Drwaing up a CV and a cover letter
People are still handing in incorrect curriculum vitaes to the workplace and are loosing jobs they deserve.
In the beginning of a currriculum vitae you should begin with your personal details.
List your full names and all usable contact details.
Avoid unnecessary details such as religious affiliations and children’s names.
Include language skills and professional memberships.
Education and professional qualifications include names of institutions and dates attended, in reverse order, beginning with your tertiary qualifications.
List secondary school results (these details will matter more if you have recently entered the job market).
Include computer skills and any other recent training or development relevant to the role you are applying for.
Mention time spent abroad or work placements attended as part of your degree or diploma.
Include career details, core strengths and skills.
Briefly specify what you are looking for in your next career move.
Position type (contract or permanent), last or current salary, availability and career objectives.
Include a list of your core strengths and skills work with your work experience.
The most widely accepted style of employment record is the chronological CV.
Career history is presented in reverse date order starting with your most recent position.
Achievements and responsibilities are listed against each role.
More emphasised information should be put on more recent jobs.
According to Fred Jones, manager of Business Linkage, companies are looking for confidence in the person, personal traits and an individual who is well-deciplined.
He says the CV is a piece of paper so one should write about as many good qualities as possible.
He says a CV does not have to be fancy yet it can be put in a file if one is posting it so that it does not get spoiled on its way to your prospective employer.
