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How to Write a C.V

CV Format Guide

The most important rule of writing a CV is proper formatting. A compelling CV should be professional, precise and easy to read. There are three CV format options to choose from. These are functional, combined and chronological.

A CV allows you to share your educational background, career history and other relevant achievements with your employers. Aside from this, you should profile yourself to allow employers to judge your temperament and understand the full scope of your achievements. When writing your CV, adhere to the following.

· Choose a font and size that is easy to read.

· Make the major sections bolder

· Use bulleted lists when listing different entries within major entries

· Edit

Functional CV Formats

In this format, you place emphasis on your qualifications and skills. This means that your skills come after your contact information. Here is an example

· Contact Information

Name, mobile number and email address

· Qualifications and skills

Hard and soft skills

· Awards

Name the award, the organization that awarded you and the year the award was received.

· Academic history

List the institutions you attended, the degrees you earned at the end of each academic level, ie masters and the year you graduated.

· Professional experience

List the title of previous jobs, the organizations you worked for and give a brief summary of your previous professional obligations and achievements.

· Creative works

Provide a brief summary of your works. Include the date and title. Always acknowledge co authors if any.

· Certificates

List the name of the certificates or any relevant licenses, the institution that awarded the certificates and the date you were awarded.

· Associations

Name the organization, where it is located and the dates when you were a member

Chronological CV Format

In this format, you focus on your academic achievement and professional experiences.

After your contact information, list your academic history followed by your professional experience.

Here is a brief summary

· Contact information

· Academic history

· Professional experience

· Qualifications

· Awards

· Creative works /publications

· Scholarships

· Certificates

· Associations

Combination CV

In this format, you give priority to the entry that is most relevant to the job you are applying for. For example, if your qualifications and skills sets outweigh your professional experience, you will give the former a priority.