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CV's
Spring 2020 session
What is a cv?
CV is an abbreviation for Curriculum Vitae. If a job asks for a CV, that's a hint that the employer expects a great deal of life experience and accomplishments, including education, original research, presentations you've given and papers or books you've had published.
What Is it?
CV vs resume
How is it different?
The difference between a CV and a resume lies in the length, layout, and purpose of these documents. CVs have no length limit; resumes are typically one to two pages long. A CV details the whole course of the candidate's academic career; a resume summarizes skills and work experience.
CV vs cover letter
What about cover letters?
A CV (curriculum vitae) is different from a cover letter in that a cover letter is more concise and a CV is fairly detailed. While a CV includes detailed information about a person's educational background and work experience, a cover letter is a more concise document expressing interest in the job being applied to.
How to write a CV
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Career Gaps
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How to write
a cv in 2020
3 types of formats
1. Chronological
2. Functional
3. Combination
Format
types
chronological
Chronological
The most common type of CV. For a chronological CV, list your academic history and professional experience first after your contact information.
A chronological CV is best if you have consistent employment within the same industry, and your work experience displays advancement within your field.
Functional
Places more emphasis on your skills, awards, and honors. You should place your relevant skills near the top.
A functional CV may be the right choice if you have recently graduated and are entering the job market for the first time, have multiple gaps in employment or you’re changing careers.
Combination
A hybrid of the chronological and functional formats; allows adequate space for details about both your professional and educational history, as well as your skills and accomplishments. The elements you place first depend on your experience, career goals, and what you believe is most relevant to the types of positions you’re seeking.
For example, if you’re hoping to earn a teaching position at a university and you’ve spent the past ten years as an educator, you should list your professional background first.
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Personal Experience
Example
a cv can be powerful
8 most common mistakes
1. Spelling and grammar
2. Focusing on duties over achievements
3. Using cliches
4. Incorrect information
5. Poor format
6. Failure to tailor
7. Job-hopping and career gaps
8. Too long