PSY 693 Professional Capstone

Week 8 Discussion

DQ1 Why is a well-developed Curriculum Vitae (CV) so important? What are some important elements to include in a CV? Why are these specific elements so important?

DQ2 For this second discussion topic, you will be critiquing one another’s CV. Develop (or update) and post a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Feel free to utilize the Curriculum Vitae Template listed in the resources area. Comment on at least TWO learner’s CVs. Be sure to include suggestions for improvement (e.g., format, content)

 

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Why is a well-developed Curriculum Vitae (CV) so important?

Introduction

If you’re looking for a new job, then it’s time to create a CV (Curriculum Vitae). A CV is a summary of your skills and experience that helps employers make an informed decision about whether or not they want to interview you. It’s also important for you to make sure your CV catches the attention of potential employers. After all, there are many other applicants who want this job too! However, creating a video resume can help secure your chances at landing the position by showing potential employers how dynamic and engaging your personality is in person as well as over video calls or Skype sessions.

Facts about a CV

A CV is a document that summarizes your skills and experience, as well as your education and academic achievements. It’s also a place to describe your work experience, including the type of job you held and how long it lasted.

You should include information about what kind of training or education you’ve received, whether it was formal or informal (for example, self-taught), where these courses were located (e.g., university), along with other details such as who taught them and where they took place (e.g., classroom). If there are specific projects that required extensive research on behalf of employers/employees during previous jobs at various companies or organizations then mention those too!

What should a CV consist of?

• A CV is a document that contains the details of your education, experience and skills. It’s important to keep it organized and easy to read.

• Your CV should be well-formatted, concise and written in a professional tone.

• Your CV should include personal information such as contact details (phone number and email address) so potential employers can easily reach you if they need more information about you or have questions about what role you are looking for at their company.

The advantages of a CV in video format

The advantages of a CV in video format are:

• Video is more engaging than a text-based CV. A video showing your skills and experience will be more memorable than just reading about them. It’s also easier to remember things when you see them on screen, as opposed to reading through a list of words.

• Video has the advantage of showing personality, which can help land you an interview or job offer because employers want people who work well with others and have good communication skills, etc., but also need someone who can lead projects from start to finish without being micromanaged by bosses all day long!

• Videos are more interesting to watch because there’s less filler information about yourself (like where did you go for vacation last year?) than there would be if all we were doing was reading from “your” CV online.”

Build your own video CV

If you don’t have the time or resources to create a video CV, there are other ways to do it. You can use YouTube and other video platforms like Vimeo, Wistia and Animoto.

You can also use an editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro CC or Final Cut Pro X (Mac).

If you want to take things one step further than editing software, then consider investing in a camera or smartphone with built-in recording capabilities. Once you’ve got everything set up on your computer/phone/camera setup—you’ll be ready to go!

How can you create your own video CV?

If you’re looking for a way to stand out from the crowd, then video CV is a great option. It’s easy to make and can be used in many different ways, so it’s worth considering if you want your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to be as effective as possible.

Here are some things that make video CVs great:

• They’re dynamic and engaging! Video CVs allow you to show off your personality while also showcasing your skills and experiences in an engaging way that keeps viewers interested throughout the whole process.

• They offer more than just text-based content—they often include clips from interviews or other types of presentations where they’ve demonstrated their abilities at communicating effectively with others; this gives people another perspective on how well they communicate themselves through words alone (and shows them how much effort was put into preparing those words).

Create your professional resume

It’s important to create a professional resume. Make sure it is easy to read, use the proper font and layout, and not too long. The CV should be consistent with your personal branding style and can include any special skills or achievements you may have had during your career. A good template will help you get started writing it properly — here are some examples of what works well:

• [http://www.resumefactory.com/cv-templates] – this site has great templates for both word processing programs (Microsoft Word) as well as online software like Microsoft OneNote or Evernote that allow you to easily create beautiful cv templates on demand at any time without having them printed out first!

Make sure your CV catches the employers’ attention and create a unique video resume.

A well-written CV can help you land the job of your dreams. It’s a document that contains information about your qualifications and experience, so employers can make an informed decision about whether or not to interview you. A good CV will also help get you through the first round of interviews with ease, because it will show potential employers how much research went into crafting your resume—and that means less time spent worrying about what questions might come up during the interview process!

A well-developed Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be brief but still provide enough context for potential employers to understand who you are as an individual. Make sure yours stands out by following these tips:

Conclusion

By following these tips, you will have the perfect resume that will help you get hired. If you need any help with completing your CV or creating your own video CV, feel free to reach out!