Definition
A curriculum vitae is part of the application documents. In addition to personal data, it provides information about a person’s qualifications and professional career history. With the help of a curriculum vitae, the HR or personnel department can form a first impression of the applicant. This helps to fill an open, advertised position optimally.
Structure of a Curriculum Vitae
The most common format is the tabular curriculum vitae. In this format, individual professional positions are listed according to chronological aspects. In Germany, it is customary to list the most recent position at the top.
Contents of a Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae should standardly contain the following:
- personal data
- professional career history
- educational background
- training / further education
- qualifications
- skills