How to write a good Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A Curriculum Vitae also known as resume explains the job seekers educational and professional history, skills, contacts and other particulars.

It is a marketing document attached to other particulars like the application letter, and academic documents or certificates. The same application letter can be attached to different applications.

Resumes should be written precisely with no grammatical errors.

The format of a Curriculum Vitae /resume

Personal contact
Name
Address
Telephone number,
Email
Personal information
Date of birth
Place of birth
Nationality
Sex
Marital status

Work History
Here companies where you have worked are included. You can also include those where you have volunteered. Any research done or training attained is included here.

Educational Background
Here you include the period you were in that institution the award attained
You can list institutions beginning with your primary, High school, University and any level higher than that.

Professional Qualifications
Here you include the certificates or accreditation attained.
Awards attained

Interests

References
CVs may appear a bit different basing on what different people decide to include, but this is an ideal template.