Cv writing skills workshop slides 17 february 2015 (2)

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]

Q & AQ & A

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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