Resume vs CV Flashcards
CV meaning
curriculum vitae
- it is a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other job qualification.
- also called as resume, bur resume is more specific /tailored type
Curriculum Vitae
Anatomy of a CV:
- personal & contact information
- academic history
- professional experience
- qualifications and skills
- awards and honors
- publications and presentations
- professional and civic membership/affiliations
- grants & scholarships
- licenses and certificates
Anatomy of a resume:
essentials:
1. personal & contact information
2. professional qualifications
3. educational background
4. relevant experience
optionals:
5. career objectives
6. career/executive summary
7. references
8. awards
(type of CV)
- name, address, contact number & email add
personal & contact information
(type of CV)
- part of a resume/cv that includes function, industry, and what you can offer to the company.
Objective Statement
(type of cv)
- It is asummaryof your most pertinent experience andqualificationsthat is customized for the position for which you are applying. It should be written in bullet form.
summary of qualifications
(type of CV)
- start with the most recent educational attainment
- include the name and address of the school, year of graduation, degree and specialization.
educational background
(type of cv)
- begin with the most recent experience
- include the and the address of the employer, the inclusive dates and position
employment history
(type of cv)
- Include only Trainings and Seminars that have a bearing on the job position you are applying for.
- Include the title of training or seminar, date and venue.
- start with the most recent
Trainings and Seminars
(type of cv)
- Include professional and civic affiliations.
- do not include religious and political organization unless you are applying for a job that requires such affiliation.
- include the name of the organization, your position, and inclusive dates.
- start with the most recent
organizations
(type of cv)
-Include the name of the certification, rating, date issued and place of issuance
professional licensure and certification
(type of cv)
- Include the name of the award, place it was given, and the date. Choose only relevant awards or high form of recognition.
awards and recognition
(type of cv)
- include the name, position, company, and contact details(preferably the business contact details)
- do not exceed to three references
- you do not have to sign your resume
references