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Also known as a résumé, a CV is a document which sets out the skills, experience and knowledge you have which will enable you to perform well in a job, course, or other opportunity.  \nYour CV is usually one of your first chances to communicate with an employer. It should do several things:  \n• provide a clear timeline of your major activities in recent years  \n• show where you have built up the ability todo the job you are applying for  \n• demonstrate professionalism with its logical, appropriate layout and wording.  \nWHY DO I NEED A CV?  \nWhatever type of career you want to pursue, you will almost certainly need to write a CV and covering letter at some stage. For certain sectors, and especially with smaller organisations, application by CV and covering letter is the standard type of written application.  \nHOW DO I GET STARTED?  \nYour CV is a crucial opportunity to market yourself – to show the reader how you meet their requirements and get them interested in interviewing you. To give your CV the best chance of success, it is important to understand what the employer is looking for, before you start writing.  \nIf you are applying to an advertised job vacancy or course, go through the person specification or entry requirements and identify where you have evidence of the skills, knowledge or experience needed.  \nIf you are writing a speculative application, research the career area and find out what skills are in demand. You can use our sector guides to help you: ▶ [sussex.ac.uk/careers/](sussex.ac.uk/careers/)[ ](sussex.ac.uk/careers/)researchingcareers  \nW HAT A R E T H E D I F F E R E NT TY P ESO F CV?  \n• Chronological – this is the most popular style of CV for new graduates. Education, work experience and other major activities are listed in date order. This is usually the best choice if most of your adult life has been spent in education, or if you have followed one career path.  \n• Skills – this type of CV centres on a list of the main skills you have to offer, with examples of when you have demonstrated them. 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Ensure you have a professional-looking username, preferably a variant of your actual name.  \n• Social media: it is increasingly essential to have a positive social media profile for certain areas of work, so it is a good idea to include the details of your accounts, especially LinkedIn and Twitter.  \nProfile/introduction/summary  \n• Increasingly, CVs include a short introductory section, highlighting your key skills to encourag","cbCaiaQ2pDHpMGfo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaQ2pDHpMGfo","pdf",120234,"English","# CVs and covering letters\n## What is a CV?\n## Why do I need a CV?\n## How do I get started?\n## What are the different types of CV?\n## Writing a CV\n## What do I need to include?","[{\"question\":\"What is a CV and what does it communicate to an employer?\",\"answer\":\"A CV (curriculum vitae) sets out skills, experience, and knowledge that help you perform well for a job, course, or opportunity. 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