WHAT IS IN A
GOOD CV?
What Must Accompany Your CV?
Latest Payslip (If Applicable)
Highest Qualification
What Must Accompany Your CV?
Latest Payslip (If Applicable)
Highest Qualification
What Must Appear On Your CV?
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Ethnicity
- Nationality
- Languages
- Disabilities
- How far are you willing to travel for work
- Area of residence
- Driver's License & Own Transport
- Current / Previous Salary + All Benefits (If Applicable)
- Salary Expectations
- Availability (Notice Period)
Photo
Head & Shoulder photo (no selfies)
Education: Secondary & Tertiary
Make sure all courses/institution & year info appear.
List all your qualifications also current studies.
Short Courses And In-House Certificates
Make sure all in-house certification and short course info appear.
Computer Literacy
List all the computer programs that you are efficient in.
Professional Memberships / Accreditations / Art Exhibitions
List your professional membership / accreditation / awards / art exhibitions including the year.
Employment Details
List the last 4 positions - Starting with the current.
Make sure to list:
- Company name
- Employment Dates (month and year)
- Position
- Key responsibilities (at least 15-25)
- Reasons for leaving
Career Summary
List all your other positions:
- Positions
- Company Name
- Duration
What Must Appear On Your CV?
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Ethnicity
- Nationality
- Languages
- Disabilities
- How far are you willing to travel for work
- Area of residence
- Driver's License & Own Transport
- Current / Previous Salary + All Benefits (If Applicable)
- Salary Expectations
- Availability (Notice Period)
Photo
Head & Shoulder photo (no selfies)
Education: Secondary & Tertiary
Make sure all courses/institution & year info appear.
List all your qualifications also current studies.
Short Courses And In-House Certificates
Make sure all in-house certification and short course info appear.
Computer Literacy
List all the computer programs that you are efficient in.
Professional Memberships / Accreditations / Art Exhibitions
List your professional membership / accreditation / awards / art exhibitions including the year.
Employment Details
List the last 4 positions - Starting with the current.
Make sure to list:
- Company name
- Employment Dates (month and year)
- Position
- Key responsibilities (at least 15-25)
- Reasons for leaving
Career Summary
List all your other positions:
- Positions
- Company Name
- Duration