How to create a professional Curriculum Vitae (C.V.
It goes without saying that a C.V. must look and be professional in presentation. This is no less important than for a dissertation or a paper for publication. There are many different types of professional careers but the basics of C.V. writing are the same for each. The most important rule is that a C.V. is a marketing document, and you are the marketable item. To this end, you need your C.V. to be concise, precise, relevant and factual. Common dilemmas are usually: · Where to start? · What to put in? · What to leave out? · How to say it? Where to Start: Start with a plan, as you would for any project. Presumably, you have a position or goal in mind. Be specific to that position or goal. What is it? What does it require of me? What have I done, achieved, experienced so far that fulfils the needs of this position or goal? If you are planning for a goal, also ask yourself what it is you need to acquire, learn or qualify in order to achieve the goal. Once these criteria are established,...