This document provides guidance on writing a CV and cover letter for job applications. It recommends including contact details, education, and relevant professional experience in reverse chronological order in the CV. Optional sections include a personal statement, references, interests, and achievements. The CV should be concise, no more than two pages, using clear headings and bullet points. The cover letter allows applicants to sell their skills and explain how they can contribute to the company. Social media profiles should be consistent with the information presented and free of unprofessional content.

1. CAREER AND CAREER CHOICES
Grade 11
Term 3
Weeks 6-10
 Writing and building a cv
 Writing an application letter and
completing an application form

2. Tips for a successful C.V
Things to be included
 contact details
 education
 relevant professional experience (most recent/most
relevant first)
Optional sections include:-
 personal statement
 reference list
 interests
 achievements and hobbies
 No more than 2 pages

3. juicylips@gmail.com wont get you a job
 Your email address is the first thing your potential
employer sees
 crazyguy@email.com doesn’t read well for your
reliability, while 8930405@email.com reads as spam
 Use your full name or your university email account

4. Make it clear
• Make use of headings and separate information into
different sections
• Contact information first
• Make sure education and work experience is easy to find
and read
• Include only your relevant work experience
• The same applies to education: Tertiary education
comes first (no need to write specific grades)
• -Skills can be included under work experience or in their
own section

5. Be concise
• Do not write an essay
• Use bullet points
• Specific skills example can be written about in the cover
letter
• Full sentences are not compulsory

6. Style
 Use standard fonts eg. Ariel
 Keep the font consistent throughout
 Don’t use fancy borders
 Multi-coloured is not attractive or easy to
read
 Do NOT include emoticons or text speak
Keep it simple

7. Writing a cover letter
This where you sell yourself and your skills
Make sure to mention:
 How you can contribute to the company
 Key skills and how you have used them in the past
 Don’t reiterate your C.V
 Thank them for your time
 No longer than a page

8. Tailor and Update
 Use a different CV for each job you apply for
 Highlight skills from the job description
 Update your CV regularly and include new education or
work experience as well as certificates and awards
 Easier to keep your CV constantly updated than to
create a whole new CV every time you look for a new job

9. Most importantly
 Keep your social media up to date with work and
education experience
 Make sure anything you don’t want employers to see is
either locked down or deleted
 Keep all social media accounts consistent - LinkedIn,
Facebook and Twitter are most commonly checked.