Tips to make a good CV

A curriculum vita (CV) is the summary of your academic and work history. It is a brief detail of your education, skills, training and professional experience. It is, unlike the resume, usually longer and in detail. A resume and CV basically differ in length, content and purpose. CV is longer basically having two or more pages. It is a detailed synopsis. It is used when applying for any job. CV should be accompanied by cover letter. It should include your name, contact information, educations, skills and experiences. Furthermore it includes researches, teaching experiences, publications and workshops, professional associations and licenses and other information relevant to the job you are applying for.

In the start of CV you mention your contact information including your name, address, telephone number, mobile number and email address. Then you should mention your personal information like your date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, visa status and gender. You can also give other personal information like your marital status, spouse's name, children but this information is somehow optional. Now give your employment history i.e. your work history, academic positions, research and training. List them in chronological order including both position details and dates. Now mention your educational history. Mention the dates, majors, details of degree, training and certifications of your high school, university, graduate school and then post doctoral training. Now give the data of professional qualification. It enlighten on your certifications and accreditation and computer skills. Your awards, publications, books you authored, professional membership are also helpful in making your CV energetic and attractive. In the end mention your interest and hobbies to give a brilliant and lively look to your CV.

After every six month you should update your CV. Whenever you are applying for the job you need to re-write the CV which should be totally made according to the job you are applying for. If your CV is energetic and according to the job you are applying for then you will indeed get the chance for this job.

Article By:
Sofia Anwer
MSC Sociology
Punjab University