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CV WRITING
WHAT IS CURRICULUM VITAE?
• The term curriculum vitae comes from Latin
and literally translates “ the course of
life”.
A curriculum vitae (CV) is a short account of
the academic qualifications, accomplishments
and other relevant skills a person has to offer
a potential employer.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CV AND A
RESUME
CV is Latin for Curriculum Vitae (course of life).
In the U.S., a C.V is an exhaustive academic summary used for applications for
roles in academia, scientific research and medical fields. In Europe, Ireland and
New Zealand, the term CV is used to mean the same as a “resume” in the U.S.
Resume is derived from the French word résumé, meaning summary. It’s a
formal document that expresses an individual’s career background,
achievements and skills using a chronological format.
WRITING A CV WILL HELP YOU TO:
Know how to set out a good CV.
Learn how to map your skills and experience. (You’ll be amazed at all the things you can offer an employer when
you start writing it all down!)
Understand what an employer is looking for when he/she reads your CV. They want to know if you can do the
job.
Write a clear and effective personal profile. Be able to target your CV to specific jobs.
Place information in order of what is most relevant. An employer wants to know if you are a contender for the
job quickly. He/she does not want to read through pages and pages of text to see if you are a suitable candidate
for an interview.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CV?
• From your point of view:
Primary focus is to sell yourself to get an interview, not the job
Demonstrate in the CV that you have the skills, experience and motivation for the job
targeted.
• From the employers’ point of view, the CV helps to:
Weed out unsuitable candidates quickly.
Make a shortlist of candidates to interview.
1.PERSONAL DETAILS
NAMES UWINEZA JOYCE
ADDRESS Home: Kigali-Rwanda, Kicukiro District,
Gatenga Sector
Work: Nu Vision High School/Kabuga
TELEPHONE NUMBER (+250)7883054217
EMAIL
[email protected]Nationality Rwandan
SELF DESCRIPTION.
This is the act of describing oneself, or a statement that
describes oneself.
A way one introduces him or herself.
Example:
1.I am a hardworking and driven individual who isn’t afraid to
face a challenge. (hard-working and driven)
2. I am ambitious and driven to thrive on challenges and
constantly set goals for myself.(Ambitious and driven)
3. A highly creative graduate with practical skills in the field
of accounting and administration. Capable of producing an
output in the tightest conditions.
4. I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn’t
afraid to face a challenge. I’m passionate about my work
and I know how to get the job done. i would describe myself
as an open and honest person who doesn’t believe in
misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything i
do.
HERE'S HOW TO WRITE AN OBJECTIVE FOR A
RESUME:
1. Start with a strong trait, add 2–3 key skills, describe your professional goals, and say what you hope to do for the
company.
2. State the position to which you're applying and use the name of the company.
3. Keep it short: 2–3 sentences or 30–50 words is the sweet spot.
Example:
Create value for my prospective employer through my dedicated and diligent efforts.
To secure employment with a reputable company, where I can utilize my skills and business studies background to
the maximum.
Looking for a challenging role in a reputable organization to utilize my technical, database, and management skills
for the growth of the organization as well as to enhance my knowledge about new and emerging trends in the IT
sector.
An experienced and focused Pharmacist Assistant with relevant experience in delivering pharmaceutical support,
counsel, and services to varied patients.
2.CAREER OBJECTIVE
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To join a company that offers me a stable and positive atmosphere and inspires me to
enhance and therefore to innovate the work culture for the betterment of all parties
concerned.
3.EDUCATION
YEAR INSTITUTION CERTIFICATE/DEGREE
2017-2019 Mount Kenya University Master of Arts in
Counselling Psychology.
2006-2009 University of Rwanda, Bachelor of Arts with
College of Education Education
2000-2003 Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare General Certificates in
Languages
4.Awards
5.WORK EXPERIENCE
YEAR INSTITUTION POSITION RESPONSIBILITI
ES
2021-2022 University of Kigali Assistant Lecturer -Head of
Department of Mass
Media
Lecturing
Counseling lessons
2018-2020 Groupe Scolaire Dean of Studies Setting the time
Saint Andre table
Supervising teachers
2011-2017 Petit Seminaire Saint Teacher Teaching English
Leon
6.SKILLS
•Computer proficiency.
•Leadership experience.
•Communication skills.
•Organizational know-how.
•People skills.
•Collaboration talent.
•Problem-solving abilities.
7.LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
ENGLISH VERY GOOD
FRENCH GOOD
PORTUGUESE GOOD
CHINESE EXCELLENT
8.INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES
REFERENCES
1.
NAME Professor John Elvin
ADDRESS Mount Kenya University
JOB TITLE Head of the Faculty of Education
Tel.No, (+250)[email protected]
Email.
2.NAME Kayumba Emmanuel
ADDRESS Groupe Scolaire Saint Andre
STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE
I, James Muhire, declare that, to the best of my knowledge all the information provided is
true.
Date: 13th September, 2019.
Signature:…………………………………….
Name:………………………
NB
All the information provided should be related to the position you have applied for.
Avoid anything that can lead to your disqualification.
Focus on what can promote you as the best candidates. Remember you are not the only
candidate, and the CV is one of the documents that must advertise you. So, make sure
you avoid any kind of error or mistakes.
Some institutions have their own format for CV or application form to fill. Make sure you
have enough information about this.
Some may request you to give both the CV and Application form.
ACTIVITY
Nu Vision High School would like to recruit a teacher of Computer Science. Write a Cv.
The teacher should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Education.
