Curriculum Vitae
Synonyms: resume, curriculum vita, CV, vita, biodata, and Europass (European Union).
Another question is often asked: Which is correct, Vita or Vitae? - The answer is easy if you studied Latin. This noun vita came into English from Latin. In Latin, the genitive case singular of vita (=life) is vitae (=of life or life's). Curriculum means description. In other words, Curriculum Vitae means Description of Life (in Latin: Curriculum Vitae). Apart from curriculum vitae, there are a few more Latin phrases that came directly into English without any modification in spelling and meaning. In oral and written communication we should use Curriculum Vitae as it is in Latin, in order to avoid an academic faux.
Most teachers apply for jobs online. They either e-mail their resume directly to employers or apply online by posting it to internet job boards. It is necessary to set up a high-quality electronic version of your resume or curriculum vitae.
When we send a resume or any other document by e-mail as an attachment it sometimes does not look the same on the other person's computer as it looked on your computer. For example, the second page can start at the bottom of the first page, the fonts are different and the colors are different. Therefore, in order to guarantee excellence of printing it is important to prepare a PDF version of resume. This will guarantee uniformity and consistency. If you are not sure how to do it, click HERE to get the free service of Express PDF.
Resume Building Sites
There are many good resume building sites. You can choose a few from the following list:
ResumeSocialResumeSocial is a social resume community. You can post your resume online and get feedback from other members. You can share your resume writing experience with others. http://www.resumesocial.com/
TwitterTwitter is another place for job searching and recruiting. It is a free micro-blogging service. You can place your job ‘blurb’ in your Twitter bio in 160 characters. You can also use a professional looking avatar. And then - Tweet about your job search. Companies are using Twitter to get in touch with their customers by offering various products.
CVTipsCVTips.com is much more than a Curriculum Vitae guide. Here you can find information for your whole job search: cover letter tips, interview techniques, job search strategies, career planning, as well as free resume/CV examples, templates and advice. http://www.cvtips.com/
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