Curriculum vitae is a Latin term that literally means "the course of life". Your CV is a means of providing targeted information about yourself. It is your first opportunity to make a good impression. Your CV is your jobseeker's business card, a selling tool that needs to ensure that the recruiter would like to meet you.
When writing a CV, it is important to bear in mind that a recruiter does not read CVs. They scan them for aspects that match the profile they are searching for. Research has shown that a recruiter takes two to three minutes on average to judge a letter and CV. Therefore make sure that your letter and CV are capable of convincing in those few minutes.
