Formating a CV

Formatting a CV
A Curriculum Vitae means a ‘life profile’. It is a detailed outline of all personal details. A CV needs to include all the following details, and preferably in the order as stated:-
Personal Details
- Full Name and Surname
- Address : Telephone Numbers : Cell Number : Fax : e-mail
- Languages spoken

Personality Type and Competencies
- A short precis on personality description and strongest personal competencies (optional, but popular)

Education and Training
- Secondary Education - Highest Standard Passed - Year
- Tertiary Studies - College/University – Diploma/Degree - Year
- Any other studies

Personal Interests and Hobbies
- Only include these if they add to your CV i.e. played Provincial sport belong to Rotary, lead a church choir, play a musical instrument, etc.

Employment History (Start with the most recent)
- Position
- Dates
- Salary
- Duties and Responsibilities (In bullet format )
- Significant Achievements (within the job)
- Reason for Leaving

References (at least three)
- Name
- Company
- Position
- Telephone

Writing a Resume
If you are only required to produce a Resume which is a shortened version of the CV, then one includes Personal Details; Education and Training Details; and a one-line description of each job stating only Position Held.