SAMPLES OF CV/ RESUME

how to write a CV

Over the years I have come to discover that writing a good cv or resume, has never been that easy for most applicants.  I have had people come to meet me to help them design a good cv or resume and cover letter or application letter.

A good knowledge of writing a good cv or resume is very important because so many persons application have been turned off because improper cv design, size font style, and wrong format. Different industries have their own way of preparing CV. Like that of the university application, the format is somehow different from this. 

Here is a simple format for CV used by most companies (British Fornat)

SURNAME, OTHER NAMES

Application Letter: (350 words max.) Please include here 3 paragraphs. First paragraph should highlight your most relevant work and academic experience as it relates to this job position. Second paragraph should be specific and focus on your skills, experience, background, strength, and your resourcefulness. Third paragraph should explain what stands you out from the crowd and what benefit you would be to the organization.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.            CONTACT ADDRESS:

2.            MOBILE: (+234)                                   

3.    EMAIL:

3.            DATE OF BIRTH:                                 

4.    GENDER:

5.            NATIONALITY:                       

6.    LGA:                            

7.    STATE OF ORIGIN:

8.            POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Institution	Qualification	Subject Area	Dates	Class of Degree

9.            EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Organization	Type of Business/ Sector	Rank or Title	Dates From - To	Reason for leaving

10.            RESPONSIBILITIES

Organization	Responsible for
	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

11.            NOTABLE PROJECTS/ACHIEVEMENTS

(a)

(b)

(c)

12.            SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

(a)

(b)

(c)

13.         PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION DETAILS

-          e.g. Full Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), 2006 {No: CSN/LAG/06/022}

14.         SKILLS (TECHNICAL, COMPUTER, ARTISTIC)

SKILL	PROFICIENCY
	Very Good	Fairly Good	Little Knowledge	No Knowledge
Microsoft Office Application
Computer Engineering
Systems Networking
Information Security
Website Development
Website Administration
Database Development
Database Administration
Programming in C, C++, C#, Java, etc
Graphic Design Tools (Corel Draw, Macromedia & Adobe Programs
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8

15. OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS

SKILLS	PROFICIENCY
	Very Good	Fairly Good	Little Knowledge	No Knowledge
Public presentation skills
Marketing/Networking
Statistical & analytical tools (SPSS, Microsoft Excel)
Typing skills averaging 50wpm
Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships
Ability to manage a varied workload and different levels of priorities
Initiative to solve problems with high energy and a positive attitude
Ability to work effectively to deadlines
Ability to commit to the organization’s core values, mission, and programs

16          AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

14          REFERENCES

i.                    SURNAME First Name                                              (Mobile Number)

Position, Organization

Full Address

Email

ii.     SURNAME First Name                                    (Mobile Number)

Position, Organization

Full Address

Email

iii.    SURNAME First Name                                    (Mobile Number)

Position, Organization

Full Address

Email


Here are some of the American Format

 In the article, we talk about writing an acceptable cover letter.

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