Application CV's Job Resume

When you are applying for a job, the words application, CV's and resume all have importance. No matter what kind of job it is, you will have to submit an application and this means including a CV or a resume. Although the terms CV (curriculum vitae) and resume are often used interchangeable, there is a difference between the two. A CV is a lengthy document containing between 2 and 8 pages detailing your education and work experience, while a resume is much shorter with only 1- 2 pages. A CV tries to give the prospective employer a detailed look at your credentials, whereas a resume only gives a snapshot.

When creating a resume or a CV for your job application there are several formats you can use. One is the functional CV or resume, which highlights your skills and experiences. In this format, you try to de-emphasize any skills that you might be lacking in, while still trying to show the employer that you can do the job well. This is especially so, when you are looking for change of career or you haven't been working for a while. Maybe the work you did in your last job is not related to the job for which you are applying and you want to show that you do possess the requirements for the job.

Most CV's or resumes follow the chronological format. In this format, you list your work experience from the first to the most recent. You can also do this in reverse order, if you really want the employer to take notice of the last position you held. This way the prospective employer won't have to read through the entire document to find your crowning glory. This type of CV also is a way to document any progress you have made in your career.

You can also submit your job application CV or resume electronically. In this CV or resume, you have to be careful to use the right keywords to get your application noticed. The placement of the keywords is important because the employer has to be able to scan them when looking through all the job applications. For example, if a prospective employer is looking for an applicant with manager and the words on your resume are "managed a department", then it is likely that your resume won't be picked up. Therefore, you should take care to use nouns that stand alone and describes the type of job you performed.

Take care to proofread your application and CV before you submit it to make sure it is free of any spelling and grammar mistakes.

By Jay Tokarz