Professional CV Format
Learning the Correct CV Format
As we have said before, the job market right now is super tight, which makes knowing the correct CV format even more important. What was once competitive is quickly becoming cutthroat, especially as the price of living continues to increase and the economy continues to become even worse. Those of us who want and need jobs have to be prepared to do all we can possibly do to get the position we are after.
To do that, you absolutely need to submit both a CV and a resume – and in order to do that, you definitely do need to know the proper CV format. Your CV gives you the opportunity to present yourself in an even better light, because it includes more details than your resume. Where the latter is concise and short, the former can be much more detailed. When you are applying for an especially competitive position, it is not incorrect to assume that your chances of getting hired can come down to how your CV and resume compares to someone else’s.
So, let’s talk about how to set up your curriculum vitae. The first part of the correct CV format is pretty standard. You begin by including your contact information. Still, this section too is fairly detailed. Naturally you have to include your name, address, and telephone number. However, ours is an increasingly technological society, so your contact information does not stop there. You also need to include your cell phone number. This is especially important if you use your cell phone more than your land line. A lot of people actually rely solely on their mobile devices these days, so you can see how crucial it is to include your cell number. You also, naturally, need to include your email address. After all, even those of us who do not rely solely on our mobile phones are practically physically connected to our computers. Besides, the more contact information you include, the easier it will be for your potential employer to get a hold of you.
Next up comes your personal information. A number of companies and businesses are doing serious background checks on potential employees these days, so not only does your CV need to contain personal information, but all of it has to be one hundred percent true as well. Hiring managers are looking for several things here. They want to know when and where you were born, first of all. They want to know about your citizenship status and your visa status. Last but not least, they want to know your gender as well, though more often than not, this particular bit of information is just to tell them something more about you. It may seem irrelevant, but trust that only under very rare circumstances will your gender be a deciding factor in whether or not you are hired. You can also include some optional personal information, such as whether or not you are married, the name of your spouse, and whether or not you have children.
The next bit of information your curriculum vitae needs to include is the truly important stuff. You can go into detail about your work history, for example; it should be listed in chronological order, and it should include the details about your position and the dates during which you were employed. You can include academic positions as well as any research and training. After that comes your educational history, which includes the dates you attended school, your major(s), and the details of your degree(s), plus any training programs and certifications. In order, you should include information about high school, college, graduate school, and any post-doctoral training.
The proper CV format also allows for professional qualifications, certifications, accreditations, computer skills, awards, publications, books, professional memberships, and even your interests. Take a look at some curriculum vitae examples, you’ll see. You have every opportunity to sell yourself and you should do so no matter what. It will greatly increase your chances of getting the job of your dreams.
November 23rd, 2008 at 5:12 pm
please give me the correct example of cv.. i need a professional format not only advice even tips..
December 1st, 2008 at 6:11 am
Muhammad Umer
OBJECTIVE:
To gain experience in a well reputed organization there are ample opportunities for me to expand my skills & capabilities & to shape myself as a capable & effective person.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Masters in Multimedia Arts, National College of Arts, Lahore.
Bachelor of journalism Islamia University, Bahawalpur in 2005.
Two years transcripts of multimedia bachelors in 2004-2006 from IQRA University, Lahore.
Intermediate from Bahawalpur Board in 2000-2001.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Working as an editor in Chourangi program with Cocktail Productions
Worked in IQ studios as Asstt. Director with crew and cast of “Tere Pehlu main”
Internship in Aaj T.V Channel as an Asstt. Director
Worked as a Graphic designer in UX Advertisement Company (Lahore)
Worked as a web designer in DCHD (democratic commission for human development)
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Made a Participatory video on vagabonds.
Made a package on “Gawal Mandi Ka Nashta”
Developed a website for DCHD.
A Short 3D animation named” Courage plus Determination”
A short 3d animation on “Duper hero”
A short experimental video on “I am Ugly”
A short video drama on “paper (Exam)”
A short video “number 9”
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:
Designing of posters on good governance for enhancing awareness
Documentary film production at IQRA university
Three months workshop on Sculpture in National College of Arts
Workshop attended in National College of Arts on Art and Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Application software:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Macromedia flash, Macromedia Dream weaver, Macromedia Director, Corel Draw, 3D max.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust & work in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure
Perform multiple tasks
Ability to learn new tasks quickly
Innovative & creative
Can handle research activities very well
EXTRA CURRICAL ACTIVITIES:
Drawing
Sports (Table tennis, cricket)
Photography
Caricature
Video shoot
Films
Music
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December 21st, 2008 at 11:23 pm
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December 31st, 2008 at 9:35 am
hello sir
pls send me a detailed cv format in my given e-mail id.
thanks.
January 5th, 2009 at 8:40 am
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Kindly have a guided tour and we would be waiting for your feedback.
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:47 am
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January 15th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Please send me an example of a detailed well written cv
January 15th, 2009 at 11:08 am
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January 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
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January 27th, 2009 at 8:50 am
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January 27th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
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February 6th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Hi Sir/ Madam, Iam looking or a job as a Quantity Surveyor. please could you send ma a CV format in getting my job…
Your response will be highly appreciated.. Thank you
CHEERS
February 10th, 2009 at 4:31 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 9:53 am
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Thank you
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February 10th, 2009 at 10:33 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 10:37 am
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February 12th, 2009 at 2:56 am
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February 16th, 2009 at 8:10 am
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February 26th, 2009 at 4:00 am
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March 4th, 2009 at 12:52 am
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March 9th, 2009 at 4:41 am
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March 11th, 2009 at 9:58 am
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March 14th, 2009 at 8:49 am
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March 18th, 2009 at 2:49 am
hello sir please help me in making out my cv. I have done B.E in Computer Science… i have done various projects…So if you a softcopy of CV of a person related to my field please forward it to my mail address
March 31st, 2009 at 11:45 pm
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April 8th, 2009 at 10:13 am
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April 8th, 2009 at 10:17 am
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April 8th, 2009 at 10:24 am
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April 8th, 2009 at 10:53 am
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April 17th, 2009 at 12:45 am
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April 30th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Hello Sir
I am from the field of biology. presently doing Ph.D. in the field of Neuroscience. I need a CV format most effective for applying me as post doctoral fellow in USA. if you kindly send me a format related to it.
yours sincerely,
sutapa
May 24th, 2009 at 9:41 am
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June 1st, 2009 at 4:12 am
i need some best models of professional curricular vitae for job applications, because i m a professional social worker and now engaged as a state coordinator. also i need an outstanding cover letter along with.
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 am
Hi Sir/ Madam, Iam looking or a job as a Quantity Surveyor. please could you send ma a CV format in getting my job.
June 7th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
i am looking for a job in surveying industry…..can you design a suitable cv for me
June 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
please send standard CV format apply for banking,insurance,IT,computer science field and any other professional field.
June 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
please send professional CV. I am fresher. please send CV not for advice and tips
June 12th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Dear Faiza,
I have to bring to light that there are different kinds of cv for different levels and you would need to tell me which one suits you the most.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 12th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Dear Sutapa,
With this new era, technologies and internet have become the world’s most common tool in helping a person in one way or the other. As for your cv, I would say that the samples and the format are already uploaded on our site and you would need to check it out. However, the real thing here is that you need to know how many people already referred to this format and designed their own cv. I believe that you like creativity and originality and therefore, I would request you to offer an opportunity to our writers to design your unique cv for you.
Sincerely,
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June 12th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Dear Shetu,
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Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 12th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Dear Khial,
You made no emphasis whether you would like to place an order or you need only a sample on how to build a CV. I would be expecting your reply so that I can tell you more about your CV.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Dear MD Ali,
I have to enlighten you about the request of your CV and cover letter. I would have to ask you if you would like to place an order in order for you to obtain a
professional cv or would you rather have a sample of the format and the way that you need to do it in order to design it yourself?
Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 12th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Dear Justus,
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Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Dear Madhawa,
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June 18th, 2009 at 1:58 am
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June 24th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Dear Kamran,
I would like to know in which field you would be applying for a post as there are different kinds of presentation for each sector.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
July 1st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I would like to know which field is better for achieving in life and i need a perfect CV please. send me CV apply for Business and management.
July 1st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
hi dear please send me a standard CV format apply for telecom sector and gov sector
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Dear Jeeshan,
We have already made available the typical resume format that is the most widely spread world wide. Kindly go through our samples and let u sknow if you have any difficulties.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Dear Anas,
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Sincerely,
Site Admin
July 7th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:57 am
Dear Ashutosh,
you can have a look at our samples posted on the website (http://grandresume.com/samples) to create a vision of how the perfect resume looks like.
Sincerely, Admin
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:22 pm
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means perfect resume looks like
i send my email id plz send it on this
thanks
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Send me a sample cv from your company Sir. Thank you.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:14 am
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August 5th, 2009 at 9:15 am
hi! i need a professional format please
August 12th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Dear sir,
please send standard CV format apply for banking,insurance,IT,computer science field and any other professional field.
thnks.
August 14th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Plz forward me a latest CV format & a sample which includes an objectve also. I want to apply for a job after the training @ textile sector.
August 17th, 2009 at 3:19 am
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August 26th, 2009 at 4:51 am
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August 27th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
You should have placed a sample in the website.
September 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 am
sir
please give me some example for software developer CV.
September 7th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hello Dhirpal,
Kindly note that we have made available some samples about how to present both a CV and a resume. As in your case, you would be needing a CV, then you need to focus more on the entry or the professional level, depending in your level of experience in the world of work.
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Dear Adarsh,
I think that you need to take a more thorough search on the panel and here is the link which would prove to you that there exists a sample section:
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Site admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Dear Latif,
Kindly inform me if you would like to have professional writers to design your cv or would you rather like to have some tips and links?
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dear Rishad,
The formats are already available in the sample box.Kindly check them out.
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Dear Khalid,
Kindly browse through our sample sections and you would find all the most impressive and amazing cv formats.
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Dear Gyana,
Kindly be obliged to let me know the level you are looking for a cv. Would that be an entry level or a professional level?
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Dear Lucky,
Kindly place an order on-line and the format you are looking for would be met by our qualified writers.
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Dear Nuwanthi,
I fear that you would need to place the order so as to benefit from the latest style of CV format. This is because each and every of our writers have got their own style to work and presentation format.This implies that the formats differs from people to people.
Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Dear Iresha,
There are 6 standard CV sample format on-line. Please go through them and let us know about your opinion so that we can provide you with more assistance.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Dear Deepak,
We have multiple formats of samples in our sample area.Please have a look at them by following the link:
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Sincerely,
Admin
September 7th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
please send me a professional cv style
thanks
September 8th, 2009 at 4:42 am
sir sent me the best formet 4 cv———
September 14th, 2009 at 5:56 am
respected sir,
thanks for all knowledge about cv. but i want a resume format. may send me format.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am
sir
could u pls forward me a CV format i am in da Chemistry field..have done research & have undergone training too
September 18th, 2009 at 7:03 am
hi thankx for infromation i want cv format plz send on my email address thank you.
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
Dear Rafi,
You would need to inform us about the type of CV package you would like to have and we might also need some details from you. And therefore, we would be thankful if you can fill out the questionnaire.
Sincerely,
Admin
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
Dear Nilushi,
We can forward you only the samples. We do not know any details about you which implies that we have no idea yet what to include in your CV so that it will fit you 100%. I would suggest you to go on the order form and place the order so that the writer may interrogate you and design it for you.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
Dear Khawar,
The link below will allow you differentiate between the two formats which you are referring to.
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Sincerely,
Site Admin
September 27th, 2009 at 1:54 am
Please send me the format of CV
September 30th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Dear Sir,
I would like you to send me the professional CV format.
Thanks
October 6th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dear Mohammad and Godwin,
we do not practise sending CVs to e-mails as we prefer giving free access to our samples to all the visitors of our website. Please have a look at our samples here http://grandresume.com/samples
Sincerely, Site Admin
October 8th, 2009 at 2:28 am
sir, please send cv format for veterinary/health field to my mail address
October 25th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Sir,
I want the CV format on email ID. plz send me CV format.
October 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Sir I have done B.COM and also i am ACCA finalist so i want to make my CV as it reflect professionalism i have not any working experience if i apply as management trainee in any organisation what kind of CV i require? plz send me the format as i am in trouble making my CV thanks from Yasir
October 30th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Sir i am pursuing MBA. I am third sem MBA and my specialisation is finance.I have one year of experience in executivr development in marketing.I want a cv format so plz send me.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
please sent me a sample of cv
November 5th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Please send to me a sample for a CV to my email.Am a nurse with one year experience.
November 6th, 2009 at 5:43 am
sir,kindly send me the best format of a cv
November 10th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Sir i am complited my MBA.in Marketing. I have one year four months of experience in Bank & cement Industies in markenting so plz send me proper formet.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Sir i am complited my MBA.in Marketing. I have one year & four months of experience in Bank & cement Industies in marketing. so plz send me proper formet.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Sir I have done my MBA.in Marketing. I have one year & four months of experience in Bank & cement Industry in marketing. so plz send me proper formet,On my E-mail
November 11th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
i want sample of cv.this website is nonsense.
November 15th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
sir I have done MA Political Science and also I am LLB final year so i want to make my CV it reflect professionalisom I have an exprience of teaching(Principle)and assistant HR Manager if i apply in managment in any organization what kind of CV i require ? pls send me the formate as i am in trouble making my CV thanks
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
PLEASE GIVE ONE PAGE CV FORMAT WITH PICTURE.
December 5th, 2009 at 7:22 am
plz send me some resume formats. i m doing MCA.
December 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
thanks Admin for the following site and i would also like if the site can add some more cv’s related to computer science field
http://grandresume.com/samples
thank you
February 18th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Dear Munawar,
I would need to inform you that we do only tailor made CV writing. In case you would let us have your details, we would definitely let you have a personalised CV.
Sincerely,
Site Admin
June 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I am Pharmacist and having three years experience in Pharma industry kindly send me new format of Professional CV Thanks
June 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Dear Munwar,
We design professional CV based on your degree and the amount of experience you have acquired as these are what we call as classified and specific informations related to you only. If you would like me to contact you directly and inform you about our services, I can surely give you a ring and discuss the matter with you.
Sincerely,
Admin
June 4th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
dear sir,i need a expert cv sample.plz send me a cv sample.
June 21st, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Dear Sournya,
You can find samples of our writers’ works at http://grandresume.com/samples
If there is anything else we can help you with, please let us know.
Sincerely, Site Admin