A CV simply stand’s for “curriculum Vitae” normally called in the UK.It is also called “Resume” in the US and other parts of the world.It simply means a brief written account of ones past history[eg education,employment experience],used when applying for a job.
CV and resume are sometimes interchanged,so it shouldn’t confuse you.No two CV’s can be the same because each individual has his/her own individual experience,training.Your CV is meant to be as individual as you are,so hopefully after the end of this article you will be able to write a CV that is concise,factual and an attractive piece of document that will give you an interview spot.
Writing of CV should be taken seriously.Why?because in job search/interviews where there are so many candidates going for the same job,screening can be done by just looking at someones CV and application,this is why precision should be taken in writing CV’s and letters of application of which I’ll deal with effectively.
Many people have different views about CV layout.Again no two CV’s will be the same,the design of your CV should reflect your personality and how suitable it is for the job you are going for.for instance an accountants CV is different from that of an engineer.Usually,a CV is normally typed using Microsoft except stated by the company for handwritten CV,otherwise make use of a PC.
Writing pattern
-It is not uncommon in this age to find short hand form of word or jargon/slang in letter which may be acceptable in informal writing.It is very necessary that you don’t include those in CV writing,use clear and simple English that will be understandable by your interviewer.As much as possible I’ll advice you avoid the use of complex grammar.Remember you want them to invite you not getting them confused while reading your CV.Even if you are so good in English,keep it to yourself for now,because most of the interviewers don;t get impressed by that,just make it brief.
Self Promotion
-This is not the same thing as been boastful.You are only trying to sell your self.You can do this by mentioning the outstanding things skills you have in a particular area that relates to the job,you can also mention your past achievements,awards,rewards and promotions gained from previous job.Know that no one will blow your trumpet for you.
Presentation
-I have often seen people who study engineering work in banks because of one singular thing,”presentation”.The way you present your Cv matters a lot,even if your qualification doesn’t match the position,the interviewer might be impressed and decides to invite you for a chat.
This is a dictation of 4 minutes using a Tablet PC and Gregg Shorthand anniversary edition. I was expecting a slower speed, but that was far from a problem. The major problem was the smoothness of the screen. This meant that it was easy to exaggerate strokes, and accentuates any difficulties I have with pen control. On the brighter side, now you get to see clearly what I am writing. Yes… my longhand at speed is just as messy as my shorthand. The dictation was recorded by me from Gregg Speed building for Colleges.
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Question by Sir K: Can someone that types absolutely properly, be as annoying as annoying as someone who types in short hand?
Would not this annoy you just as much as someone who decided to type everything like in the next paragraph? Does not this annoy you at all? Where there are no apostrophes because that is technically improper in formal writing.
Or is ths stil mor anoyin to you cause you jus h8 how pEple R so lzy n dnt bther to right stuf out?
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Answer by forrest
i don’t really care as long as its readable. Holy cow did I get a cheap life insurance quote from this site.
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