Curriculum Vitae

When we are writing our curriculum vitae, there a number of things we should include.

1. Personal Information: name, address, telephone number, email, etc.

2. Education and Qualifications: your degree, university and/or completed studies

3. Professional Experience: a list of jobs in chronological order, beginning with your current job

4. Skills: languages, computer skills, organizational abilities, etc.

Nota: Be sure to use active verbs, such as “developed,” “planned” and “organized”. Also include your skills, such as “working in a team”, “tactfully dealing with complaining customers,” "highly organized, etc.

Usar verbos de acción como “desarrollé”, “planeaba”, “organizaba”. Describir sus habilidades, “trabajaba en equipo”, “traté con tacto sobre las quejas de los clientes”, “altamente organizado”, etc…

Sample Curriculum Vitae (Ejemplo Currículum Vitae)

Suzanne Smith
100 Sweet Lane
Townsville, FL
10000

ssmith@anemail.com
Mobile: 555-555-5555

EDUCATION:

BA in Tourism Management, June 2008
Florida International University

Microsoft Office Course, May – August 2006
Computer Courses International, Miami, FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Travel Agent, September 2010 – Present
Florida Family Vacation, Miami, FL
- Book vacations for families and international groups with adults and children
- Develop travel itineraries, working with partner companies and hotels to offer custom packages
- Design promotional materials and up-date the company website
- Train new staff in company policies and procedures

Hotel Receptionist, June 2008 – August 2010
Sunny Hotel, Naples, FL
- Handled check-in and check-out of guests in a friendly manner
- Dealt with advanced reservations, took bookings and fulfilled particular requirements
- Operated the switchboard, messages and enquires
- Prepared the case for bank delivery at the end of the shift

Waitress, June – August 2007
Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant, Miami, FL
- Served customers in a friendly manner
- Explained the menu and the daily specials
- Served at special events of up to 200 guests
- Trained new wait staff

LANGUAGES AND OTHER SKILLS:

- Languages: English [native], Spanish [advanced], French [intermediate]
- Excellent customer service skills
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, Windows 98/XP, Expert Hotelier and website design