This is a very simple guide on how to
write and present an organized curriculum vitae (CV) so that you can stand
better chances of getting employed in that job you are about to apply for. Your
discipline or field of study does not really matter, what matters is the
ability for the applicant to be accurate with the current methods of writing
and presenting a CV.
(Please and please, avoid spelling
errors and/or syntactical errors and remember to check your CV severally before
printing....This is very important)
YOUR
FULL NAME HERE: Write your full name here
CONTACT
ADDRESS: Write your current residential address here
EMAIL:
Write
a working email address here
MOBILE: You may put in
two numbers of different networks
PERSONAL
STATEMENTS: This is a
sample: I am an
enthusiastic, highly client focused, and performance driven self
starter..............
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION: (For Private Organizations, this is not compulsory except if it
is required, but for Government jobs, it is a MUST for you to state them out clearly)
Date of Birth - 1st January 1940 – This is a
sample
Place of Birth - Write the name of the place you were born
Marital Status - Single or Married – Choose one
Sex - Male
of Female – Choose one
State of Origin - Write the state where you are from
Home Town - Write the name of your village/town
L.G.A of Origin - Write the village Local Government Area
Religion - Christian,
Muslim, Hindu, Traditional etc – Choose one
Nationality - Write the name of your country here
SKILLS
AND ATTRIBUTES: below is a
sample:
·
Organized and methodical with an eye for.............
·
A committed team player and leader, able to........
·
Enthusiastic, highly...........
·
A skilled communicator with..........
·
Remain calm and focused under........
·
Dedicated to providing...................
·
Good time management, excellent...........
·
Welcomes opportunities for self I...........
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS: (This is not compulsory but it is an added advantage for
you in getting the job you desire.).....
NOTE: This must be stated, starting with the LAST (top) to the FIRST ONE (bottom)
with the year of acquisition
INSTITUTIONS
ATTENDED WITH DATES: (From the last to the first institution) Remember to state
the duration of each institution attended
NATIONAL
YOUTH SERVICE CORPS: (This is not compulsory)
Duration: Write when you started and finished your NYSC
Discharge Certificate Number: The numbers on your NYSC certificate
ACADEMIC
AWARDS: (If you have any, state them here....this is not compulsory.....remember
it must be related to your education particularly in your tertiary institution)
WORK
EXPERIENCE (with NYSC EXPERIENCE):
(1)
Name of Position:
Name of the Employer
Duration of the work
(2)
Name of Position:
Name of the Employer
Duration of the work
(3)
Name of Position:
Name of the Employer
Duration of the work
(4)
Name of Position:
Name of the Employer
Duration of the work
(5)
Name of Position:
Name of the Employer
Duration of the work
(NOTE:
"Duties Performed" MUST be
included when applying for any position in educational sector....be it primary
schools, secondary schools, universities, e.t.c.)
OTHER
EXPERIENCE: (Note that this is not compulsory but there are certain
organizations that could offer you employment based on this experience alone.....I
am a living witness to this one. Experiences like positions occupied in a Christian
or Muslim student’s fellowship in schools, positions occupied in your
departmental or faculty associations....but remember that this may affect your
employment either positively or negatively.....THE CHOICE IS YOURS)
PROJECT
EXPERIENCE: (This is not compulsory)
(1) B.Sc. (Ed.) Dissertation (2011) “ Impact
of Financial Management on International Oil and Gas Company in a Developing Economy”
(This is a sample)
(2) MBA
..........
(3) PhD..........
INTEREST
AND HOBBIES: (You need to be careful here because stating what you like doing
outside the job function describes the REAL YOU and which may give good or bad
impression about whom you are.)
REFEREES: (There are
certain organizations particularly government jobs which require you to state
the name, mobile number, position and organization (or contact address) in that
order for each of the THREE referees – See
Samples Below:
Mr.
A’s NAME here
Write
the profession of Mr. A
Write
Mr. A’s phone number here
Mr.
B’s NAME here
Write
the profession of Mr. B
Write
Mr. B’s phone number here
Mr.
C’s NAME here
Write
the profession of Mr. C
Write
Mr. C’s phone number here
Remember this one....Pray for the mercy
and grace of God to be endowed upon you in your job search and interview Later,
I will post how you can write a very good and concise cover letter or letter of
job application that will attract the attention of your potential employer:
GOD
BLESS YOU SIR or MADAM - Note that this is not compulsory.
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