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werdna35

This is my first go at a CV. I am from PA, and the only thing I have ever been taught is a resume. From what I gather, they are substantially different. Anyway, after searching around online and looking at numerous sample CV's and templates, I've started to draft my own. It's nearing completion, however not quite there yet (hence the blank areas). The job I am trying to attain is as a teacher in Amman, Jordan. I don't have a specific school in mind, but compiled a list of a few schools, all that I wish to apply to. The main thing is they all teach in English (I am not fluent in Arabic).

Anyway, feel free to rip it apart and critique the heck out of it! The formatting got a little screwy when i copy/pasted it here.

NAME
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Contact Information
Name
Address
Address
Phone
Phone (Alternate)
E-Mail
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Career Objective

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Personal Information

Place/Date of Birth: Hershey, Pennsylvania, 03 June 1987
Languages: English (native), German (intermediate- 8 years), Arabic (beginner- 2 years)
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
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Skills

Skill 1:
Skill 2:
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Skill 4:
Skill 5:
Skill 6:
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Education

December 2009 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA
Major: Bachelor of Arts, History
Minor: International Studies
Certification: Middle East Studies
Successfully made Dean’s List for multiple semesters.

December 2008 ________________________________________
University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
CIEE Intensive Language and Culture Program
Peer Language Program

June 2005 ________________________________________
Hershey High School, Hershey, PA
Graduated 2005
Academic Honor Roll
German Club, President

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Tentative TEFL certification, not completed yet.

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Experience

June 2009- Present Sales Specialist, Lowes
Shippensburg, PA

1. Worked full time while taking classes full time.
2. Exceeded established monthly sales goals within the department.
3. Established and maintained a new, aggressive sales quota.
4. Built customer base and satisfaction with excellent customer service.
5. Helped create new department policies in accordance with company procedures.
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June 2007- August 2008 Geek Squad/Sales Associate, Best Buy
Harrisburg, PA

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June 2006- June
2007 ________________________________________
Marketing Intern, UGI Gas Services
Harrisburg, PA

1. Provided staff assistance through various clerical methods.
2. Analyzed regional school energy usage to calculate the next years billing forecast.
3. Designed and oversaw a successful doormat marketing campaign.
4. Aided project engineers by visiting worksites to ensure productive operations.
5. Compiled customer information from paper to Excel databases.
6. Converted pipeline mapping information to a regional map and database via AutoCAD.

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Other Experience

January 2008- June 2008 Research Assistant, History Department
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

1. Performed preliminary and in-depth research for class lectures and other projects as per professor’s requests.
2. Helped with primary source identification and location.
3. Assisted in formulating questions as well as building and formatting exams.
4. Aided in grading exams and papers in addition to calculating student’s grades.
5. Directed telephone phone calls to appropriate professors as well as maintained email correspondences base on professor’s needs.
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August 2009-
December 2009 Tutor, History Department
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

1. Learned numerous methods and strategies to aid students struggling in history courses.
2. Assisted students in improving academic achievement and performance.
3. Helped students overcome areas of confusion or weakness by helping them learn and understand material covered in class.
4. Educated students about various study skills and time management.
5. Targeted specific areas of concern identified by the student to achieve confidence in the material.
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Positions and Memberships

Vice President
History Club I served as the Vice President of the History Club during the club’s probationary semester. In conjunction with the other club officers, I was responsible for drafting the club charter, recruiting members, as well presenting to the Student Senate and Dean to secure club funding, security and university recognition. Since then, the History Club has hosted events ranging from historically relevant contests, securing guest speakers, helping to establish a peer tutoring system, amongst others.
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Volunteer Service Coordinator
SEAC As the Volunteer Service Coordinator for the Student Environmental Action Coalition, I was responsible for carrying out numerous volunteer projects from beginning to end. These events included Earth Day activities, stream clean-ups, trail restorations and group involvement in convergence meetings. I also acted as the liaison between other organizations such the Sierra Club and the Appalachian Mountain Club.
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Member
Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta is the National History Honors Society for both undergraduate and graduate students of history. Membership is by invitation only and is extended only to those with an exceptional academic record. As a Member, I have had the opportunity to meet distinguished individuals in my field of study and network with many other history students.
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Member
Volunteer Service Organization The Volunteer Service Organization is a group dedicated to helping others through volunteer events. We maintain by-weekly meetings to discuss possible volunteer opportunities and the outcome of previous events. These events included volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, serving food in soup kitchens, as well as assisting with other various volunteer groups.
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Team Captain
Shippensburg University Rugby Club Description
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Member
Outdoors Club Description
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werdna35 · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

no one?

sendintomyid · Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:41 am Post subject:

your cv seems containing too long data. If you are a professional yourself you must know it already that cv should not be too long (usually it takes 2 pages maximum)
isnt it?
i think you should summarize some sections. otherwise the information provided is ok.

nancywilliams · New User Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Career Advice: +0/-0

The CV should always be simple and Appropriate. Concentrate in what you achieved and what your qualification is. Highlight your skills and give less column to your personal details. The CV Format you present should be perfect and interesting.
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azzwuff · New User Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 7 Career Advice: +0/-0

for assistance with writing your CV try www.cv2u.co.uk

OlaPK · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject:

Hi There,

Your starting point, really with your CV should be having an idea of the kind of roles that you want the CV to target, many jobseekers miss this vital step out, and that's why they struggle..contact us if you want professional advise

auburnfan23 · Newbie Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 3 Career Advice: +0/-0

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