LANGUAGE SKILLS/English Grammar and Composition// English for Career/ English for Communication

Résumé // Curriculum Vitae

A résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document used by a person to present his/her/their

background and skills. Résumés are used for various reasons, such as securing new employment
or gaining admission into universities. A typical résumé contains a summary of relevant job
experience and education.

There are different kinds of résumé based on the content: Chronological résumé, Functional
résumé, and Hybrid or Combination résumé.

Chronological Résumé: This type presents the work history in chronological order, with the latest
qualifications and work experience listed first. Employers nowadays prefer the reverse
chronological order as it allows them to quickly grasp the recent activities of the prospective
employee.

Functional Résumé: This type focuses on the skills and experience of the candidate. It is useful
when the candidate has gaps in his/her employment history or has changed jobs frequently. This
résumé emphasizes the skills and work responsibilities of the candidate.

Hybrid/Combination Résumé: This is the commonly used résumé format, incorporating

elements of both chronological and functional résumé. Candidates must give equal importance to
their skills, roles, responsibilities, work experience, and qualifications.

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COVER LETTER – CURRICULUM VITAE

Name of the person (Sender)

Name of the House
Place,
District
Pin code: xxxxxx

19 Sept. 20XX

Designation
Name of the Company
Place
District
Pin code: xxxxxx

Respected Sir

Subject: Job application for the post of (name of the post) .

In response to your advertisement in the ‘(Name of the Newspaper)’ dated 16th Sept. 20xx, I write
to express my interest to apply for the job opening of (Name of the Position) in your company.

I am a postgraduate in (Name of the Course/Subject) with ____ years of experience in (Name of

the Field). I have previously worked as a (Name of Position) at (Name of Organization). During
my studies, I completed an internship and project with (Name of Organisation), receiving positive
feedback. I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable asset to your company.

Enclosed with this email, please find my résumé, testimonials, and attested copies of certificates
as evidence of my education and work experience.

I look forward to the opportunity for an interview to discuss how my qualifications align with the
needs of your organization. Thank you for considering my application. I anticipate a favourable
reply.

Yours faithfully

Sd/-
Name

Encl: CV, attested copies of certificates.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
First name Last name (Vishnu Sharma)
Name of the House
Place
Post Office
District
State
Pin code: xxxxxx
Ph no: +91xxxxxxxxxx
Email id: name@email.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A postgraduate in (Name of the Subject) with ______ years of experience, I aim to secure a
dignified and coveted position in an organisation where I can maximize and enhance my hard
work, innovation, technological, and social abilities for both my personal development and the
advancement of the institution/organization.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

DEGREE/COURSE INSTITUTION UNIVERSITY YEAR PERCENTAGE

Post Graduate
2010-2012 75%
(Name of the Course)

Graduate
2007-2010 80%
(Name of the Course)

XII 2007 95%

X 2005 90%

WORK EXPERIENCE
Sl. No NAME OF THE ORGANISATION POSITION DURATION
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PERSONAL SKILLS
➢ Versatile and team player with leadership qualities.
➢ Goal Oriented, dedicated and meticulous approach.
TECHNICAL INTERESTS
➢ Computer Skills

ACHIEVEMENTS
➢ Employee of the month
➢ Consecutive target achievement

HOBBIES
➢ Reading Books
➢ Listening to music

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : First Name Last name

Date of birth : dd/mm/yyyy
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : English, Hindi, Malayalam
Passport Details : Passport No, Date of Expiry and Place of issue

Reference

1. Name
Designation
Name of the Office
Place
District
Ph : +91xxxxxxxxxx
Email id: name@email.com
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2. Name
Designation
Name of the Office
Place
District
Ph : +91xxxxxxxxxx
Email id: name@email.com

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information and facts stated above are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge.

Sign: Place:
Name: Date:

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