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"CV" is the abbreviation of " Resume ", a term that is often used interchangeably with "resume", especially in European countries.
The term "curriculum vitae" comes from Latin and means "course of life". Essentially, the curriculum vitae is a document that tells your professional life, your studies, your work experiences, and your skills. It represents your image in the job market, but its main purpose, always remember, is to get you a first interview for the jobs you are interested in.

A well-taken photo, specifically for the resume, demonstrates professionalism and seriousness, qualities highly appreciated by recruiters. To take the best possible photo for our resume, we can use either a phone or a camera and follow these instructions:

1. Neutral background, preferably white, even a wall is fine;
2. Good lighting, I recommend a front light and one behind you;
3. Appropriate clothing for the job position you are aiming for;
4. No selfies or photos cropped from other contexts;
5. Smile, it's important!

Every time a recruiter looks at a resume, they ask three questions about the candidate:

1. What can they do;
2. What are they doing;
3. What do they want to do in the future.

Consider that a recruiter can review hundreds of resumes a day and, therefore, has only a few seconds to decide if your resume is worth further consideration.
Therefore, the first part of the resume should be a brief introduction (a few lines are enough) to clearly and concisely answer these questions, the recruiter will be grateful!

An effective resume lists both technical skills (also known as "hard skills") and soft skills.

Technical skills are those you have acquired through training courses, university studies, work experiences, and that allow you to perform a specific job. For example: knowledge of a software, ability to use a machine, languages spoken, etc.

Soft skills are those that allow you to work in a team, solve problems, communicate effectively, etc.

Other skills you can include are those not strictly related to the professional sphere (e.g., music, hobbies, sports, etc.) and the skills you would like to acquire in the future.