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

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CV

Curriculum vitae (CV) is a Latin expression which means “[the]course of [my] life” is a written description of your work experience, educational background and skills. Your CV serves as your marketing tool used in selling you to the cooperate world. Sell…lol! But that is just the truth. It should be carefully crafted to ensure you have the best possible chance of getting the job you want.

To have the best consideration, your CV must have the following attribute

·         Clarity

·         Intelligence

·         Conciseness

GUIDELINES FOR A CV COVER LETTER

1. Use plain white A4 paper
2. It must not be more than one page
3.  State the job you are applying for and where you got the vacancy information (this is important because some organizations may advertise so many vacancies).
4.  Spell your words correctly

HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER FOR YOUR CV

First paragraph

• State the job you are apply
•  Where you found out about it

Second paragraph

COVER LETTER A MUST FOR A WINNING CV

Before writing a good curriculum vitae, you must have a good knowledge on how to write a cover letter. A cover letter typically accompanies your CV and explains the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identifies your most relevant skills or experience. Your cover letter is the first thing your prospective employer wants to see, and possibly the only option to catch a prospective employer’s attention before going through your CV or RESUME. A cover letter designed in a form letter will be thrown into the trash bin. Writting a perfect cover letter is often a big task for most job seeker’s. Research by forum 3 shows that those who included a letter with their CV were 10% more likely to receive a reply and those who addressed the covering letter and enveloped to the correct name person were 15% more likely to receive a letter of acknowledgement and

FIVE MONEY MISTAKES UNIVERSITY GRADUATE MAKE

1.      Not adjusting your finances to your new independent lifestyle

Being out in the real world can be so shocking to student bank account, most university graduate still want to live there exorbitant spending lifestyle  forgetting the fact that money has stop flowing in from dad, mum and other relatives. Don’t expect to spend like when you still depend on your parent because life will push you to debt if you are not financially prudent.