Which is the best CV format for
you?
The Chronological CV is the most
traditional approach, probably the layout you are most familiar with
and most likely already using, this is used if you are planning a
career change but wish to remain in the same field. It can
also be effective if you are looking for a change where there is a
lot of commonality with your current position. Your career
history is shown in reverse chronological order and lists your job
titles and previous employers as a prospective employer will
probably have some idea who they are and what they do already
(especially if they are large organisations, direct competitors or
very local). This format is great for showing how your career
has progressed and highlighting any promotions along the way, it
also provides the scope to catch the readers attention in the first
few sentences.
The Functional CV is focussed around your
key achievements, skills and competencies during your career, it is
best suited to those who have had a varied career or are seeking a
change of direction. Previous employers names and your job
titles are reduced in importance and the focus is on what you have
actually done and achieved. This can be a useful approach if
you wish to draw attention to skills that were not used in your
last/present position. It can also be useful if you have had a
number of varied jobs as it enables you to sum up your experiences
and skills. We do not recommend this format for most roles
(especially not for sales people) as it can easily be used to
conceal things and many employers are aware of this, they are also
not as easy to read which can lead to your CV being "filed in the
bin" if the employer has a lot to read.
The Targeted CV is the utopia of CV's!
It is specific to the role for which you are applying, you focus in
on your experiences in relation to what the employer is looking for.
This can work if you are planning to remain in your current industry
or are looking for a change, as there are often skills which you
have which will apply to the new post and you can focus on these and
detract from the less relevant skills. The downside is that
you will not always have the time to amend your CV when a new
position comes along so always keep a more general one ready too.
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