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INTRODUCTION

We know that the Curriculum Vitae and resume is used in many places for telling the other person about your career and qualifications in a formal way. Based on this, there are different types of CV which are used in different fields according to the need.

TYPES OF THE CURRICULUM VITAE

Types of the Curriculum Vitae are listed below-->

• Chronological CV

• Skills-based CV

• Academic CV

• Creative CV

• Multimedia CV

• Functional CV

• Combined CV

WHAT IS CHRONOLOGICAL CV?

A chronological CV is the most commonly used CV. This type of CV is best for those people who are seeking for a job. The chronological CV is known for its reverse order. Here, the reverse order means, the person writes his/her information in reverse order. The job or last work experience is listed first in the CV and so on. The sections which are included in a chronological CV are listed below-->

Personal details

Personal profile

Career history

Volunteer activities

Educational activities

Skill sets

ADVANTAGES OF THE CHRONOLOGICAL CV

Here are some advantages of the chronological CV. They are listed below-->

• Chronological CV let you mention those skills first which makes you different from others. Best for an artist.

• A chronological CV is easy for the recruiter to know the candidate. The recent jobs or achievements are listed first which makes it easier for them to recruit the candidate.

• The chronological CV is more beneficial when you apply for a job in the same field you were before.

DISADVANTAGES OF THE CHRONOLOGICAL CV

Here are some disadvantages of the chronological CV. They are listed below-->

• A chronological CV is not an option if you have done so many jobs in your past.

• A chronological CV is not an appropriate option for the freshers or for people who have very less work experience because of its reverse format.