TYPES OF CURRICULUM VITAE

Everyone has different reasons for writing a CV since there are million jobs out there at various degrees to be applied for. Though many people write CV, but knowing the type of CV that suite a particular vacancy is where the challenges arise. Below are the comprehensive details of the three major type of CV;

·         CRONOLOGICAL CV

The chronological CV is also known as “performance CV” it is the most widely used CV format. This type of CV basically outlines your work and educational history. It is mostly used when you have stayed in the same career for most of your life and steadily working your way up. It is also use if you want to highlight where you have worked rather than what you have achieved.

·         FUNCTIONAL CV

Functional CV is also known as “skills-based CV”. This type of CV highlights the skills and achievements that you have gained throughout your whole working career irrespective of where and when you acquire them.  This is useful if you have gaps in your work history, if you want a change of career, if you have little experience due to the fact that you are a fresh graduate or you have not had opportunity to work before and lastly if you want to show a prospective employer that you possess the correct skills for the job even though you do not have experience in that field.

·         COMBINED CV

This is also referred to as “chrono-functional CV” It is the combination of both chronology and functional CV. It is slightly longer in layout, it is important to get the attention of your prospective employer right from the beginning because he may get bored and discard the CV. It’s mostly used if you want to show that not only do you have the right skills but also have work experience to support.

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