Many people make the mistake of assuming that the only ideas behind CVs are to get them jobs.
(prHWY.com) April 18, 2012 - Winthorpe, United Kingdom -- Many people make the mistake of assuming that the only ideas behind CVs are to get them jobs. Essentially, CVs can open and close opportunities; their main function of a CV is to get a prospective employer interested enough to call you up for an interview.
A CV is you summarized on a sheet of paper. You have to create it in such a way that piques the interest of the company you have in mind. The question is how to you create that interest and fit into the mold the company expects? The answer is the type of CV you choose; just as people come in different types, so do CVs. Mrs Alan Mary of
www.cvconsultants.co.uk threw light on the different types of CVs, " Right now there are only two kinds of CVs that are in use: the Functional CV and the Chronological CV. What you have to decide is which type you will go for."
Chronological CVs appear to be the more widely used one. The style of
CV usually includes an objective, and/or a synopsis report and a chronological listing of all the employers with the related accomplishments. Educational qualifications are given alongside with the certifications and particular skills. Mrs Alan Mary explained, "This type of CV is perfect for those who are experienced. But if you are changing careers or just entering the fold, a chronological CV presumably will only get you to the rejected list. It's for people like this that a Functional CV will work".
As Mrs Alan Mary said, Functional CVs emphasize on your abilities rather than your sequential work history. You will have to include your work history, but that generally comes at the bottom of the CV. "Functional CVs are skill-based CVs and they usually help people who have frequent transitory jobs, those re-entering the workforce, those who are looking to change to new jobs and people who have gaps in their work history," said Mrs Alan Mary. Functional CVs work well in circumstances like these because most people gain skills while working and those can come in handy.
"In the end, what really matters is how well you present yourself. You can give employers the same information, only in an improved way which will surely get you more interviews and the chance of getting your dream job" Mrs Alan Mary concluded.
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