The Importance of a CV

A CV is an essential tool required to boost active ability to secure employment opportunities. CV writing is needed to elevate and update a job seekers course of life.

THE IMPORATNCE OF A CV

Vital DutyCV Consulting

3/1/20253 min read

What is a CV?

The abreviation CV is derived from the Latin phrase Curriculum Vitae which means the course of life or the course of one's life, a CV is a document that exhibits the evaluation of an individuals, professional background, qualifications, skills and abilities, presented through a distinct structure, with clear boudaries and sections to highlight achievements and goals.

This CV is powerful tool used when seeking employment, applying for academic programs, internships and professional networking.

What is the Purpose of a CV?

A CV is designed as a personal marketing tool, aimed to define a candidates suitability for specific roles and positions, this assists the decision making proccess of employers, the structure of this document provides an employer the ability to clearly evaluate a candidates achievements throught their course of life, through a fair and balanced approach.

1. Personal deatils: Name, Addrress (optional) Tel/Mob, Email

2. Personal Profile: A short summary of, character, years of proven experience in specific role, career goals, and contribution of skills.

3. Skills and abilities (optional): A breif, outstanding (bullet point) list of skills and abilities.

4. Work Experience: A Chronological list of past and current jobs positiosn, including job titles and organisations, in correct date format, descibing key responsibilities.

5. Education: list academic background, insitution attended, institution degrees and graduate dates.

6. Certifications & Training: Additional qualifications and certifications that enahance a candidates line of employment.

7. Achievements and Awards: Notable recognitions that differentiate a person from other candidates.

8. References (Optional): Details of refernces may be presented on a CV or reference may be provided upon request.

Critical Aspects of a CV

CV Family Type

Chronological CV: A Chronological List of work experience in reverse order suitable for persons with a consistent work history.
Functional CV: A stronger focus on skills as opposed to work experience, highly suitable for persons seeking a career change or has gaps in their employment history.
Combination CV: A combination of both functional and Chronological to present a balanced exhibition of both skills and work experience.
Academic CV: Specifically used for research and academic positions, which include but not limited to, conferences, grants and publications.

Why Tailoring Your CV is Important

Customising a CV is essential, to fit the requirements of the position that is specifically being applied for, for excmple a potential candidate applying for a position as a Health and Social Care Assistant may have many skills in other fields and secrors however the skills that would need to be presented and defined would be their Care skills, as this will increase their chances of meeting the requirements set out by the employer. Where a CV is tailored to the exact job description the prosects of suitability and success are much better for the person or candidate

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