A curriculum vitae or CV in Latin means "course of life". It is a summary of one's qualifications and definitely longer than a resume. Here are some of the vital tips to remember in creating a successful and winning CV.

1. Put information into reverse chronological order
    Highlight your most recent work experience because this is most relevant to the position you are applying for. Remember to put your education in reverse order as well.

2. Write a short summary or profile at the beginning
    Write a summary at the beginning that sums up all your qualities, and strong points. This creates a high impact on your CV.

3. Keep it single-sided
    Keep your curriculum vitae short no matter how much experience you have.

4. Use bullet points wherever possible
    Try not to have more than 3-4 lines of text at one time as this makes your CV harder to read.

5. Make sure there is enough white space
    Do not cram all details in one page of your CV. Let your CV virtually “ breathe”.

6. Don't over format your CV
    Don’t abuse the use of underline, italics and boldfaces. They are only used to highlight important details.

7. Make your relevant strengths stand out
    Outline your skills, responsibilities, and achievements most relevant to the job for which you are applying. This keeps information concise and to the point.

8. Don't lie
    Don’t hide any past jobs or periods of unemployment. However innocent the omission is, when it comes to light - as it invariably does - your prospective employer can only assume that you have something to hide.

9. Talk "I"
    Give specific, quantifiable examples of your own experience wherever possible. Use "I" when focusing on specific areas of responsibility you hold. "I prepare quarterly management accounts", for example.

10. Make it your own
    Customize your CV to highlight your own strengths and make it fit for your personal circumstances.

A Tip to remember: Large organizations and most recruitment agencies have opted for an electronic search in organizing the tons of resumes they receive. This means that they have a tracking technology to make applicant search easier. It is best advised that you write down all relevant material.