Why do we have to write a cv before we can get work?
The CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment. A CV should be viewed as a Marketing Tool and is mainly used to entice an employer into giving you an interview. Sometimes when you are applying for a job you need to fill out an Application Form or write a Cover Letter but usually a CV will be required too. It gives a prospective employer: • A snapshot of who you are. • Information on the relevant skills and experience you have for a specific job. • Information on relevant transferable skills you have when applying for a job in a different industry. • Information on your past work experience. • Information on any qualifications you have gained. • Information on any relevant training courses you have been on. • An idea of your hobbies, pastimes and what you like to do in your leisure time. • Personal Contact details. Curriculum vitae is Lati
