Course overview:

The curriculum vitae (CV) is the most significant document in your academic application packet. The CV is a running record of your academic and professional achievements and experiences. Whatever you choose to do after university, you will need to make a C.V. You need a CV for applying for a job, membership in an academic and professional organisation, applying for a research grant, applying for a scholarship for studying in a University. The “Writing an Academic Curriculum Vitae” workshop equips you with the information and skills needed for constructing an effective CV.

Course attendance:

This course is suitable for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Course timing:

24 Jan 2015

This course starts at 14 and will finish by 17.

Course Location:

Amphitheater at TUMS School of Dentisry, North Karegar St., Tehran

Course prerequisites:

• Bring your C.V. with you

Course outline:

• The differences between a C.V. and a Resume

• Importance of a CV

• Components of an academic CV

• Characteristics of a good CV

• Motivation letter

• Cover Letter                                             

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Have a greater understanding of what a C.V. and a motivation letter contains

• Understand the purposes of each section of a CV

• Identify how to construct an effective CV and motivation letter

• Maximise the impact of your C.V.

• Know how to prepare a covering letter for your C.V.