My CV (How do I prepare a CV?)

We often receive CV’s and find it necessary to phone for more details - herewith then a few pointers to assist you!
Please ensure that your CV to an agency include at least the following detail -
1)The Position you are applying for or the advert you are responding to. Did you know that if you are not “invited” via an ad to respond, your CV can be seen as unsolicited, and by law the agency does not have to respond to you with a regret. Make sure you have matched your CV to the minimum requirements as specified in the ad. That way it makes it much easier for the agency to do the screening as per their client’s requirements.

2) Personal detail - should include your name, surname, nick name if you have one, contact detail - more than one telephone number is a good idea (mention your preferred contact details,for e.g dont phone me at the office or my wife’s number is, etc). Your email details will be a good idea.

3) Educational info - your highest qualification is necessary, but for chronology it will be a good idea to give details of your last year and qualification at school, and any other applicable courses, certificates and / or diploma’s you have achieved.

4) Work history. Company name (you are welcome to add the type of industry you are in), your current position title (if you have previous positions at the company, mention them as well), dates, duties and reason for leaving

5) Your dates. Please try and give a chronological order of all the positions you have had since school. Try and remember the dates, and by dates we mean month and year. We understand if there have been periods of unemployment - make a note of them too.

6) Reasons for leaving - just as important if not the most! If you have been retrenched, state reasons for the company retrenching - either LIFO, or restructuring or for financial reasons. If for example you left a company for personal reasons, please try and be as frank a possible with your consultant. Remember they are there to also assist you in your quest for a new career, and can only help you if they have enough information.

7) Duties / KPI’s / KPA’s - without this information it is very difficult to screen candidates for the righth position. Having the info at hand means a consultant can with confidence sell a candidate based on their experience. For example, if you have worked with PLC’s - name them and also your level of involvement be it faultfinding or programming. If you do credit control, mention if you have done recons, phoned for outstanding money, etc. If you leave out important info, you might be overlooked if recruitment consultants do matching. It is a good idea to mention all the tasks you are busy with for more than 10% of your time.

8) Salary expectations - please let your consultant know what your present package is (including benefits and allowances. Also what you expect to earn. This is the reason we ask for salary slips - to work out a cost to company figure including benefits to assist us in negotiating the best package we can for you.

9) Referees - do not include your present company in your list of referees if they are not aware you are looking. Nobody is allowed to check your references without your approval, but it is still safer not to include your current manager. A referee should not be a colleague, a friend, a sibling or a subordinate. It is best to provide the name of someone you have had a direct reporting line, be it a person that has left the company you are with or a previous employer.

10) Are you prepared to relocate? This information will also assist a consultant trying to find the best position for you. Please bear in mind that a recruitment consultant is not allowed to refer your CV to a client without your prior knowledge and consent.

For more info or advise on your CV, call anytime. We can always send you a blank CV to assist you in putting your CV together

Comments

  1. ahmed shehata
    April 1st, 2008 at 06:26AM

    Dear Sir,
    it's really great information, but may i aske you how to refere to the KPIs in my CV.
    thanks,
    Ahmed

  2. Pilasande Qika
    September 16th, 2008 at 10:30AM

    Please send me a blank CV

  3. Dzunani
    September 22nd, 2008 at 09:05PM

    Hi there! I am doing my final year in tertiary and i am looking for my first job. Can u please send me a CV for a first time job seeker and what kind of people can i use as my reference since i have never employed?

  4. Teabag
    September 30th, 2008 at 06:35AM

    Hi there, i'm a foreigner(Swaziland) and have taken my higher studies in South africa and i have a diploma in Mechanical Enginnering. i also have only 1 year working experience. I want to know how are my chances of me getting a job in south africa?

  5. malvern n singadi
    October 14th, 2008 at 01:28PM

    i am a fitter/turner who has applied for a job position with yourcompany.
    i will be grateful for your favourible response at your own convinience.

    malvern
    0715268008

  6. Robbie
    October 21st, 2008 at 08:10AM

    Very intresting reading through your suggestions and I will be making use of them.Please send me a blank CV application form.
    Regards,
    Robbie

  7. Robbie
    October 21st, 2008 at 08:11AM

    Sorry but what is Url ?

  8. Kenneth Sigudu
    December 4th, 2008 at 06:42AM

    Hi, I am not sure what Url stands for so forgive for not concidering that. I would like you to send me a blank CV, your suggestion of a good CV looks very informative and intersting.

    Thanks,

  9. Forceman Mudzingwa
    January 2nd, 2009 at 08:29AM

    I am a Purchasing guru but a foreigner with a valid 5 year work permit with an MBA. Am i able TO SECURE WORK IN SA

  10. norman shibiti
    January 30th, 2009 at 08:25AM

    please send me a blank c.v

  11. FIFI
    February 23rd, 2009 at 10:40AM

    pLEASE SEND ME A BLANK COPY OF A TYPICAL CURRICULUM FORMS THAT IS ACCEPTABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA - PREPERABLY TO BE COMPLETED BY gRADE 12 STUDENTS WANTING TO APPLY FOR JOBS AND OR TERTAIRY EDUCATION
    tNAKS YOUR VERY MUCH

  12. scheun
    March 9th, 2009 at 09:17AM

    hi,can u please send me a blank cv as soon as possible.thank you

  13. Jane
    March 25th, 2009 at 10:29AM

    How do i write a Good cv and cover letter do i exclude experience cause i am just a graduate never been employed before.

  14. Katleho Tsotsotso
    July 20th, 2009 at 02:34PM

    Hi There

    please could you send me your blank CV. I am currently looking for a job.

    thanks
    Katleho

  15. M Pillay
    August 14th, 2009 at 11:20AM

    Hi
    Our company is closing down and I would like to apply for jobs. Please foward me with a draft copy of a cv.
    thanks
    m.pillay

  16. CHARMAINE EBELTHITE
    October 6th, 2009 at 09:16AM

    Please send me a blank CV template as I am trying to put together a CV for my husband who has been self - employed for the last few years.

  17. sandy
    October 20th, 2009 at 08:47AM

    please send a blank cv i want type in my details

  18. Malvern
    December 21st, 2009 at 09:31PM

    My name is Malvern Singadi.I am a qualified FITTER/TURNER looking for a position to fill. I have studied Machineshog Engineering at National Certificate Level.My cell no. is 0725520240. Email malvern@live.co.za

  19. Malvern
    December 21st, 2009 at 09:34PM

    My name is Malvern Singadi.I am a qualified FITTER/TURNER looking for a position to fill. I have studied Machineshog Engineering at National Certificate Level.My cell no. is 0725520240. Email malvern@live.co.za

  20. malvern
    January 9th, 2010 at 01:32PM

    malvern naison singadi is a qualified mechanical fitter from
    zimbabwe. he specialises in boilers,general plant maintanance and services
    hydraulics and pneumatics and welding. i recoment him to any one who might need
    him for employment or further training. his cell no. 002772 552 0240,email,malvern@live.co.za

  21. Vivian Chipfuwa
    January 22nd, 2010 at 05:14PM

    Vivian Chipfuwa is a wife of Malvern Naison Singadi Mazodze,a MECHANICAL FITTER and DIRECTOR of NEW-ERA TECHNOGIES.She is now a mother a lovely babygirl Thelma,who was born on 27 Nov 2009,her father's birthday.May God bless their family since they are God lovers.

  22. monique
    March 30th, 2010 at 12:02PM

    please forward me a blank cv.

  23. matie gift mafalo
    May 15th, 2010 at 05:05PM

    i am very much happy the way personal link helpped me to fined job. now i am working permanent at nkomati mine becouse of the help from u gays.more thanx to the the good team of personal link but more to GUGU MBATHA and stevan. u r the best my good lord be with u always.my numbers is 0793054064 thats matie gift mafalo

  24. lesedi mafalo
    June 3rd, 2010 at 05:18AM

    i need any job of call center

  25. Lucky
    August 6th, 2010 at 10:10PM

    Hi!i'm current working at the shop,as a cashier and i will be happy if i can be part of the nkomati family,i only have grd 11,dmy cell number is 0712492240

  26. Malvern Singadi
    January 15th, 2011 at 08:23PM

    Want a Qualified Mechanical Fitter call Malvern Singadi on 0725520240 or email malvern1@live.co.za

  27. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:23AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few.

  28. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:25AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

  29. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:28AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

  30. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:28AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

  31. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:28AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

  32. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:34AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

  33. Malvern Singadi
    September 17th, 2011 at 06:36AM

    Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner looking for a position to fill. Has worked on Injection moulding machines, Extrusion machines, Auto print machines,Off line packaging machines, Roller Machines, centre lathes, Boilers, Welding Machines, conveyors, Hydraulics and Pneumatics to mention a few. Get me on 0725520240, email malvern1@live.co.za

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