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Successful Curriculum Vitae - Coggle Diagram
Successful Curriculum Vitae
Purpose
Don't forget the cover letter :red_flag:
Warning watch your social media profile :explode:
Benefits
Confidence building
Cold calling (speaks for you when you can't)
Formal Applications/Scholarships
Do I really need a CV?
Are there other options?
5 Principles
:check:
3.Show how you add
value?
Qualifications
Experiences
Attributes
Networks
Skills
Provide proof and evidence
2.Write for the readers business need
Presentation
Employer is making a purchase
In the employers head create a vision of you doing the job required
Structure
Introduction
Experiences
Sports
Community
Work
Interests
Skills Offered (with examples)
Contact information
Name
References and Referees
Templates
:smiley:
www.careers.govt.nz
Make your own
Word and Works templates
Dos and Don'ts
5 - Dos :check:
Suitable email address
Make it relevant/tailored
Make it punchy and active language
1 - 2 pages
Make it easy to scan (people dont read CVs)
5 Don'ts : :red_cross:
Irrelevant information
Bad photos
Crazy fonts
food & coffee stains / dog ears / pen marks
Too many colours
Process
:recycle:
Brainstorm before you write
Archery Board (what are the employers needs) :
What are your arrows (value add)?