Session 4- LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT

ADIDJA AMANI MD MPHCEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLES WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

HIGHER INSTITUTE FOR GROWTH IN HEALTH RESEARCH FOR WOMEN

31-4 Sept 2015 YAOUNDE- CAMEROON

I-CV vs. Resume

OVERVIEW

Why is this session important? Important points of a CV and of a resume How curriculum vitae (CV) differs from a

resume? How you can decide which one to use? How to Write a Successful CV?

THE ERRORS ON YOUR APPLICATION

Erreurs de grammaire, d’orthographe, de ponctuation, etc.

vague, peu clair, trop court Les lettres de motivation pas motivées 2 courts paragraphes Certaines n’en avaient même pas Manque de précision Ex. «une dizaine d’articles»,

«many posters», Détails superflus Exs. «Je commencerai mes propos

en bénissant le Dieu Tout Puissant»,

A typical CV will include…..1/2

Name and Contact Information: contact information for your current institution

Areas of Interest: a listing of your academic interests.

Education: a list of your degrees earned or in progress, institutions, and years of graduation. You may also include the titles of your dissertation or thesis

Grants, Honors and Awards: a list of grants received, honors bestowed upon you for your work, and awards you may have received for teaching or service.

A typical CV will include…..2/2

Publications and Presentations: a list of your published articles and books, presentations given

Employment and Experience: teaching experiences, laboratory experiences, field experiences, volunteer work, leadership, or other relevant experiences.

Scholarly or Professional Memberships: a listing of the professional organizations of which you are a member

References: a list of persons who write letters of recommendations for you, which includes their contact information.

Other areas to consider when putting together your CV:

Listing of Relevant Course Work to Match Career or Academic Objective

Description of Thesis or Dissertation Academic or Professional Presentations Delivered Travel / Exposure to Cultural Experiences Related Extracurricular Activities Additional Information that May Support Objective Professional Development You Have Undertaken

Criteria for a Successful CV

A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors,

affiliations, and other details. In the US, a CV is used primarily when applying for

academic, education, scientific, or research positions, fellowships or grants

How to Write a Strong and Noticeable Resume?

More familiar to most American writers than CVs. General and concise introduction of your

experiences and skills as they relate to a particular career or position that you are aiming to acquire.

have to be altered for each position that you are applying

no more than one page in length. They are often accompanied by cover letters

A typical resume will include

Name and Contact Information: your residential address might be most appropriate

Education: a listing of your degrees or certifications and educational institutions

Work Experience: names of the companies or organizations that you have worked for, the location of each company, the dates worked, your job title, and duties performed.

Use a 10 or 12 point font Arial, Verdana, Calibri, and Times New Roman Make your name stand out: at the top & larger Be Consistent. Don't overuse capitalization, bold,

italics, underlines, or other emphasizing features. Both a resume and CV contain a Summary

Statement that tries to capture the best of you in 100 words or less

Then you have the Work History

Other useful information

WORKSHOP 10minutes

Thank you

LETTER OF MOTIVATIONADIDJA AMANICEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLESWOMEN

MAIN POINTS OF A MOTIVATION LETTER (1)

Write down some of the main ideas you would like to approach in your letter

Build around them, enrich their content Make your goal clear; Provide a short preview of the rest of the

letter; Why do you think that the program/Job are

interesting and suitable for you? ;

MAIN POINTS OF A MOTIVATION LETTER (2) Focus on your strongest qualifications, past

experiences (international experiences are always relevant) and qualities;

organize the middle paragraphs in terms of the qualifications most relevant for the program

Conclude by restating your interest and show appreciation for the chance to prove yourself in the letter

in some cases you can ask for a personal interview

DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION

mention why you have to apply for the job. Be clear, concise Try to reflect personal approach as much as

possible. If you know the name of HR person, address the

letter to this person. Do not mention your weak points in the letter Don’t be too much vainglorious since this will make

wrong impression.   Be realistic about yourself and try to point out your

strong points.

DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION

Your letter should reflect positive spirit eg: ”I am eager to improve my skills and fully prepared to adapt myself to the new working environment…”, instead of “I am not experienced in the relevant field.”

Try to find out as much as possible about the opportunity before applying. This will show your interest and reflect you ability to prepare relevant information on your future post.

DO & DON’T OF LETTERS OF MOTIVATION

 Put only the most relevant facts and experiences in your motivation letter.

Do not forget to tell something about you as a person. Mention your accomplishments in education or

professional experience. It would be useful to express you perspectives in

career Use a motivation letter as a tool to distinguish

your application from other with same qualifications

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CAREER ENHANCEMENT

ADIDJA AMANI MD MPHCEO & FOUNDER OF EAGLES WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

INTRODUCTION Being technologically competent and social media

savvy has become an avenue to academic and career success.

Control what appears as a top search result for your name

It's Not Narcissistic To Google Yourself SM is not a nicety; it is a necessity. Get it, learn it, use

it. "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor

the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin

Why is it important for scientists to be on social

media ?1/2 for the promotion of research but for research

development as well to boost professional profile and act as a

public voice for science. Find people with common interests; establish an online presence and avoid

undesirable Google search results There’s a growing body of literature

suggesting that outreach can have positive effects on a scientist’s career.  

Why is it important for scientists to be on social media ? 2/2

lack of an online presence can severely limit a researcher's visibility

a way to share journal articles advertise thoughts and scientific opinions, post

updates from conferences and meetings circulate information about professional

opportunities and upcoming events. to create networks of like-minded people. find possible clients, employers, or business

partners.

DIRECT BENEFITS OF BEING ON SM

Scientific Impact – a recent study found not only that researchers whose work was mentioned on Twitter tended to have a higher h-index

Funding agencies are beginning to explore whether SM activity can serve as a proxy measure eg: several articles in PLOS

Crowdfunding: A study of 97 crowdfunding campaigns focused on cancer research, for example, found that they raised an average of $45,629 from donations

DIRECT BENEFITS OF BEING ON SM (2/2)

connecting scientists with wealthy donors and angel investors if they decide to try to commercialize their research.

Crowdsourcing –to recruit participants for crowdsourced research projects, which are now commonly used by biomedical researchers largely through SM

Networking x 1000. Meet new people and allowing you to create new contacts, both in the academic realm and outside it

Before posting any item on Social media , ask yourself….