THE PERFECT JOB?
COVERING LETTER
AND CURRICULUM
VITAE
THE CV IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE INTERVIEW. IN GROUPS, DISCUSS THE
ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. REPORT YOUR FINDINGS
BACK TO THE CLASS.
WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION SHOULD BE IN A CV?
1. What kind of information should be in a CV?
2. What is the purpose of a CV?
3. Should everything in a CV be relevant to the job for which
someone applies? Why/Why not?
4. How does the employer know that everything in the CV is the
truth?
5. What kinds of things do you think should be included in a
covering letter?
6. What are the most important personal details? What personal
details are not necessary to include in a CV?
7. Why should you include all your subjects?
8. Why do you think work experience is important for a CV?
9. How will your extra-curricular activities get you a job?
10. Did you notice that the details are not written in full
sentences?
11. What details should you give about your references?
WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED
IN A CV?
HERE ARE SOME POINTERS:
1. Personal information
2. Qualifications
3. Experience
4. Testimonials
5. Referees
THE CURRICULUM VITAE
A curriculum vitae (CV) is a longer, more
detailed summary of your abilities.
Your CV should be clear and to the
point. It should be written in a formal
register and must always be updated
before being sent to a new possible
employer. Notice the format!
SEE NOTES:
1. Include dates, details of educational
achievements.
2. Additional skills you may have acquired are
important.
3. List the details and dates of any other
positions you have had. Only include this
section if you have had any work
experience
MISTAKES YOU SHOULD NEVER
MAKE:
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THE COVERING LETTER
When you submit a CV for a job
application, you must also submit a
formal covering letter with it.
A covering letter states what job you
are applying for and summarises
the most important qualifications
or experience that make you
suited to that job.
Write your address to the right of the page like this. Do not
P.O. Box 2792
use any punctuation in the address, except full stops for
Germiston
P.O. Box. Put the date underneath the address.
1209
14 May 2014
Mrs Anitha Ganta
Leave a line between the
Introduction
Department of Human Resources •State why you are
Woolworths Germiston address and the addressee.
writing the letter.
P.O. Box 345 Include: contact person,
•Mention the job
Germiston department and the address of
you are applying for
1209 the business
and where you
heard about it.
Dear Mrs Ganta Leave a line between the address and the greeting.
•State what you are
currently doing
Job application: packer at Woolworths This is the subject line; it summarises
the content of the letter.
In response to your advertisement in the Germiston City News, I would like to apply for the position
of packer during the school holidays. I am currently completing my Grade 9 at Germiston High Body
School and am 16 years old. •Highlight your
skills, abilities
During the last school holidays I was a packer at Spar Family store in Germiston. I worked there for and experience
two weeks and received all the necessary training. I am open to more training if you need it. While
relevant to the
at Spar I was complimented for being efficient. I am hard-working and eager to learn new skills.
Conclusion job.
•Do not simply
•State
I am available from the first day of the school your
holidays for availability. Indicate
three weeks. I live how
two blocks fromclose
your the job is to
Woolworths store; this position would therefore be very convenient for me. Please find my CV repeat your CV.
your
Leavedohome,
a line when
between you can start work and when
Referyou will
to your
included. Should you wish to contact me please not hesitate. Mythe
number is 083 081 4025. I
thank you for considering this application.finish.
body of the letter and the personal
• Mention that you have
ending. Use a formal ending enclosed a CV. qualities, which
Yours faithfully •Supply
such contact
as ‘Yours information so the employer
faithfully’. can get
cannot be
Always
hold ofsign,
you.and state your indicated on a
Leonore Khoza (Ms) full namethe
•Thank at the end
employer CV.
When you apply for a position (job) you
may be invited for an interview. This
means that you are being considered for
the job. It now depends on how well you
come across in the job interview. Here are
a few tips:
TIPS FOR A JOB INTERVIEW
Find out everything you can about the company you
are applying to. Nowadays, one can find out just
about everything on the Internet.
Prepare. Think of possible questions you might be
asked and prepare answers.
Be completely honest. You must prove that you are
trustworthy.
Stay calm.
Maintain eye contact.
Before the interview is over, make quite sure that
you know what you will be expected to do if you get
the work.
Remember to thank the interviewers for having given
you the opportunity of meeting them.
TIPS FOR THE REAL SITUATION
It is a fact of life that people make up their
minds about us within the first few minutes
of meeting us. You have one chance. See
that you create a good impression. You can
do this by dressing neatly.
If you are lucky enough to be given an
interview, accept the date and time that the
employer suggests no matter how difficult it
may be to rearrange your schedule.
Go alone. It is unprofessional to arrive with a
friend or family member
