Crafting a Stellar CV and Cover Letter for Job Applications
Discover essential tips for creating a compelling CV and cover letter to boost your job application success. From structuring your CV to writing a persuasive covering letter, this lesson by Ms. Minnie will equip you with the tools needed to stand out to potential employers.
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LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 MODULE 1 MODULE 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 2 LIFE ORIENTATION LIFE ORIENTATION 1
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE Module 1 2. MY JOB APPLICATION TOOL KIT 2
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE OUTLINE FOR A CV Cover page with your name Cover page with your name Contact details ( Contact details (A Address, contact numbers and ddress, contact numbers and email. List these details at the beginning to make email. List these details at the beginning to make it easier for the interviewer to contact you.) it easier for the interviewer to contact you.) Personal details Personal details Achievements Achievements Education and training Education and training Employment experience Employment experience Interests Interests References References 3
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE CREATE A WINNING CV TO LAND THAT JOB Never submit a handwritten C.V. Never submit a handwritten C.V. Use good quality white A4 paper to print your C.V. Use good quality white A4 paper to print your C.V. Use a clear typeface. Use a clear typeface. Ensure your layout is easy to read and evenly spaced Ensure your layout is easy to read and evenly spaced Remember to keep all information in your CV concise Remember to keep all information in your CV concise and clear. and clear. Carefully proofread your C.V. Carefully proofread your C.V. Put yourself in the position of the intended reader. Put yourself in the position of the intended reader. All the information must be accurate and honest. All the information must be accurate and honest. Always update your C.V. Always update your C.V. 4
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE USE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO ASSESS YOUR CV Will the interviewer be impressed? Will the interviewer be impressed? Does my C.V. reflect the job description in the advertisement? Does my C.V. reflect the job description in the advertisement? Are my contact details listed clearly? Are my contact details listed clearly? Does my C.V. sell my qualities and qualifications for this job? Does my C.V. sell my qualities and qualifications for this job? Did I mention qualities about myself that make me more suitable Did I mention qualities about myself that make me more suitable than anyone else for this job? than anyone else for this job? Did I include my relevant education and achievements? Did I include my relevant education and achievements? Is my C.V. without mistakes? Is my C.V. without mistakes? Is my C.V. attractively and professionally presented? Is my C.V. attractively and professionally presented? Do my hobbies and interests add value to the picture I want my Do my hobbies and interests add value to the picture I want my employer to have of me? employer to have of me? 10. Is my C.V. easy to read? Is my C.V. easy to read? 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. 7. 7. 8. 8. 9. 9. 10. 5
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE WRITING YOUR COVERING LETTER 1. 1. Write clearly and briefly, using easy to Write clearly and briefly, using easy to understand language. understand language. 2. 2. Write as you speak, but still in a formal Write as you speak, but still in a formal manner. manner. 3. 3. Check your text twice (for mistakes). Check your text twice (for mistakes). 4. 4. Create a favourable impression. Create a favourable impression. 5. 5. Be courteous and polite. Be courteous and polite. 6
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE Module 1 3. STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS 7
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE JOB INTERVIEWS One One- -on structured structured o or unstructured. The candidate r unstructured. The candidate meets with one person to be interviewed. meets with one person to be interviewed. Panel interview Panel interview a candidate is questioned by a candidate is questioned by a number of people or a group. a number of people or a group. on- -one or individual interview one or individual interview this can be this can be 8
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE JOB INTERVIEWS The telephone interview The telephone interview this is used for the first round of screening for a job. This allows first round of screening for a job. This allows the employer to screen candidates on their the employer to screen candidates on their knowledge, experience and qualifications to knowledge, experience and qualifications to eliminate those that are unlikely to meet the eliminate those that are unlikely to meet the companies expectations. companies expectations. this is used for the 9
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE JOB INTERVIEWS Skype or video interview Skype or video interview companies find this convenient and cost saving especially when convenient and cost saving especially when applying for jobs overseas. applying for jobs overseas. companies find this 10
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE JOB INTERVIEWS Case interviews Case interviews a candidate is given an a candidate is given an assignment, question, problem or challenge to assignment, question, problem or challenge to solve or create something. solve or create something. Testing interview Testing interview- - testing interviews are used to testing interviews are used to demonstrate a candidate s creative or demonstrate a candidate s creative or analytical skills when applying for a job. analytical skills when applying for a job. 11
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE PREPARING FOR YOUR INTERVIEW Take time to prepare. Take time to prepare. Gather information about the organisation. Gather information about the organisation. Study your C.V. and know every important fact. Study your C.V. and know every important fact. Practice greeting your interviewer. Practice greeting your interviewer. Practice having the correct attitude for the Practice having the correct attitude for the interview. interview. 12
LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE SHOWING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN AN INTERVIEW. Show energy and enthusiasm. Show energy and enthusiasm. Have passion for wanting the job. Have passion for wanting the job. Focus on positive aspects of your current job. Focus on positive aspects of your current job. Practice good posture. Practice good posture. Take note of appearance and grooming. Take note of appearance and grooming. Dress to impress Dress to impress- - depending on the industry depending on the industry that you are applying for dress appropriately. that you are applying for dress appropriately. 13
