Mini-cv : brief summary of the CV

With the “calling card” format, you can also decline your CV in a more minimalist form: the mini-cv.

Advocated for direct meetings with potential employers, such as during a job fair or when prospecting directly, the mini-CV is an additional tool for your job search.

Example of mini-cv, realized with IOS app pico-cv

With pico-cv, do not miss any opportunity.

Having, with you, at all times a dozen of small size mini-cv gives you the possibility to distribute them when any opportunity presents itself, especially unexpectedly.

In the “card” format, your mini-cv includes, in a condensed form, your contact information and a summary of the proposed function as well as skills. Depending on your profile, other strengths may be more effective: explanation of your professional project, last diplomas, meaningful experiences, availability and so forth …

In order, for the person you speak to, to remember you perfectly, put a photo ID on the mini-cv. In this case, it must be new, and with a look suited to the situation.

Tip to stand out: insert a QR code on your mini-CV, it is trendy and it shows your originality. The QR code can be read with a mobile phone, and may contain other information as important as your contact info or a link to your CV, Book, or online Portfolio.

pico-cv is the complement to your CV for your job search

Finally, when searching for small jobs, seasonal jobs, summer jobs, student jobs, the mini-CV is the right solution to keep in touch with any potential employer.

For your information, the application pico-cv enables you to create your mini-cv with an iPhone or an iPad, with an ID photo, or a QR code.