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CV and resume - Combination

combination cv resumeAs the name suggests, the combination resume or CV (curriculum vitae) is a mixture of both chronological and functional CV. 

The combination resume or CV starts with a description of yourself, your achievements, skills and abilities, demonstrating who and what you are.  Correctly formulated, this single paragraph is a powerful ’hook’, illustrating immediately that you are the right person for this job.

This functional CV introduction is followed by a chronological listing of your work experience.

This format is welcomed by recruiters, allowing an immediate judgement of a candidate’s suitability for a given position.

Those who should consider a combination resume or CV are:

  • You have a strong career and wish to demonstrate that you have the right skills for the job as soon as the recruiter starts to read your CV.
  • You have a sound employment history.
  • A chronological CV is stipulated by the recruiter.

Advantages

  • Puts your most important skills and accomplishments right at the top of your CV, where they will be seen first.
  • You are able to group skills and accomplishments into specific groups that reflect the job requirements.

Disadvantages

  • You must ensure that your CV does not become overlong due to duplication of information.

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