CV Format
When applying for a job, it is important to prepare a CV in a professional CV format. The following sample professional curriculum vitae template gives a simple example of a professional format.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
Telephone
Mobile Phone
Email
EDUCATION
Only include recent, relevant education, for example, if you are qualified at graduate or post-graduate level then quoting your high school educational attainments is probably unnecessary.
High School
University - graduate and post-graduate qualifications including grades achieved.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Include training and certificates from training outside of your main professional qualification.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List your career history in reverse chronological order, including your job title, main duties, achievements and period of employment
Should you use a CV template?
There are many, many providers of CV templates on the internet and the choice and range can be incredibly confusing. When selecting a template you need to be clear about which format actually suits your particular circumstances, which format will market your skills and experience most effectively.
There are different possible formats depending on how you choose to present yourself. There is the chronological format which shows your career history in reverse chronological order, the functional format which focuses on your specific skill set, and the hybrid which is a combination of the two.
The chronological format suit with a steady history of career progression, especially if it is in the same profession. It shows continuing development and achievement.
The functional format suits those for whom showing what current skills and experience they have is more important than showing steady career progression.
The hybrid is a useful combination of the two in which you can show your key skills backed up by sound career progression and achievement.
When choosing or adapting a template you should keep the above potential formats in mind depending on how you decide to market yourself.