Cover letter and curriculum vitae
The ‘perfect’ English application
Cover letter
The cover letter (US and Canada) or covering letter (UK) is a letter that expresses your motivation for applying for a certain job position or placement.
Structure and content
Tips and hints
Format and layout
Spelling and style of writing
Curriculum vitae
The curriculum vitae (CV), which is also called a résumé, provides an overview of your professional and academic background.
Content
Personal details and career objective/personal statement
Work experience
Education/academic background
Special knowledge and skills
Activities and references
The academic CV
Teaching and research interests
Publications and awards
Tips and hints
Format and layout
Differences between a résumé and a CV
Differences between formats for the US and the UK