Basic Rules For Making Cv

Employment communication

Presented by: Javed malik

Curriculum vitae The latin word CV literally mean “course of life”. It is factual record of candidate qualification and experience. Written statement of your personal historybiological details, educational qualification, work-experience, achievement and other strong points that make you suitable for getting selected for a job.

In short CV is a self-introduction to promote your self, and to be able to sell your self successfully. Cv is carefully tailored made marketing tool that summarizes one’s employment qualification for a predefined target audience.

Content of a cv Name ,address, and phone no. Objectives Education Work experience Awards and honors Activities Strengths Reference

Tips for effective cv Put the important things first Emphasize your skill Chronological order Mention any thing special that can add weightage to your candidature The content should be factual and accurate Do not crowed the page

Length of the cv – 2 or 3 Do not use shortcuts Reference should be provided Indicate specific job objective Give details of your professional activities supportive of your career objective Emphasize any education /training/experience related to your job objective

Do not use an uncommon cv format Do not mention salary you expect Do not leave any gap in your experience Do not give reasons for changing your earlier job Do not use coloured paper Do not sent a hand written resume

Do not mention personal detail such as – no. of children or marital status Cv should be support by a covering letter/application letter with your testimonials Proper margin should be there, and it should be logical

Content and presentation should be effective Stars with your present position Resume should always goal-oriented and job-specific Format of cv should be consistent