Hey there, Street Squad, and welcome to another bus stop on our journey from the Hustling Streets to the Bustling Offices. You might be wondering what Street Squad is. Get familiar with it because that’s the name coined for the Street2Suit Family. All you have to do to be a dynamic member of this family is to stay consistent on this journey with us. No membership fee or oath is needed! Aren’t we just the best?
Speaking of Journeys, one of the most important aspects of any journey is transport/bus fare. How embarrassing would it be to board a cab only to find that you don’t have the fare? In the journey of getting a job, the transport fare is your Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV is a document that contains a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application.
A CV enables you to sell your abilities to potential employers/clients as It allows you to summarise your education, skills, and relevant work experiences. It is a persuasion tool for a job seeker; it persuades potential employers/recruiting managers to invite you for an interview. A lot of people are incognizant of the fact that the major reason they haven’t been getting favorable responses from their applications is because of the poor structure of their CVs.
The components of a good CV include:
- Contact Information: Wouldn’t it be pointless to have a great CV but leave your potential employer clueless as to how they would reach out to you for an interview? Your contact information should contain your phone number and email address.
- . Personal profile: This section helps you sell yourself to your potential employer. Feel free to brag a little bit. You are amazing! Let your personal values and accomplishments shine. The important thing is to keep it concise and moderate.
- Work Experience: This section might be a little tricky for entry-level applicants. You can still write a fantastic CV devoid of work experience by emphasizing your education instead. It is advisable for people seeking entry-level roles to apply for relevant internships to gain hands-on experience. As an undergraduate or entry-level applicant, you can also register for courses and programs that help you acquire soft & hard skills.
- Education: All Information about your educational background should be found in this section.
- Volunteering Experience: This is very similar to work experience. There is, however, a very distinct difference. Volunteering experience helps to showcase your skills and empathy and also distinguishes you from every other applicant. It projects you as someone who gives back to the community and is value-driven.
- Skills: In this section, elaborate on your hard and soft skills.
- References: This is usually the last section of a good CV. Don’t panic! I know the Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) of the University final project is resurfacing, but stay calm. You don’t need to provide the names of referees in your CV. ‘References available upon request’ would suffice. Kindly avoid telling lies in your CV to prevent embarrassment.
Other optional Sections/components include; Awards and accomplishments, Certifications, Languages, Interests, Projects, Grants awarded, Publications/presentations, Conferences, etc.
Knowing these components isn’t enough as you still need to know the way to structure them to have a professional CV. As you earlier read, at S2S we consider you a dynamic member of the family, and given the fact that you made it to this point, it is only fair that we give you a gift to welcome you to the family so here we go!
Here are ten (10) sites you can download Professional CV templates/generate your CV:
- Resume genius
- My perfect resume
- Resume Nerd
- Jobscan Resume Builder
- Zety
- Resume.io
- Resume Now
- Cake Resume
- Freesumes
*Whispers*: Come closer. Yeah, Closer! You can also download templates from software/apps like Microsoft Word, WPS, and Canva.
Now that you are armed with this information, get to work designing/writing a perfect CV. Remember that a CV isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Ensure you tailor your CV towards your desired job preference/profession.
*Whispers*: Come closer. Yeah, Closer! You can also download templates from software/apps like Microsoft Word, WPS, and Canva.
Now that you are armed with this information, get to work designing/writing a perfect CV. Remember that a CV isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Ensure you tailor your CV towards your desired job preference/profession.
*Whispers*: Come closer. Yeah, Closer! You can also download templates from software/apps like Microsoft Word, WPS, and Canva.
Now that you are armed with this information, get to work designing/writing a perfect CV. Remember that a CV isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Ensure you tailor your CV towards your desired job preference/profession.
Welcome to the Family once again and Best of luck!
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