This document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) to help get a job. It recommends including personal information, education history, continuing education, professional experience, volunteer experience, computer skills, and interests. The CV should be formatted professionally using a chronological, functional, or combination format. Key tips include emphasizing important titles, using bullet points and action verbs, highlighting accomplishments over duties, and keeping the CV brief, relevant, concise and focused. The overall message is to craft a visually appealing one-page CV that showcases the essential qualifications in a clear and truthful manner.