What does curriculum vitae mean? The words come from the Latin and mean literally ‘the course of your life’ or the brief story of your caree...
What does curriculum vitae mean?
The words come from the Latin and mean literally ‘the course of your life’ or the brief story of your career. The term is often abbreviated to CV, and these two letters are used to represent the term in this book. In some countries a CV is known as a resume (pronounced ‘rez-ume-ay’). This is a French word which means summary
What is in a CV?
The words come from the Latin and mean literally ‘the course of your life’ or the brief story of your career. The term is often abbreviated to CV, and these two letters are used to represent the term in this book. In some countries a CV is known as a resume (pronounced ‘rez-ume-ay’). This is a French word which means summary
What is in a CV?
Standard CVs are usually split into a maximum of seven different sections:
1. Personal details:
Includes name, address, telephone numbers, e-mail address, nationality, etc. These are the facts about you and explain how to contact you.
2. Education:
Provides dates, names and locations of schools and colleges attended and details of any qualifications that you may have obtained. This section also outlines the subjects that you have studied. It is usually written in chronological order – earliest first.
3. Employment :
Specifies dates, employers’ names and locations, job title and main activities/achievements of each position held. It is normal to begin with your current or most recent job.
4. Other skills:
Covers your other practical abilities or education, including training courses and other subjects studied, eg languages and computer skills.
5. Interests:
Includes hobbies, sport and leisure activities.
6. Additional information:
Details other skills or type of work wanted. This section contains your statement about the contribution you can make and what kind of person you are. It can also include any specific achievements and successes you have had.
7. References:
Names, addresses and full contact details of two people who will provide character references for you How do you start to write a CV?
highlight the good points of your experience and skills. This means portraying what you have done and what you know in the best possible way; play down any weaknesses in your history. This means minimizing any less successful times and covering up any gaps; portray your career as consistent and show clearly what you have to offer.
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