How to Write a CV (Curriculum Vitae)
How to Write a CV (Curriculum Vitae) A company you want to apply to has asked you to send in a CV and you're thinking, "wait..what?" Don't worry! Curriculum Vitae (CV) means "course of life" in Latin, and that is just what it is. A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past, existing professional skills, proficiency and experiences. The purpose of this document is to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills (and some complementary ones) to do the job for which you are applying. Literally you are selling your talents, skills, proficiencies etc. A good looking CV is much more likely to be read in full than one which looks a bit shabby or is laid out in a way that makes it hard to digest. Before thinking about what makes a good CV from a formatting point of view, it is best to have it fully written and saved. If you are still in the process of writing your CV, first take a look at our video below on how to write a good CV. Once you ha...