Friday, September 25, 2009

Parts of a CV

A CV generally includes some standard sections:

  1. Contact information: a list of information that allows a potential employer to reach the applicant.
  2. Education: a list of the high school, college, professional training and certification experience of the applicant.
  3. Work history: a list of the professional experience and employment history of the applicant.
  4. Industry Involvement: one or several sections which lists all involvement the applicant has had in their field outside of formal education of standard employment.
  5. Industry Contributions: one or several sections which lists all contributions the applicant has made to their field.

Other sections may include:

  • Profile: a short statement which encourages a potential employer to read further.
  • Awards and Honors: presents academic and occupational awards and honors.
  • Outreach and Volunteer Experience: lists the volunteer experience and community outreach of the applicant.
  • Extracurricular activities: presents hobbies and activities relevant to the desired position, which don't fit in any other section.
  • Computer & Technical Skills:
  • Languages:

See also:
What is a CV?

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