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Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:35pm On Jan 12, 2017
Help me make necessary corrections where needed.. Thanks!

Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:39pm On Jan 12, 2017
I'm a learner.. pls! help.
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by Airoflaw(m): 10:41pm On Jan 12, 2017
why d "students" in Educational qualification..

I also studied geo and env.mgt abeg let me know if theres any opening in AbJ. thanks
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:44pm On Jan 12, 2017
Airoflaw:
why d "students" in Educational qualification..

I also studied geo and env.mgt abeg let me know if theres any opening in AbJ. thanks
OMG! many thanks, I didn't take note of that little error. Thanks once again.
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by Airoflaw(m): 10:44pm On Jan 12, 2017
yunglykmine:
Help me make necessary corrections where needed.. Thanks!
If you are desperate abt work..I think it is necessary you put your references..not (Available on request)..
-you can also include your hobbies..
-I think you educational qualification shd come first before work history

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Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:48pm On Jan 12, 2017
Airoflaw:

If you are desperate abt work..I think it is necessary you put your references..not (Available on request)..
you can also include your hobbies..
Noted sir. Thanks.
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by Airoflaw(m): 10:51pm On Jan 12, 2017
hope you are not going to use the black background.. its better you put it in white
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:52pm On Jan 12, 2017
Airoflaw:
hope you are not going to use the black background.. its better you put it in white
No, the black background is as a result of my browser.. it's not going to be black. Thanks
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:58pm On Jan 12, 2017
I need more corrections plsss..
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 11:15pm On Jan 12, 2017
Help please..
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 6:58am On Jan 13, 2017
More corrections plsss...
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by sasquareT(m): 7:37am On Jan 13, 2017
yunglykmine:
Help me make necessary corrections where needed.. Thanks!
yunglykmine:
No, the black background is as a result of my browser.. it's not going to be black. Thanks
yunglykmine:
No, the black background is as a result of my browser.. it's not going to be black. Thanks
Airoflaw:

If you are desperate abt work..I think it is necessary you put your references..not (Available on request)..
-you can also include your hobbies..
-I think you educational qualification shd come first before work history
Airoflaw:
why d "students" in Educational qualification..

I also studied geo and env.mgt abeg let me know if theres any opening in AbJ. thanks
please guys as you review his own help me do justice to mine too, let all succeed together .God bless you

Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by whiiteroses(f): 9:41am On Jan 13, 2017
Follow these steps and re-post it for a second review. I compiled these from my CV and I always get shortlisted for interviews. I was even shortlisted for the world bank recruitment with this same CV steps. In a situation when I don’t get shortlisted, I feel I am over –qualified or the recruiter cannot not pay me. tongue
1. On the header, your name, address, phone numbers, email address, and date of birth.
2. Change Mission to ‘career objective’ or career summary. ( too many big English there, try to make it simple and strength to the point…like what the recruiter can easily read)
3. Change personal attributes to ‘skills and competences’. Include technical skills as part of skills and competences. Try to use the word “excellent” always. For example
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook etc
• Ability to learn etc
• High analytical etc
• Effective team player etc
• Great capacity etc
4. Next, Education qualifications and Schools attended. Start with the most recent. For example, University, secondary school, and primary school
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja. (2010 – 2014)
B.Sc Geography and Environmental Studies.
Second Class Upper Divison (CGPA – 3.56/4.00)
Why was your primary school not included? I went to a very famous primary and secondary school that won several awards in the past and that has always helped me during interviews.
5. Professional qualifications if any
6. Computer skills. For example
National Institute for Information Technology (NIIT) (3 months)
Base Certificate in Microsoft Office XP
(MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point)
Having a certificate from NIIT got me my present job.
7. Employment history. For example
Orire College – Ilorin, Kwara State.
Position: Head, Teacher - Geography (NYSC Programme)
Job Descriptions:
Go to google and check for the job the descriptions of a geography teacher.
List the job descriptions in bullet points.
Achievements:
• Lectured 47 students etc
• Assembled a personality etc
• Observed students performance etc
8. Voluntary Obligations – Start with the most recent
Provost, Etc (Remove the Elected). (2012 – 2013)
List your job descriptions. Like I said earlier go to google, check the job
Descriptions of a provost in a school
List out your achievement

Secretary General, Etc (Remove the Elected). (2011 - 2012)
List your job descriptions. Like I said earlier go to google, check the job
Descriptions of a secretary general in a school
List out your achievement
I didn’t see any award that you won in your CV, I only noticed you did volunteer jobs while you were in school. Awards are for example, Best graduating student in geography department and so on.
9. Referees – remove available on request and list them out, 3 referees Max.

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Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by Airoflaw(m): 9:56am On Jan 13, 2017
sasquareT:




please guys as you review his own help me do justice to mine too, let all succeed together .God bless you
OK.
-but I think you should try and add the email of your references
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 10:36am On Jan 13, 2017
whiiteroses:
Follow these steps and re-post it for a second review. I compiled these from my CV and I always get shortlisted for interviews. I was even shortlisted for the world bank recruitment with this same CV steps. In a situation when I don’t get shortlisted, I feel I am over –qualified or the recruiter cannot not pay me. tongue
1. On the header, your name, address, phone numbers, email address, and date of birth.
2. Change Mission to ‘career objective’ or career summary. ( too many big English there, try to make it simple and strength to the point…like what the recruiter can easily read)
3. Change personal attributes to ‘skills and competences’. Include technical skills as part of skills and competences. Try to use the word “excellent” always. For example
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook etc
• Ability to learn etc
• High analytical etc
• Effective team player etc
• Great capacity etc
4. Next, Education qualifications and Schools attended. Start with the most recent. For example, University, secondary school, and primary school
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja. (2010 – 2014)
B.Sc Geography and Environmental Studies.
Second Class Upper Divison (CGPA – 3.56/4.00)
Why was your primary school not included? I went to a very famous primary and secondary school that won several awards in the past and that has always helped me during interviews.
5. Professional qualifications if any
6. Computer skills. For example
National Institute for Information Technology (NIIT) (3 months)
Base Certificate in Microsoft Office XP
(MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point)
Having a certificate from NIIT got me my present job.
7. Employment history. For example
Orire College – Ilorin, Kwara State.
Position: Head, Teacher - Geography (NYSC Programme)
Job Descriptions:
Go to google and check for the job the descriptions of a geography teacher.
List the job descriptions in bullet points.
Achievements:
• Lectured 47 students etc
• Assembled a personality etc
• Observed students performance etc
8. Voluntary Obligations – Start with the most recent
Provost, Etc (Remove the Elected). (2012 – 2013)
List your job descriptions. Like I said earlier go to google, check the job
Descriptions of a provost in a school
List out your achievement

Secretary General, Etc (Remove the Elected). (2011 - 2012)
List your job descriptions. Like I said earlier go to google, check the job
Descriptions of a secretary general in a school
List out your achievement
I didn’t see any award that you won in your CV, I only noticed you did volunteer jobs while you were in school. Awards are for example, Best graduating student in geography department and so on.
9. Referees – remove available on request and list them out, 3 referees Max.
Thanks for this.. Noted!
Re: Plss! Help Me Review My First CV by yunglykmine(m): 11:58am On Jan 13, 2017
I need more help, corrections and opinions plssss...

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