Contents Of A Winning CV
What are the basic information a CV must contain to be judged a winning CV? To answer this question you must have one thing in mind; The employer has hundreds if not thousands of other CVs like yours to scan through in less than one minute for each. So, your CV should be tailored to the recruiting officer’s need, as such must be highly captivating. Your must be able to capture his attention if you hope to exceed the first stage of the job selection process.
What Are The Basic Contents?
Heading – This should be your name instead of Curriculum Vitae as most applicants are used to.
Your address- Which should be traceable (NOT P.O. Box) as most employers reject such CVs automatically.
Carrier Objectives- This should be applied precisely to the position advertised. So do some digging into the organization before writing this.Your carrier objectives should be tailored to suite the company’s objectives (mission and vision)
E.g. To provide leading edge services that will add value to my organization’s corporate goals, with undiluted passion for excellence.
Education- List all academic degrees beginning with the degree in progress or most recently obtained. Include name of institution, city and state, degree type (B.A, B. Sc, MA, MBA etc), area of concentration, month and year degree was (or will be) awarded.
If you are an undergraduate and your GPA is 3.5 and above, it will be appropriate to include it.
Certifications- List all relevant certificates and the year you received them e.g. ICAN, Oracle certified etc.
Relevant experience- List positions (part-time, full-time, volunteer, temporary, permanent) related to the type of job sought: include department; organization complete name, city, state, and job titles/positions and dates.
HOT TIP: Also include a brief description of your activities/duties using strong action verbs such as developed, achieved, encountered etc
Other experiences- You can also group other experiences not related to the job you are applying for in order to enhance your chances. They may be broken down into other categories such as; Teaching, Counseling, Administration, internship, community services etc
Professional memberships- This also enhances your chances of being short listed. WHY? Because it proves your professional inclination. It could be a national, regional, state, or local professional organization.
Take note! Student membership in professional associations are highly looked out for by employers.
Others include- Honors and awards, publications, hobbies (relevant to the job applied), Recent or current research, presentations, grants received.
Reference:
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The successful candidate shall be responsible for the following functions:
1. Marketing plan
• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the firm.
• Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
• Translating business unit objectives and strategies to develop brand portfolio objectives, strategies and plans to facilitate business unit growth.
• Develops marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment policy, nature of market, copyright and royalty requirements, and cost and markup factors.
2. Marketing budget
• Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations budget;
• Support development of regional marketing budgets.
3. Manage marketing suppliers
• Negotiates with media agents to secure agreements for translation of materials into other media.
• Edits materials according to specific market or customer requirements.
• Develop promotional materials including marketing collateral and print copies
4. Oversee corporate communications activities
• External communications and systems
• Internal communications and systems
• Public relations efforts
• External vendors and consultants
5. Develop and administer marketing database
• Includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
6. Manage marketing dept
• Supervise Marketing Officers, and Client Services Officers.
• Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.
• Build and develop a marketing team which is competent, dedicated and efficient.
• Manage day to day activity with PR, press and marketing communications agencies
7. Develop business unit
• Develop and deliver insightful presentations and strategies to the business unit and executive committee where appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of the business unit marketing function within that of the greater group, and ensure that the business unit optimizes its use of shared and support services.
• Assist the business unit to meet its objectives, live the values and culture and to practice company policies.
Job Requirements:
1. BS/BA in Marketing or related field
2. Minimum 5 years marketing experience at a small to mid-size professional services organization.
3. 2 years experience as Head, Marketing.
4. Experience with new media and internet advertising
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
8. Entrepreneurial, self-starter with hands-on approach
The successful candidate shall be responsible for the following functions:
1. Marketing plan
• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the firm.
• Support and facilitate development and implementation of section business/marketing plans.
• Translating business unit objectives and strategies to develop brand portfolio objectives, strategies and plans to facilitate business unit growth.
• Develops marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment policy, nature of market, copyright and royalty requirements, and cost and markup factors.
2. Marketing budget
• Plan and administer the firm’s Marketing Operations budget;
• Support development of regional marketing budgets.
3. Manage marketing suppliers
• Negotiates with media agents to secure agreements for translation of materials into other media.
• Edits materials according to specific market or customer requirements.
• Develop promotional materials including marketing collateral and print copies
4. Oversee corporate communications activities
• External communications and systems
• Internal communications and systems
• Public relations efforts
• External vendors and consultants
5. Develop and administer marketing database
• Includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
6. Manage marketing dept
• Supervise Marketing Officers, and Client Services Officers.
• Make staffing and hiring decisions within marketing department.
• Build and develop a marketing team which is competent, dedicated and efficient.
• Manage day to day activity with PR, press and marketing communications agencies
7. Develop business unit
• Develop and deliver insightful presentations and strategies to the business unit and executive committee where appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of the business unit marketing function within that of the greater group, and ensure that the business unit optimizes its use of shared and support services.
• Assist the business unit to meet its objectives, live the values and culture and to practice company policies.
Job Requirements:
1. BS/BA in Marketing or related field
2. Minimum 5 years marketing experience at a small to mid-size professional services organization.
3. 2 years experience as Head, Marketing.
4. Experience with new media and internet advertising
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
6. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
7. A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
8. Entrepreneurial, self-starter with hands-on approach
