Gen Alpha × Rotaract · Online workshop

Write a CV that gets read

Everything from the session in one place: all 29 slides, the CV Glow-up worksheet, the takeaway checklist and the two ChatGPT prompts.

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Slides

All 29 slides

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Slide 1: Write a CV that gets read1Write a CV that gets readSlide 2: What we’ll cover2What we’ll coverSlide 3: How long does HR look at your CV before deciding whether to shortlist you?3How long does HR look at your CV before deciding whether to shortlist you?Slide 4: 7.4 seconds47.4 secondsSlide 5: Is a CV the same thing as a resume?5Is a CV the same thing as a resume?Slide 6: CV vs resume6CV vs resumeSlide 7: Which one do you need?7Which one do you need?Slide 8: You’re the recruiter. What makes you keep reading a CV?8You’re the recruiter. What makes you keep reading a CV?Slide 9: A strong CV passes four tests9A strong CV passes four testsSlide 10: A student CV, top to bottom10A student CV, top to bottomSlide 11: The bullet formula11The bullet formulaSlide 12: Common mistakes12Common mistakesSlide 13: Photo? Date of birth?13Photo? Date of birth?Slide 14: Do you send the same CV to every job you apply for?14Do you send the same CV to every job you apply for?Slide 15: One CV for every job fails15One CV for every job failsSlide 16: Mirror the job ad16Mirror the job adSlide 17: Your letter explains why your CV fits this job17Your letter explains why your CV fits this jobSlide 18: Have you asked ChatGPT to write your CV? What did it get wrong?18Have you asked ChatGPT to write your CV? What did it get wrong?Slide 19: Use AI as your editor19Use AI as your editorSlide 20: A prompt that keeps it honest20A prompt that keeps it honestSlide 21: ChatGPT + Overleaf, live21ChatGPT + Overleaf, liveSlide 22: Before you hit download22Before you hit downloadSlide 23: What is your CV file called right now?23What is your CV file called right now?Slide 24: Name it so they can find you24Name it so they can find youSlide 25: CV Glow-up25CV Glow-upSlide 26: Your questions26Your questionsSlide 27: One master CV, tailored every time, with proof in every bullet.27One master CV, tailored every time, with proof in every bullet.Slide 28: Saugat Bastola28Saugat BastolaSlide 29: Keep the conversation going29Keep the conversation going

Activity · 13 minutes

CV Glow-up

Grab a pen and paper. You need the sample job ad and the worksheet from the pre-session pack.

  1. 2 minUnderline 5 keywords in the job ad.
  2. 5 minWrite 3 bullets from your own experience: action verb + what you did + result. At least one from Rotaract.
  3. 4 minPost your best bullet in chat. We improve a few live.
  4. 2 minRewrite one of yours the same way and post the new version.
Job ad and worksheet (PDF)Activity slide

Handouts

Print or save these

Both handouts are A4 PDFs, designed to print in black and white.

Job ad and worksheet

A sample Youth Program Officer ad (fictional, for practice) and the CV Glow-up worksheet. 2 pages.

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CV checklist

14-point checklist, the four-paragraph cover letter, both ChatGPT prompts and the Overleaf steps. 1 page.

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Prompts

Copy the two prompts

Paste your own job ad and notes where it says [paste]. Read every line ChatGPT gives back before you use it.

Write bullets with ChatGPT

Here is a job description and my rough notes. Rewrite my notes into 3 CV bullets using action verb + task + result. Use only facts I gave you. Do not add numbers, tools or skills I didn't mention. If a bullet has no result, ask me for one.

Job description: [paste]
My notes: [paste]

Design with ChatGPT + Overleaf

Convert this into a one-column, ATS-friendly LaTeX resume using only standard packages. Do not add or change any content.

[paste your finished CV text]

Then paste the code into a blank project on overleaf.com and click Recompile. Ready-made designs: Overleaf CV templates.

Connect

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Saugat Bastola

Business Consultant and Soft Skills Trainer

Gen Alpha Inc.

Recruitment, consulting and academy