Curriculum Vitae Europass — Tips for writing a

Curriculum Vitae: Europass - Tips for writing a Successful CV Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

EUROPASS o http: //europass. cedefop. europa. eu/documents/curricu lum-vitae/templates-instructions English / Greek (doc, pdf) Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

Some negative aspects of Europass according to some specialists Source: [https: //martinjeeblog. com/2012/10/18/why-the-europass-isbad-for-your-career/] ‘’The Europass is now common for developers from Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. Interestingly the French largely ignore it, as do most other northern Europeans. It is also rare from Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Romanian developers’’. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

EUROPASS Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

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2 a. THE PRESENTATION OF YOUR CV Retain the suggested font and layout. Usually: Fonts: Arial, Verdana, Calibri, Times New Roman Font size: 10 -12. Section headers: a little larger or bold. Side margins: keep a standard width You can change the margins, as long as it looks symmetrical and prints well. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

2 b. THE PRESENTATION OF YOUR CV Print your CV on white paper or send it electronically (if asked); Be brief: two (A 4) pages; Your name: at the top of your CV & slightly larger; No need to add a photo, unless asked - Comply with the application process entirely (Maybe: specified format, length, photo, mode of submission, cover letter, etc. ) - Never back a CV - each page should be on a separate sheet of paper - Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

3. PERSONAL DETAILS o o o Address: 32 Minoos Street, Heraklion, Crete (GR) Telephone: +30 6972 888 999 Email: use a professional email address, not ‘cutekitty@gmail. com’ or ‘turbo@hotmail. com Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

WORK EXPERIENCE Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 a. WORK EXPERIENCE Adapt your CV to suit the position you are applying for -Highlight your strengths (based on the position) -Focus on the skills that match the job (work experience that gives added weight) - Do not include irrelevant work experience or training Put the most relevant information first. Be brief - short sentences. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 b. WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Look for the job descriptions for the position; 2. Look for the keywords: For example: Job listing: "successful candidates will have innovative ideas, able to deliver projects on time and on budget. " If you have no relevant work experience: highlight University projects or activities where you held a leadership role and had to manage both time and money. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

RESUME WITH NO PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 c. RESUME WITH NO PRIOR WORK No previous work experience? Then include: - Coursework, Class projects; - Volunteer work; - Extracurricular activities that are related to your target job. Though these are not paid experiences, they are still valid experiences that may play an important role on your CV. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 d. Resume example with no work experience Rosemarie Kingston 16 Foxcroft Street, Arlington, NY 12133 Phone: 566. 486. 6850 Email: mac. rideout@gmail. com Education Arlington Senior High School, Arlington, NY 2000 - 2004 Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 e. Resume example with no work experience Experience Pet Sitter 2003 - Present • Provide pet sitting services including dog walking, feeding, and yard care. Child Care 2002 - Present • Provide child care for several families after school, weekends, and during holidays. Achievements • Received an award for publishing the School newspaper • 2 nd prize in Tennis Tournament Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 f. Resume example with no work experience Volunteer Experience • Tennis Coach • School Literacy Program Interests / Activities • Member of the High School Baseball Team • Guitar Computer Skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, Social Media Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 g. Resume example with no work experience Highlight volunteering or other activities Examples: . Student Vice President | 3 rd Senior High School Prepared meeting agendas with the President Facilitated discussion at meetings and mediated disputes Worked with the President to prepare calendars, meetings and excursions Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 h. Resume example with no work experience o Assistant Summer Camp Volunteer | High Park Nature Centre Assisted with presentation of outdoor nature interpretation programs Cleaned and maintained the Nature Centre Fed and cared for amphibians and reptiles at the Nature Centre o Volunteer Fundraiser |The United Way, Montclair Recruited, coordinated, and trained 10 volunteer fundraisers. Planned and promoted 2 successful fundraising events including an auction, a dinner, and a concert. Increased contributions by 25% over the previous campaign. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

RESUME WITH LIMITED PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 i. RESUME WITH LIMITED PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE Limited work experience? -Highlight skills gained from previous activities; -Coursework, Class projects; -Volunteer work; -Extracurricular activities that are related to your target job. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

4 j. Resume example with limited work experience Example - For a managerial position: Stress the fact that your previous position involved: significant responsibility and decision-making duties (delegation, coordination, training staff, analytic skills, attention to detail, responsibility, etc. ) ‘’ Assisted with general business administration tasks including responding to incoming enquiries and preparing proposals for clients’’. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

5 a. WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) What to include, if relevant: Duties: o Effectively managing the hotel daily operations. o Making sure that customers have a good first and last impression of the hotel. o Setting goals for staff and monitoring them to ensure that they are met. o Recruiting staff, training them and monitoring their overall performance. o Managing and setting room rates. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

5 b. WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) o o o Constant focus on profitability and growth. Striving to create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for clients. Organising conferences, wedding receptions and other events. Answered phones, booked rooms and responded to email inquiries or comments. Striving to resolve conflicts in a professional and courteous manner. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

5 c. WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) o o o Frequently interacted with guests and sought feedback. Replied to guests’ feedback online and responded to their eventual complaints. Prepared daily financial reports. Supervised hotel staff and worked to resolve staff issues. Processed invoices and assisted with guest payment issues. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

5 d. WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) o o Prepared weekly employee schedules. Assisted with new hire training sessions. Reviewed guest feedback online and on hotel website. Prepared daily financial reports. Responded to guest complaints. Supervised hotel staff and worked to resolve staff issues. Launching of an advertising campaign for the hotel. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

5 e. WORK EXPERIENCE (Hotel or Assistant Hotel manager) o o o In overall charge of the hotel restaurant, cafeteria and pool bar. Encouraging and motivating staff to do better. Assisted hotel manager with front desk operations. Prepared weekly employee schedules. Assisted in the hiring of new staff. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

6 a. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Education List your highest level of education first Work your way backward to Senior High School. If you hold a BA or MA, do not include Senior High School information. Example: 2015 Master’s Degree in Computer Science Kapodistrian University of Athens 2005 Bachelor (Hons) in Business Administration Technological Educational Institute of Crete 2003 Secondary School Leaving Certificate 3 rd High School of Heraklion Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

6 b. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Attended college, but did not graduate: - Include the dates you attended, your Major, and the credits that you earned - Add Senior high school (after the college info). Example: Alton College, Hampshire, England 2015 -2017: Completed 35 credits towards Degree in ‘Business Administration’ 3 rd High School of Heraklion 2014: Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

6 c. EDUCATION AND TRAINING c) New graduates - Use your Education as the centerpiece of your resumé. Showcase: academic achievements; special projects; related courses; extracurricular activities; interests. Example: Technological Educational Institute of Crete – Heraklion (GR) BA (Hons) in Business Administration. May 2016 (anticipated graduation) Thesis: ‘’How organisational culture can reinvent an organisation’’ Related Coursework: Advertising, Mathematics, Media Plans in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Sustainable Tourism, Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ Business English

6 d. EDUCATION AND TRAINING d) Internship Example: Served as a Hotel Management Trainee under the supervision of the General Manager. -Successfully supervising staff; -Providing day-to-day administration of hotel; -Analyzing profits and making recommendations for improvements; -Dealing with accounting procedures; -Implementing time management strategies to ensure that projects reach the finish line on time; - Managing client files and dealing with various problems. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

PERSONAL SKILLS Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

8 a. PERSONAL SKILLS – (FOREIGN) LANGUAGES Mother tongue: Greek Other Languages: C 2, C 1, B 2, B 1, A 2, A 1 [Levels: A 1/A 2: Basic user - B 1/B 2: Independent user - C 1/C 2: Proficient user] Note: Foreign languages are written with a Capital letter: Greek, English, German, Italian, French, etc. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

8 b. PERSONAL SKILLS o Good communication skills gained through my experience as sales manager; o Leadership (currently responsible for a team of 12 people); o Good organisational skills gained as secretary of the History Department, responsible for booking speakers and promoting events; o Team-leading skills gained as golf volunteer coach; o Good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality audit); Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

8 c. PERSONAL SKILLS o Active team member with self-drive and motivation; o Having a structured and practical approach to problem solving; o High ethical standards, and always treating others in a fair and respectful manner; o Implementing creative and innovative ideas; o Willing to be liable and answerable for my actions or decisions. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

9 a. MANAGERIAL - ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS o o o o Effective Listening skills; Keeping deadlines; Goal setting and meeting goals; Decision making; Project management; Coordinating events; Problem solving; Teamwork; Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

9 b. MANAGERIAL - ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS o o o o Team leadership; Identifying problems; Conflict resolution; Public speaking; Attention to detail; Prioritizing; Good time management skills. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

INTERESTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

10 a. INTERESTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES o Only if they are relevant to the job position, and can catch the HR’s attention. o A wide range of interests demonstrate a person able to fit into different environments with ease. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

10 b. INTERESTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES What extracurricular activities say about us: o o Individual Sports (Jogging, cycling) - You're fit and you enjoy challenges. Team Sports (Volleyball) - Good at teamwork, possible leadership skills. Extreme Sports (Bungee jumpig) - A risk taker (probably positive for managerial positions, rather negative for desk jobs). Tech Hobbies (Computing) - Tech savvy, introverted (rather negative for social jobs). Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

10 c. INTERESTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES o o o Riddles & Puzzles (Crosswords, Sudoku) -Analytical thinker & problem-solving skills. Intellectual Games (Chess) - An intelligent strategist. Keeping up-to-date with current affairs and watching business programmes on TV - Dedicated to your job, but not very sociable. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

REFERENCES Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

11. REFERENCES o References are available upon request. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

12. SOME LAST TIPS… Ø Do not lie or artificially inflate your resume; You are likely to be found out during the interview. They often contact former employers. Ø Double-check your CV before you send it -Spelling mistakes and repetitions - Layout must be logical and clear. Ask somebody to read your CV – make sure that the content is clear and fully understood. Ø Update your CV as soon as your experience grows In this way you will be more than ready for the next job application. Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

SOURCES: o o o o http: //www. businessinsider. com/resume-for-job-seeker-with-noexperience-2014 -7 http: //www. port. ac. uk/careersandrecruitment/media, 167704, en. pdf https: //www. kent. ac. uk/careers/cv. htm http: //www. bbc. com/news/business-15573447 https: //www. cv-library. co. uk/career-advice/cv/how-to-write-a-cv-tips-for 2017/ http: //www. jobsite. co. uk/worklife/write-a-cv-that-works-10159/ https: //ocs. fas. harvard. edu/files/ocs/files/gsas-cvs-and-cover-letters. pdf Κόττη Παρασκευή (Εύη) - ΣΔΟ ΤΕΙ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ