I will advice you strongly that you begin by taking a good long hard look at the following.
Answer the questions with the job you’re seeking in mind (if you’re looking for more than one kind of job, you’ll need to do this for each one).

Write down what you can figure out about yourself and your work history, this is how you turn a poor CV into a good CV. It shouldn’t be hard, but you may need to do it over several days, as it helps to think things over if this is the first time you’ve done this.

What are your personal characteristics? Examples would be honesty, integrity, being hardworking, paying attention to detail, get along with most people, etc. Employers prefer candidates who look like they’ll fit in with their existing team and organisational culture.
What are your strongest skills? Think about the skills you use at work. You may have developed some ‘on the job’, or received training in other areas. Would your next employer have to train you, or would you be able to hit the ground running?
Consider your professional experiences. Which would be of most interest to a prospective employer? Think about it from their point of view, rather than your own. It doesn’t matter how much you enjoyed something or not – what matters is whether your experience shows what you can do for a future employer. If you have significant experiences from outside work, think about these too.
Your achievements may take longer to think about. Have you made a difference through your contributions at work, either individually or within a team? Is it a difference that can be measured? Have you been commended by your employer or received outstanding evaluation in your annual reviews?
List your professional training. Is there anything there that really stands out, because it’s unusual or really makes a huge difference to your skills level at work?
Your qualifications are worth including if you did well in your education. Did you do well in your education and was the subject relevant? What does this say about you? Also, what work-specific training have you done?


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jayjay5oxide:
I will advice you strongly that you begin by taking a good long hard look at the following.
Answer the questions with the job you’re seeking in mind (if you’re looking for more than one kind of job, you’ll need to do this for each one).

Write down what you can figure out about yourself and your work history, this is how you turn a poor CV into a good CV. It shouldn’t be hard, but you may need to do it over several days, as it helps to think things over if this is the first time you’ve done this.

What are your personal characteristics? Examples would be honesty, integrity, being hardworking, paying attention to detail, get along with most people, etc. Employers prefer candidates who look like they’ll fit in with their existing team and organisational culture.
What are your strongest skills? Think about the skills you use at work. You may have developed some ‘on the job’, or received training in other areas. Would your next employer have to train you, or would you be able to hit the ground running?
Consider your professional experiences. Which would be of most interest to a prospective employer? Think about it from their point of view, rather than your own. It doesn’t matter how much you enjoyed something or not – what matters is whether your experience shows what you can do for a future employer. If you have significant experiences from outside work, think about these too.
Your achievements may take longer to think about. Have you made a difference through your contributions at work, either individually or within a team? Is it a difference that can be measured? Have you been commended by your employer or received outstanding evaluation in your annual reviews?
List your professional training. Is there anything there that really stands out, because it’s unusual or really makes a huge difference to your skills level at work?
Your qualifications are worth including if you did well in your education. Did you do well in your education and was the subject relevant? What does this say about you? Also, what work-specific training have you done?


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admin@jobberland.com.ng

How would you classify a CV wit d person showing 10+ years of experience. Taking in consideration dat he started work (Guest Service agent/Receptoonist) 2005 while studying till 2011. Actually graduated 2011. Completed NYSC 2013, presently working (post-NYSC) as a customer care rep (9 months on d job).

NB: Spent years in d hotel as receptionist b4 graduation while current job is 9 months.
Will it make sense to claim d total years of work both b4 graduation, NYSC & present job as having sufficient work experience (which amount to almost 10 years)?

OR

Should present job experience (post-NYSC) be used?

Because people seem to raise eye-brow when one says he has close to 10 yrs work experience & usually ask when did someone graduate & gain dis experience .
Pls, advice