Recruitment
CV:
A curriculum vitae is a written description of your work experience, educational
background and skills. Also called a CV, or simply a vitae, it is more detailed than a resume
and is commonly used by those applying for jobs.
A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a
prospective employer.
Advantages Disadvantages
The format of the CV allows you to extensively share your history Since a CV is more of a historical account, it takes longer to
and accomplishments; the reviewer can learn a lot about you create and needs more substance. Because it is so detailed, it is
from this single document. also more difficult to hide any gaps in education or work using
this format.
A CV is also a living document, which you should continually If the employer treats it like a resume, scanning for keywords
update. It should grow as your career grows. In fact, when you're and key facts, your CV could end up in the trash. This reduces
a seasoned professional, your CV can extend into the double the chances for employment and can result in time wasted for
digits. In addition to your education and past positions, your CV the applicant.
should include a detailed list of what you've published,
conferences you attended, classes you taught, presentations you
gave, scholarships you received, your research interests and
awards. This can help create a polished image of you.
They help employers to sum up applicants and choose between It may not always contain all the key aspects relevant to the job
people from what they have written about themselves on their that you are applying for. This is not because you may not have
cv, It is easier to shortlist. written a good CV but because there are so many subtle bits of
information and you cannot cover all potential job possibilities
in one or two pages.
Application Letter:
A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to
provide additional information on your skills and experience.
A letter of application typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified
for the job you are applying for.
Advantages Disadvantages
The cover letter entices and tantalises the reader to look at your While resumes are typically succinct or written in list format, cover
résumé. Make some reference to one of your attributes or letters require a more conversational tone. The uses of slang, poor
accomplishments so the reader will flip the page to the résumé. Your grammar or spelling errors are turnoffs that can cut you out of the
résumé gives a review of your past jobs and experience but doesn’t running for a new job quickly. No matter your occupation, the
give details. The cover letter gives you an opportunity to detail your employer wants to see your commitment to accuracy and
experience in an area that applies to the position you want. professionalism mirrored in your cover letter.
Personality is so important in jobs that some positions require The cover letter is a marketing tool that summarizes how your skills
personality testing. Use your cover letter to create interest in yourself. and interests correlate with the needs of the employer. The
The person reading the cover letter will want to meet you because you employer may have hundreds of resumes on his desk. If your cover
communicate effectively and have something to share. The cover letter includes a lot of superfluous information that is of no interest
letter is your selling agent, presenting you in your best form and to the employer, he may quickly move on to the next cover letter.
format. A cover letter gives you an opportunity to describe your
talents in complete sentences.
The main advantage of a cover letter is letting the reader or employer Would be that a badly written cover letter may cause the recipient
know what exactly they are in for. They allow the reader to get a not to even be bothered reading the accompanying document. if the
glimpse of the educational and work background of a potential cover letter is full of spelling and grammatical errors, the reader is
employee. It allows you to highlight any unique experience or unlikely to even bother looking at the cv.
qualifications you may have that make you better fit for the job. A
cover letter is also a good way to give a first impression that may help
in the job selection process.
CV:
A curriculum vitae is a written description of your work experience, educational
background and skills. Also called a CV, or simply a vitae, it is more detailed than a resume
and is commonly used by those applying for jobs.
A summary of one's education, professional history, and job qualifications, as for a
prospective employer.
Advantages Disadvantages
The format of the CV allows you to extensively share your history Since a CV is more of a historical account, it takes longer to
and accomplishments; the reviewer can learn a lot about you create and needs more substance. Because it is so detailed, it is
from this single document. also more difficult to hide any gaps in education or work using
this format.
A CV is also a living document, which you should continually If the employer treats it like a resume, scanning for keywords
update. It should grow as your career grows. In fact, when you're and key facts, your CV could end up in the trash. This reduces
a seasoned professional, your CV can extend into the double the chances for employment and can result in time wasted for
digits. In addition to your education and past positions, your CV the applicant.
should include a detailed list of what you've published,
conferences you attended, classes you taught, presentations you
gave, scholarships you received, your research interests and
awards. This can help create a polished image of you.
They help employers to sum up applicants and choose between It may not always contain all the key aspects relevant to the job
people from what they have written about themselves on their that you are applying for. This is not because you may not have
cv, It is easier to shortlist. written a good CV but because there are so many subtle bits of
information and you cannot cover all potential job possibilities
in one or two pages.
Application Letter:
A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to
provide additional information on your skills and experience.
A letter of application typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified
for the job you are applying for.
Advantages Disadvantages
The cover letter entices and tantalises the reader to look at your While resumes are typically succinct or written in list format, cover
résumé. Make some reference to one of your attributes or letters require a more conversational tone. The uses of slang, poor
accomplishments so the reader will flip the page to the résumé. Your grammar or spelling errors are turnoffs that can cut you out of the
résumé gives a review of your past jobs and experience but doesn’t running for a new job quickly. No matter your occupation, the
give details. The cover letter gives you an opportunity to detail your employer wants to see your commitment to accuracy and
experience in an area that applies to the position you want. professionalism mirrored in your cover letter.
Personality is so important in jobs that some positions require The cover letter is a marketing tool that summarizes how your skills
personality testing. Use your cover letter to create interest in yourself. and interests correlate with the needs of the employer. The
The person reading the cover letter will want to meet you because you employer may have hundreds of resumes on his desk. If your cover
communicate effectively and have something to share. The cover letter includes a lot of superfluous information that is of no interest
letter is your selling agent, presenting you in your best form and to the employer, he may quickly move on to the next cover letter.
format. A cover letter gives you an opportunity to describe your
talents in complete sentences.
The main advantage of a cover letter is letting the reader or employer Would be that a badly written cover letter may cause the recipient
know what exactly they are in for. They allow the reader to get a not to even be bothered reading the accompanying document. if the
glimpse of the educational and work background of a potential cover letter is full of spelling and grammatical errors, the reader is
employee. It allows you to highlight any unique experience or unlikely to even bother looking at the cv.
qualifications you may have that make you better fit for the job. A
cover letter is also a good way to give a first impression that may help
in the job selection process.
