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RICHARD MILES
A GREAT CV for American Corporations
A FEW THINGS FIRST
FINDING A JOB IS A JOB!
IT TAKES WORK TO FIND WORK!
WE HAVE A PROBLEM
HOW YOUR CV HELPS1. QUICKLY SCAN FOR RELEVANT DATA2. HELPS US FIND THE RIGHT PERSON 3. SEE HOW TO CONTACT YOU
DO NOT:1.PICTURE2.DATE OF BIRTH3.MARITAL STATUS4.RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION5.EDUCATION BEFORE
SECONDARY6.REFERENCES7.HOBBIES8.CERTIFICATION / SIGNATURE
PERSONAL DATA
PERSONAL PARTICULARSDate of Birth : Place of birth : Gender : Nationality : Marital Status : Current Residence :
PERSONAL DATA
PERSONAL PARTICULARSDate of Birth : Place of birth : Gender : Nationality : Marital Status : Current Residence :X
An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach, easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment. Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports. Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to effectively perform individually or as a team member.
STATEMENTS
An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach, easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment. Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports. Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to effectively perform individually or as a team member.
STATEMENTS
An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach, easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment. Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports. Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to effectively perform individually or as a team member.
XSTATEMENTS
• Reading newspapers, praise and worship, making new friends and travelling.
• Traveling, making new friends, reading newspapers and magazines and surfing the internet.
• I enjoy reading, traveling and trekking, fundraising for charities and current affairs.
• Reading newspapers, watching Television, browsing the internet, traveling and
working with people.
• Reading, Travelling, Participating in Community works, Socialization
HOBBIES
• Reading newspapers, praise and worship, making new friends and travelling.
• Traveling, making new friends, reading newspapers and magazines and surfing the internet.
• I enjoy reading, traveling and trekking, fundraising for charities and current affairs.
• Reading newspapers, watching Television, browsing the internet, traveling and
working with people.
• Reading, Travelling, Participating in Community works, Socialization
HOBBIES
X
Certification:I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience. ________________________ Firstname Goodname
CERTIFICATION
Certification:I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience. ________________________ Firstname Goodname
CERTIFICATION
X
REFEREES:Mr. Baba MdogoSome Place I never workedDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7 Ms Happiness GoodnameAnother place I never workedDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7 Mr. Elisha SameNameAsMeYAPINWDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7
REFEREES / REFERENCES
REFEREES:Mr. Baba MdogoSome Place I never workedDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7 Ms. Happiness GoodnameAnother place I never workedDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7 Mr. Elisha SameNameAsMeYAPINWDar es SalaamMobile: 0757-777 7x7
REFEREES / REFERENCES
X
DO:1. CONTACT INFORMATION2. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE3. RELEVANT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE4. 1-2 PAGES MAXIMUM
CURRICULUM VITAE
YOUR NAMEPostal Address
Physical Address [email protected]
+255. 123 456 789
NOT THIS:
From – Present JOB TITLE NAME OF BUSINESS
Describe the business in one sentence.
WORK EXPERIENCE FIRST:
2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company in Tanzania
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company in Tanzania
Accomplishment 1Accomplishment 2Accomplishment 3
WHAT DID YOU DO:
1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned
NOT YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned
NOT YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Managed inventory of over 500 items from 25 different vendors
2. Negotiated and ordered items, tracked deliveries against orders, reviewed invoices against quotations and actual deliveries.
3. 3 months without a single stock-out, reduced over-charges by 90%.
BETTER:
May 2014 – September 2014
Position: Account Administrator
Company: Tumbo Holding Limited
1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned by the Procurement Officer
INSTEAD OF THIS:
May 2013 – Sep 2014 ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company
1. Managed inventory of over 500 items from 25 different vendors.
2. Negotiated and ordered items, tracked deliveries against orders, reviewed invoices against quotations and actual deliveries.
3. 3 months without a single stock-out, reduced over-charges by 90%.
THIS:
May 2013 – Sep 2014 VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADER RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
Youth-led non-profit development agency in Tanzania
1. Managed team of over 8 volunteers educating young people about savings and HIV prevention.
2. Prepared monthly impact reports showing accounts opened, numbers trained, lessons learned.
3. Evaluated and trained new team members.
VOLUNTEER:
Date RELEVANT DEGREE ATTAINED SCHOOL NAME
NEXT, EDUCATION:
Royal College 2014Certificate in Microcomputer and Office Applications
St. Joseph University of Tanzania, 2010 – 2013 BA in Public Relations and Marketing
St. Jerome University of TanzaniaWorkshop on New Procurement Act of 2011
Morogoro High School, 2008 – 2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Rufiji Secondary School, 2004-2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Kilimanjaro Primary School, 1997- 2003Certificate in Primary Education, Examination
NOT ALL THIS:
Royal College 2014Certificate in Microcomputer and Office Applications
St. Joseph University of Tanzania, 2010 – 2013 BA in Public Relations and Marketing
St. Jerome University of TanzaniaWorkshop on New Procurement Act of 2011
Morogoro High School, 2008 – 2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Rufiji Secondary School, 2004-2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Kilimanjaro Primary School, 1997- 2003Certificate in Primary Education, Examination
NOT IMPORTANT:
2013 BA, Public Relations and Marketing St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary EducationMorogoro High School
2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary EducationRufiji High School
EDUCATION, BETTER:
2013 BA, Public Relations and Marketing St. Joseph University of Tanzania
Editor, School NewspaperMember, leadership committee, student governmentMember, debate team
2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary EducationMorogoro High School
2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary EducationRufiji High School
EDUCATION, PART II:
2015 PhD International AffairsUniversity of Dar es Salaam
2012 MBA, Government Affairs and Development St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2010 BA, Public Relations and Marketing St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2007 Advanced Certificate of Secondary EducationMorogoro High School
2005 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary EducationRufiji High School
EDUCATION, PART III:
2015 Certificate: 2000 hours solo flying Nyerere Flying School, Dar es Salaam
2010 License, Class A PilotAviation School, Dar es Salaam
2010 Certificate, Advanced driving skillsRaceway Driving School, South Africa
2007 Advanced Certificate of Secondary EducationMorogoro High School
EDUCATION, PART IV:
BEFORE YOU FINISH:
SPELL CHECK!• I work with [company] a party time job like a
customer care
• To became a successifuly, useful person by eficiente utilization of my knowledge and skills
• Fast leaner and with good judgment.
FINAL THOUGHTS
• Save as a PDF, not a .doc• Save as YourName_CV or
CV_YourName• Customize for the situation
REMEMBER:
FINDING A JOB IS A JOB!
YOU’RE HIRED.
NOW GET TO WORK!
GOOD LUCK!
