BASIC SECTIONS THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR CV
1. Contact Information
Full name
Phone number
Email address
LinkedIn profile (optional)
Location (city and county only)
2. Professional Summary
A brief, tailored statement summarizing your key skills, experience, and what you bring to the role. For more experienced professionals, this can be a Professional Summary; for entry-level or career switchers, a Career Objective is better.
3. Key Skills
A list of your most relevant (hard and soft) skills that align with the job you're applying for. Tailor this section to the specific job description.
4. Work Experience
Job Title
Company Name and Location
Dates of Employment (month and year)
Bullet points summarizing your key achievements and responsibilities. Use action verbs and quantify your impact where possible (e.g., "Improved customer satisfaction by 20%").
5. Education
Degree (e.g., Bachelor's in Chemistry)
Institution Name
Graduation Date
Relevant coursework, honors, or projects (if applicable)
6. Certifications & Training relevant to the role (If available)
Include any relevant certifications (e.g., HR certificates from Alison) and courses that are pertinent to the role.
7. Projects relevant to the role(If available)
For technical or creative roles, include specific projects you've worked on that highlight your skills (e.g., data privacy analysis projects for Cybersecurity).
8. Achievements or Awards (Optional)
Any professional recognition, awards, or achievements that are relevant to the job.
9. Volunteer Experience (Optional)
If applicable, include volunteer work that demonstrates relevant skills or commitment.
10. Languages (Optional)
List languages and your proficiency level (if relevant to the job)
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But note that revamping is not free and CV template is not free (cost a small token)
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Delete these from your CV:
Remove these to make your CV look more clean and professional:
1 - High School & Primary School Info (if you already attend university or experienced candidate): Deleted.
2 - Hobbies: Remove explanation. Don't need to specify hobbies unless directly relevant to the job.
3 - Inappropriate email addresses (e.g. Dramaqueen, CaroMsupa, crazygamer, PartyAnimal4Life not going to get you a job): Use professional email like "[Your Name]@ [Email Provider]"
4 - Long paragraphs: Use bullet points to make it clearer (also, most recruiters don't have time to read through all your words)
5 - Irrelevant work experience: Deleted
6 - Irrelevant skills: Deleted
7 - Your marital status, date of birth, religion : Deleted
8 - Lastly remove your ID number.
MUST INCLUDE:
- Contact information
- KPIs to measure your performance
- Achievements
- Clean and minimal template
- Key words and phrases
- Value and Strengths
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HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF IN A JOB INTERVIEW
In a job interview, your self-introduction should be clear, confident, and relevant to the position. Hereβs a basic structure to follow:
βΈ»
1. Greet and thank the interviewer:
βGood morning, and thank you for the opportunity to be here.β
2. State your name and current role or status:
βMy name is [Your Name], and Iβm currently a [Your Current Job Title] at [Company Name]β
Or, βI recently graduated with a degree in [Your Major] from [University Name].β
3. Give a quick professional background:
βI have [X] years of experience in [Your Industry or Field], where Iβve focused on [Key Skills or Responsibilities].β
4. Highlight key achievements or strengths:
βIn my previous role, I led a project that [Brief Achievement], which helped improve [Result].β
5. Explain your interest in the role:
βIβm really excited about this opportunity because it aligns with my passion for [Field/Skill] and I see it as a great chance to grow and contribute to your team.β
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Internship Cover Letter Format
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[ City, County ]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]
[Date]
[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, County]
Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],
I am writing to express my interest in the [Internship Position] role at [Company Name] that was advertised on [Source of Job Posting] on [Date]. As a [Current Education Level] student majoring in [Major/Field], I am excited about the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in my field of study and contribute to the success of your team.
Through my academic coursework and extracurricular activities, I have developed strong skills in [Skill 1], [Skill 2], and [Skill 3], which I believe will be valuable in the [Internship Position] role. Additionally, I am a quick learner, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name]'s commitment to [Company Value 1] and [Company Value 2], as these align with my personal values and goals. I am confident that working at [Company Name] will provide me with the opportunity to gain meaningful experience, develop my skills, and make valuable connections in my field.
Please find attached my resume and a list of references. I am available to start the internship on [Start Date] and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Sincerely,
[Your Name] #IkoKaziKE