Writing Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Writing One's CV

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that lists a person's education qualifications, work experience, and interests.
2. A CV is sometimes required as an attachment to application letters as an advertisement for your skills.
3. Your personal information should be updated to suit each new job application.
4. In the U.S., a CV is often referred to as a "resume," while in the UK, it is called a "Curriculum Vitae (CV)."

Types of CVs

1. Chronological CV
   • Emphasizes the historical development of your career/professional journey.
2. Functional CV
   • Emphasizes your skills and capabilities.
3. Combination CV
   • Combines both functional and chronological styles.

Example of a CV

PERSONAL INFORMATION/DATA:

• SURNAME: NGANYAGWA
• FIRST NAME: DOMINATA
• MIDDLE NAME: BATISTER
• DATE OF BIRTH: January 20, 1989
• NATIONALITY: TANZANIAN
• SEX: FEMALE
• MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
• HOME ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 670, IRINGA
• PRESENT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 334, ARUSHA
• TEL. NUMBER: 0748-564451/02663
• E-MAIL: Domina@gmail.com

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: (Here, you can continue adding relevant details about educational background, certifications, or professional training.)

YEAR	INSTITUTION	AWARD
2011-2014	UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA	BACHELOR DEGREE
2009-2011	MAWENI HIGH SCHOOL	ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE
2005-2008	UWELENI SECONDARY SCHOOL	ORDINARY LEVEL CERTIFICATES
2001-2007	IMAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL	PSLE CERTIFICATE

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION / WORKING EXPERIENCE:

• 2013-2014 - Tutorial Assistant – University of Dodoma
• 2014-2015 - Teacher at Green Acre Secondary School
• 2011-2012 - Teaching Practice at Ohio High School
• 2010 – Training on Computer Literacy- Certificate
• 2015 - Part time Lecturer at Edinburgh University

PERSONAL INTEREST / HOBBIES:

• Reading newspapers
• Sports and games

LANGUAGE FLUENCY:

• Kiswahili – excellent
• English – very good

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• Reading novels
• Doing body exercise

REFEREES:

1. Prof. Mwala Enos
   • Yalta University
   • P.O. Box 641, Japan
   • Phone: +22733678933/9
2. Dr. Magdalena Mbozi
   • TRA Headquarters
   • P.O. Box 562, Dar-es-Salaam
   • Phone: 0773994576
3. Mwl. Maginga, F.
   • P.O. Box 663, Iringa
   • Phone: 0761-514600