How to write a CV or Résumé

«The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are the length, what is included and what each is used for. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise – no more than a page or two – , a curriculum vitae is  longer (at least two pages and more details)». Besides, curriculum vitae is chiefly British English and résumé, résume or resume is chiefly American English.

If you are a job seeker and you want to apply for a job, it’s very important that you write  a CV.

Portugal is a member of the EU and therefore we should use The Europass CV. The Europass CV  is the standardized resume version which will be accepted by all employers within the EU member states. Having your Curriculum Vitae in this format is vital to succeed in getting a job.