CB Foundation for People Living With Disabilities

When applying for vacancies:

• Only ever apply for vacancies, which are relevant to your skills and experience
• Your CV has to be up to date with comprehensive details.

For assistance with a Professional CV please feel free to Contact Us

Below is an example of information, which should always be in your CV:

Personal Information:

• Full Names: Your full names
• Contact Telephone Numbers: Cell, Office and Home Number
• Alternative number: Family Member or Friend
• Email address: [name @ host . ext]
• Identity Number:
• Race: Black / Coloured / Indian / White
• Gender: Male / Female
• Nationality: South African / Other
• Drivers License: Yes Code 8 [EB] with own transport
• Availability: Immediately / two weeks / 30 days / 1 calendar month
• Current Employment: Indicate if you are permanently or temporary employed
• Disability: The nature of your disability (optional)

Career Objective:

• In a neat summary tell the potential employer or recruiter what you want to achieve or which types of vacancies you would consider

Qualifications: [Always start with your most recent qualifications]

• When did you study: Date - Date
• Type of Qualification: Certificate / Diploma / Degree / Other
• Type of Qualification: BCom Administration
• Institution: University of Pretoria

• When did you study: Date - Date
• Type of Qualification: Senior Certificate
• Type of Qualification: Gr. 12
• Institution: School Name

Other Qualifications / Training: [Always start with your most recent training]

• When did you attend: Date - Date
• Type of Training: Training workshop
• Type of Training: Management Training
• Institution: The IT Company

Employment History: [Always start with your most recent employment]

• Employment Period: Date - Date
• Position: IT Manager
• Company Name: The IT Company
• What does company do: What industry does the employer operate in, example Information Technology
• Key Activities: Managing IT Company
• Achievements: List employment related achievements
• Reason for leaving: Still employed with The IT Company

• Employment Period: Date - Date
• Position: IT Manager
• Company Name: The other IT Company
• What does company do: What industry does the employer operate in, example Information Technology
• Key Activities: Managing IT Company
• Achievements: List employment related achievements
• Reason for leaving: Received a better offer

References:

• Name of Referee
• Referee’s position
• Company where the referee is/was working
• Referee’s office number and cell number
• Referee’s email address

Important!

Always be honest with your employment history and qualifications.

Employers and recruiters do background checks and any inconsistency or dishonesty will be found out.

If there are any gaps in your employment record which are related to you being unemployed, then make it very clear on your CV.

Also include any information of other experience you gathered during that time.

If you require assistance with a Professional CV then please Contact Us