CV (curriculum vitae)

A curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis than a resume. It includes a summary of your educational and academic background, as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations, and other details.

Also, review this advice on how to write a curriculum vitae. Your CV should be clear, concise, complete, and up-to-date with current employment and educational information.

Definition: A curriculum vitae, also known as a CV, includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers expect to receive a curriculum vitae.

In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

Ø When to Use a Curriculum Vitae

When should job seekers use a curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, rather than a resume? In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

When asking for a job in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, expect to submit a CV rather than a resume. Keep in mind that overseas employers often expect to read the type of personal information on a curriculum vitae that would never be included on an American resume, such as date of birth, nationality and place of birth. United States law on what information job applicants can be asked to provide does not apply outside the country.

Ø The Differences between a Resume and a CV

There are several differences between a curriculum vitae and a resume. A curriculum vitae is a longer (up to two or more pages), more detailed synopsis of your background and skills. A CV includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. As with a resume, you may need different versions of a CV for different types of positions.

Like a resume, a curriculum vitae should include your name, contact information, education, skills and experience. In addition to the basics, a CV includes research and teaching experience, publications, grants and fellowships, professional associations and licenses, awards and other information relevant to the position you are applying for. Start by making a list of all your background information, then organize it into categories. Make sure you include dates on all the publications you include.

Example cv.:

NICK CHALLENGE
Address                     : street. Tenggilis Mejoyo W-24 Surabaya Phone: 2981000
HP                              : 081330245751
Email                          : nick_challenge2004@yahoo.com
Date of Birth              : January 27, 1980
Religion                     : Islam
Height / Weight        : 160 cm/60 kg
Status                        : single

Formal Education
1. 1998 - 2002 University of Surabaya Faculty of Engineering Department of Information  Engineering, GPA 3:20
2. 1995 - 1998 Ciputra High School (Class III subjects IPA)

Non Formal Education
Web Design Studio 2003 Certification
1. 2002 Chip Linux Certification
Computer Info System 2002 Cisco Certification
2. 2002 Japanese Language Center Intermediate NICE
3. 2000 Classic English First (EF) Intermediate
4. 1998 Mandarin Language Course Class private conversation

experience Organizations
2001 - 2002 Youth Village Bedug, as vice chairman of the Task
: Fund raising activities of residents, plan activities, coordinate community events.
2000 - 2001 UKM Bowling, as chairman
task
: Up AD / ART, plan activities,
Campus Band Contest 2000 in Indonesia, as the Steering Comitee
task
: Directing the activities according to the mission of the organization's vision
1999 - 2000 Faculty Senate, as chairman
Duties: coordinate the unit activities of the faculty student

Work Experience
August 2003 - July 2004,
Web administrators PT Jude Stump Responsible to the IT Manager
Scope of duties:
- Coordinator for web designers
- Create a concept web interface
- Coordinating the traffic web information
- Develop e-commerce companies

May 2003 - September 2003,
Web designer Bhoiem PT Jaya Once Responsible to the IT Manager
Scope of duties:
- Create a site design is equipped with an interactive database development,
- Display management of the site as needed.

Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, swimming and jogging
Pc game development and manufacture of graphic design.
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