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WRITING A WRITING A CVCV
“WHY”?“HOW?”
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Our biggest challenge Our biggest challenge with CV…with CV…
THE “THE “WHYWHY” OF CV” OF CV
To profile yourself as a graduate/ professional
To make employers aware of your offering
To demonstrate your skills, knowledge and abilities (SKA)
To share your achievementsTo inform the employers about your
career development goals/ needs
THE “WHY” OF CVTHE “WHY” OF CVWHAT THE EMPLOYER IS LOOKING FOR IN THE CVWHAT THE EMPLOYER IS LOOKING FOR IN THE CV
Minimum requirements – do you qualify?
Good presentation – write for the soul.
Influential written style – write in the employer’s interest.
Competitive edge – Make me want to interview/ meet you.
“ATTENTION – INTEREST – DESIRE - ACTION”
THE “HOW” OF MARKETABLE CVTHE “HOW” OF MARKETABLE CV
CURRICULUM VITAE SANIBONANI “SANI” TOSI
Personal Details: Names Address, tel. and e-mail I.D Driver license Languages
Education: B Tech (?) Diploma (?) Matric…
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Employment: Currently Employer (2013) Previously Employer (2010)
Achievements:I managed to...
I attained...
Training/ awards/ projects/ conferences:
Extra training attended? Awards obtained? Relevant conferences/ events attended Projects undertaken/ completed?
Interests: (Job- or Profession-related)
References:(minimum of 3 referees)
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MISTAKES WHEN WRITING A MISTAKES WHEN WRITING A CVCV
MISTAKES WHEN WRITING A MISTAKES WHEN WRITING A CVCV
1. Disorderly writing
1. Bad spelling
2. Poor grammar
3. Missing information, like contact details
4. Irrelevant information
MOTIVATION (COVER) MOTIVATION (COVER) LETTERLETTER
WHAT EXACTLY IS IT?
Motivation letterCover letterCover page
MOTIVATION LETTER MOTIVATION LETTER FORMATFORMAT
4.1 WHY ARE YOU WRITING?I hereby apply for…4.2 DO YOU QUALIFY?I have completed a/ I am currently studying
a…4.3 WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?I thrive in/ I am good at/ My achievements are/ I enjoy…4.4 WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?I am seeking exposure in/ In 3 to 5 years I want
to become a…4.5 HOW DO I GET HOLD OF YOU?You may contact me on…
MOTIVATION LETTER - MOTIVATION LETTER - exampleexampleDear Recruiting Officer/ Manager,
I hereby apply for… (name of position) which you advertised on… (name of media and date.)
I am studying…/ I have completed… (course name & level) and have sound understanding of (relate to the vacancy/ requisite skills).
My goal is to become… (career path) and I believe that this opportunity in your organisation will… (benefit company & you).
I attach my updated CV for your attention. You may contact me using the following details: (phone number), (e-mail address.)
Kind regards[NAMES][CONTACT DETAILS]
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