If not experience, give the reference of an older family friend who has known you for some time. Make sure that the referes are informed and willing to give you a reference. Give then contact numbers/e-mails addresses.
Covering letter
While sending a CV, indude a covering letter, providing a short (3-5 lines) profile or personal statement describing the applicants current status and career objective. Do not repeat the information already given in the CV.
Question 3.
Construct a chronological CV In response to each of the following advertisements. (You may assume that you have all the required abilities and are eligible to apply)
a. Wanted: A service advisor at our Kolkata office. Preferably an MBA with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. A pleasant personality and good communication skills are essential. Please send your detailed CV to Topcel Toyota, 25, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata, 700013.
Email address: topcel@emall.com.
1. Name : M. Sukumar
2. Date of birth/age : 25 years
3. Address : 8-1-9/51, Maruthi Nagar,
Santosh Nagar,
Hyderabad – 500059.
4. Education : MBA with Distinction (2012 – 2015)
Osmania University
B.Sc with 85% mark
(2009 – 2012) – IIMC college, Hyderabad.
5. Experience : Worked as a Business Co-ordinator, for two years at Aindhri Innovations, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
6. Skills : Computer skills : PGDCA
Python
Ms office
Languages known: English, Hindi and Telugu
7. Interests and achievements: Employee of the year 2017 for contribution to corporate life.
College level Football player at IIMC college,
Hyderabad.
8. References :
1. Prof Acharyulu. P
HOD – Commerce Department, KVR College,
Hyderabad.
2. Mr. MBVS Kumar
General Manager, Aindhirl Innovations,
Hyderabad.
Covering Letter
To
The Personal Manager,
Topicei Toyota, 25,
Ganesh Chandra Avenue,
Kolkata.
Sir,
I am here with enclosing my CV for your kind penisal. It Is in connection with the post of service advisor advertised by your company. Be kind enough to consider favourably.
Yours faithfully
M. Sukumar
(b) A well-established private limited company dealing in foreign trade would like to hire a lady secrebry with a bachelor’s degree and good command- over English and stenography; knowledge of the French language is an added advantage. Apply within a week. Box No.8625, The Times, New
Delhi, 110002. Email address: hrtlmes@email.com
Name : Miss Nimmy
2. Age : 24 years
3. Education :
2007 — 2010 : B.A.(Economics with Political Science and Geography) with 70%
2005 — 2007 : Intermediate from BIE, Royal Junior college, Hyderabad.
4. Experience : 2012 – worked as Frsonal Assistant for one year in Prime Technologies, Champapet, Hyderabad.
5. Skills : Passed Higher grade exams is shorthand and type writing from SBTEI Hyderabad.
Computer Skills : MS office and PG Diploma in Computers.
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Telugu and French.
6. Interests and Achievements : Best student award at Osmania University (2012) both academic and extra cumcular activities.
7. References :
1. Mr. Ram Babu, Director
Prime Technologies,Champapet,
Hyderabad
2. Mrs. Rohini Devi
Lecturer in Political Science.
Koti Women’s College, Hyderabad.
Covering Letter
To
The HR
Box No. 8625,
The Times
New Delhi – 110002.
I am enclosing herewith my CV for your Kind perusal and necessary favourable action. It is in connection with the advertisement for the post of Lady secretary. Hope you will consider the CV favourably.
Yours faithfully
Nimmy
c. Wanted for a reputed company an Estate Manager for disposal of land and building situated near New Delhi. Persons with experience of working with reputed builders may apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply in strict confidence to Box 8622, The Local Times, Hyderabad. 500003. Email address: land dealspvt@email.com
Answer:
1. Name : K. Sheena Joyce
2. Age : 26years
3. Educational
Qualifications : Diploma in Civil Engineering with 85% marks from JNTU, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Intermediate with 75% from BIE, Kakinada,
Andhra Pradesh.
4. Experience : Worked for two years with R & D builders, Kakinada, AP
5. Skills : Computer Skills : Frontpage, Page Maker, Oracle
Languages Known : English, Hindi and Telugu
6. Interests and
Achievements : Printing and Drawing
Class Topper is Diploma in Civil Engineering
7. References :
- Mrs. Sumana, Lecturer in Civil Engineering, JNTU, Kakinada.
- Mrs. Prasanna, HR Manager. R & D Builders, Kakinada.
Coveting Letter:
To
The Chairman
Box No. 8622
The local times,
Hyderabad – 500003.
Sir,
I am enclosing herewith my CV for your Kind perusal and necessary favourable action. It is in connection with the advertisement for the post of ‘Estate Manager’.
Yours faithfully
Sheena Joyce
d. We are a reputed IT company looking for software professionals for our development centre In Warangal. Experience of I to 4 years as a software engineer in the IT Industry is preferred. Fresh graduates In engineering with extensive exposure to designs, development and testing will also be considered. Apply with in a week with a detailed CV to Clarity Solutions, 34, Maltri Vanam, Ameerpet. Hyderabad 500045. Email address: clearsol@email.com
Answer:
1. Name : P Sumitra
2. Age : 28 years
3. Educational
Qualification : BE in CSC frôm Aditya Engineering college,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (2008 – 2012)
Intermediate with MPC from Aditya Junior
College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (2006.08).
4. Experience : Working as a process associate in Accenture IT company in Hyderabad.
5. Skills : Computer Skills – MS Office
- Page Maker
- SAP Functional
Languages known – English, Hindu and Telugu.
6. Interests and Achievements :
Employee of the year (2014 – 15)
College level Volleyball player, Víjayawada.
7. References :
1. P Sundar Rao
Associate Professor
Mitya Engineering college
Vijayawada, AP
2. Mrs.KSundari
HR Manager,
Accenture IT Company,
Vijayawada, AP
Covering Letter:
The Personnel Manager
Clarity Solutions
34 Maitrivanam, Arneerpet,
Hyderabad-500045
I am enclosing here with my CV for your kind perusal and necessary favourable action. It is in connection with the advertisement for the post of ‘Software Professional for your development centre in Warangal.
Yours faithfully
P Sumitra.
Functional CV
Question 1.
Explain the differences between chronological and functional CVs.
Answer:
A chronological CV has six Important parts. They are as follows:
- Personal information
- Education
- Experience
- Skills
- Interests and Achievements
Functional CV has six elements. They are as follows;
- Personal Information
- Skills and Abilities
- Career History
- Education and Training
- Interests and Achievements / Additional Information
- References
Note : Both the types of CV, requires covering letter,
Question 2.
Describe the structure of a functional CV.
Answer:
A functional CV has the same structure as the chronological CV
Structure of functional CV
1. Personal Information
Name, age, postal address, contact phone number, email address etc. Come under personal information
2. Skills and Abilities
The focus of a functional CV is on the skills and abilities that you passess rather than when and where you have acquired them. The function you have done previously should be mentioned.
3. Career History
A brief summary of your career. Describe your role and responsibility in each job.
4. Education and Training
Mention the skills one acquire while undergoing the course of study Highlight the skills that are relevant to the jab how applied for.
5. Interests and Achievements / Additional Information
Mention interests that are relevant to the job applied for or those that reflect on your personality.
6. References
The applicant may give two references. Covering letter is also required.
Question 3.
Construct a functional CV in response to each of the following advertisements. (You may assume that you have all the required abilities and are eligible to apply)
a. Wanted: A service advisor at our Kolkata office. Preferably an MBA with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. A pleasant personality and good communication skills are essential. Please send your detailed CV to Topcel Toyota, 25, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata, 700013. Email address: topcel@ email.com
1. Personal Information
a. Name : K. Vijay Kumar
b. Age : 26 years
c. Address : K Vijay kumar
8-4-87 Manikonda, Hyderabad – 500012.
d. Phone No : 9885098850
e. Email ID : kumarvijay@gmail.com
lam an MBA from Osmania University. I am interested to work with your firm. lam good at communication skills.
2. Skills and Abilities : Worked as a team leader is Genpact.
3. Career History : Team leader and Co-ordinator in CMC, Hyderabad.
4. Educational and Training : Completed MBA from Osmania University in 2014.
5. Interests and Achievements: ‘Best student award from the University of Hyderabad. PG Certificate course in ‘Business Management’.
6. References :
1. Mr. Rohit
Lecturer in Economics
University of Hyderabad
2. Mr Kavitha K
MA,
HOD, English,
Arts college, Osmania University
Hyderabad.
b. A well-established private limited company dealing in foreign trade would like to hire a lady secretary with a bachelor’s degree and good command over English and stenography; knowledge of the French language Is an added advantage. Apply within a week. Box No.8625, The Times, New Delhi, 110002. Email address: hrtlmes@email.com Personal Information.
Answer:
Personal Information
1. Name : Y. Rashmi
2. Age : 27 years
3. Address : 18-6-200/B
Ram Nagar,
Secunderabad
2. Skills and Abilities : Worked as team leader and trained the members of the team for better co-ordination in business matters.
3. Career History : Co-ordinator, Business Development Sector
Ramki Industries, Hyderabad.
Coordination among the members Marketing
Manager Reddy’s Lab, Hyderabad.
4. Education and Training : MHRM from Osmania University in 2015.
PGDTE for EFW is 2016.
5. Interests and Achievements: Best Employee Award from Ramki Industries,
Hyderabad.
Dancing and Singing.
6. References :
1. Dr. P Melantha Jessie
HOD, Professor in Management.
Osmania University,
Hyderabad
2. Prof. Srìnivas. A,
Associate Professor.
Nizam College,
Hyderabad.
c. Wanted for a reputed company an Estate Manager for the disposal of land and building situated near New’ Delhi. Persons with experience of working with reputed builders may apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply in strict confidence to Box 8622, The Local Times, Hyderabad, 500003. Email address: landdealspvt@’emall.com
1. Personal Information
a. Name : Esther Rani
b. Age : 28
c. Address : t-1.No. 154/4
Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad
d. Contact No. : 9849098490
e. Email Id : estherrani@gmail.com
2 Skills and Abilities : Worked as supervisor in Rakesh Builders,
Lakdi Kapool, Hyderabad.
Worked for Reddy Labs, Hyderabad as
Medical Representative.
3. Career History : Language coordinator, Prime Technologies,
Hyderabad. (2016)
Marketing head, In house Ltd, Secunderabad (2014.15).
Training the trainers, co-ordinating with the HR
department.
4. Education and Training : M Tech is Civil Engineering from Andhra University is 2014.
B Tech from JNTU, Kakinada Andhra University in 2012,
5. Interests and Achievements
Additional Information : An active member of NGO “AWAAZ taking care of Orphans.
Best student Award 2012 In B.Tech
Proficient in Hindu. English, Telugu and French
6. References :
1. Ms. Samina Mirza
Hard, HR, and Training
Prime Technologies
Hyderabad – 500032.
2. Prof MS.Rao
HOD, Department of English
Osmania University
Hyderabad- 500007.
d. We are a reputed IT company looking for software professionals for our development centre in Warangal. Experience of 1 to 4 years as a software engineer in the IT Industry is preferred. Fresh graduates in engineering – with extensive exposure to designs, development and testing will also be considered. Apply within a week with a detailed CV to Clarity Solutions, 34. Maitri Vanam, Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500045. Email address: clearsol@email.com.
Answer:
a. Personal Information
1. Name K. Jayden
Age : 28yrs
Address : Plot No. 42, Maruthi Residency.
Maruthi Nagar, Hyderabad – 500059
Phone : 8886989892
Email Id : Jayden@ 16 gmaiLcom
2. Skills and Abilities : Team leader in CSC. Hitech City, Hyderabad
Trained the members of my team for better co-ordination.
Interpersonal Communication Skills
3. Career History : Worked closely with product team on scope of future projects and innovations.
Identified and dealt with a significant process bottle neck that boosted coding efficiency.
4. Education and Training; 13.Sc Computer Science from Lucknow state
University. Uttar Pradesh in 2013.
Member of the LSU Men in Computing and
Society of Software Engineers Student Organizations.
5. Interests and
Achievements: Artistic activities such as paiting or graphic design.
Awarded with first prize in Athletics in Inter
Collegiate Competition.
6. References :
1. Mr. M.S.Suman
HOD, Department of Computer Science
Uttar Pradesh.
2. Mr. M. Supnya
Project Manager CSC,
Hitech City, Hyderabad.