Introduction
Now that you are in grade 12, you are one step closer to entering the world of work. All of you will need to be able to make a Curriculum Vitae in order to apply for the job you wish to do. In English, a curriculum vitae (Latin for "course of life"), often shortened to CV, is a short-written summary of a person's career, qualifications, and education.
For a young person like yourself this will include any hobbies, volunteer work and extra-curricular program you might have joined during high school.
Task
For this assignment you will make a CV which you intend to use to apply for a job post you found on Indeed. Use MS Word to write your CV ( if not able then write on double folio).
Your CV should include:
- Cover letter between 50- 100 words
- Contact Information
- Educational history
- Languages you are able to speak and write and how well
- Computer skills
- Employment history (since you have not been employed, include volunteer work, hobbies, and extra-curricular programs joined at school).
- Basic skills and characteristics
- Awards received and leadership positions
- References.
Use the resources given to you to guide you with the making of your own CV.
Process
Write a CV which you intend to use to apply for a job post you found on Indeed. Use the following strategy to help you knock it out the park:
- Start With Research
To start off, search for jobs you are interested in and that are in your area of skills and knowledge. Get to know/research the job you are applying for. Employers will most likely notice your CV and will be potentially impressed if you exhibit the skills and criteria that they are looking for.
- List down all the relevant information about yourself
Now that you have done your homework, you should know what to fill into your CV and what direction your cover letter should take. This should include:
- Cover letter between 50- 100 words
- Contact Information
- Educational history
- Languages you are able to speak and write and how well
- Computer skills
- Employment history (since you have not been employed, include volunteer work, hobbies, and extra-curricular programs joined at school).
- Basic skills and characteristics
- Awards received and leadership positions
- References.
- Choose your CV layout and format using a template from the resources provided or of own research.
- Use hobbies to your advantage.
Use hobbies that highlight positive personality qualities or skills that could benefit you on the job are worth including.
- . Do not include your private personal life.
Resources
How to write a CV
What makes a good CV- Stand out
Why is a CV important?
https://www.jobnetafrica.com/blog/article/67-the-importance-of-professional-cv-writing
Strategies for writing a good CV
https://medium.com/@9cv9official/10-strategies-to-write-a-good-cv-2020-f768651cbeb1
https://www.gov.za/issues/compiling-curriculum-vitae-0
CV Templates
https://bizcraft.co.za/free-cv-template/
Evaluation
Conclusion
This assignment will provide you with the valuable and very necessary skill of CV making.
You will have one week to complete this assignment which is due on 15 September 2021. As shown in the rubric it will count for 30 marks. Should you have any questions along the way, you are welcome to ask me. Good Luck!