Sohail Ahmed English lecturer

Resume / Curriculum Vitae Writing

Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume

• A Resume is a one or two page summary of your skills,

experience and education. A Resume is brief and concise - no

more than a page or two, a curriculum vitae is a longer (at

least two pages) and more detailed synopsis.

• In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may

expect to receive a curriculum vitae.

• In the United States, It is also applicable when applying for

fellowships or grants.

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There are several basic types of

Resume or CVs or CV used to

apply for job openings. Depending

on your personal circumstances,

choose a chronological, a functional,

combination, or a targeted Resume or

CV.

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Types of Resume or CVs or CV

• Chronological Resume or CV

• Functional Resume or CV

• Combination Resume or CV

• Resume or CV With Profile

• Targeted Resume or CV

• Mini Resume

• Nontraditional Resume or CVs or CV

Info graphic Resume or CVs or CV

Social web Resume or CVs or CV

Video Resume or CVs or CV

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Chronological Resume or CV

A chronological Resume or CV starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first. Your jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first. Employers typically prefer this type of Resume or CV because it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them. This type of Resume or CV works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history.

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Functional Resume or CV

A functional Resume or CV focuses on your skills

and experience, rather than on your

chronological work history. It is used most often

by people who are changing careers or who have

gaps in their employment history.

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Combination Resume or CV:

A combination Resume or CV lists your skills and

experience first. Your employment history is listed next.

With this type of Resume or CV you can highlight the

skills you have that are relevant to the job you are

applying for, and also provide the chronological work

history that employers prefer.

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Resume or CV With Profile

A Resume or CV with a profile section includes

a summary of an applicant’s skills,

experiences and goals as they relate to a

specific job.

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Targeted Resume or CV:

• A targeted Resume or CV is a Resume or CV that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for. It definitely takes more work to write a targeted Resume or CV than to just click to apply with your existing Resume or CV. However, it's well worth the effort, especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.

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Mini Resume

A mini Resume contains a brief summary of

your career highlights qualifications. It can be

used for networking purposes or shared upon

request from a prospective employer or

reference writer who may want an overview of

your accomplishments, rather than a full length

Resume.

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Nontraditional Resume or CV

A nontraditional Resume or CV is a

web-based version of your Resume or CV that

may include photos, graphics, images, graphs

and other visuals.

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Types of Nontraditional Resume or CV

• Info graphic Resume or CV

• Online Resume or CV and Social Resume or CV

• LinkedIn Profile Resume or CV

• Video Resume or CV

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Info graphic Resume or CVs or CV

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LinkedIn Profile Resume or CV

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Online and Social Resume or CV

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Video Resume or CVs or CV

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Online Portfolios

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Enjoy making your own!

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