Curriculum Vitae/Resume

 

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

                 "A resume with working experience details is CV."

Resume belongs to fresher ones whereas CV belongs to experienced ones.

Introduction: Curriculum Vitae, Abbreviated as CV, is also called RESUME with experience. The term Curriculum Vitae is a British English term whereas Resume is an American English term Oxford dictionary defines it as:

"A written record of your education and the jobs you have done, that you send when you are applying for a new job."

It is also known as vita, a record of a university/college teacher's education and experience, also including a list of books and articles that they have published and courses that they have taught, used when they are applying for a new job.

There are as many opinions on the subject of resumes as there are job seekers!

A basic and comprehensive definition that gives a holistic idea of a resume and states its purpose at the same time is given below:

Purpose of a CV/Resume:- A CV is a personal marketing document that communicates your career objective and value to a hiring company, organization, institution etc. A strong resume is carefully planned and developed (not quickly typed up) in an appropriate format
(style) designed to showcase your experience and accomplishments in direct relation to a
specific position.

Types of CV/Resume:-

The three different types of resume formats are:

(1) Chronological:- This is the most commonly used resume format. It is straight forward and easily traces a candidate's career path and progression in a given field.

(ii) Functional: This is a skills-based, achievement oriented format. It is the least preferred resume format of employers and recruiters.

(iii) Combination: This format combines the chronological and functional format into

one. Since, it easily tells the reader, how a candidate is qualified for a position, while also
providing an employment history. It has become a favourite resume format amongst many
employers and recruiters.

Basic rules for writing a CV/Resume:

1. Write your name at the top in bold and large font.

2. Keep the section lined up and consistent.

3. Use an Arial or Times New Roman font or similar.

4. Font size shouldn't be smaller than 11pt or larger than 12pt, except for your name and headings.

5. Do not include pronouns such as 'I', company street addresses, salary or reason for
leaving.

The Contents of a CV/Resume:-

1. Write your name at the top in bold and large font.

2. Keep the section lined up and consistent.

3. Use an Arial or Times New Roman font (or similar).

4. Font size shouldn't be smaller than 11 pt or larger than 12 pt, except for your name
and Headings.

5. Do not include pronouns such as "I", company street addresses, salary or reason
for leaving.

6. Two-page resume: be sure to fill the second page at least halfway down

7. Place 'Continued' at the bottom of page one, and your name and 'Page 2' at the top
the page. of page two.

8. Use graphics sparingly unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and
shading.

9. Leave out personal data, photos and unrelated hobbies, unless you are an actor/ actress     or model.

10. If you spell out the state in your address, such as Madhya Pradesh, then also spell out         preferred states for your jobs.

11. Proof-read your resume repeatedly to make it impressive and effective.

Sample:- 

        Draft a CV for the post of H.R. Manager in a marketing company.

Ans:-

Vikram Mishra

B-18, M.G. Nagar, Madam Curie Road,

Sambalpur (M.P.)

E-mail ID: vikrammishra@gmail.com

Contact: 9087654321

Objective:- To enhance my skills, utilize my knowledge and expertise seeking mutual benefits towards the academics and education.

Educational Qualifications:-

• Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Human Resource in First Division in 2011 from MIMS affiliated to Rani Durgavati Vishwa-vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.), securing 68%.

• Bachelor of Science from Govt. Science College, Jabalpur (M.P.), affiliated to Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.).

• Higher Secondary from St. Aloysius H.S. School, Jabalpur (M.P.), M. P. Board, Bhopal securing 69-9%.

• High School from St. Aloysius H. S. School, Jabalpur (M.P.), M. P. Board, Bhopal

securing 74%.

Experience

. 1995-2002: Human Resource Executive in Innova India Ltd.

• 2002-2018: CRM Manager in Nicman India Ltd.

Achievements and Participation

• Highest Seller of product in the Zonal level.

• Participation in Human Research Development Workshop organized by Prestige. Institute of Management, Indore (M.P.)

. Won various competitions in Drawing and Painting competition in school and college.

Hobbies and Interests

• Reading fictional as well as non-fictional.

Drawing and painting.

. Gardening

• Music specially listening to Ghazals.

• Culinary.

Personal Details

Name : Vikram Mishra

Father's Name : Mr. Brijbhooshan Mishra

Mother's Name : Mrs. Sandhya Mishra

Date of Birth : November 05, 1997

Gender : Male

Martial Status : Unmarried

Language Known : Hindi, English & Marathi

Nationality : Indian

I hereby certify that the above information provided is true to my knowledge and belief.

Dated:- 21/03/2022 Vikram Kumar Mishra

Place:- Jabalpur (M.P. )