A professional CV or resume can be considered very similar to a resume. However, it is a more comprehensive and detailed document that shows your accomplishments and history in detail. It can also be several pages long. There are certain important points that you should keep in mind when making your professional resume. These points have been indicated below.
• The font size you use should be between 10 and 12. This is a professional font size range. However, the font size of the name can be a bit large.
• You must include a page number and your name on each page.
• Always include the organization, title, date, location and also the description of all the activities you have carried out. The skills you have developed in each of your experiences should also be briefly explained.
• You must be honest and positive about all of your experience, skills, and abilities.
• Remember to check your grammar, punctuation, and also syntax. They must be flawless.
• Each of the vignettes must begin with an action verb. You must use descriptive and meaningful verbs.
The main sections of a CV
The main sections of a CV are listed below.
Your contact information
• Contact information includes address, phone, email, and your name.
• You can also include your LinkedIn profile and your website, if there is one.
Education details
• You should have a list of all your educational qualifications, the most recent should be the first.
• The location, institution, year of graduation, and degree should be clearly mentioned along with your GPA.
• Dissertation and thesis title as well as the advisor.
Experience
• The experience can easily be divided into several categories. These categories include professional experience, relevant experience, volunteer experience, teaching experience, and various other experiences that you may find suitable.
• Also include work organization, ob title, dates, location, and description.
• The description should always be divided into sentence fragments that begin with a very strong action verb.
• It can be elaborated, but it is essential to be specific.
Additional sections
There may be several possible additional sections such as your research interests, publications, presentations, professional associations, awards, honors, and scholarships. It may also include foreign languages learned, courses taken, certifications, additional information, and various professional references that may be suitable for the job you are applying for. Information about social or community services may also be included in this section.
