CV and Resume
Curriculum Vitae
1. 1. Definition of CV and Resume
The terms "CV" and "resume" are
the most frequently used in the recruitment industry. Curriculum Vitae is
abbreviated as CV in shorthand. A document that contains information about your
accomplishments, experiences, and personal details is referred to as a CV or a
resume. Both assist you in engaging in conversation during the interview.
However, there is a small distinction between the two terms. A resume is a one-
to two-page document that highlights important information about your skills,
education, and professional experience. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a longer
document that outlines your entire career path. A CV is used for academic
purposes, while a resume is used for job search.
2. Function :
Some function of the curriculum vitae that you need to know :
- Introduce yourself to the company.
- Classify applicants based on level of education and experience.
- Know the abilities and skills of the applicant.
- Know the nominal salary that is appropriate for an applicant.
3. What to
include in your CV
Your CV should include the following sections.
1. Your contact information and name ought to be clearly written at the top of your CV. Make sure employers have easy access to your email address, phone number, and name.
2. Your personal statement should be included at the start of your CV. It should describe who you are, your unique selling points, the reasons you are a good fit for the position, and your career goals. Try to keep it under 200 words, and make sure to include key phrases from the job description.
3. Your
work history comes in at number three. Always prioritize your most recent
employment. Include your full job title, your start and end dates, and a brief
synopsis of your duties and accomplishments in this section. Using bullet
points to format this section is the best approach.
4. Your
education and credentials should be listed in reverse chronological order, with
the most recent ones appearing first. Include the name of the course or
qualification, your grades, and the college or university you attended.
5. Lastly, make a list of your key skills. Your CV cannot be complete without this section. Soft skills and hard skills are the two main types of skills. Your hard skills should make up the majority of your key skills section, but it's good to list your soft skills throughout your CV. Time management and teamwork skills are examples of soft skills, while hard skills, like data analysis and copywriting, are typically job-specific.
4. Sentences
"I WORKED IN..."
Should not be used to begin every bullet point. Everyone "works" somewhere, right?, so this is to be expected. Instead, you should use powerful words or verbs to describe what you did, such as: controlled, supervised, and managed.
AVOID THE USE OF ARTICLES (the,
an, a)
When writing your CV, you should use as few of them as possible.
WRITE IN PLAIN ENGLISH
It can be tempting to use large,
"clever-sounding" words. However, nine times out of ten, they will
make you look silly rather than good. For instance:
"I helped solve a problem with customer bookings," I said. The candidate could have used the word "solved" instead of "I facilitated the solution."
DON'T OVERUSE BULLET
POINTS
Should you use bullet points or not? There is no one right or wrong way to approach this; it is a matter of personal preference. We often like to use a properly constructed "prosaic" form, especially in the job description, because we think we can better describe the "whole" person this way than just listing what they've done. Your CV should, ideally, be a document that shows you as a whole person. Therefore, the best strategy is to employ a combination of both.
5. Sample
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