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Why write a good résumé/CV?

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shibli:

Think of a résumé/CV as being a positive advert for yourself.

Employers do not know anything about you so by writing a résumé/CV you are giving them an overview of your skills, experience, and qualifications and starting to prove to them that you are the right person for the job.

It is important to make your CV/résumé as good as it can be as this, or an application form, is what the employer will use to decide whether or not to invite you to an interview.

To be continued.......

shibli:

1. Keep your résumé/CV short, simple and to the point i.e. no more than 2/3 sides of white or pale A4 paper.

2. Apart from the education section, your résumé/CV only needs to cover the last five years.

3. Do not lie on your résumé/CV. But at the same time do not be afraid to show off your skills to the fullest and in a positive way.

4. Avoid leaving gaps in your education and employment history. Where possible attempt to briefly explain any gaps. (break of studies)

5. Avoid using abbreviations and slang words.

6. Tailor your CV/résumé to each job you apply for by putting emphasis on the necessary skills.

7. Get a friend to read over your CV/résumé to check for mistakes and ensure it all makes sense.

Shamim Ansary:
Resourceful post.

Good going, Sir.

shibli:
"The primary differences between a résumé and a curriculum vitae (CV) are the length, what is included and what each is used for. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise - no more than a page or two, a Curriculum Vitae is a longer (at least two page) and more detailed synopsis.
A Curriculum Vitae includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to receive a curriculum vitae.

In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants." extracted from internet
   

shibli:
A résumé is shorter form of CV mainly used by freshers seeking for jobs while a CV is a more detailed one used by experienced persons opting for changing professions or the like. But the term résumé is commonly called in the USA and Canada while CV is used in European and Asian countries. CV is also used for academic purposes such as applying for scholarship since it is more likely to be a detailed one, on the contrary, a résumé is expected to have all the latest (preferably last 5 year's) information of a person.

And a Bio-data is much more detailed one than a CV containing all the personal information of a person required for matrimonial and investigation purposes. 

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