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.
