This episode features a roundtable discussion, with DCU Careers Advisors Siobhan Murphy, Elaine Daly and Venita Murphy. The panel examine how the knowledge and skills from your degree can sharpen the focus of your CV, to more fully illustrate your talents and abilities and make it more attractive to prospective employers. The merits of different CV formats is also discussed. The episode is rounded off with a discussion on portfolio sites and in particular, what you should consider when developing your Linkedin profile.
This episode builds on episode one “CVs” which explains how to draft your CV, so we recommend that you listen to Episode 1 first.
Episode 5 was recorded on 20th February.
This episode was produced with the assistance of Conor Doyle (Final Year Communications Student).
Introduction 0 - 1 min
- Elaine Daly & Venita Murphy (Careers Advisors DCU)
Length of CV 1:15min
- One page for students, part-time jobs
- Two pages by end of degree
- Reducing of CV to a one pager of CV can compromise on the quality of the content
- Requirements can be different internationally
- ‘Going Global’ via Careers Service website useful for understanding the norms of various countries
Discussing Varied Information (Majority of the Episode) 1.15 - 25.24min
- What to put in CV depends on the job
- All different faculties / areas of work are covered
- Detailed information on the various information and formatting for different programmes
- Engineering & Computing
- Languages
- Business
- Science & Health
- Law and Government
- Communications
- Education
- Humanities
What you should consider when developing your linkedin Profile 25.24 - 36.53
- Thinking about your profile, professional brand
- Differences between your CV and your Linkedin Profile
- Personalising your URL
- Make the most of the About Section, Skills and Endorsements sections
- Upload useful content Powerpoints, PDFs,videos, links to Portfolio sites
- Make meaningful connections on Linkedin and connect professionally
- What to consider when applying for jobs from Linkedin Jobs Board
- Do not put personal details on your Linkedin profile - mind your identity
- Don’t forget to connect to the network you know while you are in college
