A CV Template
A CV Template
Follow this CV template to create a winning CV that is easy to navigate and will get read. Replace the information below with your own particulars.
- Personal details
Make sure that you list all your contact details so that the prospective employer knows who you are, where you are from and how to contact you for an interview.
Name: Best Job Applicant
Date of Birth: 1 January 1999
Nationality: South African
Race: Black
Driver’s Licence: Code 08
E-mail Address: yourname@email.com
Languages: English Afrikaans Zulu
Speak: Excellent Excellent Excellent
Read: Excellent Excellent Good
Write: Excellent Excellent Fair
- Qualifications
Last School Attended: High School of Excellence. Date completed
Highest Standard Passed: Matriculated with Exemption. Date completed
Tertiary education: Course/degree completed or busy with. Date completed/going to complete
- Experience
Absa Bank
Bank Teller – Jan 2015 to March 2016
Supervised junior bank tellers
Assisted client with cash withdrawals, money transfers and deposits
Opened new bank accounts for customers
Volunteer School Gala - November 2015
I volunteered to help the swimming coach manage the swimmers’ registration details at the annual school gala. My responsibilities included, registration of swimmers, cleaning up locker rooms and monitoring teams timetables.
Debating Chairman – 2014 to 2015
As the chairman of the school debate team, I had to assist students in researching debate topics. I helped them to write speeches and formulate arguments for interschool debating championships.
- Career Highlights
This is where you would highlight any special achievements you received while at school or work.
2014 – I led my school to victory at the South African National Debate Championships.
2015 – The principle of my school gave me a badge of excellence for my volunteer work at the school gala.
2016 – I earned the Employee of the Month trophy three months out of the 14 I was with Absa, for excellent service
- References
Your CV must have at least three references that prospective employees can call to confirm your accolades and experience. Make sure that all your references are aware that you’ve added them to your CV. Ask the most senior person in your references for a reference letter. This will strengthen your application.
Mr Charles Ngkobe
Absa - Customer Services Manager
Tel: 011 123 4567
Mr Craig Principle
Headmaster of High School of Excellence
Tel: 011 123 4567
Mrs Esther Linguist
English Teacher at High School of Excellence
Tel: 011 123 4567
Mr Swim Faster
Swimming coach at High School of Excellence
Tel: 011 123 4567
There you have it. A short and professional template you can use to apply for work.
Remember: Every job you apply for must have a separate cover letter. This is where you can explain your experience, work ethic and goals. Make sure that you mention the relevant skills and how it will benefit the company you want to work for.