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The main difference between CV and a resume is the length, specification and the purpose it’s used for. But before you read further on about each difference in detail, please note that in nearly 99% cases, sending CV or resume does not play a big role, if your CV or your resume is written professionally. The right content and format is a key component that matters. RESUME Length: up to 2 pages Specification: short and focused account of your relevant …

“Is it better to write CV myself or outsource it to people like you?” Someone once said : “If you want something to be done right, do it yourself”. We would like to add to it: “only if you know what you’re doing”. We strongly recommend, if you have never written a resume before, or if you have doubts that you can do it well, then delegate it to professionals. After all, if you got sick, you go to the …

“What if my job age requirement is 28 and I’m 35 years old? Should I apply and what age should I put in my resume?” Chelsea R. Dear Chelsea, Stating the exact dates of your graduation and various work experiences is what gives your potential employer a clear picture of your approximate age. Even if you don’t include your birth date into a resume, those dates reveal it to the reader. There is a rather simple way to understand how …

“I need to lie in my CV, how do I do it if I dont want to get caught?” Rob Dear Rob, Lying is never a good idea, especially if you are taking a big step towards accepting the full responsibility of a new job. It is a common fact that lies have a tendency of snowballing which most frequently leads to numerous problems and misunderstandings at the work place. There is no need in lying as you can simply …

“Hi, I’m having troubles with writing my resume. What info should I include in it? What would  you advise?” Thanks, Steve Dear Steve, Thank you for your question. Setting the goal of writing a resume is what determines its further success. An effectively structured and well-organized resume is the one which gets desired results and meets your initials goals of marketing yourself as the best candidate for a prospective employer. To achieve this, you need to build your resume using …

“Is there a mandatory format for CV/resumes to be followed? Like you know APA and MLA in college papers. Thank you, I appreciate your reply.” Brooke, Texas Making the right choice of your resume format is what makes it easier for your potential recruiter to read and understand it. Be it chronological, functional or a combined type of formatting, your resume should still look unique, creative and interesting. With powerful resume wording and impressive presentation of your skills, education and …

“I know that objective is the main part of the resume, what is the best way to write it? How to set the right objective for my resume to get the position?” Michael Dear Michael, Your resume objective is a persuasive statement which demonstrates your desire to work for a potential employer. That is why it should be specific, brief and captivating, driving the reader to actually review the rest of the skills and work experiences you have on your …