How to Write Curriculum Vitae / Résumés

When responding to a job advertisement in writing, you will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV)/professional résumé, along with your letter of application. Your CV should be brief. Most employers prefer CVs of between two and four pages. 

It should provide a concise summary of your: 
  • contact details
  • residence status, eg permanent residence, work visa
  • qualifications and computer skills
  • professional/trade skills
  • work experience and achievements
  • referees.

  It is not necessary to include letters of reference or academic/professional certificates with your application. These will be requested later for review during the job selection process. Make sure that you either deliver these personally or by courier, and that they are returned once the job and get ready for job interview.