We have to prepare CV (Curriculum Vita or CV) for various needs including job, apprentice, scholarship application. Where we highlight various issues including our educational qualifications, experience, skills. When various experiences are added to the bag, there are plenty of writing materials available in the CV. But what do we write in the very first CV? More importantly, when will I make my first CV? Is it necessary to make a CV just before applying for a job beyond university? Or do we need to prepare in advance?

When will I make my first CV?

CV making techniques should be mastered immediately after admission to the university. You need to know how to create your own CV. Creating a CV is a skill. If someone else makes a CV, you may not be able to acquire that skill later in your career. The question may come - I am not going to apply for a job at the beginning of university life, then why keep a CV. In addition to the job, but many opportunities may come in front of you. CV is required to participate in international conferences, workshops, various programs. Apart from that, any part-time job opportunity can suddenly be created. So you have to think about these things from the first year. Get involved with one or another club. Then you will get the opportunity to write in CV. In the first CV of life, you should mention the issues of educational qualifications, also write about your interests, hobbies or volunteer work. How proficient in English and mother tongue as linguistic skills, Add it. As you move forward from the second year, there will be opportunities to add various technical courses (such as Research Methodology, Business Communication), software skills (Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel).

Not all CVs are the same

Suppose you apply for an internship somewhere. Or want to work as a research assistant in an organization. Two CVs but not one. CV should be arranged as per requirement. In the CV that you will submit for the job, you have to mention what kind of work you know, what organizations you are associated with. Computer or language skills should be given priority. On the other hand, if you want to be involved somewhere as a research assistant, you have to write about research related classwork, fieldwork, experience. Suppose there is an opportunity to work as a translator somewhere. There you have to write about the language related qualifications and experience. Different types of CVs are accepted in different institutions. Many organizations provide a draft or template of CV, In some cases the form has to be filled. For each CV, you have to present yourself separately as per the requirement. You can get ideas about CV from LinkedIn. You can also ask for help from your university teachers.

Which format do I need to use?

There is no global format for CV or resume. Understanding the need, where to apply, depending on the CV has to be created. Generally 2 to 4 page (2 page) CV is considered as standard. You need to create a CV depending on your age and experience. Can't imitate someone else's CV. However, you can get numerous CV formats online to get the idea.

Which does not require attachment to the CV

We want to add a lot of writing and information to the CV. Since the primary goal of a CV is to be nominated for a job or selected for a job interview, there is no need to write everything in detail. As a person, you need to include a summary of your overall information in the CV.

The things you need to include in your first CV

• Personal information: It is important to have your contact address, e-mail address, mobile number. You can give brief information about any public exam you have taken. Now give information about the university, the department, the level at which you are studying.

• Experience: This is the main subject of CV. If you have any work experience in this case, write. If you do not have work experience, write about the club or organization in which you are associated with the university. If you are involved in any event as a volunteer, you can also write it.

• Skills: Generally, linguistic skills and computer skills should be written. In addition, if you have a creative work, such as recitation, song, or sports, you can write according to the type of CV.

• Interests and Achievements: Write down what are your hobbies as a human being. Write down if you have any achievements in education or have won prizes in any competition.

• References: Write the information of a professional as a reference who knows you. If there is no reference, you can add the name and phone number with the permission of one of your university teacher.

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