Knowledge : HOW TO WRITE CVs AND COVER LETTER

Research your prospective position

Before constructing your job application, contact the person who is listed in the job ad to obtain as much information on the role as possible. If relevant, take a look at the company's website and use the information in your communications where it is relevant. This will show prospective employers you have a genuine interest and it can be a definite advantage for you. You will also be better equipped to target your job application towards the position you are applying for.

Tips on writing effective CVs/Resume:

1- Detail Yourself Clearly: It's important to include all your contact information on your CVs so employers can easily get in touch with you.
Personal details: Full name, Sex, Nationality, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Marital Status, Current Home Address, phone number and personal email (don’t use your work email).

2-Education Background:
List the qualification achieved from school/university: start date – end date clearly.

3-Summarize Employment History:
List your Job title, Company name, Start date – end date and list your key responsibilities.

4-Professional Skills:
List your own skills on personality, communication, computer knowledge and foreign languages and so on.

5-Training Course:
List all Training Course, Seminar or workshop that you have joined and already achieved the certificates.

6-Hobbies:
List your interests during free time or other habit activities.

7-References:
List down at least two or three referees whom you know clearly and are able to detail your employment history as well as describe well your ability.
Also, we have created CVs template for you using the basic CVs template if you have never worked before.

Tips on writing effective Cover Letter

Cover Letter plays an important role in improving your ability to compete for jobs. Its sole purpose is to encourage the reviewer to read your resume. The letter should concentrate on the position, demonstrating how your skills and abilities qualify you for the job.
You should always research the company and use this information to display your enthusiasm and understanding for the job being advertised.

Key Rules of a Cover Letter
 
- Always personalize your cover letter with every resume you send.
- In the first paragraph your objective is to get the reader's attention. Get right to the point and tell them why you are applying.
- Highlight how your experience matches the job requirements.
- Be concise and keep the letter short.
- Encourage the recruiter/employer to read your resume by referring to it.
- Detail what you have to offer in this position.
- Draw links to previous experience relevant to this position.
- Let the reviewer know when you will be available for an interview.
- Make it easy for them to contact you by supplying your phone number and email address in the cover letter.
- Demonstrate any research you have made on the company.
- Address your letter to the right person. Do not use Sir/Madam. If you don't know who to address the letter to - find out!
- Also, we have created Cover Letter template for you using the basic CVs template if you have never worked before.

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