
Pata Kazi - Opportunities For Young Kenyans
February 27, 2025 at 05:00 AM
This might help someone draft a very good CV to land that dream job
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๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
Writing your first CV and not sure where to start? Youโre not alone!
Whether youโre a recent graduate or transitioning into a new career path, having a strong CV is essential.
Hereโs a quick CV Starter guide to get you moving in the right direction:
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Keep it clean and organized. Include sections like Contact Information, Professional Summary, Work Experience, Education, and Skills. This layout helps structure your information without being overwhelming.
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Here are some prompts to guide you:
๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐: Describe your background in 2โ3 sentences. Whatโs your field, and what do you bring to the table?
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: What responsibilities did you have in each role? How did you make an impact?
๐บ๐๐๐๐๐: List technical and soft skills that relate to your target job.
3. ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ
Start each bullet point with a verb to show impact: โDeveloped,โ โLed,โ โImplemented.โ These words make your experience sound active and results-driven.
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Employers want to see what youโve accomplished, not just what you did. Think about specific results and quantify them, like โIncreased sales by 15%โ or โImproved customer satisfaction ratings.โ
5. ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ
Use easy-to-read fonts and keep formatting clean. Avoid excessive colors or designs that can distract or confuse Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Don't add image to your CV. Do not add irrelevant details like "Date of birth", "Marital Status", "Gender", etc.
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Typos can be costly! Run through a checklist for grammar, consistency, and formatting. Even better, ask a friend to review it too.
Creating a CV doesnโt have to be overwhelming. Start with these basics, and youโll be on your way to a professional, polished document.
Need assistance with your CV? Feel free to reach out!
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