The curriculum vitae

What is a CV? Today if we want to get a job there are many ways but we will certainly have to prepare a CV (curriculum vitae-Latin for ‘life story’) and a cover letter that we may send through traditional mail or e-mail. A CV is the main document when applying for a job, it is a short account of our education, employment background, qualifications and it includes our contact information (address, phone number, e-mail address…). Where do we find CV formats? We can find CV formats on the internet or in books. Sometimes companies provide their own application form to applicants so that they can obtain the same information about all the candidates. These forms are called ‘standard application forms’ (SFA). What do we include in a CV? Our CV should only contain relevant information about: - Personal Details (name, home address, phone number, mobile number, e-mail address, date of birth). - Education (Give name of the schools and places, years when you attended-frequentare-them and final marks).