Writing a CV

CV stands for Curriculum Vitae and sounds more professional than resumes. Generally CV's are written in a standard way to specify every accomplishment and skills of an individual. CV is a marketing tool and the applicant is the product for sale. More skills the applicant will possess, more will be his demand in the job market.

There are different types of CV which include chronological, functional, combined CV and many more. CVs are not limited to the text based formats but one can even get a video CVs which is prepared using CV templates which comes in Microsoft word format.

Heading of the CV comprises of personal information and address details of the applicant. Everytime you apply for overseas job, add an international dial code to your CV. The accomplishment summary section comprises of skills and action keywords.

Objective of CV includes short and compact info about the position you have applied for. If you are a job seeker go for different objectives which vary according to the posts. If you are an experienced professional, go for an objective related to your previous work experience.

Education category represents the educational qualification and the work experience of an individual. If your work experience is higher than the education, place the stronger first followed by the other. Mention all the academic as well as non-academic degrees held by you, especially put emphasis on the one that is relevant to your job application.

When writing about the previous work experience, follow a proper format which includes title, post, tasks and lastly the name of the company. Include all the research programs and the project successfully completed by you.

There is an additional section available for citing the interests and activity of an individual. Try to avoid activities which sounds political, as this can alienate you from others. One can even include their contribution for social causes. One can even add a reference of a potential employee.