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The document provides guidance on designing an effective CV, emphasizing its importance in job searches and how it is utilized by recruiters. It covers key principles for CV structure, content, and formatting, along with tips to enhance visibility in applicant tracking systems. Additionally, it outlines the necessary sections to include in a CV and offers resources for further assistance.

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PDF Design your CV August 2024

The document provides guidance on designing an effective CV, emphasizing its importance in job searches and how it is utilized by recruiters. It covers key principles for CV structure, content, and formatting, along with tips to enhance visibility in applicant tracking systems. Additionally, it outlines the necessary sections to include in a CV and offers resources for further assistance.

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Design Your CV

05 August 2024
Before we start, which statement best
describes you?
• I feel confident in designing and developing my CV
• I feel somewhat confident in designing and developing my
CV
• I am unconfident in designing and developing my CV
Session Outcomes
• Learn about the importance of an effective CV

• Learn about formatting a CV

• Learn how to structure CV content for impact

• Gain insight into how CVs are used by recruiters -

how to beat the bots

• Learn about do’s and don’ts of a CV


WHAT IS A CV?

• A CV (curriculum vitae) literally means path of


life
• Is essential part of any job search
• It is a platform to present your skills,
experience, and qualifications
• It is your “bait” for a potential interview
Working On Your CV Is A Personal
Value Add Because…
• It helps you think through what you have done
• Present yourself in the best possible light
• A base document to adapt to any application
• Raises confidence
• Helps with self-awareness and identifying gaps
How Employers Use CV’s

• 30 seconds!
• Use applicant tracking systems
• Use algorithms to filter applications to match minimum
job requirements
• Screen OUT those who do not match minimum requirements
• Shortlist for interviews
Your
Application Cover /
motivation CV
Package letter

Application Any other


requested
form documentation
CV Principles
• One size DOES NOT fit all
• Reverse chronological order
• Standard is two pages
• Tailored and targeted
• Comprehensive yet concise
• Honest & factual - substantiated claims
• Represent your best self
• Consistent language (note form) & format
Many CV templates exist but
DON’T compromise content & ATS
Risk for style and beauty
CV Headings

• Name and contact details


• Personal objective or summary
• Education
• Other training
• Work Experience
• Achievements/Scholarships/Publications/Leadership/ Extracurricul
ar/Community Involvement
• Skills
• Referees
CV Format
EDUCATION
2021 – present | Bachelor of Social Science | University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Majors in social development and psychology

2020 | Grade 12 |Inkama School ABBREVIATIONS


• 4 As: Maths, Physics, Geography, English

BE CONSISTENT
AWARDS
2021 – 2023 | Sasol Bursary

ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 | Golden Key Member (Top 15% in Faculty) CAPS & BOLD FOR
2021 | Dean’s Merit List (above 75% average in academic studies) HEADINGS
Name & Contact Details

John Doe
Email:[email protected] | Cell number: 061 xxxx | LinkedIn
Personal Profile
•Concise overview (3-4 bullets or phrases)
•Highlight of who you are and what you have to offer
•Do not write in the third person or use “I”

Graduate with Bachelor of Commerce, currently completing Honours in


Economics at UCT and looking for graduate role in consulting sector.
Member of winning team in FLUX Business Game, 2022. Chairperson of
UCT Debating Society. Vacation experience in marketing and customer
service. Author of travel blog: https://www.globalstudent.com/blog
Work Experience
Specific Time Company
Frame Role Name

June - Sept 2020 Intern Prism Knowledge Management

• Conducted research on Medical Devices sector using multiple sources and


presented findings to senior management team

ACTIVE VERBS
• Re-organised the firm’s online filing system, significantly enhancing consultants’
ability to find required information quickly and efficiently

• Initiated, set up and managed Twitter account to promote new thought leadership
papers to clients
Skills
Problem solving:
Designed first draft of block diagram for robotic fire- fighting system for
mechanical engineering team based on project brief

Communication:

Provide Evidence
Presented research project at international conference attended by 210
participants

Leadership:
Led a team of 6 tutors to deliver high quality engagement with students during
COVID19 pandemic

Teamwork:
Collaborated with Society committee members and external stakeholders to
organize event attended by 150 students
Types of Skills to Include

Interpersonal Technical skills Industry or Job post Hobbies and


skills and - e.g. qualification related skills interests
Transferrable IT/Computer based
skills
Referees
• List 3 referees from different areas
• Not relatives or friends
• Ask permission and send CV for their reference
• If using the same referees over time, check that their details are the same

ONLY INCLUDE EMAIL


REFEREES ADDRESSES AND EXCLUDE
CELLPHONE CONTACT or
Prof J. Blogs, Director: School of Economics, UCT, [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
NOW, which statement best describes
you?
• I feel confident in designing and developing my CV
• I feel somewhat confident in designing and developing my
CV
• I am unconfident in designing and developing my CV
Career Services
Resources…
www.careers.uct.ac.za

• CV Guide
• CV Mini-Series
• CV Review: Book a Consultation (for UCT
students and graduates up to 3 years post-
graduation)

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