HOW TO WRITE GOOD CV

 

How many times have you sent a CV to an employer and even got an unanswered reply?

The problem may not be that you do not have enough skills, but that there is a lot of competition in Tanzania.

More than 10 percent of the country's population is unemployed and companies receive an average of 100 job applications per job advertisement. So, your CV must come out well. The process of applying for a job can be different for companies and organizations, but all will require you to send them a CV.

Now, what can you do to make your CV stand out more than others?

Since we are the largest resource in the country for employers looking for job seekers, over the years we have been able to find out the secrets of writing a clean CV and we will tell you those secrets right now.

Exactly, what is a CV?

A CV is a general overview of your work and school history. Typically, it applies to job applications for middle, high and research positions.

Now, the following tips will help make your CV better and thus, help you get an interview.

Have a plan

"Failure to plan is a failure plan" - Benjamin Franklin

Remember at school we were taught to plan our essays before writing them? So, writing a CV is the same. Before writing it you should do the following:

1. Read and understand job descriptions

What skills do you have? What kind of employee is the employer looking for? These questions are important to know if you will be able to do the job or not. Also, it is good to know exactly what is important to the employer and to make your application more relevant to the needs of the employer.

For example, if a job puts importance on the skill of using social media for advertising, make sure your CV has all the functions that required the use of social networks.

2. Write down the key words used in the job description, and use them on your CV

Do not take the whole sentence from the job description and use it the same on your CV. However, use the language and some of the words used in the CV.

For example: Social networks, excellent research skills.

3. Do research on the company that advertised the job

In addition to analyzing job descriptions, it is important to do research on the company itself. If they have a website or are on social media, try to find out what job and which industry they are involved in. Also, if possible, try to get to know the company's employees / manager. This will help you to know the values ​​and direction of the company. This will help you to keep your job application in line with the company.

4. List your working skills

Here, do not put all the work you have done in your life but only the ones that added to the skills you will need to help do the job you are applying for.

Write

The most common style of CV writing is as follows:

1. The purpose of the CV and your skills

2. Your job skills

3. Special achievements

4. Education

5. Essential personal skills

Business Insider says that on average, an employer looks at his CV for only 6 seconds before deciding whether a job seeker is suitable or not. Therefore, make sure that:

1 - Focus on hairstyles

• Use regular Times New Roman text

• Use size 9 - 12 of the letters

• Make sure you use one style of CV preparation throughout

2 - Make sure it is easy to read and understand

• CV should not be more than page 2

• Do not use long sentences

Think of the reader

Make sure your CV is easy to read and presents your success clearly.

Use words that show actions

Words that show actions show that you are a person of action, a worker. Words of this kind are like:

• Manage

• Finding

• Analyze

• Resolving

• Improvement

• To do

The purpose of using words like these is to show you your potential and benefits within the working environment. The employer must see your professional contribution.

Start with your current or recent job and then go back. Make sure you have:

If you are writing down the name of the company you are working for, enter the company name in full. Second, briefly state what their company is involved in. Third, set a time limit on how much time you spend on it (month and year). Next, list your roles and responsibilities in the company.

Use the percentage number wherever appropriate

For example, instead of writing ‘I contributed to the company’s sales increase’ write, ‘I contributed to the company’s sales increase by 25%’

Do not be deceived

This is a very big problem in Tanzania and if you cheat, you will only be discovered by the employer doing his research on you. It is a very serious cause of unemployment.

Final Preparation

1. Review everything one last time

Grammatical or spelling errors can lead to unemployment as they indicate that you are not paying attention to your work.

Additional tip: Print your CV and review it. This helps to identify your mistakes.

2. Friend to review CV

Ask your friend to review your CV. Four eyes are better than two!

The first step in getting the job you want is to submit an application. We hope that the tips outlined here will help you prepare a better CV for the employer.

Now that you know how to write a clean CV, start looking for the job you want!