adewumiopeyemi:
2. Education Background
If you are a university graduate or have a college diploma then you do not need to include all your other education details. Your university degree is your highest level of education and that’s all that matters. If you are yet to graduate, you can include both the secondary school and the university where you’re currently enrolled and for which course.

This is totally wrong. Your secondary school is an integral part of your educational background.

I got a job some years ago simply because of the name of my secondary school ( I attended Fed Govt Academy , Suleja) which became a plus for me. I actually think this is where you can sell yourself as a fresh graduate as you dont have experience.

adewumiopeyemi:

3. Grades
Related to number 2, if you got a D- in your final exams or a GPA of 1.88, why! oh why would you include that in your resume? No offense but no one will hire a dimwit. Remove that shame on your resume and show the employer that you’re smart beyond your grades at the interview.

Well this one is for the people that didnt do so well. If u had 9 A1s in WAEC or made a first class. Please flaunt it on your CV. If possible paint it red. What if you never get the opportunity to show your smartness at an interview

adewumiopeyemi:
These 10 Things On Your CV Could Be The Reason You’re Not Getting Hired Coming up with a well written, concise CV is one of the hardest tasks ever.
HR Managers and recruiting officers have thousands of CVs to go through. Therefore, your CV can be disqualified simply because of small mistakes here and there and maybe, just maybe, that is why you are not getting call backs from potential employers.cc lasticala

Here’s how to come up with the perfect CV: 1. Unnecessary personal information
Anything besides your name, email address and contact information should not be included on your CV. Details such as your tribe, age, height, weight and religion are minor details that no one cares about.

This is still Nigeria where even our presidency and ministerial appointments is zoned. Same goes for employment too. Your state of origin and LGA are still important. Though this could make or mar u....as employers still use sentiment. When I was employed, we were 4....a Yoruba guy, an igbo guy, a Rivers guy, and a Hausa babe. Coincidence? I think not.

Gender is also very important.

dovetark:
We are not getting hired because no jobs period!!!

Gbam! One can actually get a job seamlessly without a CV!

adewumiopeyemi:
10. Career objective
Rather than writing a summary of what you want, tell the employer what you’re capable of and if hired, what you will bring to the table.

Your objectives should contain 3 fundamental things....The skills you possess....what you can offer.....and what you want in return

" I want to work for an organisation that offers a stimulating environment for career growth and development". This is not too much to ask from a company that "U are willing to work to your limits in order to contribute your own quota to achieving company's objectives and goals"

Educating!

Thanks for the information
These 10 Things On Your CV Could Be The Reason You’re Not Getting Hired Coming up with a well written, concise CV is one of the hardest tasks ever.
HR Managers and recruiting officers have thousands of CVs to go through. Therefore, your CV can be disqualified simply because of small mistakes here and there and maybe, just maybe, that is why you are not getting call backs from potential employers.cc lasticala

Here’s how to come up with the perfect CV: 1. Unnecessary personal information
Anything besides your name, email address and contact information should not be included on your CV. Details such as your tribe, age, height, weight and religion are minor details that no one cares about.[/quote]

enough of these cv writing tips. My friend has a pass, but he has changed 2 bank jobs and currently a big boy in road safety. pray for the connect, that's all.

Also learn to send unsolicited emails to hiring managers. it helps too

Educative, Informative ,

adewumiopeyemi:
9. Photograph
This is a debatable point. Some people argue that it’s good to include your photo, others are of the opinion that you should leave it out. Some companies prefer that you not to include a photograph so they can safely adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity legislation. Hey, unless it’s a modelling, acting, flight attendant or any other job that requires applicants to attach their photographs, then it’s probably better to leave it out.

It depends on the standard, in the UAE is compulsory that is their standard.

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lisimmo:
Good points

For Job winning CV builder, check this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/3204006/build-standard-cvs-8-templates/

Or follow my signature. You'd be glad you did.

How can you be best graduating student in 2010 yet according to your profile, you enrolled for a degree programme in 2008 and graduated 2013.
Avoid any unnecessary inconsistency by all means....I won't listen to your explanation if I spot it in an interview panel. You could run the business down!

Yes! It will be beneficial to many. thanks op

It's well with CV. Good points by the op.

What if you don't have experience in the role DAT is advertised? How do you present your work experience ?

Chai make I go resave my cv with my real name cos b4 na koko master cv I saved it with. No wonder the employer use to take me for dbanji

Really well said

charles009:
enough of these cv writing tips. My friend has a pass, but he has changed 2 bank jobs and currently a big boy in road safety. pray for the connect, that's all.

Also learn to send unsolicited emails to hiring managers. it helps too

Pls can you kindly elaborate more on the use of unsolicited emails and how to get hiring managers.I need a job badly.

NICE ONE

adewumiopeyemi:
10. Career objective
Rather than writing a summary of what you want, tell the employer what you’re capable of and if hired, what you will bring to the table.

In what format should a CV be saved and sent??

Is it Doc. pdf or Jpeg?? Thanks for your response.

A Very Good And Helpful Thread !!! Thanks OP ..

doc will be ok bro dont try save it on pdf or jpeg

stanisbaratheon:



In what format should a CV be saved and sent??

Is it Doc. pdf or Jpeg?? Thanks for your response.

toprealman:
How can you be best graduating student in 2010 yet according to your profile, you enrolled for a degree programme in 2008 and graduated 2013.
Avoid any unnecessary inconsistency by all means....I won't listen to your explanation if I spot it in an interview panel. You could run the business down!

The contents of the CV sample I posted are just space holders. Take a look at the name Hamza Temitayo Chinyere. Who bears an Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo name all at the same time?

lisimmo:


The contents of the CV sample I posted are just space holders. Take a look at the name Hamza Temitayo Chinyere. Who bears an Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo name all at the same time?

Nnamdi Azikiwe's children. Google it. Would have done same cause I love naija toh badth. Sighted the discrepancies and signed off from the CV......like your typical HR would have done! No time for solving CV puzzle.