Making a Curriculum Vitae

Hello Besties, yesterday we made an application letter right? Do you remember that we need to input our Curriculum Vitae to our application letter? Curriculum Vitae is an important document that you should make before applying to a job. So here I am, helping you to make your Curriculum Vitae. Let's get into it.

 1. Definition

A curriculum vitae, often abbreviated as CV, is a document that job applicants use to showcase their academic and professional accomplishments. It is used to apply for positions within areas where a person’s specific knowledge or expertise is required. A curriculum vitae is usually longer than a resume and must include the information that the recruiter needs to verify the skills, experience, and educational qualifications of an applicant 

2. Function 

CV can be used for many purposes, not just for applying to a job. CV can also be used to:

• To convince the employer that you have the skills needed to do the job

• Research grant applications

• Submissions for publication

• Consulting work

• Demonstrating qualifications for professional presentations

• Leadership positions

3. Layout

The meaning of a curriculum vitae is to capture the attention of recruiters and show a person is qualified for a particular career. A CV should include the writer’s:

• Academic background

• Teaching experience

• Degrees earned

• Research conducted

• Awards earned

• Writing published

• Presentations given

• Patents held

• Professional references may be included, or the CV should indicate References available upon request

• Any other relevant experience or achievements, including grants, professional memberships, and specialized training

A curriculum vitae Is longer and more detailed than a one-page resume; a CV is likely to be two or three pages. There is some room for individualization in a curriculum vitae, but because it is a formal document, most follow a similar format. Here are some important things to keep in mind when writing a curriculum vitae:

• Use a clean, easy to read font

• Maintain consistent margins, ideally one to one and a half inches

• Avoid italics, colored text, or pictures

• Sections should be clearly divided

• Headings are easily identifiable

• Keep some white space to avoid a cluttered look

• Include a header or footer with the writer’s name on all but the first page

• Parallel language for consistency

• Careful proofreading and editing are a must

4. Writing a Curriculum Vitae