This is done by writing a 'CV' (curriculum vitae - Latin for 'life story'), called in some countries a ''.



Different countries may have different requirements and styles for CV s. So you must follow the correct practice for your culture and country.

What IS a ?

A Resume is a self-promotional document that presents you in the best possible light, for the purpose of getting invited to a job interview. It's not an official personnel document. It's not a job application. It's not a career obituary! And it's not a confessional.

What Contents within the Resume?

It's not just about past jobs! It's about YOU, and how you performed and what you accomplished in those past jobs--especially those accomplishments that are most relevant to the work you want to do next. A good predicts how you might perform in that desired future job.

What is the fastest way to improve a ?

Remove everything that starts with responsibilities included and replace it with on-the-job accomplishments.

Most common mistake made by job hunters!

Leaving out their Job Objective! If you don't show a sense of direction, employers won't be interested. Having a clearly stated goal doesn't have to confine you if it's stated well.

What's the first step in writing a ?

Decide on a job target (or job objective) that can be stated in about 5 or 6 words. Anything beyond that is probably fluff and indicates a lack of clarity and direction.

Chronological or a Functional one?

The Chronological format is widely preferred by employers, and works well if you're staying in the same field (especially if you've been upwardly-mobile). Only use a Functional format if you're changing fields, and you're sure a skills-oriented format would show off your transferable skills to better advantage; and be sure to include a clear chronological work history!

What if you don't have any experience in the kind of work you want to do?

Get some! Find a place that will let you do some volunteer work right away. You only need a brief, concentrated period of volunteer training (for example, 1 day a week for a month) to have at least SOME experience to put on your . Also, look at some of the volunteer work you've done in the past and see if any of that helps document some skills you'll need for your new job.