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How to write a CV

(Curriculum vitae)

What is CV

Curriculum Vitae, the latin for “course of life” is nothing but a certain tool for self-promotion, business card which are used to interest an employer. It is a document that describes the performance of a candidate for a post, his experience and achievements, aimed to encourage a potential employer to meet and propose him to work. During the interview, the CV is often the starting point for questions. The final shape of the CV should always be designed to meet specific employer. There is no such thing as one of the best and most effective CV formula.

Requirements for CV

• A good CV must be clear and legible – a reader certainly would not want to focus too much vision and load into what has been written small print;
  
• Make good use bullets, bold, underline, etc., which makes the system resume more reader-friendly;
  
• The recruiter should be able to quickly find the information it needs;
  
• CV should contain all the required information and be written in an understandable way;
  
• It should not contain irrelevant information, at least not in excess. Be frugal in words;
  
• The purpose of your resume is skillfully “sell” the person, by emphasizing that it is better for the job and other candidates;
  
• CV should always be expected to adapt to a specific employer. The same one employer may resume interest when the second will be ignored;
  
• Use a good quality paper;
  
• Serve only truthful information.

Volume

It is generally accepted that the CV should not exceed two – three A4 pages and should be written on the computer. However, the length of the resume is largely an individual matter and depends on the experience gained skills and qualifications, as well as the layout of the text.

What should be included in the CV

The purpose of a CV is to provide a prospective employer certain information about you, such as:

• Personal information – name, address, date of birth, contact information;
  
• Education / Qualifications – a list of completed schools, courses, completed training;
  
• Professional experience – a list of jobs in chronological order, achievements and responsibilities;
  
• Held skills – bullets and a description of their skills;
  
• Interests – private interests and hobbies that are related to the workplace.

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Types of CV

1. Chronological CV

   It’s a traditional and also the most popular form of resume writing. Its feature is the chronological order of professional experience, starting from the last job, and then about earlier. Also, education on the highest level of writing.
    
   CV is divided into parts: education, work experience, achievements and interests. The general rule is that a candidate who has experience of personal data should be the start of his presentation, and then go to education. By contrast, the CV graduate order should be reversed.
    
   This type of resume is the preferred form for persons who can boast a rich experience, in which the career can be seen continuous progress. If you have no work experience, you are unlikely to fall out particularly impressive.
    
   Diagram:
   A. Personal data
   B. Education
   C. Work experience
   D. Additional qualifications
   E. Additional skills

2. Functional CV

   It allows you to bring out your skills, gained not only in paid work, but also in voluntary work, or when developing their own interests. If the candidate has previously performed duties similar to those offered position, but it was not his last place of employment you can decide or this type of resume.
    
   Functional CV suitable for individuals who have had an inconsistent career, or do not have adequate training for the position, but their advancement has allowed them to gain some skills required for this position.
    
   Diagram:
   A. Personal data
   B. Professional Skills
   C. Education
   D. Work experience

3. Mixed CV

   If the experience is not your strong side (at least in relation to the position you are applying for), you can use a mixed curriculum vitae. On the one hand, it will present the progress chronologically career so far, on the other hand show the skills acquired in non-business situations.

Example CV

Personal data
Name:	Anna Nowak
Date of birth:	31/09/1985
Address:	03-200 Warszawa, Dobra st. 5/6
Phone:	22 XXX 66 77
E-mail:	anowak@mail.com
Education
2004-2009	University of Warsaw Major: Sociology Title: Master of sociology thesis on national minorities in Poland
2000-2004	High School in Warsaw
Work Experience
2004-2009	Casual work as an interviewer for companies conducting public opinion poll
2006	three-month stay in Germany (working as a laborer)
2003	three-month stay in Norway (work in collecting fruits)
Achievements so far
The annual scholarship for the best students (average of 10 semesters – 4.85); Diploma with honors; Active involvement in the Student Scientific Circle of Sociology Cooperation with Scientific Circle of Students of Political Science at the conference “Poland and the world after crashing DKU Wall”
Additional skills
English	fluent in spoken and written
German	Basic knowledge in speech
Computer skills	MS Word, SPSS
Interests
New forms of interpersonal communication, knowledge management

See more:

Chronological CV template
Functional CV template
Chronological CV example
Functional CV example

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