Presented at AmCham's #DarajaLaMafanikio event 22 June 2015.

1. RICHARD MILES
A GREAT CV
for American Corporations

2. A FEW THINGS FIRST
FINDING A JOB IS A JOB!
IT TAKES WORK TO FIND
WORK!

3. WE HAVE A
PROBLEM

4. HOW YOUR CV
HELPS
1. QUICKLY SCAN FOR RELEVANT
DATA
2. HELPS US FIND THE RIGHT
PERSON
3. SEE HOW TO CONTACT YOU

5. DO NOT:
1.PICTURE
2.DATE OF BIRTH
3.MARITAL STATUS
4.RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
5.EDUCATION BEFORE
SECONDARY
6.REFERENCES
7.HOBBIES
8.CERTIFICATION / SIGNATURE

6. PERSONAL DATA
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of Birth :
Place of birth :
Gender :
Nationality :
Marital Status :
Current Residence :

7. PERSONAL DATA
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of Birth :
Place of birth :
Gender :
Nationality :
Marital Status :
Current Residence :

8. An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach,
easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to
achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in
teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment.
Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and
willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team
work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports.
Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with
good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to
effectively perform individually or as a team member.
STATEMENTS

9. An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach,
easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to
achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in
teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment.
Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and
willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team
work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports.
Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with
good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to
effectively perform individually or as a team member.
STATEMENTS

10. An honest, versatile, analytical, hard-working graduate with a practical hands-on approach,
easy to adopt new environment, self-committed and motivated, who always perseveres to
achieve the best with ability to work independently and as a team.
Hardworking, creative, innovative and ability to work under pressure as well as in
teamwork. Confidence, seriousness and persuasive capability in working environment.
Dynamism and readiness to accept changes and corrections. Ability, readiness and
willingness to learn new things despite little working experience.
Self-motivated, creative, out-going and highly motivated, Excellent interpersonal, team
work and multi-tasking skills. Ability to maintain records and prepare quality reports.
Ability to work in a busy environment under little or no supervision. Fast leaner and with
good judgment.
A self-motivated, results oriented, hardworking individual with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Possessing proven analytical and logical abilities and able to
effectively perform individually or as a team member.
STATEMENTS

11. • Reading newspapers, praise and worship, making new friends and travelling.
• Traveling, making new friends, reading newspapers and magazines and surfing
the internet.
• I enjoy reading, traveling and trekking, fundraising for charities and current
affairs.
• Reading newspapers, watching Television, browsing the internet, traveling and
working with people.
• Reading, Travelling, Participating in Community works, Socialization
HOBBIES

12. • Reading newspapers, praise and worship, making new friends and travelling.
• Traveling, making new friends, reading newspapers and magazines and surfing
the internet.
• I enjoy reading, traveling and trekking, fundraising for charities and current
affairs.
• Reading newspapers, watching Television, browsing the internet, traveling and
working with people.
• Reading, Travelling, Participating in Community works, Socialization
HOBBIES

13. Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV
correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience.
________________________
Firstname Goodname
CERTIFICATION

14. Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV
correctly describes me, my qualifications, and my experience.
________________________
Firstname Goodname
CERTIFICATION

15. REFEREES:
Mr. Baba Mdogo
Some Place I never worked
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
Ms Happiness Goodname
Another place I never worked
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
Mr. Elisha SameNameAsMe
YAPINW
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
REFEREES /
REFERENCES

16. REFEREES:
Mr. Baba Mdogo
Some Place I never worked
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
Ms. Happiness Goodname
Another place I never worked
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
Mr. Elisha SameNameAsMe
YAPINW
Dar es Salaam
Mobile: 0757-777 7x7
REFEREES /
REFERENCES

17. DO:
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
2. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
3. RELEVANT EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
4. 1-2 PAGES MAXIMUM

18. YOUR NAME
your.email@email.com +255. 123 456 789 linkedinprofileURL
PUT THIS AT THE TOP:

19. CURRICULUM VITAE
YOUR NAME
Postal Address
Physical Address
your.email@email.com
+255. 123 456 789
NOT THIS:

20. From – Present JOB TITLE NAME OF BUSINESS
Describe the business in one sentence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FIRST:

21. 2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD
WORK EXPERIENCE:

22. 2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD
Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company in Tanzania
WORK EXPERIENCE:

23. 2013 – Present ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD
Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company in Tanzania
Accomplishment 1
Accomplishment 2
Accomplishment 3
WHAT DID YOU DO:

24. 1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned
NOT YOUR JOB
DESCRIPTION

25. 1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned
NOT YOUR JOB
DESCRIPTION

26. 1. Managed inventory of over 500 items from 25 different vendors
2. Negotiated and ordered items, tracked deliveries against orders, reviewed
invoices against quotations and actual deliveries.
3. 3 months without a single stock-out, reduced over-charges by 90%.
BETTER:

27. May 2014 – September 2014
Position: Account Administrator
Company: Tumbo Holding Limited
1. Stock taking to identify stock items that need to be replenished
2. Processing purchase requisitions for various stock items
3. Ensuring proper filing of quotations received from suppliers
4. Recording receipts and issuing of materials and supplies
5. Conducting periodic inventory verification
6. Checking shipments for condition, shortage and discrepancy
7. Performed other tasks as assigned by the Procurement Officer
INSTEAD OF THIS:

28. May 2013 – Sep 2014 ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATOR TUMBO HOLDING LTD
Fast-growing plumbing parts distribution company
1. Managed inventory of over 500 items from 25 different vendors.
2. Negotiated and ordered items, tracked deliveries against orders,
reviewed invoices against quotations and actual deliveries.
3. 3 months without a single stock-out, reduced over-charges by 90%.
THIS:

29. May 2013 – Sep 2014 VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADER RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
Youth-led non-profit development agency in Tanzania
1. Managed team of over 8 volunteers educating young people about
savings and HIV prevention.
2. Prepared monthly impact reports showing accounts opened,
numbers trained, lessons learned.
3. Evaluated and trained new team members.
VOLUNTEER:

30. Date RELEVANT DEGREE ATTAINED SCHOOL NAME
NEXT, EDUCATION:

31. Royal College 2014
Certificate in Microcomputer and Office Applications
St. Joseph University of Tanzania, 2010 – 2013
BA in Public Relations and Marketing
St. Jerome University of Tanzania
Workshop on New Procurement Act of 2011
Morogoro High School, 2008 – 2010
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Rufiji Secondary School, 2004-2007
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Kilimanjaro Primary School, 1997- 2003
Certificate in Primary Education, Examination
NOT ALL THIS:

32. Royal College 2014
Certificate in Microcomputer and Office Applications
St. Joseph University of Tanzania, 2010 – 2013
BA in Public Relations and Marketing
St. Jerome University of Tanzania
Workshop on New Procurement Act of 2011
Morogoro High School, 2008 – 2010
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Rufiji Secondary School, 2004-2007
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Kilimanjaro Primary School, 1997- 2003
Certificate in Primary Education, Examination
NOT IMPORTANT:

33. 2013 BA, Public Relations and Marketing
St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Morogoro High School
2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education
Rufiji High School
EDUCATION, BETTER:

34. 2013 BA, Public Relations and Marketing
St. Joseph University of Tanzania
Editor, School Newspaper
Member, leadership committee, student government
Member, debate team
2010 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Morogoro High School
2007 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education
Rufiji High School
EDUCATION, PART II:

35. 2015 PhD International Affairs
University of Dar es Salaam
2012 MBA, Government Affairs and Development
St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2010 BA, Public Relations and Marketing
St. Joseph University of Tanzania
2007 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Morogoro High School
2005 Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education
Rufiji High School
EDUCATION, PART III:

36. 2015 Certificate: 2000 hours solo flying
Nyerere Flying School, Dar es Salaam
2010 License, Class A Pilot
Aviation School, Dar es Salaam
2010 Certificate, Advanced driving skills
Raceway Driving School, South Africa
2007 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Morogoro High School
EDUCATION, PART IV:

37. BEFORE YOU FINISH:
SPELL CHECK!
• I work with [company] a party time job like a
customer care
• To became a successifuly, useful person by eficiente
utilization of my knowledge and skills
• Fast leaner and with good judgment.

38. FINAL THOUGHTS
• Save as a PDF, not a .doc
• Save as YourName_CV or
CV_YourName
• Customize for the situation

39. REMEMBER:
FINDING A JOB IS A JOB!
YOU’RE HIRED.
NOW GET TO WORK!

40. GOOD LUCK!